May 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

 PUBLIC NOTICE

Monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

12:00 PM Noon

AGENDA

 

I.     Call to Order

II.    Reading and Approval of Minutes

a.   April 17, 2024

III.   Presentations

a.   Driver of the Month April

b.   Rider of the Month May

c.   New Hire Introductions April

IV.  Monthly Data Summaries and Correspondence

V.   Committee Reports

a.    Finance Committee Report

i.     April 2024 Finance Report

VI.  Old Business

a.    Construction Updates

b.    Senior Ridership

VII.  New Business

a.     Rt 29 Grey Line – Service to Mountaineer Station

b.     CAC Applicant

VIII.  Public Comment (Rules & Procedures)

IX.    Board Member Reports and MPO Update

X.     Next Board Meeting Date

XI.    Adjournment


 

Zoom Call In:

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 819 5257 7555

 

(NOTE: Should you require special assistance or accommodations to ensure your participation in Mountain Line official functions, please contact us at (304) 291-7433, TDD (304) 291-7467 or Bus@busride.org)


By Taylor Johnson September 14, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE Monthly Board Meeting Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00 PM Noon AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Reading and A p prov al of Minutes a. August 19, 2026 b. September 2, 2026 III. Presentations a. Driver of the Month August b. Rider of the Month September c. New Hire Introductions August IV. Public Comment V. Monthly Data Summaries and Correspondence VI. Committee Reports a. Finance Committee Report i. August 2026 Finances VII. Old Business a. Construction Updates b. Grant Updates c. Fractional Marketing RFP d. Minivan Delivery VIII. New Business a. Propane Event September 17 th 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM b. Morgantown Funding Application c. FY 25/26 Auditor Selection Process IX. Board Member Reports and MPO Update X. Next Board Meeting Date – October 21, 2026 XI. Adjournment Zoom Call In: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago), +1 646 876 9923 US (New York), Meeting ID: 819 5257 7555 (NOTE: Should you require special assistance or accommodations to ensure your participation in Mountain Line official functions, please contact us at (304) 291-7433, TDD (304) 291-7467 or Bus@busride.org )
By Taylor Johnson September 14, 2026
Serving Monongalia County, WV 420 DuPont Road * Morgantown, WV * 26501 (304) 296-3680 * Fax: (304) 291-7429 WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG * Email: Bus@busride.org PUBLIC NOTICE Bi-Monthly Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Via Zoom Call In or In person September 16, 2026 1:30 P.M. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Review Minutes from July 2026 III. 2026 Meeting Dates a. November 18, 2026 IV. Attendance a. Cannot attend: V. Public Participation/ Public Hearing VI. Mountain Line Report a. Presentations b. Data Summaries/ Correspondence – July/August c. Route Reports VII. Rider Program a. Rider of the Month – September/October VIII. Unfinished Business a. Construction Update i. Roofing Project Update IX. New Business a. Propane Event September 17th – 12:00pm-1:00pm b. Grey Line Service c. Morgantown Funding Application d. Fare Collection CAD/AVL Project – timeline e. Mini Van Delivery f. Grant Update g. Route Efficiency Study X. Adjournment Zoom call in: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 870 9070 9194 Password: 452314 This meeting will be held via Zoom with above provided call in information. (NOTE: Should you require special assistance or accommodations to ensure your participation in Mountain Line official functions, please contact us at (304) 291-7433, TDD (304) 291-7467 or Bus@busride.org)
By Taylor Johnson September 14, 2026
West Virginia Transit Agency Makes Environmentally Friendly Choice with Cost-Cutting Propane Vehicles Mountain Line Transit Authority operating five new clean fuel vehicles MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (September 17, 2026) — Mountain Line Transit Authority, a public transportation provider in Morgantown, West Virginia, is showcasing its safe, clean, economical vehicles fueled with propane autogas. “Public transportation — like Mountain Line Transit — is, by nature, an environmentally friendly choice,” said Maria Smith, ceo for Mountain Line Transit Authority. “We want to take it a step further by operating clean vehicles, and propane is a natural choice because of where we’re located.” To fuel the five vehicles, Mountain Line installed a propane station onsite. The infrastructure was provided at no cost by