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Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Minutes
October 17, 2016
Lexington Community Center, Room 245, 7PM
Members Present:
Bill Levison, Sara Arnold, Hank Manz, Sally Castleman, Elaine Dratch, Susan
Barrett
Staff:
Jeanette Rebecchi (Transportation Manager)
Liaison:
Nancy Adler (COA)
The meeting came to order at 7:11 PM. A quorum was present.
1. Public Comment:
None
2: Minutes:
On a motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of September 19, 2016 were
unanimously approved as submitted.
3: Transportation Systems Update:
Ms. Rebecchi noted the department was working on the
FY18 budget. A presentation to the Board of Selectmen will likely happen in December. The
department is looking into acquiring a credit card payment system for items such as bus ticket
and pass payments. Members discussed that a surcharge for credit cards in Massachusetts
is illegal, but convenience fees are not. Ms. Rebecchi attended Back to School Night at LHS,
but noted that Freshman Orientation Night was much more beneficial as parents were less
rushed and had time to visit the table.
4. FY16 Ridership Data:
Ms. Rebecchi shared data related to ridership. The big takeaway is that
ridership for FY16 was lower than FY15. Members discussed if loss of adult ridership was due
to increased adult fares. Members also discussed declined student ridership and ways to boost
this. FlexPass sales are increasing despite loss of student ridership. TAC members and staff will
further explore options to boost ridership. TAC members noted the need to add boosting
ridership as a separate agenda item for November’s meeting.
5: RFP for New Bus Contract:
Ms. Rebecchi noted that the RFP has been through 4-5 iterations.
Final version should be on the website by end of week with a mid-November deadline. Bidders
must meet all the minimum requirements.
6: Member Reports:
Bill Levison noted he sent in the town report. Hank Manz noted that Craig
Weeks has decided not to continue with the committee. TAC members discussed adding
members who could help raise ridership.
The meeting adjourned at 9 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Barrett
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Materials presented at the meeting:
Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
FY 2016 Lexpress Ridership & Financial Analysis
Lexpress Ridership Annual Summary (July 2015-June 2016)
Lexpress 6 Year Summary – Revenue/Expenses (FY11-FY16)
RFP for new bus contract (RFP is 55 pages; 9 most relevant pages were presented)
2016 Transportation Advisory Committee submission to the Town Report
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