HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-30-AHTC-min Town of Lexington AdHoc Transportation Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 1 9am to 10am
Zoom Video Conference
Meeting Minutes
Present: Susan Barrett, Sally Castleman, Howard Cloth, Sharon Gunda, Varda Haimo, Carolyn
Kosnoff,Joe Pato, and Deepika Sawhney. And Todd Rhodes too.
Deepika called the meeting to order via Zoom at 9:03am.
The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes.
The group discussed recommendations. Deepika talked about her comments on the AHTC at
the school committee meeting that week. And her efforts to understand the Special education
students, Boston based students and others transportation needs. She also updated the group
on her trips on routes B and C of Lexpress and impressions gathered. Lack of certain amenities
such as open restrooms at Depot Square, a space protected from adverse weather. Susan
updated the team on the Unlimited pass sales most of which have sold from the Michealsons
shoe store. Bridger spoke about the slides the group were creating during the meeting which
were discussed by all.
The group continued to discuss the need to procure new vehicles by FY 26 due to the end of
the current vehicles' useful life. They emphasized the importance of consistent route planning
and the challenges of rotating buses, also the need for a direct funding source for marketing and
outreach. The group suggested prioritizing recommendations and providing rough cost
estimates for the Select Board. They discussed the importance of community engagement and
feedback in the recommendation process. They also mentioned the need for consultants to help
with the next steps and operational izing recommendations..
Meeting ended at 10 am
(meeting notes prepared with Al assistance)