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Howard/Sally/Bridger -If micro transit is so expensive,can we look at efficiences to move funding to something that is already running such as lexconnect.24 hour in advance reservation taxi service.Unpack the barriers on the current service model with calling 24 hours ahead of time,coupons are confusing etc.maybe funding and management process changes. Howard -before covid the ride used to do an Uber type version of the service.The problem is first mile,last mile issue.How are seniors who may have mobility challenges supposed to get to and fro from their homes with packages etc in bad weather.The senior person having to walk in rain and snow etc.will not work.Via may be expensive but maybe such funds should be spent on as the senior demographics dont get the services they need as much as other demogropahics in the town. Susan -For Lahey,there is an actual bus stop so it does not have to be flagged down. Susan -if someone cannot take the lexpress and is mobility impaired then the Ride works for them.They can call ahead and it provides local service to 17 different times.One off type of trips and not a whole group of people.Via is teh most expensive turnkey solution. Howard -he will record the video of his meeting and then bring back the feedback from teh senior group.Also share the comments from Brookhaven.Go back to the lex-senior group and ask them similar questions.Asked if any one knows any one in Waterstone. Susan -waterstone did not want to provide for Lexpress and wanted to use their own services. Joe Pato -Waterstone negotiations resulted in some benefits to Lexington,not so much for the traffic mitigation piece. Sally -Maybe try and sell waterstone on services?Lexington has gone to the mall company of the Burlington Mall but did not get anywhere.Maybe individual companies may be more keen. Ask deep pocketed companies within Lexington who may want their name on the bus.Not sure Howard’s plea for studying micro transit.Is Howard thinking of Lexington only travel or outside. Howard -before covid he did not drive,and used the public transport and also liked Rev.Was considering mostly Microtransit use within Lexington. Deepika -Spoke about meeting with Susan and requesting her to create a one-two pager document which encapsultes the highlevel strategic recommendations from the various grant funded and other transportation research undertaken by the town.Then the individual depts could take on the tactical portion of making the recommendations operational. Joe pato -cant speak to the board as a whole about advertising on the side of the bus may work.However,would need to be discussed by the Board.It fits the description for a viable revenue source.Getting specific participation and funding for specific lines is attractive,would business be continuing to fund it year after year is the question.