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Bike Accident Data : Richard Canale presented MassDOT data showing there are two clusters of high bike crash rates in Lexington, one of those being the Woburn Street intersection (9 crashes) and the other Mass. Ave. from Waltham Street to the green including the Meriam Street bikeway intersection. Of some data compiled by MassDOT, where communities were ranked in terms of crashes, the composite rank for Lexington is 14th out of 351 cities and towns. Many factors affect this rank. The Lexington Police Department is making plans to purchase a new software system where, it is hoped, better accident data might be recorded and shared. Identifying locations and causes is very helpful in prevention. Liaison Reports: Recreation: Karen Simmons will meet with Peggy to discuss planning for bike racks at neighborhood parks and playgrounds. Sandra will follow up at Recreation Committee meetings. Planning Board: Richard said the Battle Road Scenic Byway will have a branding identity in June. Richard Canale distributed the McGuire Road roundabout design, which he said nicely accommodates pedestrians and cyclists. He said that King Street Properties on Hartwell Avenue are buying additional bicycles for their employees to use during lunch hours. Traffic Safety: Carolyn sought our input for subjects to discuss. Woburn Street intersection is paramount. Other business: Marita noted that bike racks have not been reinstalled on the south side of Mass. Ave. since the winter of 2013/14 after they were hit by snow plows. She will call Dave at DPW. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 pm. Record Of The Discussions Of The Friends Of Lexington Bikeways Treasurer's Report: Our plowing bill for March was $560 bringing the winter’s total to approximately $10,000. We had $400 in donations in March. We had a bill for the brochures for $1,000 but a portion may be reimbursed. Farmers’ Market Corrals for Summer 2015:We would like to do the corrals again but would prefer a perimeter location at the Market. Sandra will make some signs directing cyclists to the corral. Garlic Mustard Pull (May 9): Grace Chapel is furnishing volunteers. Bob will seek 4 volunteers to supervise them and will focus on locations where pulling garlic mustard is worthwhile. Spring Clean-up: May 2. Bob will send out an email seeking section leaders. A great deal of snow was dumped at Fottler and the bikeway, which resulted in flooding. Last year snow was dumped behind the East Lexington car wash resulting