Ferrellgas with a fuel contract. On average, propane autogas costs about 40% less than gasoline and 50% less than diesel. The ROUSH CleanTech Ford E-450 cutaway chassis is the only propane vehicle that has completed the Federal Transit Administration’s New Model Bus Testing Program (“Altoona Testing”), which allows transit fleet operators to access federal funds that cover 85% of the entire alternative fuel vehicle cost with a 15% local match. “The cost to bring propane into our fleet was minimal,” said Smith. Mountain Line’s new propane vehicles will easily navigate the hilly terrain of the region as well as provide reliable cold weather performance during the winter months. Propane vehicles offer unaided cold-weather starts to -40°F and provide a quick cabin warm up. They also have a range of over 350 miles on a single fueling. Propane — which is classified as a clean energy source by the Environmental Protection Agency — is an American-made, recycled, reclaimed, recovered, reprocessed fuel. More than 90% of the United States propane supply is produced domestically. All of Mountain Line’s propane vehicles are certified to 0.02 grams per brake horsepower-hour and emit 90% less nitrogen oxide emissions than the EPA’s strictest standard. EPA and CARB measure NOx, particulate matter, non-methane hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane, formaldehyde and nitrous oxide. Propane vehicles equipped with a ROUSH CleanTech fuel system are lower in all eight measured outputs by an average of 64%. “Mountain Line Transit’s decision to diversify its fleet with clean propane vehicles will reduce harmful emissions in and around this beautiful community,” said Todd Mouw, executive vice president for ROUSH CleanTech. “In addition to the environmental benefits, the agency will save big on both fuel and maintenance costs to help stretch its budget and taxpayer dollars.” More than 100 transit agencies around the U.S. operate propane vehicles, making it the leading alternative fuel for the industry. There are more than 27 million propane vehicles worldwide. # # # About Mountain Line Transit Authority: Mountain Line Transit Authority has provided public transportation to the residents and visitors of Morgantown and Monongalia County since 1996. Visit BusRide.org. About ROUSH CleanTech: ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader of advanced clean transportation solutions, is a division of the global engineering company Roush Enterprises. ROUSH CleanTech develops propane autogas technology for medium-duty Ford commercial vehicles and school buses. With more than 55,000 vehicles on the road, the Livonia, Michigan-based company delivers economical, emissions-reducing options for fleets across North America. Learn more at ROUSHcleantech.com or by calling 800.59.ROUSH. For More Information: Gregg Voss | TSN Communications 877.411.3243 | gvoss@tsncommunications.com
By Taylor Johnson September 3, 2026
MOUNTAIN LINE TRANSIT AUTHORITY Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 3, 2026 Contact: Taylor Johnson, Marketing Coordinator Phone: (304) 296-3680 NO LOCAL BUS SERVICE ON Labor Day Morgantown, WV- Mountain Line Transit Authority reminds its riders that there will be no local bus service on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Grey Line service between Clarksburg and Pittsburgh will run as usual throughout the holiday. Reservations may be made online at ridegreyline.org . For Grey Line information, please call (304) 296-3869. ###End Release – Thank you.
By Taylor Johnson August 20, 2026
Press Release Mountain Line 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 (304) 296-3680 (304) 291-7429 www.busride.org For Immediate Release Date: August 20, 2026 Contact: Taylor Johnson, Marketing Coordinator Phone: (304) 296-3680 Mountain Line CAC Recognizes Rider of the Month The Mountain Line Transit Authority Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) is pleased to announce an extraordinary passenger who has gone above and beyond the call of courtesy while riding with Mountain Line. Bruce Tripett rides the Gold, Northern Circulator, and Red routes and depends on Mountain Line for their transportation needs. The Mountain Line CAC is pleased to recognize Bruce Tripett as Rider of the Month for August. Bruce will receive a 30 day pass as well as Mountain Line promotional prizes and will be presented with a certificate of appreciation. The CAC meets every other month on the third Wednesday at 1:30 PM via Zoom Meeting and in person. The next CAC meeting will be held September 16, 2026, and all are encouraged to attend. For more information about the Mountain Line Transit Authority, call 304-291-RIDE (7433) or visit our web page at WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG. End Release – Thank you.
