Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2015 17:50:25 GMT -8
An excerpt from meeting notes at the latest Gabriola FAC meeting:
-Some talk about reinstating the midday weekend roundtrip that was cut, at least in the peak season.
(Link from the BSC thread, thanks propwash) gabriolafac.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/nov2015facmeetingnotes.pdf
-Some talk about reinstating the midday weekend roundtrip that was cut, at least in the peak season.
BCF Operational update
Lewis confirmed that operational performance has been good during the summer season, from BCF perspective, with good on time performance. Issues remain with overloads in summer particularly, including on Saturday and Sunday when there are no 13:50 and 14:25 sailings.
Steve proposed reinstating the Saturday and Sunday missing sailings, and indicated a trade-off with cancellation of other sailings would not be palatable with the community. Based on John H’s analysis that cost reductions seemed to result in considerably greater savings than the target, he requested detailed route information. Mark replied that detailed information will not be released by BCF due (1) commercial considerations and (2) to avoid a potentially very divisive debate amongst the various routes. He added that some routes have saved more, some less, but overall the savings goal was achieved.
Heather asked how we can prepare a business case analysis for reinstatement without route specifics? Mark replied that BCF will do the analysis for the community. BCF is building a process to consider adding additional sailings from many routes; once built, they can let us know what inputs are needed from the community. In the meantime, we are welcome to submit a proposal. A meeting with BCF will be scheduled to explore this further when John H returns, hopefully in early December.
Lewis confirmed that operational performance has been good during the summer season, from BCF perspective, with good on time performance. Issues remain with overloads in summer particularly, including on Saturday and Sunday when there are no 13:50 and 14:25 sailings.
Steve proposed reinstating the Saturday and Sunday missing sailings, and indicated a trade-off with cancellation of other sailings would not be palatable with the community. Based on John H’s analysis that cost reductions seemed to result in considerably greater savings than the target, he requested detailed route information. Mark replied that detailed information will not be released by BCF due (1) commercial considerations and (2) to avoid a potentially very divisive debate amongst the various routes. He added that some routes have saved more, some less, but overall the savings goal was achieved.
Heather asked how we can prepare a business case analysis for reinstatement without route specifics? Mark replied that BCF will do the analysis for the community. BCF is building a process to consider adding additional sailings from many routes; once built, they can let us know what inputs are needed from the community. In the meantime, we are welcome to submit a proposal. A meeting with BCF will be scheduled to explore this further when John H returns, hopefully in early December.