HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-11-TAC-min Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes
Meeting Date: April 11, 2007
Attendees: Sara Arnold, Elaine Dratch, Pat Goddard, Francine Stieglitz, Gail Wagner
Lexpress Route Changes
To accommodate extension of Lexpress Route 2 to the new Met State Redevelopment,
Gail developed several route adjustments that would take effect on July 1.
Recommendations were made after reviewing rider data compiled by the drivers and
verifying completion times and mileage. Routes 2, 3 and 4 would be affected. TAC voted
to support the adjustments. Selectmen approval is also required and TAC will present the
route proposal at the Selectmen's meeting on April 23.
Patriots Parade
Gail asked for volunteers to assist with the annual Patriots Parade which teams Lexpress
and the Senior Center as parade participants. Sara, Sally and Francine volunteered to
assist.
Bus Design
Reid Zurlo who assisted TAC in color selection is unable to assist with bus design. Sara
subsequently recruited Lili Silvera. Color selection was tied to Reid's exterior design
scheme. In the absence of Reid's design vision, concern for the color selection was
raised. Gail contacted Joseph's Transportation as to the possibility of a new color
selection based on the manufacturer's schedule and an answer is pending.
Lexpress Stabilization Fund
It is anticipated that the Stabilization fund creation will be raised at Town Meeting on
April 23. Rob Addelson will meet with TAC members to review wording of the
Stabilization Article and to answer questions.
Lexington School's Bus Service
The school's bus contract has yet to be finalized. A student rate increase of$50 for
annual bus service is anticipated and will bring the cost to $450. As a result, TAC will
review the General Lexpress pass fees that were raised to $300 last year. Because of
pending contract, the annual school transportation mailing is on hold. As an alternative
method of parental communication, Gail is to explore the possibility of including
Lexpress updates in the high school parents' newsletter.
Reading, MA Transit Proposal
Reading is submitting a suburban transit proposal for a pilot community bus service.
Lexpress input as to route formulation has been requested. Sara volunteered to serve as a
TAC contact.
Next Meeting: May 10, 2007, 7pm, Cary Memorial Hall, Legion Room (second floor)
Prepared by: Gail Wagner