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APPROVED MEETING NOTES
Committee Name: Lexington Bicycle Advisory Committee
Date, Time and Location of Meeting: Thursday, October 9, 2014, Parker Room,
Town Office Building
Members Present:
Peggy Enders, (Chair), Marita Hartshorn, Laurel Carpenter, Bob
Dangel, John Frey, Sandra Shaw (Recreation Liaison), Carolyn Levi, George Gagliardi,
Bob Hausslein, Mike Tabaczynski
Others Present
: Jennifer Melot
September Meeting Minutes
: The September minutes were approved as amended.
Grain Mill Alley Workshops:
Although Melisa Tintocalis was unable to attend this
meeting, members discussed their reaction to the current proposals. A member
remarked that the designs “occlude traffic to and from the Bikeway,” another remarked
that the proposals include amenities in the alley that would “be a nightmare to get
through.” Another member said that the landing area would need copious bike parking.
John Frey mentioned that Clinton has an interesting water treatment in a similar area.
Minuteman Bikeway Signage Update
: Bob Dangel reported that he had met with
Steve Smith and Chris Tonkin to discuss details regarding content, style, and location
of certain Bikeway signage.
TSAC Meeting:
Carolyn Levi said that, at the last TSAC meeting, members discussed
development of an online accident report form and bike safety education for students
(Carolyn reported that Mary Ellen Dunn said that she and the superintendent of
schools support the idea of a bike safety education program; however, they cannot
fund the program but will assist LBAC in distributing literature to schoolchildren. The
TSAC police representative also indicated support.) Carolyn reported that TSAC also
discussed the recent accident on the Bikeway between an 11 year old cyclist and a
walker who fell and broke his ribs as well as the need for but lack of police presence on
the Bikeway.
Tri-Town Meeting Agenda
: A number of members will attend.The agenda includes
nighttime use of the Bikeway, winter planning, and Bikeway signage.
Proposed Changes on Hartwell Avenue (update):
Nothing to report. John Livsey
has not yet set a meeting for committee members to meet with him.
Upcoming Quarterly Transportation Forum
: Peggy will present the League of
American Bicyclist recommendations for Lexington as well as their “report card.” Also
on the agenda is a discussion of complete streets and upcoming paving plans. Laurel
remarked that Waltham has now adopted a Complete Streets policy.
Other business:
Bob Dangel remarked that the Bikeway from Hartwell to Westview is
in dire need of paving. The committee agreed that the greatest hazard at the present
time is the depression at the Tophet Swamp bridge. Peggy promised to contact the
DPW to ask that this be repaired asap.Bob Dangel remarked that the Season’s Four
intersection is a low spot and thereby collects water and ice in the winter. This
intersection should be raised when it’s paved. A member remarked that the bike lane
on Hayden Avenue ends badly; it needs to be rounded off and not just stop short.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Record of the Discussions of the Friends of Lexington Bikeways
1. Treasurer's Report: FoLB received a $200 donation from Sisterhood of Temple
Isaiah.
2. Fundraising plans for Plowing 2014-15: FoLB plans once again to erect 10 signs
seeking donations; an additional small sign will be prepared to inform users how to
report dangerous conditions. A solicitation should go to the various lists (including
those who signed in at the bike corrals), and letters should be put in the Minuteman
reminding residents that the town doesn’t pay for plowing.
3. LAB Smart Cycle Quick Guides: Bob purchased 50 of these, which will be sold
for cost ($1) at the Farmer’s Market.
Upcoming Dates
LBAC/FoLB meeting Thursday, November 13, 7 pm,
Parker Room of the
Town Office Building
Bike to Market Day: Tuesday, October 14
Quarterly Transportation ForumOctober 15, 9 am
:, Selectmen’s Meeting
Room
Grain Mill Alley Public Workshop 3: Thursday, October 16, 7-9 pm,
at the
Library Large Meeting Room
Tri-Town Bike Committee meeting: Saturday, October 25, 9 am,
Central
School (Senior Center) Lower Level (27 Maple Street, Arlington Center)
Moving Together Conference: Thursday, October 30,
Boston Park Plaza
Hotel