HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-04-07-TAC-min.pdf Lexington Transportation Advisory Committee
Wednesday, April 7, 1999 Meeting
7.30 PM, Cary Hall Civil Room
Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Don Graham Sally Castleman
Rebecca Rogers Lili Silvera
Ed Ganshirt Nancy Kolb
1. Nancy Kolb reported on the status of the LEXPRESS RFP The Selection Committee is
considering recommending service using the World Trans 3000. Don Graham and Nancy
Kolb took a trip to Lancaster,PA to see the buses.They were impressed with the vehicle
in terms of its looks,passenger accommodation,and few maintenance issues as reported
by the operator.This vehicle is more expensive to run than the other proposals received,
and the benefits must be weighed against the costs by both the Transportation Advisory
Committee and Board of Selectmen. Some A copy of the Cost-Benefit analysis was
handed out to members present and briefly discussed. The analysis will be mailed to
other TAC members and also given to the Selectmen.TAC members may be asked to
come to a Selectmen's meeting in which the bus selection will be discussed.
2. Sally Castleman discussed the possibility of compiling a publication to celebrate the 21st
birthday of LEXPRESS next year. The `Coming of Age' book would contain pictures
and vignettes about LEXPRESS solicited from the community
3. The LEXPRESS logo and bus design were discussed.These two items of the marketing
program are on the fast track due to the upcoming proposal award, followed by a vehicle
order which will need to include painting specifications. Lili Silvera asked for
clarification on comments received from the TAC in order to finalize the logo.The bus
design process has not begun yet as the bus decision is still in flux. Bright green,blue,or
purple were discussed as possibilities for the main bus color.
4. The minutes of the March 17 1999 meeting was not approved since there was not a
quorum present.
5. Next meeting: Wednesday April 14, 1999 7:30 PM,Room 111.
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