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1 - z - jections raised about sound track transmission of the Playboy hannel and will be present for the October 1 discussion cussian of the matter.. Mrs. Bat t in introduced Judith Uhrig, member of the Hanscom Area Traffic Study Committee, who was present for review with the Board of features of the Hanscom Area Traffic Study, prepared by the Central Transportation Planning Staff. Mrs. Battin noted that HATS will meet on October 1 for action on acceptance and release of the study and to receive initial feedback from the four towns concerned. She noted that tonight's meeting was the start of internal dialogue on the stud and pointed out the need for broad dissemination of Y the findings, for staff analysis and for further dialogue among major boards and with the com- munity. Mrs. Uhrig briefly reviewed the conclusions reached and recommenda- tions made by as summarized in a letter to members of HATS dated September lo, 1984, from Edward J. Shaman, Chairman of the HATS Working Committee. Regarding long -range solutions, Mrs. Uhrig said the the stud indicates that none of the "ding road" alternatives alone i Y will provide major solutions to the traffic problems expected in the Hanscom area. In fact the new "ring road" will be effective only when it is combined with the other major highway projects, such as the improvements of Rte. 2 and be C Y the interim safety measures now being designed), the upgrading f Rte. 3 g , and the construction of the Hartwell Avenue Connector. Further stud will be urged regarding the incremental benefits of the above stated road improvements and connector construction without a "ring road ", as well as a comprehensive study of Rte. 128, Mrs. Uhrig noted several short and long term problems which need to be addressed by the HATS Committee and. the towns as interim measures, since relief from expected traffic congestion "Now will not be forthcoming soon from any of the abovel roadway P ro'ects. � Board members briefly discussed aspects of the CTPS conclusions and agreement was reached that, in the interest of better understanding of the recommendations and long -term solutions proposed, CTPS and MAPC should be called upon as public agencies to make a presentation of the study to the Selectmen, possibly at a joint meeting of Boards of the four towns. Arrangements for this meeting will be made through the Hanscom Area Traffic Study Committee. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to designate terms of three years far the Transportation Advisory Committee, Appointments to be made to the Committee this year will be made on 1 -, 2-- and 3-year staggered y gg ed term basis, as recommended by Chairman Sally Castleman. Designation of length of terms for members of the Cable Television Advisory Committee was deferred, pending receipt of recommendations of Chair- man John Ward on the matter. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make appointments to committees, boards and commissions as shown on the fb1io'Vif.g pa t: