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1 LEXINGTON SIDEWALK COMMITTEE MINUTES Monday, May 3, 2010 Attendees : Jerry Van Hook, Francine Stieglitz, Meg Lotz, Judy Crocker, Suzie Barry, Elaine Celi, Lucy Fletcher-Jones, Craig Weeks(Clarke SR2S), Jonathan Wettstone (Clarke Middle School), David Callaghan (Diamond Middle School), Dave Eagle (C&W Transportation), Pat Goddard(Facility Maintenance Dept.), Dave Cannon( Engineering Dept), John Davies, Jeanne Krieger The meeting was called to order at 11:10 by Chair Jerry Van Hook Improvements at Clarke MS –Pat Goddard presented a schematic of a proposal to improve safety and assure timely departure of school buses, prepared by an engineering firm based upon discussions with the school administration. The proposal uses the existing driveway plan, allows for a slightly greater turning radius at the Stedman Rd.-- Brookside Ave. intersection by moving parking spaces toward the tennis courts and includes a pathway from the foot bridge to Brookside Ave. The intent of the pathway is to separate pedestrians from car and bus traffic. Several members spoke in favor of opening Stedman Rd, and allowing buses to either enter or leave through Allen St. This would eliminate buses circling through the parking area where many students meet their parents in parked autos. It would also reduce congestion at the Stedman/Brookside exit where buses must now compete for space with entering and exiting autos and pedestrians Dave Eagle will work with the Facilities Department to confirm that the 35’ turning radius for buses afforded by the proposed plan is adequate. After much discussion, the Sidewalk Committee voted unanimously to support the plan described by Pat Goddard with the understanding that opening Stedman Rd. toward Allen St. would not be precluded. Diamond Traffic Issues Installation of the No Parking signs along the Diamond driveway has improved pedestrian safety by discouraging cars from parking on the sidewalk. Four additional requests were proposed on behalf of SR2S: 1. Divide buses between Sedge Rd. entrance and Diamond Driveway. School administration and CW Transportation will consider a trial during last couple of weeks of school year.