HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-17-TAC-minTransportation Advisory Committee
Date: February 17, 2010
Members Present: Sara Arnold, Sally Castleman, Elaine Dratch, Larry Link, Francine Stieglitz
Staff: Gail Wagner, Maryann McCall - Taylor (Planning Dept)
Guests: Peter Levy, resident
Countryside Manor Rezoning Petition for added 51 Units - Manor House
➢ Maryann McCall - Taylor, Planning Dept. Director, Greg Zurlo, Planning Board member
and John Livsey, Town Engineer are developing TDM rezoning requirements.
➢ Sidewalks from Countryside Manor to Peachtree Drive with a crosswalk to connect
existing sidewalk to Lowell Street will be requested.
➢ Lexpress is the only public transit in the area. Countryside Manor had direct Lexpress
service until 2002 when it ended due to lack of riders. Lexpress access from Lowell
Street has been ongoing.
➢ Lexpress service to site is desirable. Monetary support of Lexpress as part of the
rezoning proposal was reviewed in terms of past agreements such as a lump sum, annual
payment and /or purchase of Lexpress passes or tickets.
➢ As a condo development, a lump sum payment for the Lexpress operating budget to be
prorated on a 20 year basis was favored.
➢ A monetary formula based on a bedroom count at Manor House will be developed by
Maryann. Current residential properties with Lexpress rezoning terms will be compared.
Community Outreach to Promote Lexpress
➢ Larry reported on a conversation with Nancy Nolan of the Global Warming Action
Committee (GWAC). Nancy is open to promoting Lexpress. She feels ridership is
largely Seniors and teenagers. Human behavior is hard to change, as experienced by
GWAC. A consistent message is critical to fostering public response.
➢ New Lexpress slogan to promote public response should be considered.
➢ Library special events coordinator, Elizabeth Dickinson, was identified as instrumental in
promoting travel on Lexpress to library events.
➢ Discovery Day is an opportunity to offer free Lexpress rides provided by Lexington
Retail Association and to have a bus available for touring.
➢ Representatives of COA, GWAC and interfaith council should be invited to upcoming
TAC meetings to explore shared interests and support.
Minuteman Senior Services, Burlington, February 11 - Transportation for Seniors
➢ Larry attended the meeting. Lexington was noted for having a community bus.
➢ AARP rep gave senior demographics and suburban impact on transportation needs.
➢ Dottie Winn of MBTA Ride emphasized "transportation training" and video tour for
transit users.
➢ Lexington at Home is a network of older citizens that identify services and support to
maintain independent living. A Lexington at Home rep was in attendance.
Lexpress After - School Service to Diamond Middle School
➢ Mr. Silver, Diamond School parent, requesting service sent a summary of his January
discussion with TAC to Sara and Gail. Gail will forward to all TAC members.
➢ Gail sent Mr. Silver free Lexpress tickets to encourage his daughter and middle school
friends to try Lexpress and to solicit feedback to guide after school service.
Recorder: Gail Wagner