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April 13 , 1982 Minutes of CBD Revitalization Committee Page 2 such as modifying the timing of traffic signals and the rerouting of traffic patterns in the municipal parking lots. RR also said that the Town might be able to perform a traffic count at the intersection of Waltham Street and Massachusetts Avenue. RB emphasized that in the end the $3, 000 were buying experience judgement. WT said that there was trouble defining what the results of the traffic survey were going to he. RB pointed out that private industry uses consultants regularly as part of defining appropriate actions of the business. JT wanted to know just how relevant were the old studies. RB said that the most recent studies were from 14 to 16 years old and might not be relevant today and that the new study was necessary. WT. added that the suggestions might enable the Town to "milk" some more capacity from the existing network of streets and parking areas. DO added that many factors had changed and the consultant could identify areas of improvements. MB suggested that the study could define new studies and I capital improvements. 41 RS wanted to know were the money was coming from for the study. RB said it was from the general fund and not the parking meter fund. Present Parking Program The committee then went on to discuss the present parking program. JT brought up the problem of unused spaces in the permit areas. FT answered that the problem was being investigated and corrective measures would be considered including slight overselling of permits with respect to the number of spaces and the repurchase of permits from people who were not using them. JT wanted to see more of a permit review. There was then some discussion of the response of the merchants to the program. RS read a letter from the 1776 Bottle Shop which said that business in January of this year was about 5% above last January and that February was about 12% below the same time last year and that the drop was attributed by the owner to the parking program. JT said that the condition of the economy could also explain the drop. WT. said that space was generally available except during the lunch hour and that Bel Canto was very pleased. Letters to the Committee Several letters were received from residents. One suggested moving the Post Office from the present site to the site of the former Rowe Chevrolet where NS bought his car and can no longer bring it for I service. Another letter suggested that parking meters for the library parking lot be considered. Signs LN said that the sign in the Meriam Street lot was not clear enough. The HDC sent a letter saying they were unhappy with the proliferation of signs. WT gave the opinion that the HDC has no control over