I’ve walked our dogs at Mt Misery for the past 25+ years One of my dogs loves chasing bikes; so when we're in the off-leash area, I’m super careful. The other dog just is dark and small, and afraid of bikes, and yes, they sometimes seem to come out of nowhere. Certainly it must be fun to ride bikes on trails, and it makes sense that areas should be designated for that purpose. Better signage would be a huge help! A bike now and then is no big deal; but I can’t imagine a group of bikes.
Also, for getting around town — what about all the bike paths that the town has built over the past years ? I rarely see them used by bike riders… As a driver, I recognize also the difficulty bike riders have on the roads through town — esp on Baker Bridge Road which can be a nightmare. Perhaps the town has more to consider than just bike traffic on the wooded trails… Kathy Madison > On Jun 1, 2022, at 9:28 PM, David Giber <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> 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] >> <mailto:[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 >> >> -- >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> Barbara Peskin >> >> My Moments in Nature Photo Gallery: barbarapeskin.com >> <http://barbarapeskin.com/> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/ >> <http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/>. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ >> <https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/>. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln >> <https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln>. >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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