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Bill has been representing TAC on the Governance Committee. He reported that there are 17 committees in Town that have some relationship with traffic and /or transportation. Five of them address regional issues; nine of them relate to specific transportation venues. The committee is recommending that there be three to four annual meetings bringing the nine committees together to discuss coordination and collaboration. 7. Electric Vehicle Station: Bill reported that the Town plans to install two charging stations in the NStar lot on Edison Way, using three parking spaces (one station has two charging slots). The meters will allow cars to use the spaces for four hours; the parking fee will be greater than other parking places. The grant pays for the first two years of electricity. 8. 128 Business Council: Monica Tibbits of the 128 Business Council wants to meet with TAC in January to discuss a pilot shuttle service between Porter Square and Hayden Ave. and Hartwell Ave. If the pilot program shows positive potential, it is a service that may be opened to the public. 9. MBTA bus stops: Sara reported that the T has moved the West Service Road bus stop about 10 feet to the east, which allows the stop to be used by the Route 78 bus. The Route 78 operates on Sundays. Sara met with the T to review options for the Watertown St. bus stop across from Crescent Road. The T will move this current stop south to a sidewalk and add stops on either side of Watertown St. near the intersection of Green Lane. This will improve safety. TAC agreed that notifying residents is recommended. Also, Sara should discuss this with Dave Cannon in DPW to find out what has been done in the past. 10. Annual Town Report: Comments were submitted on the draft Town Report. Sara will incorporate them. 11. Next Meeting: Bill will send out a doodle to schedule an afternoon meeting in mid to late January. He is leaving for Florida on December 17. Documents: November 15, 2011 Minutes, Ridership Tables, Draft Town Report for TAC. Recorder: Sara Arnold