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Proposed Hartwell Ave Roundabout : Jennifer and Bob Dangel attended the meeting with John Livsey and the consultant. They reported that the consultant was open to their suggestion for a complete bike lane around the roundabout rather than half way. Sharrows are also needed in the roundabout.This is still a work in progress; the Committee will continue to monitor the design. Bike Lexington Flyer : The Committee reviewed the latest draft of the flyer presented by Jennifer; it was approved with minor changes. The Selectmen have approved the request to include the flyer in the late-March mailing of the tax bill. Minuteman Bikeway Signage : Peggy, Mike, and Jennifer rode the path with Bob Dangel. Bob presented his draft proposal for way-finding signage (i.e., mile markers, standardizing sizes of street signs, etc.), which was largely approved. Laurel advocated for more maps and signs pointing to restrooms at the DPW and Visitor’s Center. Bob will send the draft via email for comment and then submit it to John Livsey for his review. Peggy said she learned that the DPW plans to request continued design services with Toole through a CPA grant, requiring Town Meeting approval, which would begin with the next fiscal year. Funds for actual sign installation may not occur until FY 2017. Other Business: Marita expressed disappointment that the bike racks on the south side of Mass Ave, which were either removed or knocked down by the plow during the winter of 2013- 2014, have not been reinstalled. The bike rack outside of 1666 Mass Ave is missing, as well. The Committee thanked Bob and Evelyn Hausslein for hosting a wonderful holiday potluck. We enjoyed an expanded guest list as well as the great food. Marita suggested that the Committee purchase small transparent stickers for driver’s side view mirrors with the words, “Check for Cyclists”. Jennifer will get a price on these. Peggy said she talked with Sergeant Callahan again about obtaining reports of cycling accidents – on streets as well as on the Bikeway. She also talked with Captain Ferro, who explained that accidents on the Bikeway are usually handled by the EMT’s and thus recorded as “medical” incidents; such information is private under HIPAA rules. The Committee talked about the State accident report form, which does not provide a check-box for bicycles; perhaps the new MassBike director (Richard Fries) should be urged to take an interest in improving the accident report form.