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Home My WebLink About1982-08-10-TAC-min.pdf Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes August 10, 1982 Present Sally Castleman, Elaine Dratch, Lance Neumann, Sara Arnold, Steve Caplan, Duncan Todd Steven Caplan of Gray Lines met with T A C He proposed an alternative approach to the schedule, mostly focussing on the P.M schedule 1 The "Load and Go" concept would work better for about 80% of riders During the peak hours of 4 50 - 5 15 P M , he would have buses line up at Government Center and leave as soon as they are filled He said people would be happier because of shorter waits, no standees, "better control " (for him) 2 Initially, he tried to convince T A C to eliminate all but the Government Center stop a Copley Square Not all buses need to go there He would like to eliminate the peak hour buses from Copley, so that "load and go" would be more effective from Government Center His survey, which was taken last week, indicated that this would inconvenience only 8 - 10 people b Haymarket People who get on here are complaining that they never get seats - are asking for refunds, etc He wants to eliminate Haymarket stop and have people walk up to Government Center Some points brought out in discussion Duncan Todd, a commuter A regular, dependable, schedule is more important to riders than price or place of departure Hub bus lost riders because of school buses, standees, missed runs, etc Riders are willing to give Gray Lines a good chance - are looking for improved service Also a He wants to be sure that the late (6 30 P M ) bus does not get eliminated It is a "fall-back" for all late workers It increases daily riders because it is available, even though it is not full b Commented on Friday P M - Should find alternate route - heavy traffic Lance Neumann Regarding dropping of Haymarket Those people will perceive less service, even though 90% of people will get better service Suggested that we let people get used to Gray Line, a new company, before springing changes on them - 2 - Elaine Dratch Doesn 't like eliminating Haymarket Suggested buses leave Government Center before full Steve Caplan responded that this defeats purpose of "load and go" He would have to turn away riders Elaine also thought gap between 4 20 and 5 40 Copley bus was too large Doesn't accommodate people leaving their jobs at normal work hours Sally Castleman Questioned validity of summer survey Caplan responded that proportions will be the same Caplan also wanted to put Bedford as last drop off Wanted to make A M runs earlier to alleviate crowding Proposed Schedule Copley 4 05 4 204 45 , 5 40 6 10 Government Ctr 4 30 4 40 1 4 50 5 00 5 151 5 30 6 00 6 30 Load ano bo T.A C wanted a 5 10 bus from Copley Steve Caplan was asked to submit a proposed schedule for review II Depot Square Edison will dig holes and DPW will install posts III Decision made to postpone map because 1 Commuter schedule not ready 2 Ads not all sold 3 Hudson airport run not decided IV Publicity ideas 1 ,000,000th riders 9 A M - 2 P.M - make an award to rider V Next Meeting Tentatively August 17, if Steve Caplan can submit a schedule for review This would allow time for the T A C to report to the Selectmen at their August 23 meeting