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APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
Committee Name: Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee
Date, Time and Location of Meeting: August 9, 2012, 7 pm, Town Office
Building
Members Present: Peggy Enders, (Chair), Stew Kennedy, John Frey, Marita
Hartshorn, George Gagliardi, Mike Tabaczynski
Members Absent: Laurel Carpenter, Jerry Van Hook, Bob Hausslein (FoLB
Others Present: Bob Dangel, Joel Adler, Rich Spencer
Minutes: The July 2012 minutes were accepted.
Mass Ave Bike Parking: The Selectmen approved the proposal to extend the
bike parking pilot to include weekdays until Labor Day and on weekends until
October.
Mass Ave Striping: Peggy distributed a diagram of Mass. Ave. from Worthen
Road to Rt. 128 showing road widths. The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
recommends a combination of sharrows and a narrow fog line where space allows
— instead of bike lanes. We voted to recommend a three -foot fog lane and
sharrows and the installation of BMTFL signs to reinforce the share - the -road
message. The committee discussed the spreadsheet prepared by the LBAC
roadways subcommittee. This group worked with John Livsey to identify the
network of streets most used by cyclists, along with recommendations for striping,
bike lanes, and other bike accommodations. The committee expressed the hope
that the document will be used during future planning of street improvements. A
member asked about plans for Lincoln Street striping.
DCR Minuteman Bikeway Grant: A new map is being produced by Russ Brami
of SnowyOwl Maps. The wayfinding portion of the project will begin once the
DPW sets up a meeting with the company — Toole Design -- who has been
awarded the contract. The company will use volunteer help to assess the current
inventory of signs and amenities.
Bikeway Safety: A roller blader was injured by an oncoming car at the Hancock
Street intersection. The committee discussed the problems at Hancock and
agreed that improvement of this intersection should be given high priority.
Bikeway safety can be improved by both law enforcement and improved road
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design of intersections (e.g., flashing lights, approach realignment, signage, four
way stops or yields, etc.) The Westview Street improvements have worked well.
The committee discussed again the importance of the Town underwriting a bicycle
safety program. Peggy will set up a meeting with George Burnell and Peter
Kelley to express the committee's position.
Other Business: The committee approved the proposed three and a half inch
square signs on the Bikeway as requested for the ACROSS Lexington loop.
Mike expressed appreciation for the clearing the town has done in East Lexington
to keep the view open to the Great Meadow. He will write a letter to the town to
encourage them to keep up the good work.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15
Record of the Discussions of the Friends of Lexington Bikeways
We voted to endorse the Recreational Trails Program petition, asking for support
through MAP -21.
Bike corrals will continue being staffed through October.
For the 300 celebration, we discussed the idea of staffing a bike corral on
September 22. Sandra and Peggy will explore locations around the track and pool
area.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Marita Hartshorn, Recorder
Peggy Enders, Editor
Upcoming Dates
LBAC /FoLB meeting Thursday, Sept.13, at 7 PM, Room 111, Town
Office Building
Farmers' Market Bike Corrals: Tuesdays, September 18 and October 16: 2
pm to 6:30 pm. Volunteers needed!
Moving Together Conference, Wednesday, October 17, Boston Sheraton
Hotel. This year's theme: "Mode Shift to a Healthier State." Registration and
other information at http- / /baystateroads. eot.state.ma.us /movingtogether /