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competitively (KOM). Capt McLean suggested that TSG be the formal contact to Strava on this issue. • It isn't just bike riders who are the problem. Wide strollers, lots of users walking together, people on their phone. Only courtesy signs are in Lexington, perhaps Bedford could reach out to businesses to sponsor signs. • Getting common agreement on the bike path rules would help; there's a lack of common understanding on rules. • Campaign should reach people who walk in the wrong direction. Where are all the general rules/etiquette signs? (Trailhead kiosk program has been held up in Lexington for too long.) • Suggestion for painted rules on the pavement. This has been done on other trails. On Shining Sea path, this is done with pictograms at each mile. • MassDOT has a safety video contest for kids. Worth making an effort now to really do a PR campaign. • Need town staff support for such a campaign. Minuteman high school has a graphic design program. Idea: sponsor a contest for the kids, have a $100 reward. • Capt McLean said that of the three — education, engineering, enforcement he feels that education is the most important piece. A small number of repeated signs would be very effective. Needs location-distinctive issues to be reported to police so they can prioritize those areas for officer presence. Worst bikeway intersection is Hancock St. • Exclusionary tactics (i.e., getting high speed bikes off the path) don't work and will upset people; we should target problematic behavior instead. • Passing guidelines are needed. Recapitulated idea of passing distance being an issue and maybe something we should target messaging toward. • E-bikes: Should throttle a-bikes be allowed on the bikeway or should towns limit a-bikes to Class 1 (pedal-assist) only? Many feel that, if one doesn't have to pedal, then the device shouldn't be allowed. However, for an older population, a throttle-assist could help people get around town (just as motorized wheelchairs are allowed). • E-scooters: as their presence grows, will these become a hazard? What about motorized skateboards and single-wheel e-boards? Helmets for these groups? Other Business: The letter from the Committee to MassDOT and the Toole Group regarding the proposed redesign of the 2A corridor was approved. Members approved the March 2019 meeting notes. The meeting was adjourned. Recorder: Jennifer Melot Editor: Peggy Enders