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Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Minutes February 26, 2018 Members present: Hank Manz, Co-chair, Sarah Arnold, Elaine Dratch, Sally Castleman, Su Shen Members absent Bill Levison, co-chair Staff. Susan Barrett, Transportation Manager; Charlotte Rodgers, Human Services Director Liaisons: Nancy Adler, Council on Aging; Bob Creech, Planning Board Guests: Diane Bigelow, Gary Fallick(Lexington at Home), Andra Bennett Meeting called to order at 7:12 PM H. Manz stated that TAC is looking for new members. A. Bennett said that she was interested in an opportunity to get involved as a parent. Gary Fallick was present to express concern for aging citizens who are giving up their cars and need transportation. Minutes from January 8, 2018 were approved. Susan Barrett, former TAC member, was introduced as the new Transportation Manager. She is replacing Jeannette Rebecchi. Ms. Barrett presented a Transportation Update, based on her past 16 days of employment. She has spent much time meeting with many "stakeholders" and Town employees, becoming familiar with her role and responsibilities. Ms. Barrett presented her update, which is attached. (NOTE: Since much of the discussion at the meeting was based on this update, these minutes only add the additional, relevant comments.) Efficiency & Regionalization Grant- Meetings about this included towns of Bedford and Burlington, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Rte. 128 Business Council (operator of the REV bus), NWRTA. People Counter Rollout- Pilot will be week of March 12 to test system and compare with real- time paper counts. The people counter will offer data on where riders board and depart bus and will save staff a great deal of time related to inputting ridership data. Lexpress as After School Alternative. The schools will no longer be taking students from schools to after-school activities. Issues were—confusion of students and schools, liability. Ms. Barrett has studied each route to see what alternatives there could be. Some specific after-school programs (Empow) may wish to have staff members ride Lexpress with their clients. Economic Development- There is a need for better coordination with other town events, maps, staff, etc_ Increasing Ridership ideas- Ms. Barrett is looking into Seasonal pass for Recreation dept. staff Better School/parent Forums coordination. Charlie Cards: Charlie Cards are available at the Community Center.