Accessibility Advisory Committee

That: The February 25, 2025 agenda of the Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved as printed.

That: The January 28, 2025 minutes of the Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved as printed.

McLeod That: The February 25, 2025, meeting of the Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee does now hereby adjourn at 5:21 p.m.

Whereas: The Accessibility Advisory Committee has received numerous service-related concerns following Niagara Region Transit’s assumption of transit service provision in Fort Erie; and Whereas: Dedicated vehicles are no longer stationed within the Town to provide both OnDemand and Specialized transit services; and Whereas: The current service hours only allow bookings to begin at 7:00 a.m., whereas Fort Erie Transit previously operated from 6:00 a.m., impacting many local employees; and Whereas: Booking availability ends at 10:00 p.m., despite being advertised until 11:00 p.m. in other areas of the Region; and Whereas: The current transit service provision does not adequately meet the needs of the Fort Erie community; and Whereas: Prior to service amalgamation, Fort Erie had six OnDemand vehicles in continuous service, with access to an additional three, as well as three specialized vans dedicated solely to Fort Erie residents; and Whereas: The Accessibility Advisory Committee has been informed that as of March 1, 2025, an additional vehicle will be allocated to Fort Erie, with plans for two more unless a fixed route is established in East Fort Erie; and Whereas: The Accessibility Advisory Committee has become aware of a new policy of the Niagara Transit Commission, whereby drivers are not allowed to pull into driveways under any circumstances whether it be on demand or specialized transit and persons with disabilities are already feeling vulnerable utilizing the service; an

That: The February 25, 2025, meeting of the Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee does now hereby adjourn at 5:21 p.m.