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,S US Mop <br />pQ` 1 775 ` �(3 <br />APRIL 11- <br />k /NG'V <br />Liaison Reports: <br />• Sgt. Paul Callahan reported that he has been pushing for more "officers on <br />bicycles" presence in Lexington. There are four mountain bikes being used <br />in police law enforcement. Twenty officers have been trained in the <br />"COBWEB" program, and all new employees receive this training. He said <br />that state grant money used to pay for Bikeway patrols, which is why the <br />Bikeway is patrolled less often now. <br />• Richard Canale reported on the center parking committee. <br />Other Business: The committee discussed the recent email exchanges on the <br />Bike Lexington Yahoo list about Bikeway behavior as well as the John Allen video <br />that demonstrates dangerous behavior on the Bikeway. Mike said that we should <br />be targeting behavior, not making rules about who can and can't use the bikeway. <br />Carolyn suggested that club riders be reminded to match their speed to the <br />conditions around them. Richard said that the Town should improve in general the <br />job of telling drivers, cyclists, and walkers what to do. <br />The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm. <br />Record of the Discussions of the Friends of Lexington Bikeways <br />Treasurer's Report: $200 was received from Temple Isaiah. <br />Farmers' Market Bike Corral: August saw a low turnout because of the <br />inaccurate weather forecast. It was suggested that signs be posted over by <br />Bikeway to make sure that riders can see that there is a bike corral. <br />Garfield Street Access Project: An Eage scout candidate is doing the project, <br />scheduled for late September. The ramp over the drainage area will be 32' long x <br />4' wide. <br />Upcoming Dates <br />• LBAC /FoLB meeting Thursday, September 12, at 7 PM, Room G15, <br />Town Office Building. <br />• Farmers' Market Bike Corral: Tuesday, September 10, October 8 (final <br />for season). <br />• MPO Bikeway Counts: Saturday, September 14, and a weekday during <br />week of September 9. <br />• Moving Together Conference: Wednesday, October 23, Park Plaza <br />Hotel ( "Transit +Walking +Bicycling = Mobility "). <br />http://baystateroads.eot.state.ma.us/movingtogether/ <br />George Gagliardi, Recorder <br />