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,S US Mop <br />pQ` 1 775 ` �(3 <br />APRIL 11- <br />k /NG'V <br />to do a first draft. The committee agreed that Lexington should strive to achieve "Bike <br />Friendly" status; Peggy mentioned that Bill Hadley has expressed interest in pursuing the <br />application. The committee talked about comparing the number of bike parking spaces <br />in town with the number of car parking spots. Finally, the committee agreed that a formal <br />presentation of our goals to the Selectmen might be a good idea. <br />Massachusetts Trail Conference: Stew, Bob, Laurel, and Peggy attended. The <br />keynote speaker, Mark Fenton, was inspiring and talked about the need to allow children <br />time for more "free play" — that is, unsupervised playtime of the sort committee members <br />enjoyed in their wild youth. The message was clear that children would be healthier and <br />more fit if parents felt it was safer for them to get out and play — and walk and ride their <br />bikes. <br />Liaison Reports: Dick Canale said more complete street workshops are coming up in <br />the near future in nearby towns. <br />Trail Counts: Tuesday, May 7, was a very busy day on the Bikeway. Exact counts to <br />follow. Peggy finished signing up people for the Sunday, May 12 trail count. <br />The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm. <br />Record of the Discussions of Friends of Lexington Bikeways <br />Treasurer's Report: Recent expenses have included $3,990 for plowing this past <br />season, $700 for a supplement for the bikeway map designer; and $200 for <br />renting the Depot. The group agreed to resume soliciting plowing donations in the <br />fall. <br />2. Patriot's Day: We "marched" with the Stewards of Lexington Conservation. Bob <br />Hausslein constructed a rolling boardwalk and Marita made a "Take a Walk on the <br />Boardwalk" sign and a sign for Bike Walk `n Bus Week. This was a fun event and <br />also effective in making the public aware of our combined efforts. <br />3. Bikeway Cleanup Day (Saturday, May 11). Bob Hausslein organized the section <br />captains. Volunteers should bring plastic bags, pruners, and gloves. <br />4. Bikeway Trail Count (Sunday, May 12): (see above) <br />5. Garfield Street Access Project (status): An Eagle Scout has undertaken this <br />project with supervision from Bob Hausslein and Stew. <br />6. Bikeway Steps to the Town Offices Project (status): An Eagle Scout has <br />undertaken this project. The steps will be made of 8 "X8" timbers. <br />Next LBAC /FoLB meeting: Thursday, June 13, at 7 PM, Room G15, Town Office <br />Building. <br />Marita Hartshorn: Recorder <br />Peggy Enders: Editor <br />