Transit Commission

AGENDA OF THE TRANSIT COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025, 8:15 AM TRANSIT 901 University Ave A. Roll Call. 1. Members: Roger Kolb, Chair; Randy Scannell, Vice-Chair; Kevin Kuehn, Secretary; Alderman Craig Stevens, Michael Conley-Kuhagen, Terri Refsguard and Hector Rodriguez. B. Approval of the Agenda. 1. Approval of the agenda for the Wednesday, August 20, 2025, meeting of the Transit Commission. C. Approval of Minutes. 1. Approval of the minutes from the July 23, 2025, meeting. D. Regular Business. 1. Discussion/Action: Purchase of Facility Alarm System E. Informational. 1. Operational Reports 2. Financial Reports 3. Director's Report 4. Next Transit Commission Meeting: September, 17, 2025 at 8:15am. F. Adjournment. 1. Adjournment of the Wednesday, August 20, 2025, meeting of the Transit Commission. 1) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability, should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so that arrangements can be made. Agenda of the Transit Commission August 20, 2025 Page 1  2) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this Transit Commission meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and information gathering relative to this agenda. 3) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this meeting. Agenda of the Transit Commission August 20, 2025 Page 2  Report to the Transit Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 20, 2025 Becky Fleck, Transit Staff AGENDA ITEM # C.1 Approval of the minutes from the July 23, 2025, meeting. BACKGROUND Minutes from the meeting held on July 23, 2025. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the July 23, 2025, meeting. FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. Transit Commission 7-23-2025 (3) 901 University Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 greenbaymetro.org  MINUTES OF THE TRANSIT COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025, 8:15 AM TRANSIT 901 University Ave A. ROLL CALL. 1. Members: Roger Kolb, Chair; Randy Scannell, Vice-Chair; Kevin Kuehn, Secretary; Alderman Craig Stevens, Michael Conley-Kuhagen, Terri Refsguard and Hector Rodriguez. Present: Roger Kolb, Michael Conley-Kuhagen, Randy Scannell, Kevin Kuehn, and Hector Rodriguez Excused: Terri Resguard and Alderman Craig Stevens Chair Roger Kolb called the meeting to order at 8:17 a.m. B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. 1. Approval of the agenda for the Wednesday, July 23, 2025, meeting of the Transit Commission. Moved by Randy Scannell, seconded by Kevin Kuehn to approve the July 23, 2025, agenda. Motion carried. Yes – Roger Kolb, Hector Rodriguez, and Michael Conley-Kuhagen No – None, Abstain - None C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. 1. Approval of the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. Moved by Randy Scannell, seconded by Hector Rodriguez to approve the June 18, 2025, minutes. Motion carried. Yes – Roger Kolb, Kevin Kuehn, and Michael Conley-Kuhagen No – None, Abstain - None  D. REGULAR BUSINESS. 1. Discussion/Action: Purchase of Transit Radio Communication Equipment Director Kiewiz shared that we have over exceeded our end of life for the Transit Radio System. It has been hard to find replacement parts for our current radios. Nielson is our lowest responsive and responsible bidder, but they are a different brand of radio than we are currently using. We are following up on their references. Roger Kolb stated that Kenwood is a great brand and has been an established product for many years. Moved by Kevin Kuehn, seconded by Randy Scannell, to approve the Purchase of Transit Radio Communication Equipment. Motion carried. Yes - Roger Kolb, Hector Rodriquez, and Michael Conley-Kuhagen No- None, Abstain - None 2. Discussion/Action: Purchase of Solar-Powered E-Paper Displays and Audio Annunciators Director Kiewiz shared that Brown County Planning has 5310 funds available from the federal grant program. These funds are to solely be used towards helping the needs of older adults and people with disabilities. Green Bay Metro is looking to purchase bus stop signs that will give real-time alerts including service changes, delays, or public service announcements. This will also come with an audio annunciator button you can push if you can't read the signs. The text-to-speech button provides multi-language voice announcements for next bus arrivals in an ADA-compliant housing. Kevin Kuehn stated to make certain where they're going, that they're secure and not going to break. P. Kiewiz shared that we will be selective about the locations to which they will be going and ensure they're in beneficial locations for our riders and in high-impact stops. Moved by Kevin Kuehn, seconded by Michael Conley-Kuhagen, to approve the Purchase of Solar-Powered E-Displays and Audio Annunciators. Motion carried. Yes - Roger Kolb, Hector Rodriquez, and Randy Scannell No- None, Abstain - None E. INFORMATIONAL. 