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Suggestion to present to town as a liability issue. Mark suggests a regular communique <br />to town, perhaps yearly, with both good things and things needing attention might be a <br />good approach. This fits with other yearly things like counting the riders on the bikeway. <br />Discussion about how such a communique would differ from the LBAC yearly report, <br />which focuses on accomplishments and priorities. <br />Suggestion that having Ross Morrow to communicate with may help? And that an <br />official record of concerns would be good. In general, Mark notes that, as advisors to <br />Select Board, we should give the advice we need to give, but try to make it easy to <br />receive, with clear statement of long term goals. <br />Jim C volunteers to write a first draft. Sarah asks what time of year is best given town’s <br />budget process. Sheila notes that budgets are due in two weeks, and Mark emphasizes <br />that input needs to be early enough to accommodate that. <br />4. Discussion on E-bikes on the bikeway and on town roads <br />Sheila - provides e-mobility presentation. Notes that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan <br />looks at laws and rules. seeking policy to address challenges. Notes the classes of <br />ebikes, but that not everything fits the categories, and that some are heavy and fast. <br />Powered skateboards etc are considered ‘motor vehicles’ and at present the consultant <br />recommends staying silent and awaiting state decisions. <br />Sarah praises presentation, notes that ebikes are good for lots of people, for <br />accessibility. <br />Mike asks what police dept thinks? Ram says they say they don’t have resources. <br />Mike asks about jurisdiction. Is there clarity there for bikeway? Notes he’s never seen <br />police on a bike. <br />Jim notes that all the roads etc go through multiple towns. so coordination needed <br />between towns. Notes that bikes can be reprogrammed by owners to exceed speed of <br />class. So it is better to enforce speed rather than bike class. Gives example that a <br />Porsche can go fast too, but is expected to obey traffic laws.. <br />Sheila notes that things like hover boards are still not defined by the state. And agrees <br />on need to monitor behavior, not bike type. <br />Mark asks what level of urgency is there? Cites need for evidence.