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against removing the bicycle lane for safety reasons that other solutions should be offered, including speed humps or taking space to the right of the roadway. Peggy said that this situation was discussed at the Transportation Safety Group, and she provided TSG with emails outlining the resistance to eliminating the bike lane as well as a solution offered by Bob Dangel. The DPW may commission Stantech to study the options, she said. A bicycle count of regular commuter traffic would help underscore the case for keeping the bike lane. Peggy reported that members of the Committee met with John Livsey and Dave Cannon to discuss improving the design of the bicycle lanes and sharrows proposed for the East Mass Ave Corridor project to improve bike safety. Bob Dangel described the proposal for lane, buffer, green, and sidewalk width options.The Town Engineers suggested that the proposal be included as part of the municipality’s comments on the 75% design plan, expected in late April. Some members and guests at the meeting were uncomfortable about waiting to ask for design changes, so Peggy agreed that a letter would be prepared and forwarded to BSC and Town staff outlining the proposal. Sign options were also discussed. The Town plans to remove the crosswalk at Ellen Dana Court to encourage bikeway access through Waldorf School instead. Extending bike accommodations along all of Mass Ave cannot be part of the East Mass Ave Corridor project, but it is an important additional project that the Committee will urge the Town to fund in parallel with the corridor project. Liaison Reports: Richard reported that the Grain Mill Alley project has been approved by the CPC. He shared the current design for the Bikeway node, which includes bike racks, a bike repair station, and a kiosk. Other Business: Peggy reported that DPW Director Bill Hadley has approved the placement of three or four pedestrian crossing stanchions at Revere, Hancock, and Woburn street intersections of the Bikeway. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm. Record of the Discussions of the Friends of Lexington Bikeways Treasurer’s Report: Snow plowing donations have continued to come in. There have been about 6 plowings. Some chronic Bikeway water management problems were discussed. Future Directions of the Friends of Lexington Bikeways: Adopting a new name for the group was discussed, including “Bike Lexington” and “LexBike.” Also discussed: improving outreach and a good mailing list to recruit advocates and new leadership; social events with a purpose; importance of improving bicycle safety information and education through work of this group. Free food events. Recruit during Commuter Breakfast and other Bike Walk ‘n Bus Week events. Engaging better with folks who park at the Farmers’