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noted there are ample telephone poles on which signs can be placed, but there was a question of whether we will need a post in the Diamond school parking lot. Keith noted before purchasing, we will need to go back to the Board of Selectmen for final approval. Peggy questioned whether the Design Advisory Committee needs to be involved - will HDC ask about that? Stew suggested checking with Dave Pinsonneault before going to HDC. Report from June 6 transportation forum: Peggy, Stew, and Rick attended the forum: everyone thought it was an excellent idea. There were updates from four town staffers : John Livsey (Town Engineer), David Koncharsky (Transportation Planner), Melisa Tintocalis (Economic Development Officer) and Jeanette Rebecci (Transportation Services Officer); all gave interesting and helpful presentations on what their office is doing and what they see that needs to be done. Rick presented the ACROSS Lexington concept at the forum and those presented responded enthusiastically. Peggy described status of the DCR grant the Bicycle Advisory Committee is directing, with the goal of improving wayfinding and user amenities along the Bikeway in Lexington. This forum will occur 3 or 4 times per year. Stew and Peggy guessed the next one will occur in early fall. Stew noted the meeting is open to the public and urged GCC members to attend. Pellam Road access update: Bob has a meeting set up with the Youville Place folks (Donna Pearson and a local person )in Cambridge (July 24 at 1 pm). The purpose of meeting is to present the general trail concept to them. Bob suggested that either Tom Whalen or Stew come to talk about "soft nature." Diamond trail project update: Mike has pin - flagged the trail very precisely. Stew has talked with the scout who is going to do the project, and he is following through, and will probably do this in July. 3. New Business: Peggy talked about set of paths, which surround the town in Davis, CA. The vision of the town is to make it bike friendly. Peggy would like to see a bike - friendly vision for Lexington. As an example she suggested that walkways should be incorporated when new subdivisions are put in. This fits in with ACROSS Lexington, and its goal to make it friendly to get around without cars. Mike asked whether anyone had comments about his sign plan; Bob noted that implementation on the ACROSS trail will be a concrete example. Mike will send an updated version later this week. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35.