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O VS MOg O 1 775 Z a APRIL P �FXI N0 prospect of assigning a parking space in the center for weekend bicycle parking (i.e., Saturday morning installation of space for 20 bikes and Sunday night removal of same by the DPW) during the good weather biking season (i.e., May through October). The street parking plan on weekends does not yet have police approval. The committee agreed that it was still in favor of a traffic study in the town center to study the possible alternatives to the current plan to remain at four travel lanes. The committee still favors a streetscape that is safer for pedestrians and bicyclists as they try to negotiate Mass Ave, and is less noisy and unpleasant for visitors to the town center generally. Peggy reported that the discussion of this traffic study by the Town Engineer and the Selectmen may be viewed at the LexMedia website. At that meeting, a request was made for a traffic study pending budget approval at Town Meeting. DCR Grant for Minuteman Bikeway User Information: Peggy reported that the RFP for the design being funded under the DCR grant had been reissued; the deadline for proposals is the end of March. It is hoped that a designer will be selected in early April. Bikeway Drainage and Root Control Update: Work is in progress by the DPW on drainage along the bike path; root control barrier work will begin soon. This DPW work has been impeded by Bikeway users who do not heed the posted closure signs and have actually confronted the workers about the inconvenience to bikers. Some users put themselves in danger by insisting on proceeding through the construction site. Peggy reported that John Livsey was forced to ask for police presence on the bikeway to curtail these incidents as the work continues. Alternate route signage to aid in finding safe bike detours was proposed; there were some concerns in the town about liability issues, but eventually detour signs were posted. The committee talked about the upcoming closure between Bedford and Hartwell and the importance of not directing traffic down Bedford Street as the recommended detour; the chair will report this recommendation to the town engineers. Bike Safety Awareness Week: Peggy reported that the flyer on bicycle and vehicle safety has been approved and is slated for inclusion in the next property tax mailing. Discussion was held on the best wording for two large display signs to be placed and maintained by the LPD during Bike Safety Week, April 22 -29. More information was needed by committee members about the allowed number of letters on the lighted signs before they could help the police craft messages. (We think it is 3 lines, 3 screens, 8 characters per line.) Sgt Callahan will get