Issue - meetings

Verbal update by Community Transport Officer.

Verbal update by Community Transport Officer.

The Community Transport Officer provided the Forum with the following update:

·         McGills service buses now provide a local pick up and drop service between the Dunoon pier and Hunter’s Quay, which will provide a more frequent service locally; however the pricing structure for this service is still to be looked at as they currently don’t have provision for short journey fares.

·         The timetable at the bus stop near the hospital has been put up off a previously raised action.

The Forum held a discussion and raised concerns regarding proposed works by Scottish Water that potentially could cause disruptions for the Ardentinny and Toward bus routes.

Strachur Community Council requested information on policies relating to individuals using bus services. John Anderson, West Coast Motors informed the Group of the Company’s procedural guidelines regarding individuals using services.  It was noted that any specific issues should be raised with the appropriate bodies directly.

Actions

1.    Community Governance Manager to express concerns raised by the Transport Forum to Scottish Water.

2.    Graeme Revill will check with Kilmun Community Council as to whether an invitation can be extended to the Cowal Transport Forum to attend the next Community Council meeting as Scottish Water will be in attendance.

3.    A further update on the Ardentinny Turning Circle to be brought to the next Cowal Transport Forum.

Verbal update by Community Transport Officer.

Verbal update by Community Transport Officer.

The Community Transport Officer provided the Forum with a brief update on two issues previously dealt with by the Forum. He reported that the Dunoon Hospital timetable will be issued this year and that the service 480 will be implemented on the 22^nd February 2016 with timetables available on the website and in the bus shelters.

Actions

1.    Community Transport Officer to discuss with West Coast Motors management issues surrounding ramps on buses not being lowered to meet individuals needs.

2.    The Community Transport Officer will issue assistance cards for distribution by South Cowal Community Council and anyone else who requires them.

3.    Community Transport Officer to discuss with West Coast Motors an issue surrounding buses not stopping at the second turning circle in Ardentinny and report back to the April Transport Forum meeting.

4.    Roads department to link into a meeting regarding the Ardentinny turning circle issue.