Hi 
I don’t appreciate the characterization of people wanting to keep the trails 
more for hiking than biking as “entitled”
It is a reasonable point of view which others can disagree
I like to bike but would rather keep our trails more for walking
David Giber 



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> On Jun 1, 2022, at 9:12 PM, Laura Glynn <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> 
> I agree with Barbara.  Bikes are dictating changes to the roads and now the 
> trails.  Please leave the trails to the two footed walkers and four footed 
> critters.  I have been on trails in places allowing groups of bikers on 
> trails and walking on those trails becomes perilous and the opposite of 
> peacefUl.
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 1:01 PM Barbara Peskin <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Hi Lincoln Talk, 
>> I haven't had a chance to read all the comments but I know people have 
>> mentioned that the Conservation Commission is meeting tonight to vote on 
>> whether to enact proposed changes to trail use that include going from 8 to 
>> 19 miles of trails for recreational bike use and giving permits to large 
>> bike groups to use the trails and parking areas.
>> 
>> As a 25+ year walker on Lincoln Trails and cherisher of nature on those 
>> walks, my main concern with proposed changes is that it will invite metro 
>> west bike groups to our trails and parking areas. I sent in a detailed 
>> letter and attended both forums. I can't attend tonight but my hope is they 
>> will postpone enacting changes and hear from more walkers and nature 
>> cherishers.
>> 
>> If you would like to get a copy of my letter which is in the public record 
>> I'm happy to share it - it will give you more info. 
>> 
>> I've seen other wonderful arguments and letters asking to keep bike groups 
>> off the trails for a variety of reasons as well. 
>> 
>> I'll close here with the thought that at the last forum one LIncoln biker 
>> said he appreciates nature when biking on the trails alone - unfortunately 
>> the proposed sweeping changes to the trail use all over town is going to 
>> bring in bike groups - it's not about one or two Lincoln bike riders.
>> 
>> Thanks for listening. Please contact me if you would like more thoughts on 
>> this. 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Barbara
>> 
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