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Dangel, Stew Kennedy, and Richard Canale, and Peggy will form the subcommittee. Bikeway Intersection Safety Program: Thermo plastic is being considered for the intersection crosswalks; Peggy has asked Stew and Bob Dangel to work with John Livsey to test out the thermoplastic on wet conditions to determine if it’s too slippery. Revere Street is being surveyed for repairs caused by the flooding. Dave Pinsonneault says there is money available to repair the bike path from Lincoln Park to Middleby Street. Root barriers are needed. MAPC Bike Rack Program : Marita has been unsuccessful in reaching Dave Pinsonneault regarding ordering the nine “U” shaped bike racks approved by the HDC. We are anxious to move this purchase along as the state money is granted on a first come-first served basis. Peggy will be in touch with him to ask that a meeting be set up. New Bike Map : Bob Dangel has added icons, adjusted the scale, added mile markers, and used a bigger font on the proposed map. Peggy mentioned that the DCR has a recreational trail grant which we could apply for Bikeway user information, including a graphic designer for the map. We might also apply for funding toward new mile markers, trailhead kiosks, interpretive signs, and perhaps a display on the Depot wall. Membership : Mike and Stew have agreed to stay on for an additional three years. Abe declined to continue. We will recommend to the Selectmen that they appoint Bob Hausslein to membership on LBAC. Bikeway Snow Plowing : Peggy spoke with John DeNapoli, who has agreed to plow again at $70 per hour. She said that Peter Kelley has asked that we submit a formal proposal seeking support from the town beginning in the 2011-12 winter. Other Business: … A malfunctioning crosswalk signal caused an accident on Bedford Street …The trees planted by the Eagle Scouts at Grant Street have died. …Bill McKenney reported that First Parish is planning a Biking Not Drive Day on th Sunday, October 10. We fully support this endeavor. …There has been an increase in unauthorized signs on the Bikeway. They give the appearance of being official but are in fact being posted by someone who is using the backs of other signs to make a point about cyclists and pedestrians. We decided to individually remove them when encountered. We also will remove other notices such as garage sales but will give lost pet signs a period of grace. Record of Friends of Lexington Bikeways Discussions: