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Bikeway Usage Guidelines : George distributed his draft document for discussion. Comments included: Laurel recommended the word “safety” replace “inconvenience;” whether there was value to asking for a security deposit; the importance of asking that monitors be required at intersections for major events; that a form be developed where usage rules are included; Maria argued for less detailed guidelines that provide for more leeway and a less cumbersome process. George will email a draft for further comments. Greenways Corridor Committee : Stew reported that he and Keith Ohmart, working with Hank Manz, are proposing a new Selectmen’s Advisory Committee to advocate and protect links between various green spaces in Lexington including the West Lexington Greenway. Paul Knight has done much of the preliminary work establishing these links. A charge is being written to be presented to the Board of Selectmen at a late January session. He said there would be 7 to 9 members as well as liaisons. Bob, Stew, Peggy, and Mike have volunteered to serve. LWV First Friday Forum on Alternate Transportation : Peggy reported that she is assembling a group to talk about the future of transportation planning in Lexington – with an emphasis on planning for fewer single occupancy vehicles and more cyclists, walkers, and public transportation -- at the League of Women First Friday Forum on April 1. Currently, John Livsey has agreed to be one of the panelists. Travel Writer Rides to Lexington: Robin Tierney, a travel writer from Washington, D.C. plans to ride on the Bikeway from Alewife to Lexington on Saturday. The storm may delay her plans. Peggy has promised to help the Tourism Committee by finding someone to meet her and tell her about cycling opportunities in this area. Adams Art Grant: Laurel distributed her notes from a December 22 meeting chaired by Dawn McKenna, who is planning a special month of arts and recreation activities in May. We would like to have a booth on the bikeway on May 1and help host other cycling activities. Laurel will continue to work with Dawn McKenna and her committee on this endeavor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Record of the Discussions of the Friends of Lexington Bikeways Pot Luck Supper: Laurel was congratulated on the fabulous job she did organizing our first potluck supper. Treasurer’s Report : Bob H reported a balance of $6,179.51. Of this amount $1,605 in donations were received between November and now as a result of