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Sara Lupkas Stewardship Director Lincoln Land Conservation Trust e. [email protected] p. 781-259-9251 c. 610-620-3626 > On Jul 9, 2022, at 7:29 PM, Sara Mattes <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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. >> > -- > 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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