Harvey's Presentation in Danvers 5/14/07

I was invited to describe the experience with the Minuteman Bikeway in Lexington.

Following my talk, Craig Della Penna gave an excellent slide-show on his long experience with Rails-to-Trails. His website: http://www.craigdp.com/ Craig has a frequent newsletter that
I encourage you to subscribe, identified on the website.

Most of this information is on my website:

The topics I included were mostly taken from my website:

http://www.hbingham.com/lexbike/index.htm

1. Betty Eddison volunteer recognition -- in the early 90's one day more than 2000 volunteers were recognized on the Lexington Green. Betty said: "Without our volunteers, Lexington would not be the kind of town it is. It's as simple as that," she said. That day more than 2,000 volunteers were recognized. I cherish the medallion I received that day.

2. Jack Eddison Tribute -- the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway , the 500th rails-to-trails path.

3. Bicycle Routes in Lexington: 14 routes, 82 miles of convenient ways to bicycle within Lexington. Most have one end the town border on a road that enters Lexington. Many significant landmarks are identified on these routes.

4. Bicycling Organizations in surrounding Communities

5. There are 15 intersections that provide access to the Bikeway. These are not hazardous, as they are suitably marked. Most have crossing gates that are normally locked -- Emergency vehicles can open the locks.

6. Some beautification plantings of flowers in various places along the >bikeway have been encouraged.

7. Bicycle User's Impact on Lexington Business has been positive.

8. Boardwalks and Bridge Crossings have encouraged safe access to schools. Safe Routes to Schools -- we've done about 10 wetlands crossings: