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`OVS MORN' O� 1775 tic (7 N P APRIL 19' �FXI NGSO� measuring up to the standard expected of a higher ranked BFC. The LPS wellness coordinator reported that the elementary schools do a scooter-based obstacle course and a discussion of helmet safety. The middle and high schools have no bike safety/education component in their wellness curriculum. Peggy reviewed the feedback from the 2014 report card and our standing relative to the recommendations. For the BFC application, Mike Tabaczynski calculated the miles of off street trails and produced a map, which Peggy shared. There are 56 miles of off street bicycle trails, from paved cycle tracks to dirt single track. Liaison Reports: Richard commented that the Comprehensive Planning process has been underway for fix months. The focus will be on what kind of community we want and how to pay for it. The effort will take 1.5 to 2.5 years to complete. The first meeting of the 13-member advisory committee was in late January; Richard recommended getting to know them (watch the meeting on LexMedia on-demand). There will be panel discussions over the next five months including one on transportation. Spring will provide a chance for public outreach. Meetings will likely be last Tuesday of each month. Important opportunity to provide input on the Transportation, Housing, Economic Development and Land Use elements. Attempting to focus on quality of life issues including transportation to work and school. Joe shared optimism that this exercise will be provide a useful town consensus on what Lexington may look like, whether that is what we want, and strategies to implement to realize the direction. Peggy encouraged members to make time to attend and contribute. Joe said that the upcoming Board of Selectmen meeting will include a presentation from Engineering and the Beta Group on the latest plan options for the Woburn Street intersection; five options are provided, the Board hopes to be able to vote on one and move forward. He urged the presence of bike riders to discuss the impact on bicyclists, saying it would be good to have presence to discuss the impact on bicyclists. If an option is chosen, it will go to town meeting as an element of the overall Center Streetscape plan. Next would be incremental funding to finish the 100% design. Peggy is part of a small ad hoc group reviewing the Beta group design of the non- roadway aspects of the Streetscape. Renovations will take years and money, and there are concerns about potential disruption to businesses. 2025 is the anniversary of the battle on the Lexington Green, so there will be reluctance to interfere with construction within a year of the anniversary. Richard talked about lowering speed limits and the Committee's desire for designation of a Safety Zone in the Town Center. He talked about safety improvements on Melania Cass Boulevard (speed tables) and said that all design options for Woburn Street