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2 • Demand Response Services o The RIDE supports 58 cities and towns, a service augmented by supported with Uber/Lyft that have WAVE Vehicles (w/c accessible vehicles); o LexConnect, a subsidized taxi vouchers for up to 12 month, heavily discounted, no w/c vehicles, o FISH – volunteer program, medical program Boston Metro area, not w/c accessible, often no waiting and no other people on the trip [if you were part of the pilot, you may need to re-enroll] o The Grid – fixed times, commuter shuttle. Wheelchair access needs to be planned for as all vehicles are not fully accessible o MAPC Taxi Grant has helped to add some accessible taxi availability up to $5K to support rides. • Other Opportunities o Riders Transportation Advocacy Group with the MBTA, https://www.mbta.com/accessibility/get-involved/rtag?utm_campaign=rtag- launch&utm_source=swa o Mobility Management Project – funding from MA Dept of Transportation, work toward regionalizing transportation. Prior grant on Lex, Bedford, Burlington – this effort was unsuccessful, but this next attempt will coordinate services and other transportation resources and needs from Lexington, Bedford, Burlington, Woburn, Winchester, Arlington, Belmont, and Waltham. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b30ad87fac9940978859e738c88dffb5 Presentation from Lex See Her Jessie Steigerwald offered a presentation that started with a recap of their last visit to the Commission in November, and then shared what the team learned from the rehearsal of the project just before Thanksgiving. They proposed a few new design changes based on concerns related to the busyness of the Sculpture platform. They now have resting places that follow the perimeter, made of solid granite, curved to follow the arc of the circular footprint. They have increased the size of the footprint and made the pavers bigger. They also discussed engraving may be made available in different languages. Meredith, the artist, discussed her process for new design where she felt the need for more space to walk back and forth. Footprint has to match the scale of the object to ensure a welcoming feeling. She also discussed inscribing the plaza and adding Braille. She wanted it to be readable by tracing the letters. Len endorsed extending the diameter to 28’ from 24’, and further supported the new bench design. Victoria endorsed the larger pavers; John Rossi also supported the larger space to ensure the accommodation of the density of larger numbers of people. Commission voted to support the suggested design changes which included the use of larger grant blocks, benches that follow the curve of the plaza, and an expansion of the diameter from 24 to 28 feet in diameter. A voice vote was held which was unanimous in support of