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E&R Grant Project - RFP was drafted but not completed. RFPs will be reviewed the week of May 14th. TAC members expressed concern about the need for specific language related to mobility-restricted passengers in the RFP. Susan explained that ADA requirements were implicitly subsumed in the RFP. Middle School Parent & Parent Academy Events —These events drew high interest from parents, and Lexpress representation could have used more people. There was interest in organizing a special event for 5th graders to teach them how to use Lexpress. Discussion suggested this event would be best done one school at a time. The event has not yet been planned, but deciding whether to organize in spring or fall could have implications on Flexpass purchases. It was suggested that Mr. Manz might be able to discuss the event on the TMMA list serve. MBTA Updates - Susan met with staff from the Better Bus Project. During the Spring Outreach strategy they will organize outreach teams at bus stops in Lexington and Alewife. Bus #62/76 weekend service will be re-examined as part of a review to enhance service. TDM Agreements -A better system for tracking payments would be useful. Vision 2020 Survey Results - Town wide survey results are available and feedback pertinent to transportation highlights that there is too much traffic, there is strong interest (over 60%) in transit options and that heavy traffic is not addressed during rush hour. The Town Manager suggested creating an online signup for a `Transportation Options' newsletter that interested people can subscribe to. "People Counter" Roll Out - Program is progressing and geofencing is scheduled to be in place in the next 30 days. Upcoming Events -A few public events are scheduled and would benefit from additional volunteer participation (e.g. Patriot's Day, Bike Walk Bus Week, Learn Lexpress for Middle Schoolers, Commuter Breakfast, Discovery Day etc). Susan mentioned that it would be helpful for others to get involved in disseminating information and advertising these events on town Iistservs. Recreation Seasonal Employee Pass Pilot—As discussed at TAC's March 19 meeting, this pilot program will be promoted at the May orientation events for seasonal employees at the cost of$60 per pass (as suggested by TAC). Field Trip Fares - Progress continues on collaboration with LPS staff for creating a pass that can be used by special needs students on outings via Lexpress. March Lexpress Ridership Report - There was a mention that we are accumulating 34.5 operating hours per day instead of 36.0 (which comes out to be 11.5 instead of 12 hours). Hourly ridership report is being worked on for next meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45PM Materials presented at the meeting: • Agenda • Minutes of February 26, 2018 meeting • Minutes of March 19, 2018 meeting