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Private trolley proponent Steve pitches commuter and evening loops, asks for town parking spot
Summary
An entrepreneur introduced a private trolley/bus plan that would provide daytime commuter trips and themed evening loops; he asked the board to consider reserving and marking a parking space in the Old Mill lot and discussed logistics including insurance and backup vehicles.
Steve, introduced to the board as the presenter, described a mixed schedule of daytime commuter runs (6 a.m. departures to regional transit hubs) and themed leisure loops (Friday-night restaurant loops and Sunday afternoons) aimed at economic development and drawing families. He noted partnerships with RTP and local drivers already lined up and specifically asked the town to consider a reserved parking outline in the Old Mill parking lot for the trolley when not in service: "Can we consider a space painted, the outline of the trolley with our logo in the Old Mill parking lot ... Very visible," Steve said.
Board members raised parking and enforcement concerns (particularly afternoon demand at the Old Mill lot and winter plowing rules). Steve said the presentation was informational and that he was not asking for a decision tonight but to "plant a seed" and come back with follow-up details on insurance, registration and backup plans.
