Corey Buckles

This strategic plan, titled "Reset, Recover, Reach Forward," outlines the River Valley Transit Authority's direction from 2023 to 2027. It addresses ongoing challenges and sets commitments to employees, riders, and communities. The plan focuses on five key strategic goals: hiring or appointing a permanent leader, rebuilding internal trust, establishing a commitment to communication, restoring community and rider image, and improving customer experience. It also includes mid- to long-term goals such as expanding transit services, exploring alternative delivery options, creating an employee engagement strategy, and developing a long-term financial plan.

The River Valley Transit Authority Board of Directors meeting included discussions on financial matters, such as the May financial update, a resolution extending the maturity date of lines of credit, and the FY 26 administrative salary schedule. The manager's report covered May ridership, operations, maintenance, and marketing, including updates on the Boyertown Trolley condition. The board also discussed committee updates, an updated public transportation agency safety plan, and the 2027-30 transportation improvement plan.

The River Valley Transit Authority Board of Directors meeting included discussions on financial updates, ridership and operations reports, and maintenance. The June financial report was presented and accepted. The Transit Development Plan (TDP) will begin in September with STV Inc. The board also discussed property transfers, HRU replacement, and a new attendance policy for employees. Additionally, the board addressed the EMTA Subcontractor Agreement and received an update on the County's Transportation Improvement Program.

The meeting included a financial update, with a presentation of the February 2025 financial report. The manager's report covered February ridership and operations, emergency repairs on a water service line, the FY24 Annual Report, a preproduction meeting with Gillig for bus replacements, hosting the PPTA Summer Roadeo in 2026, and the upcoming Triennial Review. Committee updates were provided for maintenance and employee relations. New business included a resolution on renewable natural gas revenue generation, a proposal for the TTC I HRU replacement, rate updates for GFS employees, and a new bus stop policy.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. The April financial report was presented and accepted, detailing expenditures, salaries, interest expenses, and cash status. The FY24 RKL engagement letter for the audit was approved. The FY26 operating budget was presented and approved. The April ridership and operations report showed passenger numbers, including senior citizen riders and Token Transit users. There was a nomination for the vice chair of the operations committee, and a proposal for the TTC I HRU replacement was presented. An overview of the Lycoming County Metropolitan Planning Organization was given. The board discussed a new organization list and providing bios for employees, as well as the addition of two new board members. Employee recognition was discussed, including an employee appreciation picnic.