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2001 Past Massachusetts Bicycle Meetings

Seven Hills Wheelmen presents: "Take It from a Pro"
Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, 7:30 pm, Unitarian Universalist Church 90 Holden St., Worcester
Professional bicycle racer John Lieswyn, formerly of Team Shaklee and now with the 7 UP/Colorado Cyclist team, will share tales from the pro peloton, including inside views about training and nutrition, life on the road, and even some of the scandals that have shaken up the sport.
Lieswyn, 32, placed second in the national time trial championship last summer and finished the 2000 road season ranked No. 3 among pro men on the national circuit. The top two were Mercury riders Gord Fraser, from Canada, and Henk Vogels, from Australia, so Lieswyn is the top-ranked American in the U.S. Cycling Federation's National Racing Calendar.
More about Lieswyn is at http://www.usacycling.org/?upload/lieswyn.html and http://www.team.shaklee.com/2000/riders/lieswyn.html.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear about a fascinating side of the cycling world. As always, admission is free to our monthly meeting, and refreshments will be served. There will be a door prize, too.
For more information, contact Lynne Tolman, LTolman@ma.ultranet.com.

Natick Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Monday, January 8, 7:00 pm, Natick Morse Institute Library, Community Meeting Room (lower level, to left of the Main Meeting Room).
Proposed topics:
- NBPAC to elect officers at Feb. meeting?
- Metrowest Legislative Caucus and Towns act to convert MBTA ROW to CRT.
- Plans for CRT in Framingham by this summer; Feb. joint meeting?
- Begin signage design for Snake Brook and CR Trails.
- Begin brochure design for Snake Brook and CR Trails.
- Review October grade-crossing collision on Saxonville Br. RR (CSX locomotive hits vehicle on Washington Ave by N.Main St., Natick).
- Review: MassPike to preserve full width on Cochituate Rail Trail? Gov. Cellucci agreed to expedite joint plan for CRT.
- Review Maureen Sullivan's draft "Natick Walking Tours" guide.
- New corporate support for Cochituate Rail Trail: MathWorks/Natick, REI/Framingham, others? Review possible project ideas.
- Review CRT linkage to a new Weston Aqueduct trail.
- CRT spur crossing Speen Street, Paine Furniture reconstruction, Tech Commons reconstruction.
- Status of new CRT-and-waterways umbrella group.
- Joint planning re 2001 4th of July Parade AND "Natick 350" (Bicycle Historic Tours, in conjunction with the Natick Historical Society)?
- Volunteer trail mapping for Natick Conservation Commission (Jill Miller) - share new Pegan Cove Park map, trail markers method.
- Road and sidewalk repairs, etc.: (Bill Geissler, Natick Police Department).
- Review Natick Open Space Plan.
Please join us and share your ideas!
For further information, contact Dick Miller, Chair, MMS@TheMillers.com.

Highland Division Rail-Trail Meeting
Wednesday, January, 10, 7:00 pm in Springfield at the Holy Cross School on the corner of Plumtree Road and Eddywood St.
The East Forest Park Civic Association is holding a meeting about the Highland Division Rail-Trail project in Springfield. There will be a short presentation about the project by Dave Chappell of Greenman-Pederson, one of the region's top RT design consultants and the company hired by the City to plan/design the trail. It will be a moderated meeting that will be run with dignity and respect, so please come and learn about this great urban neighborhood trail.
For more information, contact Craig P. Della Penna, railtrail@map.com.

Boston Bicycle Advisory Committee
Wednesday, January 10, at 5:30 pm, Boston City Hall, 7th floor conference room
Contact Adam Shulman, Adam.Shulman@ci.boston.ma.us for further information.

MassBike MetroBoston Meeting
Wednesday, January 17, 6:00 pm at the Milky Way Lounge at 403 Centre Street (617-524-3740) in Jamaica Plain
Pizza at 6:30, bowling at 7:30, discussion 6:00-9:00 pm of the following:
- outreach to all MetroBoston area bicycle committees regarding Bike Week events page on MassBike website.
- Coordinating w/ City of Boston Bike Week efforts, particularly around the design of free advertising space that is apparently being offered by the MBTA.
- identifying/informing MDC staff of maintenance issues along MDC corridors, preparing "hall of shame" photo gallery on website to highlight worst maintenance issues.

