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Greenways Corridor Committee February 23, 2023 Via Zoom Webinar Lexington, Massachusetts Members Present: Mal Crawford, Alex Dohan, Peggy Enders, Eileen Entin, Yifang Gong, Bob Hausslein, Bobak Moshiri, Keith Ohmart (Chair), Stephen Perkins Other Attendees: Susan Kenyon, Mike Tabaczynski Votes ● Meeting minutes of February 2, 2023: Approved - Crawford, Yes; Dohan, Yes; Enders, Yes; Entin, Yes; Gong, Yes; Hausslein, Yes; Moshiri, Yes; Ohmart, Yes; Perkins, Yes. Reports/Updates: ● Keith reminded members that they have until April 7 to vote during the Town’s Participatory Budget process – $500,000 has been allocated for resident-proposed projects to benefit the public. Stephen submitted funding for crosswalks for Routes N and P, and this item is on the list. ● Susan provided an update to members about the ACROSS app, saying that David Neal created the app and remains its owner. She heard from him recently; he has updated the app to include Routes N and P as well as some points-of-interest information. David has been paid an honorarium in the past, but has not asked for payment for these improvements. Mike suggested that it be understood that the app is a freelance effort. ● GIS interactive mapping update: Mike said he is in the process of converting POI’s to data format and plans to follow up with Judy Baldasaro on the status of her progress when he sends her the POI information. He hopes that project will eventually be less dependent on him. Keith said he will be in touch with Judy, as well. ● Peggy and Bobak briefed members about the first meeting of the Bike-Ped Plan advisory group, saying it was a chance for introductions and a summary of the proposed work. VHB has been hired; Phil Goff will lead the effort. In addition to bi-monthly advisory group meetings, there will be five stakeholder meetings in March; 3 public meetings in April, June and August; and a final presentation to the Select Board. Also planned is an online survey and input mapping tool. Sheila Page has asked Keith for nominations of GCC members or others to participate in a stakeholder session to focus on “how trails can be part of the transportation network….where are the gaps and how we can use trails to make important connections.” Keith will suggest Mike Tabaczynski be included; Peggy suggested Laurel Carpenter, as well. Sheila has also asked for a list of sidewalks and crosswalks that would make trail connections safer and better; Keith will provide Sheila with information Stephen has prepared. ● Keith will be away from February 26 through March 10. ● Keith asked for volunteers to participate in planning and attending the Patriots’ Day parade (April 17) and the Commuter Breakfast on the Bikeway (Friday, May 19). These are good opportunities to showcase ACROSS Lexington and the work of GCC. Susan Barrett is organizing the breakfast; she needs volunteers to help with prep work; GCC will have a table at the event at the Depot. Yifang expressed interest in volunteering. There was discussion about preparing a “float” for the April 17 parade and marching with the Friends of Lexington Bikeways. Keith will be in touch with Don Grant. Bob Hausslein volunteered to help.