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Fiske instituted a new drop off plan at Colony Rd. About 70 people are using that access point. This reduced the number of cars at Adams St. Olga is still working on a new walking path from lower colony – Wisteria Lane – through woods, but some part of this is on private property. Judy is continuing her encouragement of the safe routes to school program. The winter walk is scheduled for Wednesday 2/6/08. Some schools are collecting hats and mittens that day. She has met with the principals of Diamond and Harrington to talk about walking. She is recruiting a translator for the walking tips hand out that is used in all of the schools. Judy will be meeting with the Transportation Coordinator Joanne T. ingale At the next meeting of SRTS for Lexington the Massachusetts SRTS representative will be present. The closing of Lexington Gardens and sale to development could impact walking to Diamond Middle School. The proposal to increase the commercial development at Countryside Commons could impact walking to Harrington Elementary School. LHS and Clarke Middle School are still not participating in the SRTS program. The enforcement of bicycle helmets is another issue that could be improved, especially at the middle schools. Town Meeting starts March 19. Jerry has drafted a letter to the Board of Selectmen. Richard would add that the amount of money we are requesting is just a start or part of an overall plan to enhance pedestrian access. Richard feels this will not have to be presented during Town Meeting. It could be presented at TMMA as an informational presentation, but Richard doesn’t feel that is necessary. Olga motioned that her motion in December be changed to include a new dollar amount of $275,000 instead of $225,000. The new motion states that a letter be sent to the selectmen and DPW requesting $275,000 annually be allocated for maintenance and improved connectivity of sidewalks in Lexington. John seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. The next item up for discussion was the warrant by Jean Williams. Most of the discussion centered on enforcement. No conclusions were made. Next month this will be discussed in more detail and a formal position will be agreed upon. The meeting adjourned at 12:57. Respectfully submitted by Sue Ellen Briggs 2/27/08