Belmont Master Plan

Transportation Subcommittee

August 20, 2001 7-9p.m.

Next meeting September 17, @ 7.p.m. at the town Hall Bob Bennett, Road Agent invited guest.

 

Members Attending:  Chair, Jon Pike, Dave Barrett, Rep. Gordon Bartlett, Rep. Jim Pilliod, Judy Pilliod, and Neil and Nancy McCurry.

Not Attending:  Sonny Patten

 

A moment of silence was held in the memory of Leslie Roberts

Minutes were approved as submitted

Committee members support the proposal of the Lake Winnisquam Scenic Trail.

 

Master Plan Overview

Chair, Jon Pike said that the committees responsibility is to give a broad-brush approach to areas under discussion and not to focus on minute details.

 

Discussions and Motions

Endorse a Betterment Policy to hold developers responsible for the betterment of the town proportionately utilizing capital improvement funds-long term budget.

Moved by Jon Pike, seconded by Judy Pilliod-vote unanimous in the affirmative.

Propose that Belmont participates in subsidizing a program for public transportation.  Moved by Jim Pilliod seconded by Dave Barrett-vote unanimous in the affirmative.

Transportation committee would like to join with Land Use and Recreation Committee to establish a transportation corridor for OHRV (off highway recreational vehicles)

Park and Ride area suggested for Route 106 area.

 

Alternative Transportation-Greater Laconia Transit Agency

Nancy McCurry, Marketing and Public Relations Staff member of GLTA, and a member of the Transportation Committee for the Master Plan gave us handouts, and a schedule with information about GLTA.

The “official stop” in Belmont is the Providian Bank.  However, GLTA will pick up and drop off passengers at any location along the route.  The bus currently travels through Belmont on routes 106 and 140.

Rides to Manchester Airport are available by appointment for $55.00.

Judy Pilliod handed out a list of other modes of transportation.

 

Preliminary Goals

Safe transportation for residents, visitors, and commercial

Travel choices to ensure mobility

Maintain and preserve quality of environment

Preserve community values

Reduce energy consumption