HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-13-AHTC-min (PM) Town of Lexington AdHoc Transportation Committee Meeting
PUBLIC FORUM
Wednesday, September 13th 2023 16.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Cary Hall Estabrook Room- Zoom Video Conference
Meeting Minutes
Present: Susan Barrett, Sally Castleman, Howard Cloth, Sharon Gunda, Varda Haimo,
Carolyn Kosnoff, Joe Pato, and Deepika Sawhney.
Attendees: Lexpress riders and Lexington town residents.
Deepika called the meeting to order at 6.30 pm
The committee presented the draft recommendation for Lexpress to the assembled
community. This included an Introduction of AHTC charter & goals for the forum. The
DRAFT report was shared, including AHTC's research and the four recommendations. These
included
1. Increase funding of Lexpress for FY24-26 with fixed route service improvements tailored
to community and most vulnerable residents.
2. Cease Lexpress operations in June 2024 and transition to an on-demand service model
that only serves seniors and most vulnerable residents.
3. Pilot a hybrid service - on-demand along with current Lexpress services.
4. Do nothing and accept current performance within existing budget parameters.
After the presentation was over the audience provided comments and feedback. The group
then shared next steps which included incorporation of the received feedback in the final report
to the Select Board.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
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