Assabet River Rail Trail Meeting
Thursday, January 18, 7:00 pm at Acton Town Hall, Rm 121
Agenda Items
*Update by town - town meetings (check your town)
*Getting pictures for brochure & library display
*Setting up Spring calendar - cleanups/events
*Feb meeting prep - thanking OAR
*Publicity checklist - poster locations, press contacts by
town (please bring your list)
*fundraising - continued
*EarthTech planning effort - continued

Natick Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Monday, February 12, 7:00 pm, Natick Morse Institute Library, Community Meeting Room (lower level, to left of the Main Meeting Room).
NOTE: This is a double-barrel meeting, with Cathy Buckley Lewis of CTPS and Framingham BPAC joining us! (See * items.)
Also, a no-chad election!
NEW! Read Maureen Sullivan's "Natick Walking Tours" guide: http://MMS.TheMillers.com/NatickWalk.html
Proposed topics:
  • Annual election of officers. January-meeting nominations were: Chairman, A. Richard Miller; Vice Chairman, Stephen Broadley; Secretary/Treasurer: Jill Miller. (NBPAC members -- those attending 3 of last 6 regular meetings, or half of last year's -- may vote.)
  • Discuss draft Boston MPO 25-year Transportation Plan (Cathy is visiting in follow-up to our regional comments last Fall).
  • Conversion to trail of South Sudbury Industrial Track (Framingham and Sudbury)?
  • Status of Cochituate Rail Trail access: MBTA, MassPike, CSX, other.
  • Plans for CRT in Framingham by this summer; interim access, trail projects and volunteers, bridge requirements.
  • Comment on revised draft CRT map, return to Earth Tech for final.
  • Signage design(s) for Snake Brook and CR Trails.
  • Brochure design for Snake Brook and CR Trails (REI).
  • Review October grade-crossing collision on Saxonville Br. RR (CSX locomotive hits vehicle on Washington Ave by N.Main St., Natick).
  • Review: MassPike to preserve full width on Cochituate Rail Trail?
  • New corporate support for Cochituate Rail Trail: MathWorks/Natick, REI/Framingham, others? Review possible project ideas.
  • Review CRT linkage to a new Weston Aqueduct trail.
  • CRT spur crossing Speen Street, Paine Furniture reconstruction, Tech Commons reconstruction.
  • Status of new Cochituate Trails and Waterways Association.
  • Boston Scientific Corp. sues Natick Planning Board over helicopter decision by CRT and Lake Cochituate.
  • Joint planning re 2001 4th of July Parade AND "Natick 350" (Bicycle Historic Tours, in conjunction with the Natick Historical Society)?
  • Volunteer trail mapping for Natick Conservation Commission (Jill Miller).
  • Road and sidewalk repairs, etc.: (Bill Geissler, Natick Police Department).
  • Review Natick Open Space Plan.
    Please join us and share your ideas!
    Dick Miller MMS@TheMillers.com

    Assabet River Rail Trail Meeting
    Thursday, February 15, 7:00 pm at Hudson Town Hall, 2nd floor auditorium
    Agenda Items
    The first hour is a special thanks to the Organization for the Assabet River (OAR) for helping ARRT get started and handling our book keeping. Refreshments will be served and there will be an opportunity to talk about future cooperation. We share an interest in the Assabet River, which is so important to the trail.
    Incidentally, OAR has a newly enhanced web site with added material. Take a look at http://www.assabetriver.org.
    The regular business meeting will begin at 8PM.

