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to take the full lane should be conveyed to drivers, perhaps through a notice in the tax bill. Laurel will bring a sample. DCR Grant for Minuteman Bikeway User Information (Update): Peggy is seeking others to help write an RFP for the architectural design work. During the period of the grant, volunteer efforts will be part of the matching funds and will reduce the cost of the project. Plans for Bikeway Drainage and Root Control: Bids are going out for root control. If the roots cannot be eliminated this fall, the committee unanimously approved a motion to request that these be shaved down as a safety measure. Bikeway Intersection Safety Upgrades : No progress to report. Bike Racks: Marita and Peggy met with Chris Filadoro to explain to him the process and locations of the nine “U” shaped racks. These will be installed this fall. David Pinsonneault will advise Chris on the installation of the 6-foot bike racks. The Lexington Historical Society agreed to have a rack at the Monroe Tavern. Because this location, (private property) does not conform to the MAPC guidelines, the Friends of Lexington Bikeways will buy one rack for them. Marita will meet with Susan Bennett. Bikeway Counts : Margaret Stebbins reported 4.110 users on Saturday, September 10 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. On Tuesday, September 10 there were 1,144 users between 7-9:30, noon-1, and 4 to 7. Center Streetscape: Jerry distributed a letter in support of having a medium strip between Grant and Woburn. He felt at the present time there is some pushback on this plan in this section. Richard Canale supports one lane in each direction throughout the center. Sandra Shaw supports the streetscape plan as presented last month. Bob Hausslein commented on how well one lane works in Central Square. Arlington is proceeding with one lane is East Arlington so that will give Lexington some indication of the success on traffic flow with one lane and turning lanes. Record of the Discussions of the Friends of Lexington Bikeways Treasurer’s report: Bob reported a balance of $10,476.06. A women’s jogging group has contributed $1,124, to be used for plowing. Bikeway Plowing: George will order additional snow plowing donation signs from Vista Print.