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recommending acceptance of the Toole Report by the Board of Selectmen at their January 13 meeting. Regarding execution of the recommendations in the report, the committee unanimously agreed that the primary short-term priority should be the resolution of pavement issues such as root upheavals and pavement erosion. Second priority is improvement of intersection safety, and third priority is development of a signage master plan to address wayfinding, bikeway behavior, and public safety. The committee also agreed to be prepared to advocate for the creation of a position of bicycle program coordinator/manager on the town staff, possibly with the Planning department. The committee voted unanimously to present a statement of priorities to the Board of Selectmen, along with the recommendation for a town bicycle program coordinator and to return to the latter issue with the Selectmen in a few months. The committee agreed, as per the Toole recommendations, that communication between the three towns on bicycle matters is highly desirable, bearing in mind that no town would cede decision-making power to any tri-town committee. Peggy noted that John Livsey, the Lexington Town Engineer, has reached out to his counterparts in Arlington and Bedford as a step in the right direction. Richard commented that he thought a Bikeway pavement plan ought to be part of the Town pavement program; he also feels that a plan to widen the trail might qualify for federal funds. Town Center Streetscape Meeting : The committee compared impressions of the Streetscape Meeting of December 5. Peggy and others who attended agreed that inadequate attention was given to bicycle as well as pedestrian matters - parking and movement. It was agreed that the committee should provide input to the Selectmen that the current plan outlined at the meeting has not solved the “mobility problem in the Center.” Liaison Reports: Joe Pato said that the Community Center planning group would welcome recommendations on how to implement a bike fixit shop. George commented that there are good models that involve student help. Peggy agreed to be in touch with members of the ad hoc Community Center committee.Maybe a repair stand with tools is all that is needed. Stew Kennedy reported tree cutting vandalism in Parker Meadow and encouraged us to be on the lookout for perpetrators when in the area. Richard Canale talked about legislation to create Complete Streets being folded into a bond bill; the chances for this are very good. He mentioned that Maynard has already adopted by-laws. The committee agreed to cancel the February meeting owing to the chair’s long vacation. The next meeting will be Thursday, March 13.