    Boston Bicycle Advisory Committee
    Wednesday, February 21, at 5:30 pm, Boston City Hall, 7th floor conference room
    Bike Lane Debate, moderated by Paul Mentag
    Con: Tom Revay and Paul Schimek
    Pro: Joe Barr and Michael Halle
    Each side will spend 20 minutes presenting their side of the discussion, inc luding photographs, data, and case studies. Following each side, there will be a five-minute period for points of clarification. After both presentations are complete, the floor will open to a moderated group discussion.
    Consensus Building: Out of the debate and group discussion, the BBAC will s eek points of consensus to develop a committee position. This may take the shap e of guidelines, process suggestions, or further study. Please come prepared to work with fellow committee members and participants toward an agreeable positio n which takes into consideration the points made by each side.
    For more information, contact Adam Shulman, Adam.Shulman@ci.boston.ma.us or (617)635-4004

    Somerville Community Path Public Meeting
    Thursday, March 29, 6:30 pm, Aldermanic Chambers, City Hall 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville
    The Community Path is a proposed linear park that would connect the existing bicycle/community path from where it ends at Cedar Street to Lechmere and eventually to downtown Boston. The goal of the Community Path is to provide a walking and biking trail for the public as well as the beautify the City and provide additional open space. If room is available, additional amenities such as vegetable gardens might also be located along this new linear path.
    In order to be successful, we need to hear from the public regarding your desires and concerns relating to a Community Path. Come to this meeting with questions, but also express your views!
    Please contact Jeff Levine at 625-6600 x2500, or JLEVINE@ci.somerville.ma.us, if you need any additional information.

    Boston Bicycle Advisory Committee
    Wednesday, April 10, at 5:30 pm, Boston City Hall, 7th floor conference room
    For more information, contact Adam Shulman, Adam.Shulman@ci.boston.ma.us or (617)635-4004

    Assabet River Rail Trail Monthly Mee ting
    Thursday, April 19, 7PM at the Stow Library
    1. Earth Day prep (welcome community service volunteers) ( exhibit booth and trail walk in Acton)
    2. Election status (# of incumbents and new) and planning
    3. Treasurer's report
    4. mailing to Rails to Trails members
    5. Brochure distribution (I will bring a supply)
    6. Town updates

    Natick Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
    Special: 7pm at Natick Selectmen (2nd floor front, Town Hall) for NBPAC appointment/reappointment by Natick Selectmen.
    Monday, May 7, 7:30 pm, following visit to Selectmen.
    Natick Morse Institute Library, Study Room 1A? (first floor, old building).
    1. At Selectmen) - see above!
    2. ike Week 2001 (May 12th-20th): read Selectmen's Proclamation. "New England Rail Trails" w/Craig Della Penna, 7PM Thurs., May 10th; 1st Trail-Clearing on Cochituate Rail Trail, 8:30-3PM Sat., May 12th; Bike-to-Work Day, Monday, May 14th; Snake Brook Trail walking tour, 6:30PM Tuesday, May 15th; Pegan Cove Park and Dell Cemetery Bike Tour, 6:30PM Thursday, May 17th. (More planning at FBPAC the next evening.) See our events online. NPD Bicycle Registration?
    3. ew CRT-shirts (Mara Yale and The MathWorks).
    4. rochure design for Snake Brook and CR Trails (REI meetings).
    5. Bicyclists Bill of Rights and Responsibilities" Mass. Bill No. H-2101 (see attachment last month, from MassBike). Support?
    6. oint planning re 2001 4th of July Parade AND "Natick 350" (Bicycle Historic Tours, in conjunction with the Natick Historical Society)?
    7. eview Natick Open Space Plan.
    8. oston Scientific Corp. vs. Natick Planning Board (no-helicopter decision by CRT and Lake Cochituate), and Natick TM Art. 38.
    9. tatus of Cochituate Rail Trail access: MBTA, MassPike, CSX, other.
    10. Plans for CRT in Framingham by this summer; interim access, trail projects (April 28th, May 12th, June 2nd, July 14th) and volunteers, bridge options.
    11. Revised CRT map (Earth Tech).
    12. Signage design(s) for Snake Brook and CR Trails.
    13. Review: MassPike to preserve full width on Cochituate Rail Trail? MBTA ROW permissions, xfer?
    14. New corporate support for Cochituate Rail Trail: MathWorks/Natick, REI/Framingham, others? Review project ideas.
    15. Reuse of The MathWorks, Inc.'s award of $1,043 to the NBPAC (Dec. 31, 2000, Check #021226). Dick to send thank you to The MathWorks, Inc. and to Mara Yale and Alternative Commuting Committee at The MathWorks. Publicity.
    16. CRT in Natick: spur crossing Speen Street, Paine Furniture reconstruction, Tech Commons reconstruction, railroad grade crossing status (Lake Street).
    17. Status of new Cochituate Trails and Waterways Association.
    18. Parking garages: Natick/MBTA on again. 5-story Logan Express garage at Shoppers World.
    19. Natick Traffic Safety Committee: Dick's visit there, March 27th.
    20. Road and sidewalk repair issues, signs, etc.: (Bill Geissler, Natick Police Department).

