September 2019 Board Meeting Agenda

The Potomac Valley Transit Authority Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the J Douglas Carter Operations Center in Petersburg, WV.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Individuals interested in attending the meeting but not having transportation should call PVTA at (304) 257-1414.

POTOMAC VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Meeting Location:
J Douglas Carter Operations Facility
185 Providence Ln.
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-257-1414
Meeting Date: September 4th, 2019
Meeting Time: 7:00pm

Call to Order

Approval of Minutes: August 7th 2019 Meeting

Financial Report

Performance Measures

New Business

    1. Garage Heat
    2. Rider Code of Conduct
    3. Employee Handbook/Driver Safety Rules – PVTA Policy Updates

Old Business

    1. Romney Bus Storage – Update
    2. Keyser Bus Storage – Agreement with PHG
    3. Garage Compressor
    4. 2019 PVTA Awards/Appreciation Dinner
    5. Personnel Matters

Communications Report

Operations Report

Manager Report

Next Board Meeting: November 6th, 2019

Adjourn

Honors for Local Public Transit Authority at Annual State Meeting;
Swick is PVTA’s Outstanding Transit System Driver

Potomac Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) received honors at the recent “Excellence in Transit Awards” banquet hosted by the West Virginia Division of Public Transit at Stonewall Resort.

Receiving the PVTA nomination for “Outstanding Transit System Driver of the Year” was Joe Swick of PVTA.

“Joe is someone who has proven to be a true asset to PVTA.  From driving his regular routes for Pilgrim’s Pride and the Potomac Highlands Guild, to helping on other routes, driving for medical transports, bus trades, washing buses, mowing the grass, and even maintenance in the garage, this employee is the true image of a great member of our team,” stated PVTA General Manager Doug Pixler.  “Because of his great personality, friendly smile and courteous attitude he is well like by his riders as well as his co-workers.  We are honored and proud of the recognition Joe has received on a state level.”

PVTA also received accolades for growth in ridership for fiscal year 2018. “We continue to grow and expand services in our 5 counties – a 7% increase in ridership is something to be proud of, and we certainly are!  It is a tribute to our drivers and staff, their work and determination to provide the best service for our communities,”  stated Pixler.

Last fiscal year PVTA transported 96,838 riders not only within Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral and Pendleton Counties, but to work, shopping and medical appointments in West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland.

Pixler is enthusiastic and very positive about the future of PVTA.  “In July we began offering READY RIDE in Petersburg, this popular service continues to be very busy in Romney and Moorefield and we are excited to offer it in Petersburg, and in October we will begin READY RIDE service in Keyser and we know it will make a huge difference the community.”

READY RIDE is a demand response service within a town or community.  Riders reserve a time and location for pick up within the service area and the cost of the ride is just $1.50 one-way.  Riders can call to make same-day ride reservations, or up to seven days in advance.

Are you READY?  Potomac Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) has a brand-new service in Petersburg!  If you are looking for a way to get around town, Potomac Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) has a ride ready for you.

Petersburg READY RIDE began service Monday, July 1st, 2019 and will operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM to all locations within the town of Petersburg and to some locations outside of the town limits.

Petersburg READY RIDE is a demand response service…riders can reserve a time and location for pick up and travel to their destination – meetings, lunch with friends, medical appointments, shopping, hair appointments, visit the library, to or from work, or to go to the park!

Riders can call to make same-day ride reservations, or up to seven days in advance. Reservations can be made by calling PVTA at 304-257-1414, and the one-way cash fare to anywhere within the service area is only $1.50.

This is a great benefit for our community, and it is one other way public transit helps provide a better quality of life for all residents.  Give us a call to reserve your RIDE and be READY to go when the vehicle arrives.

READY RIDE is here!