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The Committee agreed to review the proposed plan at another session. The Hayes and Fletcher Street markings were part of a traffic calming package approved by the TSG. Jennifer asked about the absence of Hartwell Avenue on the list, as it is a good candidate for marking maintenance and its popularity as a bike route for commuters. She said that the problem with potholes continues. Laurel talked about the proposal for bike lanes on Watertown Street and the concerns of abutters with respect to parking on that street. 6. Board of Selectmen Goal Setting: Joe Pato explained how the input from committees is used by the BoS during its goal setting summit, a two- to five-year horizon planning process. He said that the list of issues “is trimmed before we see it,” that of 150 items reviewed by Town staff, perhaps 30 are given serious discussion by the Board in their discussions. The Board ranks the issues in terms of priority. With respect to LBAC input in 2016 (i.e., asking for a Bicycle Plan as an outcome of any comprehensive planning process; aspiring toward Silver level Bicycle Friendly Community status; and approving a DPW line item request for roadway bicycle infrastructure), Richard Canale suggested the Committee continue to pursue these themes and to ask the Selectmen to “budget for things we want.” He encouraged the Committee to reiterate that one outcome of the forthcoming comprehensive planning process should be an explicit Bicycle Plan. Since at least one member of the Board of Selectmen would like to strive for Gold Bike Friendly Community status, the Committee should outline what that would require in terms of program improvements. For example, any Gold level town needs to have in place a sustainable bicycle safety education program for children and adults. What are characteristics of such a program, its scope and budget? What is tie-in with Safe Routes to Schools? 7. Liaison Reports: Sandra Shaw said that Peter Coleman is working closely with the Committee to organize the Bike Smart program, being held at the Community Center. Richard Canale said that an advisory group has formed for the Comprehensive Plan; the process will be overseen by the Planning Department with help from a hired facilitator for public outreach. Joe Pato said that the BoS has voted to implement the 25 mph statutory speed limit; signs will be installed starting in September. He also mentioned that the 20/20 vision plan will be early input to the master planning process. There was some discussion about the varying speed limits on Spring Street. 8. Other Business: Peggy talked about the map being developed to provide bike route information for Zagster bike share renters; the 128 business council hired BikAbout to produce the map. The Committee has been asked to provide input, and Peggy has asked Mike to lead that process in June. Richard mentioned that the MMBW extension to Concord is on the TIP for 2022, the