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Tom Fortmann said he wishes the state would amend their e-bike definitions to include a sub-15mph e-bike category. We should not allow 20mph ebikes on bike path, he said. Peggy responded that her car can do 100mph but doesn't drive that fast. Mike commented that there is always "chaos before change." In terms of augmenting bikeway signage, she asked for volunteers to help on a subcommittee; Omar, Mike and Ross volunteered. Howard Cloth suggested "your speed is" radar signs. Kevin said that Chief Corr had suggested something similar. Tom Fortmann suggested that 15 mph signs be qualified with "in traffic," or "recommended." Liaison Reports: Ross said that Hartwell Ave is getting paved next week and will get torn up again next summer, when 5-foot bike lanes will be installed. The Hartwell corridor project will ask for 25 % design funds at town meeting this fall. He spoke about the MassTrails grant. He mentioned that he is looking into possibly renting (- $7-10K) pedestrian and bike counters. (Arlington installed counters imbedded in the path, with support from MAPC.) Matt Beebe is interested in developing a portion of the West Lexington Greenway (a path from the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway to Wood St.). Peggy will circulate background slides. Tom Fortmann suggested that Hanscom and Lincoln employees be enlisted to help lobby for a commuter path off the bikeway that avoids Hartwell. Sgt Callahan reported that there have been 31 bicycle incidents so far this year: • 17 bike vs vehicle; 10 bike general crash; • 2 cyclists +jogger involved near Fottler • At Seasons at 2pm Saturday, 64 yr old woman walking east did a U-turn without warning, bike tried to stop, but knocked her over. She was treated and released. She lost consciousness later that night. • Woman was hit by a child on the bikeway. She said she wants better bicycle education for kids. Sgt Callahan described the coding of crashes: If incident is medical (e.g., heart attack), it has not been classified as a bike crash; PD has added a disposition code BIK to flag this kind of incident. Also: • Three officers went to Bike Smart on Saturday (there were just 3 kids). • YTD $9000+ has been spent on bike patrols; there are 9 officers on bikes. • Shortage of staff: a massive shortage of police officers nationwide Peggy mentioned Open Meeting Law meeting: Kevin will attend; Omar may. New member recruitment: There may be applicants soon. Peggy mentioned that renewal of the Zagster contract came up at Select Board on October 7. The Economic Development Department wants to extend the contract 2