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By Taylor Johnson August 20, 2026
Press Release Mountain Line 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 (304) 296-3680 (304) 291-7429 www.busride.org For Immediate Release Date: August 19, 2026 Contact: Taylor Johnson, Marketing Coordinator Phone: (304) 296-3680 Mountain Line Recognizes Outstanding Employees The Mountain Line Transit Authority is pleased to recognize outstanding employee performance for the month of July 2026. After evaluating 59 drivers in 10 performance categories, the Authority is pleased to recognize Tom Jones as Driver of the Month for July 2026. We also wish to recognize Ron McCourt, Daniel Wilt, Daniel Shorter, and Dave Stump. All of these employees are being recognized for their demonstrated driving skills, safety, public relations, assistance to fellow drivers and maintaining route schedules in the course of their daily performance. For more information about the Mountain Line Transit Authority, call 304-291-RIDE (7433) or visit our web page at WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG . End Release – Thank you.
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By Maria Smith August 12, 2026
MOUNTAIN LINE TRANSIT AUTHORITY Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 12, 2026 Contact: Taylor Johnson, Marketing Coordinator Phone: (304) 296-3680 FALL BUS SCHEDULE BEGINS Morgantown, WV- Mountain Line Transit Authority will resume expanded service hours beginning Friday, August 14 th . Details of the route changes are as follows: Blue & Gold (Route 38): Beginning Friday, August 14 th service will run Monday through Friday from 6:40 AM until 9:00 PM. This service will run throughout the Fall and Spring Semesters including breaks. West Run Express (Route 30): Beginning Tuesday, August 18 th service will run Monday through Friday from 7:10 AM and ending at 8:00 PM. This service will run during the Fall and Spring Semesters excluding breaks. West Run Late Night (Route 30): Late night service begins Friday, August 14 th and will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 PM until 3:00 AM with the exception of Fall, Winter and Spring Breaks. Campus PM (Route 1): Service will begin Friday, August 14 th and will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 PM until 3:40 AM with the exception of Fall, Winter and Spring Breaks. Beechurst Express (Route 39): Beginning Friday, August 14 th service will run Monday through Friday from 8:10 AM to 1:10 PM and 2:10 PM until 6:10 PM during Fall and Spring sessions with the exception of Fall, Winter and Spring Breaks. Valley View (Route 44): Beginning Tuesday, August 18 th service will run Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM until 2:30 PM. This service will run throughout the Fall and Spring Semesters including breaks. For additional campus information visit www.busride.org/wvu-campus-services . Download our “Where’s My Bus?” App for mobile devices at the App Store or Google Play for Android. Plan your trip using public transit in your Google Maps App on your phone. All Mountain Line schedules and maps are available at WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG . For more information about Mountain Line Transit Authority, call 304-291-RIDE (304-291-7433) or visit their website at Busride.org. ### Thank you.
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By Maria Smith May 28, 2026
Press Release Mountain Line • 420 DuPont Road • Morgantown, WV 26501 • (304) 296-3680 • (304) 291-7429 • www.busride.org For Immediate Release Date: May 28, 2026 Contact: Maria Smith, CEO Phone: (304) 296-3680 Mountain Line Recognizes Outstanding Employees The Mountain Line Transit Authority is pleased to recognize outstanding employee performance for the month of April 2026. After evaluating 54 drivers in 10 performance categories, the Authority is pleased to recognize Ron McCourt as Driver of the Month for April 2026. We also wish to recognize Tom Jones, John Porter, Dave Stump, and Daniel Shorter. All of these employees are being recognized for their demonstrated driving skills, safety, public relations, assistance to fellow drivers and maintaining route schedules in the course of their daily performance. End Release – Thank you.
