HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-01-TAC-min.pdf TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES
June 1, 1982
Present. Sally Castleman, Bill Mix, Joyce Hals, Lance Neumann, Webb Sussman, Paul
Newman, Chris Keefe, Sara Arnold, Elaine Dratch hrYA. 2OSPL
Last meeting minutes - reviewed - no changes
MBTA
Hartwell service is being reviewed
Rec from TIC expected from Julien Bussgang
Discovery
Carnations appreciated
1 person got personal lesson
Nothing will be done on June 5 (rain date)
Meeting on routes
Letters in paper - articles for T uesday, June 22 - 8 00 P.M
Sara will try to get G-15
Will discuss Winter Street and Middle, Lincoln, Marrett Road triangle
Eldred will not be mentioned but we will remain open to all comments
from the public
Cost Analysis
Chris Keefe - has looked into Commonwealth Thomas, Northeast Bus Sales
and E F Hutton Will continue to pursue these
Needs our specs
Our requirements given as follows
Buses cover 38 000 miles per year
Need 17 seats minimum
Step - less than 1 foot from ground
Bill will work on Purchase and Re-sale prices from manufacturers
Elaine - New England Wheels
Lance - Will give research materials to Chris
Joyce - Will look into purchasing used vehicles from rental companies
We will wait on pursuing local maintenance possibilities
Chris will be available in the town hall as a clearing point and
contact person
Hub Bus Lines
Goodman will get an extension until August 1
Town Manager wants us to go out to bid
Letter to EOTC - Committee is concerned about the tenor of the letter
The Committee does not see that there can be a reversal in the Town s
present position unless the Town decides to commit themselves to Hub
at this time
The Committee has been requested to prepare appropriate specs to go
out to bid
Discussion on penalties and incentives to perform to contract requirements
Conclusions - cannot monitor missed runs
Standees should pay 1/2 ticket
School Buses should not be mentioned because they are not
to be allowed
Statistics should be provided regularly to the town
Transportation Committee Minutes - June 1, 1982
At the Selectmen' s Meeting the following points were made
Want reliable service
Want comfortable buses
Need the 6 15 p.m bus
Standing is unsafe
Drivers are an asset to the company
Willing to pay more for better service
Fred will work on re-wording of the contract Paul Newman is available for assistance
Lexpress PassPrices
Conclusions Regular Senior
A pass thru June 1983 $55 $30
Six Months $35 $15
Three Months $25 $10
Family Max $175
One Month
(May and June only) $10 $ 5