HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-13-AHTC-min (AM) Town of Lexington AdHoc Transportation Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 13th 2023 19:00 am to 10:00 am
Zoom Video Conference
Meeting Minutes
Present: Susan Barrett, Sally Castleman, Howard Cloth, Sharon Gunda, Varda Haimo,
Carolyn Kosnoff, and Deepika Sawhney.
Deepika called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Meeting commenced despite Bridger's
absence due to work-related matters. The committee worked on the slides to be presented in
the evening for the Public Forum.
1. Review of Slides:
o Deepika shared the screen to go over the meeting's presentation slides.
o The slides highlighted the community forum feature, committee membership,
critical considerations, and various reports.
2. Key Topics Discussed:
o Lexpress Overview:
■ Demographics of senior population, increasing car usage, and median
household income.
■ Key transportation needs for local residents were discussed, focusing on
special needs and the senior population.
■ Mentioned various strategic reports (e.g., Lexington Next, Resilient Next
Lexington).
o Slide Corrections:
■ Clarified the former largest ridership group (students) and corrected data
to reflect their reduced numbers on L'Express.
■ Susan highlighted issues regarding regional transport and cross-town
connections.
o Reports and Key Findings:
■ Traffic mitigation as a top priority.
■ Decline in regional transportation collaboration and emphasis on
delivering services for local residents.
3. Feedback and Discussion:
o Slide 6 Corrections:
■ Susan provided corrections regarding student ridership numbers and
survey results about cross-town connections.
o Clarifications:
■ Adjustments were suggested for wording in slide 7 regarding regional
transportation needs.
4. Other Critical Considerations:
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o Addressing changes in ridership, transportation system shifts, and the
importance of the comprehensive plans (e.g., climate action, Age-Friendly Plan).
5. Budget and Financials:
o Discussion on the budget for Lexpress, clarifying past and future costs.
o Clarification provided by Susan on actual budget figures, transportation operating
budget specifics, and school transportation.
6. Visual Representation:
o Different transportation options were laid out with pros and cons. Four primary
options for Lexpress service were discussed, focusing on sustainability, cost-
efficiency, and service improvements.
o Discussions on improving Lexpress services or supplementing it with on-demand
services were raised.
Actions & Next Steps:
• Susan will provide corrected student ridership numbers and other financial data.
• The committee will simplify and focus on key slides for the upcoming public listening
session.
• Finalized presentation slides will be shared before the session.
• Discussed the need for clearer explanations for the public on critical slides (e.g., first-
mile/last-mile services).
Adjournment:
• The meeting adjourned after finalizing details for the upcoming public session.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 am
(meeting notes prepared with Al assistance)
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