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Tri-Town and TSG Meetings (follow-up): Peggy said she reported at the Tri-Town Meeting that the Lexington bike committee had voted to recommend 1. A 15 mph limit on the bike path 2. Class 1 e-bikes only 3. Better signage program for etiquette She said that both Bedford and Arlington committees appear to be in favor of an advisory speed and improved signage but that both endorse the existing proposed state classification legislation and allow Class 1 and Class 2. Matt talked about an incident with an electric fat tire bike, weighing about 70 pounds, saying that if it had hit him, "I would have lost." He doesn't want the bike path to become an "electric motorcycle way," he said. Comments included: • Galen Mock is pro ebike because it gets more butts on bikes. • Education could solve the problem, but is it practical? • Cambridge runs a lot of classes. • The schools ought to provide it. • Also need better bicycle infrastructure on the streets. • Bike ambassadors came up at the TriTown meeting. • Bike ambassadors in Arizona wear uniforms, carry bandaids. They do not scold or pull over. But they can engage in conversations. They have radios to call the sheriff. • Should they yell at people who behave badly? • Howard: a guy with a loud boom box passed me, I yelled "turn down the volume." He stopped and yelled angrily. • Mike: let's not make a new problem. • Paul- selection of person fit to be an ambassador is an issue Music on the Bikeway: a safety issue? Ted Page expressed his concern about what he believes is an increasing number of bikes riding with loud music piping from various devices. He aid he lives on Fletcher Avenue and loves the path. One night he was woken up at 2:45AM by someone using boom box at full volume. He wants to solve the problem, not just complain. Prior to the noise bylaw, there was no way for the police to do anything about noise. Spirit of the bylaw is that noise is pollution, it is bad for you. He would like to start a committee, perhaps amend the noise bylaw. He said 1) Abutters have a right to peace and quiet; 2) Voice signals matter. People wearing headphones or using boom boxes are a safety hazard. Matt Beebe suggested at least a burma shave sign. Sgt Callahan said that the challenge is that it is a moving noise, not a parked car. Peggy asked Howard and Ted to suggest a set of burma shave sign lyrics. Other Business: Bike Lanes on Mass Ave. between Audubon and Wood Streets: Ross said that the DPW will propose to Select Board bike lanes on the uphill sides of Mass Ave on July 22. He asks that the committee attend to show support and speak up. Matt said that he