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Louisville City Council Meeting July 2, 2002 Page 3 Scott Robson, 482 W. Ash, Louisville, CO, Altemative Transportation Coordinator for Boulder County, stated that he lead the citizen advisory committee that planned the Dash bus system. He clarified that the citizen advisory group was formed by advertisement and press releases in local newspaper and flyers on the 227-bus route. He noted that all schools and businesses along the route were notified of the formation of the group. He explained that there were about 30 members on the citizen advisory group, which joined the city, county and RTD committee. He stated that they met over a nine-month period and investigated ways to improve the service and increase ridership. As a result, there was a decision to increase frequency during peak times (mornings and evenings). The RTD Board approved the proposal and the two-year federal grant. He voiced his belief that the Dash service will be a benefit to the City and noted that RTD would evaluate the service throughout the year and if the service is unwarranted, the frequency may be cut back. He stated that the citizen advisory committee represented a wide range of views of business owners, principals, students, and riders. Rich Olson, 801 Owl Drive, Louisville, CO, stated that he lives at the comer of Owl and Pine and has witnessed the number of RTD buses increase. He stressed that neither RTD nor the City notified the residents living along Pine Street of the proposed change. He stated that the city streets in old town were not build to accommodate large RTD buses. He stated that the Pine Street residents are concerned with the noise, pollution and frequency of the number of buses that mn in front of their homes. He stressed that the 227 and 228 buses are always on schedule and that the Dash service is not necessary. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayer stated that the buses do not travel through the city streets at 45 mph and if any citizen witnessed buses exceeding the speed limit, they should notify the police immediately. He reminded citizens that there would only be two more buses in each direction during peak hours. Non-peak hours will add one bus in each direction on Pine and Main Street. He noted that there would not be any change on Sundays. He reported that RTD provided the following statistics on the 227-ridership as of February 2002: · West - from Main, Via Appia and Pine Street, 185 riders each day. · East - from Pine, Via Appia and Main Street, 200 riders each day. · At the intersection of Pine and Via Appia, an average of 75 riders per day. Mayer suggested approaching RTD to request quieter, smaller buses. He stated his understanding that residents view this issue differently but the differences can be discussed. He stated that the public process of notification is not perfect, however, the Dash meetings Were advertised and open to the public. Davidson stated that he was told that RTD buses speed along Pine Street. He reported that he contacted the Chief of Police and requested the bus traffic along Pine Street be monitored. He noted that the routes are strictly scheduled and regulated by RTD and not the City. He asked that citizens contact Mary Blue, the City's RTD representative.