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expanding beyond that); and funding for the training of a resident League of American <br />Bicyclists certified instructor. <br />Liaison Reports/Other Business: <br />Richard Canale said the owners of the buildings adjacent to Grain Mill Alley are seeking a <br />zoning change. They hope to acquire parking spaces along the Bikeway from the <br />Historical Society and expand the green space. He said that the Planning Board and the <br />Board of Selectmen will meet in early September and hopes that progress can be made on <br />the idea of a master plan for transportation. <br />Peggy said that the Town is continuing to pursue the possibility of a modest bike share pilot <br />through Zagster. Another conference call with the company is scheduled for early <br />September. <br />Resident Todd Burger and his neighbors are concerned about pedestrian and bike safety <br />on Lincoln Street between Marrett Road and Mill Street. They have met with the <br />Transportation Safety Group to request a sidewalk. The Committee will invite them to <br />meet for a longer discussion at a future meeting. <br />Jennifer Merlot is concerned about the grooves in the Hartwell Avenue bike lanes. She <br />has already contacted the town and will do so again; Peggy suggested she email Marc <br />Valenti, the new DPW Manager of Operations, directly. <br />Marita reported that the bike rack in front of Lexx has been loosened and is about to come <br />off. She also said the bike racks behind the mews have not been reinstalled since the <br />winter of 2015. Marita said she has reported this; Peggy suggested she email Marc Valenti <br />directly. <br />The meeting adjourned at 8:18 pm. <br />Record of the Discussions of the Friends of Lexington Bikeways <br />No Treasurer’s Report, as Bob Hausslein is on vacation <br />Jennifer Merlot is planning to raise funds to provide free lights and reflective tape to <br />Bikeway users. She has set up a crowdfunding website <br />(https://www.razoo.com/us/story/Wdz9ef). The Friends enthusiastically support her project. <br />Bike to Market Corrals: Peggy coordinated the event in August; the turnout was good. <br />Marita and Sandra distributed all the helmets available to them in June, but Peggy has <br />more a few more at home. <br />Meetings adjourned: 8:40 p.m. <br />Recorder: Marita Hartshorn; Editor: Peggy Enders <br /> <br />