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barriers to protect a lane the entire length of Worthen Rd from Mass Ave to the High School. It would cost $30 to rent enough barriers for 1 month. Jim suggested that we work together with the Bike/Ped plan group from the town for a permanent bike lane. Many committee members suggested that we also work with other town committees to get stronger support across interest groups such as the GCC and Sustainability Committees as well as Safe Routes to School. Susan suggested that we get students youth support, especially at Car Free Day at LHS May 23. Dave put together a petition put it on the table at Car Free Day and will create a QR code to provide to students and anyone else to sign the petition. The petition is to request the town create a protected bike lane for students to use to travel to LHS. Is this the most important project for our town and for the Bike committee Have the students tell their stories about traveling to LHS. The Committee suggested we start a database of student stories. The Committee decided that we will withdraw our request to present to the Select Board on May 8th regarding the proposed bike lane pilot on Worthen Road. We will work over the summer to get the support of stakeholders, students, teachers, parents and other town committees. We will work this through the Bike Ped Plan which is a public process. Jim will contact the Select Board to withdraw our proposal and agenda slot. Betty reported on her conversation with the Belmont leader of their high school protected bike lane project David Coleman. He suggested we work directly with the Select Board and also collect student stories of traveling to the high school. 5. Bike Park Update Mike gave an update on the bike park. The Kinnean park location is off the table now. Mike met with Fire Dept and they are not willing to support Kinnean park location. The issued a cease and desists for any bikers who use the Kinnean park location. The team and the town are now exploring the possibility of the Diamond Middle School area which is town property. The town is more in agreement with that area and they are proceeding with exploring the possibilities there. 6. Liaison Reports No liaison’s present.