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,S US Mop pQ` 1 775 ` �(3 APRIL 11- k /NG'V One conference highlight was a Complete Streets design presentation by the Boston Director of Policy and Planning, reflected in the following webpage: http Wood Street Bicycle Safety: David Ripplinger, representing the Lincoln Labs bicycling community, sought our advice on how to improve the section of Wood Street from the Lincoln Lab entrance gate to Hartwell Avenue. He said that this area has poor sight lines, overgrown vegetation and a 35 mph speed limit. Richard Canale described the proposal to install bike lanes or sharrows on the whole length on Wood Street as part of the larger TMOD involving Hartwell Avenue and Bedford Street. They would also like to ban trucks, he said; however the bridge over Kilnbrook on Hartwell will not support heavy vehicles. The ideal proposal is to lower the speed limit from 35 to 25 mph; however this would require a traffic study. A better approach would be to introduce traffic calming measures. Richard advised David to approach the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee with his concerns and some proposed solutions. Bike -Walk -Bus Week: Peggy said that she has proposed to the town that Lexington host some sort of week that encourages more alternative and healthy ways to get around town and to work. Newton hosted a week -long Bike -Walk week in September and is a good model. The bike committee unanimously supports the idea of having a similar event in Lexington in May with the stipulation that many other individuals and groups help organize and furnish volunteers. Peggy said that Jeanette Rebecchi and others on the town staff have already indicated their enthusiasm. Others to involve include Judy Crocker (Safe Routes to Schools), an enthusiastic student at LHS, Scouts, and town officials. Patria said she would offer space for safety training at Ride Studio Cafe. Bike Map Status: The work on the front of the map continues. Other Business: Richard Canale said that the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization and MAPC are offering technical assistance to cities and towns to improve difficult intersections. We will make John Livsey aware of this offer, particularly for the Hancock Street -Bike path intersection. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm. Record of the Discussion of Friends of Lexington Bikeways Treasurer's Report: We had no income or bills for the past month. Garfield Street Bikeway Access Project: There is a great deal of erosion between the bike path and Garfield Street Playground entrance. A 10 - 15 year solution would be to build a boardwalk across the culvert. Bob will consult with