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,S US Mop pQ` 1 775 ` �(3 APRIL II � k /NG'V Selectmen). According to John Livsey, the Park Service does not want any marking on Old Mass Ave, because it detracts from the historic atmosphere. Peggy will talk to John Livsey regarding safety issues if bike accommodations are not provided, given the popularity of that road. Plans for Bikeway paving: John has indicated that the paving of sections of the Bikeway will be delayed until next summer. The bike committee is being asked to recommend which sections are in the worst shape. There is a sand and dirt washout from a path on the bikeway near Woburn Street. Bob Dangel will organize a work party to address this erosion problem. The group also talked with the town engineer about improving the intersections at Hancock and Revere streets. Evidently, the Hancock street intersection upgrade has some property encroachment issues. Quarterly Transportation Forum: The June forum focused on an early presentation from the Beta Group, hired to do a traffic study of the Town Center. Laurel reported that the study seemed to focus on auto traffic and neglected pedestrians and bicyclists — both in terms of the study findings and its recommendations. Based on the study of car traffic, it is likely that Mass Ave will remain a 4 -lane street in the center; bike lanes would not be possible without the removal of parking spaces. The committee agreed on the need to continue to advocate for cyclists and pedestrians to have their fair share of the Mass. Ave in the Center. We should focus on the positive aspects of having Mass Ave. become a complete street. Peggy said she would investigate what plans Arlington has for removing parking in their town center, since one solution might be to advocate for removal of parking on the south side of Mass Ave and the construction of a parking structure in the municipal lot behind Michelson's. Hank Man encouraged the committee to write a letter to the Selectmen before the end of the summer. Letter of Support for Mass Central Rail Trail: The committee agreed to voice its support for the Mass Central Rail Trail; Laurel will draft the letter. The Healthy Communities survey of residents in Lexington identified the Bikeway as the top recreational resource. Toole Design Group Report: The status of the report is unclear; the committee expressed interest in seeing the report soon. Liaison Reports: Stew said the Conservation Commission is requesting a capital expenditure from CPA funds to make Parker Meadow Handicapped Accessible. The existing boardwalk will have to be widened and an additional boardwalk will need to be built on the opposite side of the pond. The Recreation Committee also discussed this proposal and will co- sponsor the request.