    Belmont Bicycle Committee Monthly Meeting
    Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 pm, Belmont Public Library, Concord Ave, Belmont
    Current bicycle issues in Belmont include:
  • Improving the bike lanes on Concord Ave.
  • Ensuring proper bicycle accommodations at the new Mclean development.
  • Establishing a bike path in Belmont.
    The committee is also interested in increasing it's membership. If you live in Belmont please consider attending. If you have friends in Belmont please pass this invitation on to them.
    For more information, contact Don Becker at (617) 484-8432

    Boston Bicycle Advisory Committee Open Meeting
    Tuesday, May 25 at 6:00 pm, Boston Public Library Mezzanine Lounge, Boylston St., Boston
    Come discuss the new Boston Bicycle Plan and meet the mayoral-appointed bike committee which has been working on it for a year and a half.

    Boston Bicycle Advisory Committee Open Meeting
    Wednesday, June 13 at 5:30 pm, Boston City Hall, 7th floor conference room
    For more information, contact Adam Shulman, Adam.Shulman@ci.boston.ma.us or (617)635-4004

    Assabet River Rail Trail Meeting
    Wednesday, July 18 at 7:00 pm at the Maynard Town Hall
    For more information, contact Duncan Power, dpower@ma.ultranet.com.

    Car-Free Day 2001 First Planning Meeting
    Tuesday, July 24, 2001, 7:00 pm at Broadway Bicycle School, 351 Broadway St., Cambridge
    Car-Free Day 2000 was a huge success! Come join last year's organizers to make this 2nd annual event even bigger and better! International Car-Free Day will occur on or around September 21st, so it's time to start the planning.
    Last year's event involved banners, leaflets, food, giant puppets, pedestrians and close to 300 cyclists in a rolling demo to protest the infamous "Route 9 Crossing," where the once-continuous Emerald Necklace bike and pedestrian path is bisected by Route 9 (on the Brookline/Boston border), leaving no reasonable crossing.
    We need to make new plans for this year, so bring your ideas and energy to make this a fun and effective event to fight against the dominance of car-culture and for healthier alternatives!
    Contact: Suzanne at 617-868-3392 or Bikes Not Bombs at (617) 442-0004 or bnbrox@igc.org.

    Metrowest Roadway Evaluation Meeting
    Monday, September 10, 6:00-&.30 pm, MetroWest Growth Management Committee Office, 14 Vernon Street, Framingham
    The Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) and the Metrowest Bicycle Committee, chaired by John Stasik, are comparing the MetroWest roadway rankings (done subjectively by MetroWest cyclists and found on the published MetroWest map) with an analytical model developed by the Federal Highway Administration. The model takes factors such as roadway width, speeds, parking, and translates them into an index value.
    The bicycle meeting is followed at 7:30 by an hour-long meeting to discuss the planning and programming documents on which the Boston MPO is now receiving comments.

