In June, it was confirmed that Muna Rustam passed the CTAA certification exam and was recognized as a Certified Community Transit Manager (CCTM). The CCTM certification is a great recognition of the required knowledge and experience required in higher level transit positions. As the Transit Program Manager for Sandy, which includes a variety of administrative tasks for MHX, obtaining this certification demonstrates the level of professionalism expected from Sandy staff in the Transit Department.

Transit staff released an RFP for the replacement of a Freightliner vehicle in our fleet. This vehicle is primarily used for the Estacada route. The RFP is due July 15th from vendors. The RFP is to replace the high floor Freightliner with a low floor trolley style bus. At the end of June, Sandy staff met with Gillig representatives to finalize specifications for the 2 new Gillig Category A vehicles, expected at the end of December 2019. Two new vehicles for the STAR dial-a-ride program were expected in late June but have been delayed. Staff expects these vehicles by August.

An architectural team from Soderstrom Architects was chosen to design the 2 new bus barns at the Operations Center. In July, Sandy staff will present a pre-application proposal to the City for permits. Upon City approval, Transit will release an RFQ for construction of the new bus barns.

Staff continue to work with the consulting team on the Transit Master Plan update. In June, the consultant Michelle Poyourow presented results from the stakeholder meeting and public outreach to both the Planning Commission and City Council. Consultants that specialize in public engagement and City staff will present current priority topics to the public at Mountain Festival for feedback. An on-line survey will also be presented to the public and stakeholders one week after Mountain Festival in July.