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transportation. Jennifer opined that we can identify the few streets that really need infrastructure, but the will might be the real problem. Joe Pato said both are issues. Discussion of how this is an uphill battle. Peggy said she thinks that the appointment of a Bicycle Coordinator as part of a town staff member's responsibility should be a priority; Joe reminded the group that the BoS can't tell Town Manager to hire such a person. On bikeway speed limits/guidelines and posting 15 mph advisory signs: Kevin recapped the discussion of a speed limit versus safe passing rules and the need to coordinate with other towns. George suggested that a speed limit should be hours- based. Both Lou and Richard said they think it will help people. Jennifer said that the Town shouldn't introduce a speed limit until there are bike lanes on Mass Ave. The red "Burma Shave" signs were popular and effective ways to relay important messages about bikeway courtesy. Bob Hausslein thinks that 15 mph speed limit is ok too. Omar says he doesn't have a strong opinion but thinks the main issue is "slow when pedestrians are present" is a good message. Debate over exact wording of sign. Rails to Trails Conservancy relates there are varying practices and limits on various national rail-trails. Lou mentions that 15 mph feels right. Kevin is ambivalent about speed limit vs safe passing and is fine with either; he mentions that he does have an idea about 15 mph because of his Garmin; likes the idea of having a town-wide campaign on it. Bob Dangel said that another big problem is the errant behavior of pedestrians; he thinks that 15 during busy hours" is a possible adaptation. Ross said he will reach out to his colleagues in other towns to find out what is being considered elsewhere. Peggy said the final design for the bike lanes on the Mass Ave corridor are not what was discussed in the original planning — i.e., there is no buffer between the lane and the parked car (the right side of the lane is the "T" of the parking lane) — this is less safe for riders. Ross offered to do a postmortem on what happened with the original plan for the bike lane on the corridor. Liaison Reports: Richard Canale said that the Planning Department is short on staff in planning, hiring is underway. He attended the Moving Together Conference, saying it was great to hear all the good bike stuff going on; seems like there is money available and that "we are falling behind in Lexington." The mentality in Lexington, he said, is "roads are for cars." Joe Pato mentioned that the Center Streetscape 100% design funds will be voted on during Spring Town Meeting.