HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-20-TAC-min.pdf Lexington Transportation Advisory Committee
Wednesday, January 20, 1999 Meeting
7.30 PM, Room 111
Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Don Graham Elaine Dratch
Sara Arnold Sally Castleman
Ed Ganshirt Bill Mix
Rebecca Rogers Lorraine Pacocha
Nancy Kolb
1. Committee membership was discussed.Bill Mix suggested that Alicia Keigwin may be a
good fit for TAC membership. She will be invited to the next meeting.
2. The committee reviewed and commented on previously distributed letter to the Board of
Selectmen regarding the CNG bus project recommendation.Nancy Kolb will make the
requested edits to the letter and send final copy to the Board of Selectmen.Following the
Board of Selectmen's acknowledgement of the recommendation,a letter will be sent
from Rick White and Nancy Kolb to the appropriate persons(EOTC,MAPC)at the state
advising them on our funding status.
3. Nancy Kolb reported on the status of the existing LEXPRESS contract.A training session
was held for drivers on Monday January 18, 1999 from 9 AM until 1 PM.A new
Request for Proposals is being prepared for LEXPRESS service and is expected to be
sent to TAC members for review on February 1.The committee discussed contractor
options and the possibility of pursuing proposals from C&W Busy Bee,Multisystems,
and other non-union shops.
4. Sally Castleman reported on a LEXPRESS marketing meeting held on January 12, 1999
Several community members with prior LEXPRESS contributions or connections to the
! arts community were asked to attend. Sally Castleman will write up the recommendations
discussed,and present the plan for implementation at the next TAC meeting. Sally will
also write up job description for the marketing position that is need to carry out the plan.
Nancy Kolb will follow up with Lili Silvera regarding bus design.
5 Chair Car policies were discussed briefly but more information is needed before an
informed decision can be made.Nancy Kolb will summarize ridership information
including the number of registrants,number of users, and the number of trips by user and
trip type.Nancy Kolb will work with Elaine Dratch to put together a recommendation for
the committee.
6. The minutes of the October 14 and December 16, 1998 meetings were approved.
7 Next meeting:Monday February 8, 1999 7:30 PM,Room 111
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