TRANSIT TASK FORCE (TTF)
On 2/24/11, County Executive Leggett announced the appointment of members to his newly created “Transit Task Force.”
VIEW TRANSIT TASK FORCE PRESS RELEASE
VIEW MCCF ARTICLE ON TRANSIT TASK FORCE
VIEW TRANSIT TASK FORCE WEBPAGE
■ On 5/22/12, the Transit Task Force transmitted their Final Report and
Recommendations for a $1.8b 160-mile countywide RTV (Rapid Transit Vehicle) system to
the County Executive and released it to the public.
VIEW FINAL REPORT
■ On 6/7/12, the Task Force briefed the Planning Board on the Final Report in
context of revision of Master Plan of Highways which is currently underway.
VIEW PLANNING STAFF PACKET
■ On 6/12/12, the County Council received a transit briefing including updates
on the Purple Line, the Corridor Cities Transitway, and the Transit Task Force Final
Report. To view individual updates, click on underlined titles/links shown under
Item 5 on Council agenda for 6/12/12:
VIEW COUNCIL AGENDA FOR 6/12/12
■ On 6/28/12, the Civic Federation sent a letter to County Executive Leggett
regarding the failure to allow public comment prior to release of the Transit Task Force
Final Report, as was called for in the TTF Work Program, and suggesting a course of remedy. MCCF President Barth reminded Mr. Leggett of his 2006 Inaugural Address pledge to establish a transparent, citizen inclusive form of government:
VIEW MCCF LETTER
VIEW MCCF TRANSMITTAL EMAIL
■ On 7/9/12, the MCCF Transportation Committee hosted a briefing to education
Federation members and the public on the Transit Task Force Report and recommendations.
■ On 7/12/12, County Executive Isiah Leggett and the Transit Task Force
he created held a public hearing on the TTF Final Report of Findings and Recommendations,
which was released on May 22. The record remained open until July 26 for individuals
and groups who wished to submit written comments.
VIEW PRESS RELEASE ON HEARING
VIEW TRANSIT TASK FORCE WEBPAGE
VIEW TTF FINAL REPORT
■ In fall 2012, county formed a Rapid Transit System (RTS) Steering Committee
to advise the Chief Administrative Officer and County Executive on implementation of an
RTS in the county. The Steering Committee has 16 voting members, including 3 members
from the CE’s Transit Task Force, 2 public members who are transit experts, a number
of county department heads, and representatives from WMATA and MD Dept. of Transportation. On 12/4/12, the Committee held a kick-off meeting.
VIEW MEETING PRESENTATION
■ On 11/17/12, Council introduced $1 million Supplemental Appropriation to FY13
Capital Budget requested by County Executive, for Mo DOT to conduct further studies on
Rapid Transit System; Council held a hearing on Supplemental request on 1/15/13; T&E Comm. worksession scheduled for 1/17/13.
VIEW STAFF PACKET FOR WORKSESSION
■ 11/12/12 County Executive Leggett announces county can’t afford proposed bus network.
VIEW EXAMINER ARTICLE
■ On 11/12/12, County planners consider taking lanes of roadways for
buses only.
VIEW WASHINGTON POST ARTICLE
■ On 11/17/12, Leggett requested from Council a $1 million
Supplemental Appropriation to county FY13 Capital Budget for further studies on Rapid Transit systems.
VIEW EXAMINER ARTICLE
Council held public
hearing on 1/15/13; T&E Comm. held worksession on 1/17/13 — staff packet included
breakout of requested expenditures, including $75,000 for 6 months salary to hire a manager
to oversee the studies, a new position.
VIEW COUNCIL STAFF PACKET
■ On 1/22/13, Council approved only $500,000 – $450,000 to study service
planning and integration and transit signal priority, and $50,000 for initial salary to
hire manager (vote 8-1, Councilmember Floreen voting against).