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Minutes of TAC Meeting- May 11, 2015 Present TAC Members: Bill Levison, co-chair, Sara Arnold, Sally Castleman, Elaine Dratch, Hank Manz, Francine Stieglitz (absent Peter Levy, Matt Zhang); Liaisons- Richard Canale (Planning Board), Nancy Adler,(COA) Staff- Jeannette Rebecchi, David Kucharsky (Planning Dept.) Public- Weidong Wong, Ed Li, Elizabeth Xu Minutes of April Meeting were approved Bus Shelter Presentation Three members of the public gave a presentation for a Bus Shelter Proposal. They wished to gain support for a project to build shelters along the MBTA Routes 62 and 76. Reasons for needing shelters include environmental concerns, promoting public transportation, convenience and comfort, and attractiveness. They also hoped to get young students involved in projects which could take off some of the academic pressure and involve them in helping others. Discussion focused on: Where Shelters might be appropriate: (Center structures might need HDC approval) Marrett Road near the Community Center, Greeley/Stop and Shop. Right of way- private vs. public needs to be considered. Sources of funding- Cemusa- state contractor requires ads in exchange for free shelters- Town doesn’t allow. Fundraising is a possibility. No ads allowed along the Scenic Byway. MBTA approval Who would implement the project? Who would maintain the shelter? Ms. Rebecchi will research this and then get back to TAC before referral to Selectmen. Proposed Route changes to Lexpress. Ms. Rebecchi reported that the Town Manager, Carl Valente is concerned about the proposed Route 3 change. The change would divide service between Lexington Ridge (currently served all day) and Brookhaven (proposed to have mid-day service). Much discussion pro and con for this change- Brookhaven has their own bus, is a private Corp. would be getting special service, but “donates” $1,000 annually to Lexpress; elderly residents, need independence. Lexington Ridge is an Avalon Bay facility, which makes a large annual payment as part of its Met State residential facilities in Lexington (although none specifically for Lexington Ridge). Ms. Rebecchi will be meeting with Brookhaven to explore this issue further. At this time, the change will not go into effect, nor be presented to Selectmen. Discussion of Mass Ave. Projects - at Pleasant St. and at Maple/Marrett- Proposal has been for Sidewalks, crosswalk improvements, and signalization. Public comment period will end soon. TAC members offered many reasons to support this: Improvements to sidewalks and bikeways