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discussion regarding some continuing concerns about the East Mass Ave Corridor Project and whether bicycle lanes will be given sufficient width from parked cars in the sections where the roadway is narrow. Support for Lincoln Street sidewalk and bike accommodations: The Committee agreed that it supports such projects on principle but declined to endorse any one sidewalk proposal over another. Minuteman Bikeway Extension Support: The Committee agreed that Peggy could submit a letter to MassDOT expressing LBAC enthusiasm for the proposed extension to Concord. The meeting was adjourned. Record of the Discussions of FoLB/BikeLexington: The Treasurer’s Report was given. Snow Plowing: February was a busy month for the plows. Bike Safety Flyer and Tax Bill: The Friends approved support for printing the Bike Flyer to be mailed at the end of March along with the tax bill. There were some concerns about the draft version. Bike Walk ‘n Bus Week:Peggy said that Patrick Bibbins has found a co-leader to help with Bike Smart on May 13; volunteers are needed to help the leaders. The proposed forum on bicycling needs someone to organize it; the group said they hoped this would be a “public statement” on bicycling and the need for the town to step up and take ownership of some of the key issues. th 25 Anniversary of the Bikeway: Peggy said she had been in touch with the Town Manager and the BoS chair in February to inform the Town about Arlington’s plans for a number of th events to celebrate the 25 anniversary of the opening of the Bikeway. She asked whether Lexington wanted to charge a committee similar to the one that is working in Arlington and has town staff support. Recorder: Bob Dangel; Editor: Peggy Enders