HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-01-11-TAC-min.pdf T.A.C. Meeting, January 11, 1990
Present: B. Mix, S. Arnold, S. Castleman, P. Burke
Budget: We meet with B05 on 1/29. Based on many dif calcs,
presented to Rick, he subm the TAC rec budget as $290,000 and
his as $12,500 (chair car only).
Discussion on whether we shld go to B05 with reqst for only
level funding ($250,000)
Strong feeling for fare increase, from BOS etc. . Based on
estimates/calcs by Lance, can project additional $5,000 for
6-rte syst with 20% fare incr.
Options for cuts:
Saturdays (Approx $38,000)
Sats not Xmas $25,000
Less than 6 rtes without Sats unaccaptable.
Need to tell BOS:
bid may come in less
vehicles may be doing OK to extend to Jan 1
if available, might use slightly used vehicles
Contract; Discussed vehic specs including using veh up to yr
Timor not more than xx miles. Decided on 30,000 miles as
limit. Backup can be 2 old vehs or 1 slightly used.
Saturday Service; Arguments for Saturday:
1/2 could aTi ve made trip on wkday; 1/2 wouldn' t have been
able to make trip
84 use every Sat.
broader spectrum than on weekdays
21% don' t ride any other time == different population
Reduces traffic in town