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Home My WebLink About12/17/2012 RECEIVED Southold Transportation Commission Southold Town Hall JAN 2 g 2012 December 17, 2012 Meeting Southold Town Clerk Called to Order 10:05 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich. Members Present: Frank Field, Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Chief Martin Flatley, Margaret Brown, Councilman Chris Talbot and Tom Fox. Minutes of November 26, 2012 After an observation by Jamie Richter concerning changes to "No Parking' signage on Mill Lane, a motion to approve the minutes was made, seconded and carried. East End Transportation Council Neb reported that there was no October meeting. December 12� meeting LIRR The railroad is planning to purchase four sets of locomotives and two cars each to be used for East End shuttle service. Three sets will reportedly run in service, with the third set held in reserve at the Hillside Facility. Service is expected to commence in 2019. It is understood that bicycle rentals will be available at LIRR stations. DOT Funding Options Detailed damage inspection reports will be required for storm-related road repairs. It is understood that FEMA will cover road repair items on a to be determined basis. Bolt Bus Service has commenced from Riverhead and Ronkonkoma to NYC with fares as low as $1.00. Peconic Jitney Water Taxi It was reported that the service may not operate in 2013 as it failed to return a profit from its 2012 operation. 300 passengers per day were required for profitable operation whereas only about 200 passengers used the service on a daily basis in 2012. In addition, due to operating problems with the vessel, the service was interrupted for a total of days 9 days and busses were substituted to maintain the service. More government funding would be required for operations to continue. Safe Route to Schools Eligibility for this program, which includes sidewalk improvements, handicapped-accessible curbing and other measures, is limited to municipalities and applications are due by October 5, 2013. Supervisor's Requests None. i it Planning Board Requests Town Comprehensive Plan Issuance of the Transportation Chapter has been delayed until January 2013. The entire plan is expected to be ready by mid-2013. Current Transportation Issues Southold/Greenport Bus Shelters Neb reported that shelters for Greenport and Southold remain on SCDPW's schedule and further action is awaited. Councilman Talbot reported that the Mattituck Lions Club is willing to donate $20,000 toward the placement of a bus shelter in Cutchogue at a location in the Town's option. He will follow-up concerning that issue. Orientation / Interpretive Signage Project Neb reported that the RBA Group had submitted a draft of the photos and verbiage for the three interpretative signs and continues to work on the same items for the four kiosks. $90,000 in federal funding and the unused $20,000 remaining from the cancelled Orient Causeway Utilities Project are available for use on the signage project. Old Business Stop Sign Request- Bay Water Avenue & Main Bayview Road Southold Replacement of the current Yield Sign at location is under consideration Reducing No Parking Signage on Mill Lane Peconic That issue remains with the Town Board for further action. New Business None. Next Meeting The next meeting will take place on January 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town Hall. Adjournment 10:557 AM Cc: Town Clerk Respectfully submitted, Thomas F. Fox i I . j