HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-12-TAC-minMinutes for Transportation Advisory Committee
March 12, 2008
Present: TAC members: Sara Arnold, Elaine Dratch, Sally Castleman, Danny Moraff, Francine
Stieglitz, Gail Wagner.
Lexpress Storm Cancellation
➢ Case by case determination based on storm variables. No set policy.
Lexpress Stop Middlesex Turnpike opposite Burlington Mall
➢ Barnes & Nobles and Chili's managers contacted Lexpress office to request service.
Written statements from both managers will be secured for files.
➢ Parking lot area was evaluated by Gail and drivers and found adequate for bus.
➢ Pilot program will commence for several runs per day and upon rider request.
Lexpress Shuttle from Historical Society to Munroe Tavern for Elderhostel Programs
➢ Senior rate would apply and could be paid in advance for tickets marked with "S."
Arrangements through Lexington Historical Society.
Lexpress Advanced Start Times
➢ School bus rates for next year will remain the same. High demand for Lexpress annual
passes is projected based on inquiries to date.
➢ Advancing start time by 5, 10 to max of 15 minutes to be considered to guard against
need to adjust schedule as this year.
➢ Second routes of the day could be rescheduled to eliminate current gap after LHS runs.
➢ No dialogue seen between the Town and School in addressing cost disparity between the
unsubsidized school bus and subsidized Lexpress. Hank will be asked to address the issue
that generated significant public concern last September.
➢ Lexpress duplicating town service (school bus) for first runs into LHS was raised.
➢ Gail and Joanne Tringale, school bus coordinator, have discussed AM school bus pass
with the option of PM Lexpress pass. At this date, not realistic for next school year.
Lexpress General Pass Cost Increase
➢ Increasing annual General pass by $50 to be considered especially in light of escalating
fuel costs. Gail will confirm current pass counts and projected revenue.
Google Transit Website
➢ Problem with routes that travel the same street in both directions, as Marrett Road
identified by Bill, were discussed.
➢ User Instructions should include this problem.
➢ Town will be asked to post on server as a preliminary to public access.
MBTA Weekend Service Proposal
➢ Danny presented a Saturday /Sunday route combining MBTA routes 62,76 and 78 from
the Bedford VA to Harvard Square.
➢ CTPS rider models for the proposed route are expected soon.
➢ MBTA annual Town assessment should be confirmed if proposal enacted.
➢ TAC letter of support to the MBTA is pending additional information.
Warrant Articles
➢ Several Articles proposed by developers limit current TDM bylaw, especially Article 56.
➢ Planning Board meeting attended by Sara illuminated need to update TDM bylaws.
Farmer's Market Green Days
➢ Travel options, such as Lexpress free shuttle to and from Depot Square, will be
promoted. TAC will be informed of any community meetings.