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lots of public outreach. Bike advocates spoke up and were heard. At this stage, they don't seem eager for lots of public input. Peggy: we have to keep reminding the Select Board and town staff of the need for bike facilities over the next 5 years® That is more important than what words are written in the Comprehensive Plan. Susan: MAPC could help us write a bike & ped plan as soon as April 2022® They would charge $25 - 30K, which is less than a private consultant would cost. Richard: MAPC helped Arlington to plan how to revitalize Arlington Heights. Maybe Lexington should do something similar for all of East Lexington, not just the rear-facing facades. The state did a round of funding for infrastructure improvements. We might get another flashing beacon pedestrian crossing on Marrett Road. The plan for a bike node in Lexington center is being revised. We have many bike racks in town that don't meet current standards (Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals} ® Susan: working on adding bicycle education to schools. Mark: is there a mandate for including bike accommodations for state roads? What legislator would be the right one to discuss that? Peggy: Senator William Brownsberger® You should also talk to Galen Mook, Ex. Dir. of MassBike® ACTION ITEMS 1. NEXT MONTH'S AGENDA Not sure if meeting will be in person on July 8® FRIENDS OF LEXINGTON BIKEWAYS We are donating over $5,000 for water fountain in the center, plus $400 for memorial® Plenty of cash in the bank. Peggy: we should revisit the mission and revitalize the committee.