Dunbar looks to get FACT public bus shelter
DUNBAR – Dunbar could become one of 18 places in Fayette County to have a public bus shelter operated by Fayette Area Coordinated Transportation (FACT). Council on Monday reviewed a letter it received in May signed by Tammy Stenson, senior planner for McMillen Engineering Co. of Uniontown, which is overseeing the proposed project.
The letter was written on behalf of the Fayette County Office of Human and Community Services and FACT, which will solicit proposals from general contractors for the project.
Stenson said in Dunbar the project would involve installing a bus stop just beyond the railroad tracks near the ticket booth.
Borough secretary Tammy Nedrow said council is looking into whether or not the borough owns the property.
According to Stenson, the bus shelter would be owned and maintained by FACT, which also is exploring the types of bus shelters to be constructed.
Stenson said the need to provide safe shelters for FACT’s patrons was based on the expansion of the public transit system, along with increased ridership.
Stenson noted the project is in the preliminary planning stages of selecting various sites throughout the county, with particular interest being paid places where FACT has a record of strong ridership.
“We are exploring properties that have enough area as to not impact the current and/or future business operations, as well as easily accessible to the senior citizens, physically challenged and young adults,” Stenson added.
Obviously, said Stenson, bus routes are another determining factor in selecting sites.
In an unrelated matter, Mayor Ron Gross reported that police patrol hours have been increased for the summer.
Gross also informed council that monthly neighborhood watch meetings have generated more interest and street captains have been appointed with the next meeting slated for 7 p.m. July 28 at the fire station social hall.
Representatives from Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission are scheduled to speak at 6 p.m. July 22 at the comfort station/playground on Railroad Street.
Those planning on attending are asked to bring a blanket or lawn chair. The presentation will address the signs and dangers of drug use.
Council also conducted the following business:
n Learned that Councilman Jason Bartholomai, the public works director, is compiling a list of roads and potholes that need repaired.
Residents are encouraged to contact the borough office with their concerns.
n Heard from Councilman Norman Gordon, parks and recreation director, that anyone wanting to help with the August cleanup to meet at the comfort station at 9 a.m. Aug. 7.
n Learned that Councilwoman Amy Gross, civics director, will hold monthly meetings to plan the holiday Light-up Night set for Dec. 4.
Gross noted the first meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the borough office.
n Agreed to hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. July 29 at the borough building to discuss a lease agreement with Fay-Penn Economic Development Council regarding the Creek Channel project, various ordinances and other business.