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By Taylor Johnson September 14, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE Monthly Board Meeting Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00 PM Noon AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Reading and A p prov al of Minutes a. August 19, 2026 b. September 2, 2026 III. Presentations a. Driver of the Month August b. Rider of the Month September c. New Hire Introductions August IV. Public Comment V. Monthly Data Summaries and Correspondence VI. Committee Reports a. Finance Committee Report i. August 2026 Finances VII. Old Business a. Construction Updates b. Grant Updates c. Fractional Marketing RFP d. Minivan Delivery VIII. New Business a. Propane Event September 17 th 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM b. Morgantown Funding Application c. FY 25/26 Auditor Selection Process IX. Board Member Reports and MPO Update X. Next Board Meeting Date – October 21, 2026 XI. Adjournment Zoom Call In: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago), +1 646 876 9923 US (New York), Meeting ID: 819 5257 7555 (NOTE: Should you require special assistance or accommodations to ensure your participation in Mountain Line official functions, please contact us at (304) 291-7433, TDD (304) 291-7467 or Bus@busride.org )
By Taylor Johnson September 14, 2026
Serving Monongalia County, WV 420 DuPont Road * Morgantown, WV * 26501 (304) 296-3680 * Fax: (304) 291-7429 WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG * Email: Bus@busride.org PUBLIC NOTICE Bi-Monthly Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Via Zoom Call In or In person September 16, 2026 1:30 P.M. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Review Minutes from July 2026 III. 2026 Meeting Dates a. November 18, 2026 IV. Attendance a. Cannot attend: V. Public Participation/ Public Hearing VI. Mountain Line Report a. Presentations b. Data Summaries/ Correspondence – July/August c. Route Reports VII. Rider Program a. Rider of the Month – September/October VIII. Unfinished Business a. Construction Update i. Roofing Project Update IX. New Business a. Propane Event September 17th – 12:00pm-1:00pm b. Grey Line Service c. Morgantown Funding Application d. Fare Collection CAD/AVL Project – timeline e. Mini Van Delivery f. Grant Update g. Route Efficiency Study X. Adjournment Zoom call in: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 870 9070 9194 Password: 452314 This meeting will be held via Zoom with above provided call in information. (NOTE: Should you require special assistance or accommodations to ensure your participation in Mountain Line official functions, please contact us at (304) 291-7433, TDD (304) 291-7467 or Bus@busride.org)
By Taylor Johnson September 14, 2026
West Virginia Transit Agency Makes Environmentally Friendly Choice with Cost-Cutting Propane Vehicles Mountain Line Transit Authority operating five new clean fuel vehicles MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (September 17, 2026) — Mountain Line Transit Authority, a public transportation provider in Morgantown, West Virginia, is showcasing its safe, clean, economical vehicles fueled with propane autogas. “Public transportation — like Mountain Line Transit — is, by nature, an environmentally friendly choice,” said Maria Smith, ceo for Mountain Line Transit Authority. “We want to take it a step further by operating clean vehicles, and propane is a natural choice because of where we’re located.” To fuel the five vehicles, Mountain Line installed a propane station onsite. The infrastructure was provided at no cost by Ferrellgas with a fuel contract. On average, propane autogas costs about 40% less than gasoline and 50% less than diesel. The ROUSH CleanTech Ford E-450 cutaway chassis is the only propane vehicle that has completed the Federal Transit Administration’s New Model Bus Testing Program (“Altoona Testing”), which allows transit fleet operators to access federal funds that cover 85% of the entire alternative fuel vehicle cost with a 15% local match. “The cost to bring propane into our fleet was minimal,” said Smith. Mountain Line’s new propane vehicles will easily navigate the hilly terrain of the region as well as provide reliable cold weather performance during the winter months. Propane vehicles offer unaided cold-weather starts to -40°F and provide a quick cabin warm up. They also have a range of over 350 miles on a single fueling. Propane — which is classified as a clean energy source by the Environmental Protection Agency — is an American-made, recycled, reclaimed, recovered, reprocessed fuel. More than 90% of the United States propane supply is produced domestically. All of Mountain Line’s propane vehicles are certified to 0.02 grams per brake horsepower-hour and emit 90% less nitrogen oxide emissions than the EPA’s strictest standard. EPA and CARB measure NOx, particulate matter, non-methane hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane, formaldehyde and nitrous oxide. Propane vehicles equipped with a ROUSH CleanTech fuel system are lower in all eight measured outputs by an average of 64%. “Mountain Line Transit’s decision to diversify its fleet with clean propane vehicles will reduce harmful emissions in and around this beautiful community,” said Todd Mouw, executive vice president for ROUSH CleanTech. “In addition to the environmental benefits, the agency will save big on both fuel and maintenance costs to help stretch its budget and taxpayer dollars.” More than 100 transit agencies around the U.S. operate propane vehicles, making it the leading alternative fuel for the industry. There are more than 27 million propane vehicles worldwide. # # # About Mountain Line Transit Authority: Mountain Line Transit Authority has provided public transportation to the residents and visitors of Morgantown and Monongalia County since 1996. Visit BusRide.org. About ROUSH CleanTech: ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader of advanced clean transportation solutions, is a division of the global engineering company Roush Enterprises. ROUSH CleanTech develops propane autogas technology for medium-duty Ford commercial vehicles and school buses. With more than 55,000 vehicles on the road, the Livonia, Michigan-based company delivers economical, emissions-reducing options for fleets across North America. Learn more at ROUSHcleantech.com or by calling 800.59.ROUSH. For More Information: Gregg Voss | TSN Communications 877.411.3243 | gvoss@tsncommunications.com
By Taylor Johnson September 3, 2026
MOUNTAIN LINE TRANSIT AUTHORITY Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 3, 2026 Contact: Taylor Johnson, Marketing Coordinator Phone: (304) 296-3680 NO LOCAL BUS SERVICE ON Labor Day Morgantown, WV- Mountain Line Transit Authority reminds its riders that there will be no local bus service on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Grey Line service between Clarksburg and Pittsburgh will run as usual throughout the holiday. Reservations may be made online at ridegreyline.org . For Grey Line information, please call (304) 296-3869. ###End Release – Thank you.
By Taylor Johnson August 20, 2026
Press Release Mountain Line 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 (304) 296-3680 (304) 291-7429 www.busride.org For Immediate Release Date: August 20, 2026 Contact: Taylor Johnson, Marketing Coordinator Phone: (304) 296-3680 Mountain Line CAC Recognizes Rider of the Month The Mountain Line Transit Authority Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) is pleased to announce an extraordinary passenger who has gone above and beyond the call of courtesy while riding with Mountain Line. Bruce Tripett rides the Gold, Northern Circulator, and Red routes and depends on Mountain Line for their transportation needs. The Mountain Line CAC is pleased to recognize Bruce Tripett as Rider of the Month for August. Bruce will receive a 30 day pass as well as Mountain Line promotional prizes and will be presented with a certificate of appreciation. The CAC meets every other month on the third Wednesday at 1:30 PM via Zoom Meeting and in person. The next CAC meeting will be held September 16, 2026, and all are encouraged to attend. For more information about the Mountain Line Transit Authority, call 304-291-RIDE (7433) or visit our web page at WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG. End Release – Thank you.
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By Taylor Johnson August 20, 2026
Press Release Mountain Line 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 (304) 296-3680 (304) 291-7429 www.busride.org For Immediate Release Date: August 19, 2026 Contact: Taylor Johnson, Marketing Coordinator Phone: (304) 296-3680 Mountain Line Recognizes Outstanding Employees The Mountain Line Transit Authority is pleased to recognize outstanding employee performance for the month of July 2026. After evaluating 59 drivers in 10 performance categories, the Authority is pleased to recognize Tom Jones as Driver of the Month for July 2026. We also wish to recognize Ron McCourt, Daniel Wilt, Daniel Shorter, and Dave Stump. All of these employees are being recognized for their demonstrated driving skills, safety, public relations, assistance to fellow drivers and maintaining route schedules in the course of their daily performance. For more information about the Mountain Line Transit Authority, call 304-291-RIDE (7433) or visit our web page at WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG . End Release – Thank you.
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