They should all go to Con Comm staff for public record Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 9, 2022, at 5:56 PM, Linda McMillan <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I am wondering if the Conservation Commission Director or staff even see any > of these comments unless you send them directly to them via the email on the > town's website. Not sure. > >> On Sat, Jul 9, 2022, 8:09 AM Colleen Katsuki <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Good points Christopher. >> >> One thing I think is that we actually need more data.How many bikes are on >> which trails ? I remember the dogs off leash controversy some years ago and >> on Mt Misery. Dogs were allowed off leash only on certain trails .But what >> happens is people say or think:" My dog is well behaved" and they leave the >> animal off leash, The rules are not well posted nor are they well observed. >> I think this could be another issue here. >> >> Colleen Katsuki >> >> >> >> >> >> ubject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Bikes on bike paths where they belong? >> From: Christopher Eliot <[email protected]> >> Date: 7/7/22, 8:56 AM >> To: Lincoln Talk <[email protected]> >> >> I have read many articles about Lincoln trail usage and I am not strongly >> in favor or against usage by bikes. >> >> However, given the controversy, a “go slow” approach to changing regulations >> seems prudent. Some of the issues are just preferences and will not change >> over time, but some are fact based and can be researched in time. >> >> Overall, it seems like the decision should be made on a case by case basis >> taking into account the unique characteristics of each trail, including >> importance for each possible user group and local environmental conditions. >> I think there are some overall principles that apply to each trail use >> decision: >> >> * Safety of all trail users is a priority. This can mean providing a safe >> path for bikers to cross busy roads and it can mean doing something so that >> elderly walkers are not in fear of bikers. >> >> * Some trails are probably inherently better for some uses than for other >> uses. I think there are some terrain features that don’t make good bike >> trails; these trails should be kept bike free. Paved rail trails seem to >> work well for mixed uses. >> >> * Along some routes bikes can be a practical form of transportation, >> especially to schools. Replacing automobile traffic with bicycle usage has >> multiple benefits and should be facilitated where possible. Circular trails >> are not transportation routes. >> >> * Preservation of nature is a priority. Wild places are easily over-used and >> the total amount of usage matters. Choosing one single use is a possible way >> to limit total usage of a trail. To be fair, this might mean designating >> some trails for exclusive use of each type of user. >> >> There have been published stories illustrating poor behavior among various >> types of trail users. The enjoyment of our wonderful shared resources really >> depends on common courtesy and mutual respect from all. Hopefully there are >> people who can learn from these stories about little things that make the >> world better for other people. I don’t think it is possible for force people >> to be courteous; it has to come from within. >> >> -Christopher Eliot >> 124 Bedford Road >> -- >> 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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