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Snow Plowing: This item is discussed below. Bikeway App and Community Development Proposal: The committee unanimously agreed to endorse the application for expansion of the ACROSS Lexington app into an “Explore Lexington” app that would include the Bikeway. The committee had reservations about some aspects of the proposed app (e.g., no Android version, more bike coverage than just the Minuteman Bikeway), but agreed it was a step in the right direction, essentially a proof of concept. Part of the app development will require volunteers to do GPS readings on the Bikeway. Application for Bike Friendly CommunityStatus from the League of American Bicyclists : Peggy reported that the application was submitted at the end of January and thanked those on the committee who helped. The process of completing the application shows how Lexington can improve its bike friendliness based on best practices nationally (e.g., a specific Complete Streets policy plan, town coordinator for bicycle-related issues, bike parking standards, and bike safety education) and the completed application has been provided to staff in the DPW, the Planning Office and the Board of Selectmen. Proposed Tri-Town Meeting: Arlington has proposed to host a Tri-Town bike committees meeting on the first Saturday in June. After some discussion there was agreement for the Saturday meeting, so long as it takes place early in the morning (or late in the afternoon). There was discussion about some of the proposed agenda items (e.g., snow plowing on the Bikeway, various ideas for common a common striping convention, etc.). There was general agreement that there ought to be shared policies regarding nighttime use (i.e., no hours when Bikeway can’t be used), sharing by pedestrians and bicyclists (i.e., rights of way). Liaison Reports: In a discussion about the prospect of widening the Bikeway, Richard said that the MassDOT Bay State Greenway 100 long-distance bike transportation network program may be a way to obtain Federal funds for this purpose. Grass roots support would be needed; bike commuters are a good target group. Other Business : Bob Dangel mentioned the recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of private property owners against those who had proposed to convert an abandoned railroad corridor into a bike trail that would expand an existing rail trail. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 pm. Record of the Discussions of the Friends of Lexington Bikeways