Associate Engineer Amy Callanan, Public Works Director Haislip Hayes, and Executive Director of the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Phil Moores gave a presentation regarding transportation in Old Mammoth. There was discussion among members of the Commission and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Guatelli, resident of the Woodmen neighborhood, spoke in opposition to the Woodman Turnaround.
Dan O'Connell asked about options to work with Snowcreek to continue to have a turnaround there.
Tim Hirrel, President of the Aspen Village Homeowners Association, said that he was concerned about and advocated for consistent transit service to the Aspen Village Area.
Caroline Sanderson, Woodmen Street resident, spoke in opposition to the Woodmen Turnaround.
Mitchell Dutko, Woodmen Street resident, spoke in opposition to the Woodmen Turnaround.
Mark Dutko, Woodmen Street resident, spoke in opposition to the Woodmen Turnaround.
Christy Caldwell, Old Mammoth resident, asked about the timing of the project and about a bus stop continuing at Snowcreek. Mr. Hayes responded to the questions from Ms. Haldwell.
John Eastman said that there should not be a turnaround in the Bluffs and asked about Red Fir as an option.
Mr. Guatelli asked about a previous recommendation of Mr. Moores for transit in Old Mammoth. Mr. Moores responded.
Sue Mehrhoff asked about how many people were riding this bus. Mr. Moores responded.
Steve Irwin, employee of ESTA, said that transportation was needed to Aspen Village. He said that the Town should negotiate with Snowcreek to keep the stop where it was or to use a cutaway bus from the CRC.
Traci Walker, Woodmen Street resident, spoke in opposition to the Woodmen Turnaround.
Stacy Corless, Mono County Board of Supervisors and resident of Old Mammoth, urged the Town to reconsider the preferred alternative of the the Woodmen Turnaround.
Town Clerk Jamie Gray read an email from Katy Drake in support of the Woodmen Street Turnaround.