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Public Information
 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009
Norwalk Transit District Project:
Pulse Point Safety and Security Improvements - $1.5 million in Stimulus Funds
For current information on Norwalk Transit District's project go to the links below:
Norwalk Transit District Commissioner Meetings
All regular meetings are held at the Norwalk Transit District office at 275 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk, CT on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 9:00 am. The following are proposed meeting dates for 2009:
- January 13 and 27
- February 10 and 24
- March 10 and 24
- April 14 and 28
- May 12 and 26
- June 9 and 23
- July 14 and 28
- August 11 and 25
- September 8 and 22
- October 13 and 27
- November 10 and 24
- December 8 and 22
AGENDA - Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 9:00 am
- City of Norwalk Budget
- 2009 Employee Awards
- Other business
- Adjournment
MEETING - November 17, 2009 -11:30 am - Draft Minutes
Attending: Andrew Glickson, Sheldon Miller, Louis Schulmanand David Cappellitti
The meeting was called to order at 11:35 A.M.
The Commissioners awarded a contract to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as the low bidder for a tire mileage contract.
The Commissioners approved and signed the Westport Emergency Annex.
The Commissioners reconfirmed the Administrator’s benefits and salary.
The Commissioners reviewed the annual audit with the auditor David Cappellitti of Levitsky and Berney.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 P.M.
Westport Transit District Directors’ Meetings
All regular meetings are held at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT at 8:30 am. The following is the schedule for 2009:
- February 13, 2009
- April 10, 2009 Cancelled - Rescheduled for April 24, 2009
- June 12, 2009
- August 14, 2009 Cancelled
- October 9, 2009 Cancelled - Rescheduled for November 5, 2009
- December 11, 2009
AGENDA - November 5, 2009 - 9:00 am - Westport Town Hall
- Approval of Minutes of June 12, 2009 Meeting
- Public Comment
- Ridership
- Marketing
- FY’10 Budget
- FY'11 Budget
- Other Business
MEETING - November 5, 2009 - 9:00 am- Draft Minutes
Westport Transit District Directors: Jim Hood and Bud Titsworth; Norwalk Transit District: Louis Schulman and Nancy Carroll; Westport Human Services Commission: Lynn Goldberg
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM. The minutes of the previous meeting (6/12/09) were reviewed for accuracy. Mr. Titsworth requested correction (under Marketing section) of his appointment to read ConnDOT Railroad Parking Advisory Committee; with that correction the minutes were approved.
Public Comment
Lynn Goldberg introduced herself and stated she was present to support additional shelters in Westport.
Ridership
Ms. Carroll reviewed FY ’10 to-date ridership data. Discussion followed regarding the economy and its relationship to declining ridership.
Marketing
Mr. Schulman led the discussion on how to market the services to current users. A survey instrument was suggested. The Directors indicated they would do some brainstorming and would come up with a strategy. Mr. Schulman suggested a free PR campaign with the news media highlighting current riders. Mr. Titsworth suggested a Human Services alliance would benefit the marketing efforts. Demographics of the population should be gathered.
Moving forward on the location of another shelter was discussed. It was suggested to Ms. Goldberg that the Human Services Commission take the lead. Jesup Green was discussed. Mr. Hood requested data on boardings at Jesup Green.
FY 2010 and FY 2011 Budgets
Mr. Schulman reported on the status of State funding for FY’10. The State Agreement received by the District reflects no increase in funding, although the State is hoping to increase the funding by 3.5%. The possibility of a fare increase was also discussed. Mr. Hood requested a cost analysis by service.
In preparation for the FY 2011 budget submission to the Town, Mr. Titsworth requested a document that highlighted the cost benefits of maintaining services with Norwalk Transit District, specifically addressing capital costs.
There being no new/other business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00AM.
NORWALK TRANSIT DISTRICT
FFY’10 DBE GOALS
It is the policy of the Norwalk Transit District to provide Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or part with federal funds, and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of contracts. Norwalk Transit District’s overall goal for FFY’10 for DBE participation in the performance of DOT-assisted contracts (exclusive of FTA funds used to purchase transit vehicles) is 8.9% (race conscious 10.0% and race neutral .5%).
Norwalk Transit District’s proposed goal and its rationale will be available for inspection for 30 days from the date of this notice, from 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Norwalk Transit District, 275 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut, 06854.
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Norwalk Transit District will accept comments on the goals for 45 days from the date of this notice. The address for the U.S. DOT office is Federal Transit Administration – Region I - Civil Rights Officer, Volpe Center, 55 Broadway, Suite 920, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142-1093. Any firm wishing to obtain further information about the DBE program should contact Nancy R. Carroll at the Norwalk Transit District address above or by calling 203-299-5160.
July 10, 2009
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