10 Park Plaza, Suite 2150, Boston, MA. 02116-3968
Voice: 857.702.3700, Fax: 617. 570.9192, TTY: 617.570.9193, E-mail: AACT@ctps.org
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Chairman - James F. White
Vice Chairman - Rick E. Morin
Mary Ann Murray
Ian Perrault
Beverly Ann Rock
Lisa Weber
10:10 A.M. meeting opened.
James White, Rick Morin, Ian Perrault, Mary A. Murray, Matt Archer, Lisa Weber, Dave Tozza, and David Vieira
Michael Lambert, Carol Joyce-Harrington, and Jessica Podesva
Will Rodman-Nelson and Nygaard
The Chairman stated the following:
He asked for comments or questions. There were none.
Chairman White asked Michael Lambert to give an update on the status of the RCC. Michael Lambert commented that locally progress is slower than across the state, which is where there is need, and that those needs have been identified.
Chairman White asked Michael Lambert, Deputy Administrator- Transit to update the Board on the new taxi subsidy program. He stated that the program is moving forward.
Chairman White stated that he is waiting to hear from Ms. Woodman regarding the returned check.
Mr. Rodman explained that he was contracted by the MBTA to do a comprehensive review of the MBTA’s THE RIDE Program. He commented that the review would span over a nine-month period with an all-volunteer customer satisfaction survey possibly taking place in October. He stated that he will meet with the staff from the Office of Transportation Access, THE RIDE Eligibility Center, all RIDE contractor staff including drivers and office staff. He also noted that they will be reviewing vehicles. Agencies and advocacy groups will be contacted to take part in the survey. He was given a list of key organizations and agencies that could participate in the survey.
He then asked for questions. There were none.
None were presented.
Ms. Podesva discussed the upcoming survey to improve outreach, increase awareness, and membership. Board members provided their input and concerns and asked that more information be provided about AACT meetings and that people give their affiliation(s) and transportation cost. Ms. Podesva noted that she would make their suggested changes. A test run will be conducted at today’s full membership meeting. Ms. Podesva is targeting November 1st for the survey kick-off.
Chairman White thanked Ms. Podesva for her presentation.
A motion for the AACT Board to accept the MBTA Accessibility Survey, with the addition of a question asking the person’s organization and affiliation, was made by Rick Morin and seconded by Lisa Weber. The motion passed unanimously.
He then asked for questions. There were none.
Board members discussed the upcoming summit on accessibility which has been postponed until spring 2016. A couple of suggestions for a possible guest speaker for the summit are a politician or MassDOT representatives.
Chairman White appointed Lisa Weber and Rick Morin as Co-Chairs; they both accepted. Board members discussed that the possible guest(s) should be someone who would make the event a grand success.
There were none.
The AACT Executive Board will meet from 10:00 AM to noon and the Membership meeting will be conducted from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on the fourth Wednesday of the month, except when noted.
AACT can be found at on the MBTA website at www.mbta.com/aact. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the MBTA and AACT; the AACT Bylaws; ADA Regulations, as well as agendas, calendar items, upcoming meetings, and past meeting minutes can be obtained by accessing those highlighted links on AACT’s webpage.
Comments and questions concerning AACT should be directed to Chairman James White by contacting the AACT Coordinator, Ms. Janie Guion, at 857.702.3658 (voice/relay), 617.570.9193 (TTY), AACT@ctps.org (email), or c/o CTPS, 10 Park Plaza, Suite 2150, Boston, MA 02116 (US mail).
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