Thomas Gramling

This document outlines the Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan for Cambria County, serving as a blueprint for enhancing mobility access and options for its residents. The plan aims to foster coordination and collaboration among all transportation providers. Key areas of focus include identifying and addressing service gaps, optimizing funding and transit resources, understanding community needs, overcoming barriers to transportation, and defining goals and measures for a more robust and accessible transportation network. The primary objective is to improve mobility choices, especially for individuals with disabilities, older adults, and those below the poverty line.

The meeting included employee recognition, particularly for Barb Walters' retirement and the dispatchers. The Executive Director's Report highlighted updates on the Inclined Plane commissioning, the Ebensburg Project, Mode Shift progress, and the Performance Review. The Finance Committee reviewed financial reports, the Inclined Plane Rehabilitation Project, the Ebensburg Project, and other open projects. Resolutions were approved concerning the local match for state operating financial assistance and the responsibility of the municipality for advertising revenue shortfall. Additionally, the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) for CamTran and the Inclined Plane was adopted. The 2026 Board of Directors Meeting schedule was also approved.

The meeting included employee recognition for Roberta Kirsch. The Executive Director's Report highlighted financial performance, ridership statistics, safety metrics, solar savings, preventative maintenance, and the MATP program transition. The Finance Committee reviewed financial statements, the Inclined Plane Rehabilitation Project, and other open projects. The board approved the purchase of a new Ford E-450 Shared Ride Bus and a bid award for the replacement of cable ropes at the Inclined Plane.

The meeting included the Executive Director's Report, which highlighted appreciation certificates given to employees for the Triennial Review. Project updates included the Incline Plane Rehabilitation Project and the Ebensburg Facility. The Finance Committee reviewed financial reports and the dashboard for August 2025, the Inclined Plane Rehabilitation Project, and other open projects. The board approved the purchase of five F-550 CNG buses for Rural Fixed-Route service and Resolution 2025-06, a Public Transportation Capital Application (PTCA) to certify local match.

The meeting included recognition of board members and employees, including Timothy Whited and Matt Barczak for their service, and Peter Valko for retirement. Employee recognitions were also given to Kelly Palov, Mike Walters, and Terry Brandon. The Executive Director's Report covered financial statements, performance measures, ridership statistics, safety, solar savings, and preventative maintenance. The Finance Committee reviewed financial statements, the Inclined Plane Rehabilitation Project, and other open projects, recommending actions for approval. Resolutions were adopted regarding signers for the 457 Plan and acknowledging limitations on Federal Grant Funds. Payments were ratified for construction-related change orders. An intergovernmental agreement with Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) was approved, and a resolution for the purchase of Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) was also approved, pending the Solicitor's review.