1. Operational Reports Director Kiewiz stated that there are no concerns.  No further discussion was held. 2. Financial Reports Director Kiewiz provided an overview of the financial report. No concerns or comments at this time, we are on track. It has been a slow process with grants, because of the changes made. No further discussion was held. 3. Director's Report Director Kiewiz shared that the team has alot of projects they have been working on and that it's been a busy time. Service is going well. No further discussion was held. 4. Next Transit Commission Meeting: August 20, 2025, at 8:15am. Motion by Kevin Kuehn, seconded by Randy Scannell, to adjourn at 9:07 a.m. Motion carried. Yes – Roger Kolb, Hector Rodriguez, and Michael Conley-Kuhagen No – None. Abstain - None F. ADJOURNMENT. 1. Adjournment for the Wednesday, July 23, 2025, meeting of the Transit Commission.  Report to the Transit Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 20, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # D.1 Discussion/Action: Purchase of Facility Alarm System BACKGROUND Green Bay Metro staff are requesting to purchase a facility alarm system. The system would be connected with our current facility access system. GBM is required to utilize 1% of 5307 Urbanized Formula Funds for safety and security each year. This project will be funded through these funds. Director Kiewiz will provide a summary of the project. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the approval of a Facility Alarm System, not to exceed the total amount of $135,000. FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. Laforce Quote 452580QU - Signed 901 University Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 greenbaymetro.org  Report to the Transit Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 20, 2025 Patricia Kiewiz, Transit Director AGENDA ITEM # E.1 Operational Reports BACKGROUND Green Bay Metro's staff will present the Commission with the monthly operational reports. RECOMMENDATION No action is necessary. FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. 06.Jun 2025 Ridership 2. 06.Jun 2025 Micro KPIs 901 University Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 greenbaymetro.org  Jun Fixed Route Ridership Microtransit On Demand Ridership MONTHLY YTD FIXED MONTHLY YTD ON ADULT STUDENT *REDUCED *FREE FIXED ADULT STUDENT *REDUCED *FREE ROUTE ON DEMAND DEMAND ROUTE June 2024 24,762 9,504 8,081 12,096 54,443 411,459 June 2024 4,879 549 369 62 5,859 35,186 June 2025 23,052 8,473 7,762 12,176 51,463 394,728 June 2025 3,842 1,803 667 83 6,395 36,176 Difference (1,710) (1,031) (319) 80 (2,980) (16,731) (1,037) 1,254 298 21 536 990 -7% -11% -4% 1% -5% -4.1% -21% 228% 81% 34% 9% 2.8% YTD PASSENGERS 430,904 Free , 12,259 , 21% Adult, 26,894 , Reduced , 8,429 , 46% *Reduced fare program is for 15% individuals who are age 65 and older, Student, 10,276 , Medicare recipients, and individuals 18% with qualifying disabilities. *Free is comprised of game day, children 4 & under, promos, etc. Paratransit Ridership *AGENCY TOTAL BASE TRIPS YTD Paratransit Ridership TRIPS TRIPS June 2024 302 653 955 7,171 June 2025 364 638 1,002 6,497 Difference 62 (15) 47 (674) 653 638 20.5% -2.3% 4.9% -9.4% *Agency Fare includes base fare plus additional cost for expenses that is permitted by 49 CRF 302 364 37.131 to social service agencies and other organizations for agency trips (i.e., trips June 2024 June 2025 guaranteed to the organization). BASE TRIPS *AGENCY TRIPS On Time Performance: 97.5% Completed Trips: 1002 Completed On Time Trips: 977 Completed Late Trips - 0-6 mins 19 Completed Late Trips - 6-30 mins 6 Completed Late Trips > 30 mins 17 Fixed Route Mobility Devices Boarded Fixed Route Bikes Loaded 372 1118 362 717 June 2025 June 2024 June 2025 June 2024 49 CRF 37.131 - Service Criteria for Complementary paratransit ( c) (4) The entity may charge a fare higher than otherwise permitted by this parapraph to a social service agency or other organization for agency trips (i.e., trips guaranteed to the organization).  