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Transportation Advisory Committee <br />Date: February 17, 2010 <br />Members Present: Sara Arnold, Sally Castleman, Elaine Dratch, Larry Link, Francine Stieglitz <br />Staff: Gail Wagner, Maryann McCall - Taylor (Planning Dept) <br />Guests: Peter Levy, resident <br />Countryside Manor Rezoning Petition for added 51 Units - Manor House <br />➢ Maryann McCall - Taylor, Planning Dept. Director, Greg Zurlo, Planning Board member <br />and John Livsey, Town Engineer are developing TDM rezoning requirements. <br />➢ Sidewalks from Countryside Manor to Peachtree Drive with a crosswalk to connect <br />existing sidewalk to Lowell Street will be requested. <br />➢ Lexpress is the only public transit in the area. Countryside Manor had direct Lexpress <br />service until 2002 when it ended due to lack of riders. Lexpress access from Lowell <br />Street has been ongoing. <br />➢ Lexpress service to site is desirable. Monetary support of Lexpress as part of the <br />rezoning proposal was reviewed in terms of past agreements such as a lump sum, annual <br />payment and /or purchase of Lexpress passes or tickets. <br />➢ As a condo development, a lump sum payment for the Lexpress operating budget to be <br />prorated on a 20 year basis was favored. <br />➢ A monetary formula based on a bedroom count at Manor House will be developed by <br />Maryann. Current residential properties with Lexpress rezoning terms will be compared. <br />Community Outreach to Promote Lexpress <br />➢ Larry reported on a conversation with Nancy Nolan of the Global Warming Action <br />Committee (GWAC). Nancy is open to promoting Lexpress. She feels ridership is <br />largely Seniors and teenagers. Human behavior is hard to change, as experienced by <br />GWAC. A consistent message is critical to fostering public response. <br />➢ New Lexpress slogan to promote public response should be considered. <br />➢ Library special events coordinator, Elizabeth Dickinson, was identified as instrumental in <br />promoting travel on Lexpress to library events. <br />➢ Discovery Day is an opportunity to offer free Lexpress rides provided by Lexington <br />Retail Association and to have a bus available for touring. <br />➢ Representatives of COA, GWAC and interfaith council should be invited to upcoming <br />TAC meetings to explore shared interests and support. <br />Minuteman Senior Services, Burlington, February 11 - Transportation for Seniors <br />➢ Larry attended the meeting. Lexington was noted for having a community bus. <br />➢ AARP rep gave senior demographics and suburban impact on transportation needs. <br />➢ Dottie Winn of MBTA Ride emphasized "transportation training" and video tour for <br />transit users. <br />➢ Lexington at Home is a network of older citizens that identify services and support to <br />maintain independent living. A Lexington at Home rep was in attendance. <br />Lexpress After - School Service to Diamond Middle School <br />➢ Mr. Silver, Diamond School parent, requesting service sent a summary of his January <br />discussion with TAC to Sara and Gail. Gail will forward to all TAC members. <br />➢ Gail sent Mr. Silver free Lexpress tickets to encourage his daughter and middle school <br />friends to try Lexpress and to solicit feedback to guide after school service. <br />Recorder: Gail Wagner <br />