HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-14-TAC-minTransportation Advisory Committee
Date: February 14, 2011
Members Present: Sara Arnold, Sally Castleman, Elaine Dratch, Peter Levy, Larry Link,
Francine Stieglitz
Members Absent: Bill Levison
Liaisons: Nancy Adler, Council of Aging and Richard Canale, Planning Board
Guests: Charlotte Rodgers, Human Services Director, Neile Gordon, Human Services Intern,
Jane Trudeau, Friends of Council on Aging
Staff: Gail Wagner
TAC meeting minutes for January 10, 2011 were voted on and approved with edits.
Senior Transportation
➢ Charlotte Rodgers explained COA's intent to initiate a pilot taxi voucher program for
seniors. A donation of $30,000 was given by Lexington Health Care.
➢ Town appropriated funds are not sought. Perspective contributors include Friends of the
COA, Dana Home Endowment, and Wilson Farm grant.
➢ Neile Gordon, Human Services Intern, presented details of her research comparing senior
transportation in local towns.
➢ An estimate of 5% of Lexington's 8,100 seniors is likely to participate.
➢ Veteran's Taxi Cab has successfully run a comparable program in Weston. Seniors pay
$1 or $2 dollars based on distance per ride with town providing $7.50 to $8.50 per ride.
➢ TAC advised that program goals should be clarified. Who to be served? How to be
served? Service delivery options?
➢ A regional meeting to discuss senior transportation issues was recently held with
Lexington represented by the Town Manager and Charlotte Rodgers.
MBTA Meeting with Lexington Representatives
➢ After storm cancellation, a new date has not been proposed.
➢ If re- scheduled, TAC will attend and a summary of TAC concerns sent to Rep.
Kaufman.
➢ Appreciation for the MBTA's annual Lexpress subsidy will be noted.
➢ MBTA's vision for Lexington including Hartwell Avenue will be raised.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
➢ State has not responded to date.
Lexpress Updates
➢ January ridership was 210 less than last year. Snow storms impacted ridership.
➢ Elaine Celi, Lexington school bus coordinator, compiled a survey with input from Safe
Routes to School, and the Lexpress office. Survey will be sent to parents electronically
to track school transportation choices and selection criteria.
➢ Michelle Ciccolo, Hudson Planner, submitted a preliminary Clean Air Suburban Grant
for GPS tracking equipment. Acton and Lexington provided letters of support.
March Meeting Date
➢ Week of March 14 was identified. Electronic calendar will be sent to poll availability.
Documents
Agenda
TAC Minutes January 10, 2011
Senior Transportation Comparisons
Lexpress January Summary Recorder: Gail Wagner