HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-26-TAC-min.pdf Lexington Transportation Advisory Committee
Wednesday, May 26, 1999 Meeting
7.30 PM, Cary Hall Civil Room
Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Don Graham Sally Castleman
Rebecca Rogers Ed Ganshirt
Ben Turk Bill Mix
Alicia Keigwin Betty Eddison
Lili Silvera Sara Arnold
Nancy Kolb
1. Nancy Kolb reported on the status of the LEXPRESS Contract.A three year contract has
been awarded to A&A Charter(aka M&L Transportation Services)using Bluebird
Transhuttles.The start date is expected to be mid-June.Two additional one year options
may be awarded,bringing the contract to a five year total.
2. The draft bus design was discussed by the group.The words `around town on
LEXPRESS' were agreed to by the group.Another row of seats in the graphic design
may look too congested.The rear of the bus will have a large LEXPRESS logo on the
rear window Suggestion were made to add small flags on the front of the bus,add the
words public transit,and to move the patron in a wheelchair closer to the rest of the seats.
Nancy Kolb is to check on letter requirements of the DTE and MBTA. Overall,the color
and design of the bus were approved by the committee.
3. The Transit Guide was discussed. The guide will fold to fit in a#10 envelope and be
produced on high quality potentially glossy paper in full color.Nancy Kolb would like
to have a single sponsor for this years guide. She will try to sell the space by June 15.
Some suggested sponsors include Dunkin Donuts,Coca Cola, Stop&Shop.TAC
members suggested contacting various map companies and have them complete the
project for the Transportation Services Office.
4. Nancy Kolb is working on advertising campaigns for the High School and Council on
Aging.
5. TAC members volunteered to staff a booth on Discovery Day May 29 1999 Nancy
Kolb will have materials,table,and seats delivered for TAC member set up.Don
Graham, Sally Castleman,and Betty Eddison took turns at the booth.Ben Turk and Bill
Mix will assist if their schedule allows.
6. TAC members discussed the LEXPRESS birthday party celebration proposal for
September 1999 Committee member volunteered for various responsibilities including:
newspaper articles in the Minuteman and Northwest Weekly(Sara Arnold&Don
Graham);fare reduction for the birthday week(Nancy Kolb);Candy for riders(Ben Turk
&Bill Mix);and a Birthday Cake Celebration(Alicia Keigwin&Sally Castleman).
Rebecca Rogers is available to assist each group.
7 Next meeting:Wednesday July 14, 1999 7:30 PM,Room 111.
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