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concern when lending bikes, so Peggy said it would be good to work with a company to take care of those concerns. Joe Pato said the traffic trials in the Center – eliminating turning lanes at Waltham Street and at Edison Way and changing traffic flow at Bedford and Harrington -- would start in August and continue for 6 months. Record of the Discussions of Friends of Lexington Bikeways/Bike Lexington Bike Walk ‘n Bus Week th The Commuter breakfast was held on Friday, May 20 at the Depot and was a great success. Coordinating so many activities in one week is difficult, especially with so few involved in organizing the week. Laurel suggested that next year a panel discussion be organized about where we are with respect to bicycling in Lexington -- advances made, what remains to be done, the management of the bicycle/pedestrian agenda, what other towns are doing, etc.Jennifer and Carolyn suggested a swap meet and skill share session. Peggy would like to see a bike kitchen start-up at the Community Center, perhaps managed by the high school bike club. Steve Hill suggested a ride to get people actively involved. Bike Safety Education Information and Programs : During the discussion about Bike Walk ‘n Bus Week (and the very successful bicycle safety program sponsored by the Friends at the Community Center), the need for an on-going bicycle safety information and regular bike safety programs for children and adults was discussed. The Friends cannot continue to organize and fund these sorts of activities alone. Joe Pato recommended that the group submit a budget request as part of the regular budget cycle; he suggested that this request be submitted before September and should describe the program, event, and/or staff support along with a specific dollar amount. nd Bike to Market will be on the 2 Tuesday of each month. Bob Hausslein coordinated next Tuesday’s volunteers. We have about 12 helmets left to distribute. . Bike Lexington : As the Friends transition from “Friends of Lexington Bikeways” to “Bike Lexington,” the new bike-lexington.org site needs to be managed. Jennifer volunteered to help using Work Press website which she is familiar with. Burma Shave signs Peggy said she hopes to put out our again this summer; so many users were enthusiastic last year. We authorized the money for some replacement signs from the Friends budget. Joe Pato suggested that Peggy get on the agenda for approval at an upcoming Selectmen’s meeting. Meetings adjourned: 8:40 p.m. Marita Hartshorn: Recorder Peggy Enders: Editor