GBM On Demand Ridership June 2025 Day Night Service Service Total YTD Target Passengers 2,607 3,788 6,395 36,176 Operating Hours 1,500 563 2,063 11,752 Passengers per Operating Hour 1.74 6.73 3.10 3.08 3.0 Average Customer Wait Time (minutes) 13.02 29.20 22.5 <20.0 On Demand 2025 Jun-25 2607 3788 May-25 2735 3814 Apr-25 2510 4032 Mar-25 2408 3605 Feb-25 2062 3155 Jan-25 2069 3391 Day Night On Demand 2024 Jun-24 2,326 3,533 May-24 2,525 3,755 Apr-24 2,591 3,169 Mar-24 2,720 3,690 Feb-24 2,596 3,209 Jan-24 2,243 2829 Day Night Day Service | Monday - Friday | 5:15 am -6:45 pm | Saturday | 7:45 am - 1:45 pm Night Service | Monday - Friday | 6:45 pm - 11:30 pm | Saturday | 1:45 pm - 7:45 pm  Report to the Transit Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 20, 2025 Patricia Kiewiz, Transit Director AGENDA ITEM # E.2 Financial Reports BACKGROUND Director Kiewiz will provide an update on Metro's finances through June 2025. RECOMMENDATION No action is necessary. FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. 06.Jun - Financials 901 University Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 greenbaymetro.org  Green Bay Metro Transit Commission Financial Report June 2025 EXPENSES % OF ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 2025 Jan-Jun 2024 Jan-Jun +/- % 2025 BUDGET BUDGET Wages & Salaries 1,283,624.80 1,226,996.01 56,629 4.6% 2,765,438 46.4% Fringe Benefits 581,242.67 538,473.00 42,770 7.9% 1,830,692 31.7% Other Employment Expenses 32,274.47 19,736.66 12,538 63.5% 68,932 46.8% Contract Services 97,262.84 41,568.31 55,695 134.0% 424,140 22.9% Materials & Supplies 214,337.29 227,336.79 (13,000) -5.7% 643,436 33.3% Building & Equip Maintenance 116,775.55 174,084.61 (57,309) -32.9% 234,100 49.9% Utilities 73,278.69 98,945.54 (25,667) -25.9% 235,106 31.2% Insurance 133,524.71 130,736.00 2,789 2.1% 158,827 84.1% Miscellaneous 108.00 98.00 10 10.2% 250 43.2% Paratransit Services 170,869.45 232,952.32 (62,083) -26.7% 1,072,447 15.9% Microtransit Services 645,676.42 748,415.29 (102,739) -13.7% 2,170,063 29.8% Subrecipient Expenses - - - 0.0% - 0.0% TOTAL 3,348,974.89 3,439,342.53 (90,368) -2.6% 9,603,432 34.9% ORIGINAL BUDGET REVENUES % OF ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 2025 Jan-Jun 2024 Jan-Jun +/- % 2025 BUDGET BUDGET Federal Operating Asst - - - 0.0% 2,833,013 0.0% State Operating Asst - 673,185.00 (673,185) -100.0% 2,833,013 0.0% Other Local Municipalities 332,624.74 310,849.35 21,775 7.0% 665,249 50.0% Green Bay 649,999.98 649,999.98 - 0.0% 1,934,650 33.6% Farebox Revenue-Fixed Route 257,353.91 227,877.40 29,477 12.9% 710,000 36.2% Farebox Revenue-Paratransit 97,656.50 98,380.00 (724) -0.7% 269,500 36.2% Farebox Revenue-Microtransit 8,214.00 7,860.00 354 4.5% - 0.0% College Program Fares 7,672.00 4,641.00 3,031 65.3% - 0.0% TMI Refund 9,548.00 9,454.00 94 1% - 0.0% Non-Transportation Revenue 50,232.01 28,367.71 21,864 77.1% 9,100 552.0% State Fuel Refund 8,043.28 7,378.08 665 9.0% - 0.0% Advertising 47,648.70 58,128.88 (10,480) -18.0% 110,000 43.3% Intercity Bus Commissions 3,000.00 3,000.00 - 0.0% 6,000 50.0% Partnership Contributions 96,841.15 98,497.00 (1,656) -1.7% 232,908 41.6% TOTAL 1,568,834.27 2,177,618.40 (608,784) -28.0% 9,603,432 16.3% KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI) Operating Days 153 154 (1.0) -0.6% 307 Revenue Miles 321,724 327,082 (5,358) -1.6% 672,554 Revenue Hours 21,881 22,005 (125) -0.6% 45,552 Unlinked Passenger Trips 394,728 411,459 (16,731) -4.1% 934,849 Revenue / Cost 46.8% 63.3% 100% Farebox Revenue / Mile 0.80 0.70 0.10 14.8% 1.06 Farebox Revenue / Pass Trip 0.65 0.55 0.10 17.7% 0.76 Farebox Revenue / Hour 11.76 10.36 1.41 13.6% 15.59 Passenger / Mile 1.23 1.26 (0.03) -2.5% 1.39 Cost / Mile 7.87 7.51 0.36 4.7% 9.46 Cost / Passenger Trip 6.42 5.97 0.44 7.4% 6.80 *Insurance is [NET] TMI June = 50% **Diesel fuel is included in materials and supplies subtotal. 2025  Report to the Transit Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 20, 2025 Patricia Kiewiz, Transit Director AGENDA ITEM # E.3 Director's Report BACKGROUND Director Kiewiz will provide the Commission with an update on Green Bay Metro. RECOMMENDATION No action is necessary. FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS None 901 University Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 greenbaymetro.org