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`p}5 MORN p4 1775 �G 3 aO APRIL I@ �FXINGTQ� Maple Street ramp and Bikeway signage update. The new Minuteman bikeway access ramp on the north side of Maple Street is under construction, but concerns have been raised. The chair has been in contact with John Livsey, who said that MassDOT is not willing to make engineering changes at this point. Bikeway Signage. This project includes fabrication and installation of street signs and roadway markings along the Bikeway and at crossings. According to the Town Engineer, Bikeway signage is due to be installed soon. Progress on 2017 Roadway markings for Bicycle Accommodations. John Livsey was in touch to say that, as part of the DPW FY2018 budget line item, work is on-going to paint over 600 bicycle accommodation pavement markings. As of October 15, over 70 have been completed. Intersection of Massachusetts Avenue at Worthen Road On October 3, a public meeting was held regarding improvements to the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue at Worthen Road. The link to the presentation with design recommendations is _https://www.lexingtonma.gov/trans ortation-safet Qrour)/r)aes/massachusetts®avenue-worthen®road. Public comments on the design should be directed to transpsafety@lexingtonma.gov. Planning for Tri-Town's 25th anniversary celebration in 2018. Peggy reported that she, Suzy Enos, Jack Johnson, and Chris Tonkin met on the Bikeway and discussed plans for the 25th anniversary celebrations in 2018. Ideas included having officials go from town to town on their bikes, stopping at each town for a local ceremony. Chris Tonkin noted that the Arlington celebration would be at the Center in the historic building across from Bikeway. Bedford's celebration will be at the Bedford Depot. Peggy noted there will be another meeting on October 26 to set the date for the celebration. She will check if the visitor center is available on the selected date. Zagster Bike Share. Melissa Tintocallis, Lexington's Director of Economic Development, has spearheaded a two-year pilot of the Zagster bike share, and the LBAC chair has been involved in the planning process. Engineering/Public Works has installed the concrete pad for the station, on Meriam St adjacent to the visitor center. Helmets will be available at the Visitor Center. The ribbon cutting for the opening of the Minuteman Bike Share will be Friday, October 27 at 9 AM. Committee members are encouraged to attend.