Accessibility Advisory Committee

WHEREAS: The Transit Plan Update was presented to the Accessibility Advisory Committee on March 25, 2025 outlining the suggested improvements and enhancements to the Town of Huntsville Transit; AND WHEREAS: The District Municipality of Muskoka intends to implement the Demand Response Transit extension with the Town of Huntsville; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: The Accessibility Advisory Committee supports in principle the expansions and improvements as outlined in the Transit presentation. AND FUTHER THAT: the AAC requests that Staff continue to have discussions with the District of Muskoka regarding the expansion of the DRT services in the Town of Huntsville.

THAT: Committee suspend the rules of procedure related to Speaking Order and Limit, for the purpose of agenda items 4.2. 2023-2027 Accessibility Plan Workshop; AND FURTHER THAT: all rules of procedure will be reinstated once the agenda items have been completed.

THAT: Staff undertake to secure accessibility education booth placements for the following events: Muskoka Summer Market Huntsville Harvest Fest AND FURTHER THAT: 4 Committee members and the Accessibility Coordinator operate the booth as representatives of the Town of Huntsville Accessibility Advisory Committee; AND FURTHER THAT: the purchase of materials for the Accessibility Educational Booths shall be funded from the Accessibility Advisory Training Budget.

THAT: We do now adjourn at 5:37 p.m.