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Transportation Advisory Committee <br />Date: March 22, 2010 <br />Members Present: Sara Arnold, Elaine Dratch, Larry Link, Francine Stieglitz <br />Guests: Nancy Adler, COA and Richard Canale, Planning Board liaison <br />Staff: Gail Wagner <br />Countryside Manor Rezoning TDM Terms <br />➢ Lexpress will receive a total of $75,000. <br />➢ Carl sought input from Sara and Gail as to the extent of the Lexpress service <br />commitment. The following statement was submitted: "Lexpress will serve the facilities <br />a minimum of two years after which ridership will be evaluated and the Town will work <br />with the condo association to achieve a reasonable level of service based on demand." <br />➢ A green area at the corner of Lowell Street and Woburn will receive $25,000 for <br />improvements. <br />➢ Sidewalks connecting Woburn Street to Lowell Street will be constructed. <br />➢ Richard felt the TDM terms were reasonable. <br />➢ Francine expressed neighbors' concerns that extensive development would adversely <br />impact their neighborhood. <br />Town Meeting - Article 2 Report by TAC <br />➢ TAC usually gives an Article 2 Report. However, this year Town Meeting is trying to <br />limit reports and it was suggested that a written summary replace a floor presentation. <br />➢ Issues raised for inclusion in a TAC report: Countryside Manor "residential" TDM terms <br />worked well. Town should conduct TMO studies similar to Hartwell Ave to understand <br />growth issues in residential areas not just commercial; TAC outreach to other Town <br />committees; Diamond School after - school trial extension. <br />COA Transportation Issues — Nancy Adler <br />➢ Interested in ways COA can promote Lexpress among seniors. <br />➢ Nancy is working with Margaret Cole and Hope Place to assess transportation needs and <br />to promote options among seniors. Margaret and Hope have had several discussions with <br />Gail regarding Lexpress and senior riders. <br />➢ Human Service Director, Charlotte Rogers, Senior Services Coordinator, Barbara <br />Deveau, and COA are working on a June transportation event at the Senior Center. A <br />dialogue to review existing travel options and identified gaps is anticipated. <br />➢ Senior travel needs have changed in past 30 years since Lexpress began. Like most <br />Lexington residents, seniors prefer travel by private automobile. <br />➢ Seniors should not be singled out as a group, but rather encouraged through positive <br />messages. Example: Pick one day to try a new travel mode. Behavior changes slowly. It <br />is a process. <br />➢ There is a need to maximize transportation resources. If they are not used, they will be <br />lost. Public education should be ongoing. <br />➢ Lexington at Home is a group of senor residents working to identify services to maintain <br />current at home lifestyle. Transportation is an issue of concern. Nancy has been invited <br />to meet with this group. <br />Recorder: Gail Wagner <br />Editor: Sara Arnold <br />