    Natick Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting
    Monday, September 10, 7:00 pm, Natick Morse Institute Library, Community Room (lower level, beyond elevator)
    1. Review, approve July & August minutes (to be e-mailed to Board). (Jill)
    2. Natick Days booth: staffing? Meet & greet, explain and listen, sell CRT-shirts, free CRT brochures? Publicize walking tour, and bike registration. (Dick and Steve)
    3. Natick ZBA: Review re proposed 10-story Cloverleaf Apartments (between Service Merchandise and Lake Cochituate, and closer to CRT); also Sprint on cell-tower by Home Depot.
    4. Natick Open Space Committee activity (Martin)
    5. Propose adding NBPAC to official comment list for site plans, etc. (Jill)
    6. New corporate support for Cochituate Rail Trail: TJX, The MathWorks, REI, others? Review project ideas. (Mara, John)
    7. Cochituate Rail Trail Brochure design (Steve Broadley, REI).
    8. Revised CRT map (Earth Tech).
    9. CRT-shirts sales. (Mara Yale, The MathWorks).
    10. Progress on CRT in Framingham; interim access, trail projects (Sept. 8th and 22nd) and volunteers, bridge options, poison ivy control.
    11. Early-Oct. meeting with MassPike re CRT ROW transfer.
    12. May's Mass. Legislature report for CRT and other Mass. rail trails, and Mass. Senate Bill No. 1109: Will they expedite MBTA xfer, affect MassPike ROW sell-off? (New Web page, see below.)
    13. Status of "Bicyclists Bill of Rights and Responsibilities" Mass. Bill No. H-2101 (see attachment in April, from MassBike).
    14. Signage progress for Snake Brook and CR Trails.
    15. CRT in Natick: past Natick Mall to Shoppers World, railroad grade crossing status (Lake Street), Rte. 9 to Bacon St.
    16. CSX status on CRT and other local ROWs. Natick letter of interest.
    17. Status of new Cochituate Trails and Waterways Association.
    18. Parking garages: downtown Natick (visit by Mass. Senate Pres. Tom Birmingham). 5-story Logan Express garage at Shoppers World.
    19. Reconstruction of Route 9 Bridge over Lake Cochituate, in Natick (Dick provided comments at and after May 31st design hearing).
    20. Boston Scientific Corp. vs. Natick Planning Board (no-helicopter decision by CRT and Lake Cochituate).
    21. Maureen Sullivan to offer historic-walk at Natick Days, jointly held by NBPAC and "Natick 350th". (Maureen)
    22. NPD Bicycle Registration: in Fall, for Natick Days. (Jill)
    23. Road and sidewalk repair issues, signs, etc.: Missing RR Xing sign, promise of bike-ped paths from end of Bacon St. to Rte. 9 ("in June") and from end of Bacon St. to CRT (later). (Natick Police Dept.)

    Assabet River Rail Trail
    Thursday, September 20, 7:00 pm in the Hudson Town Hall.
    Progress has continued during the summer. Come to the meeting to hear about it and to make plans for fall activities.
    Legislators and Statehouse visitors will be learning more about ARRT. Thanks to the invitation of Representative Susan Pope and to ARRT volunteer Joey MacAloney there is a large ARRT display in the 4th floor visitor's gallery at the Statehouse for the next 2 weeks.

    Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee
    Monday, October 1, 7:30-9:30pm, Arlington Town Hall, Annex Building, 1st-floor conference room (Enter from Academy Street side - toward rear of building.)
    Refreshments available at 7:15pm, courtesy of Ron Sender New and occasional participants are welcome to attend.
    Our agenda will include:
    • Introductions of new folks
    • Review of Town Day event on Sept 15
    • Minuteman Bikeway maintenance: updates
    • Transportation Committee updates
    • Open forum for general discussion

    Natick Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
    Monday, October 1, 7:00 pm, Natick Morse Institute Library, Community Room (lower level, beyond elevator)
    1. Review, approve September minutes (e-mailed to Board). (Jill)
    2. Agenda re-organization. (Mel, Mara - please revise this draft!)
    3. Letter to Selectmen, adding NBPAC to official comment list for site plans, etc. (Jill, Mel)
    4. Oct. 3rd meeting with MassPike Advisory Board re CRT ROW transfer, new NBPAC support letter and others, etc.
    5. Road and sidewalk repair issues, signs, etc.: Missing RR Xing sign, promise of bike-ped paths from end of Bacon St. to Rte. 9 ("in June") and from end of Bacon St. to CRT (later), many more. (Natick Police Dept.)
    6. NPD Bicycle Registration: post Natick Days, computer program. (Jill)
    7. Natick Days booth: review inputs, sales of CRT-shirts, CRT brochure pre-prints, bike auction and registration. (Dick, Steve, Jill, Mel, Josh, Martin)
    8. Natick ZBA: Review re proposed 10-story Cloverleaf Apartments (between Service Merchandise and Lake Cochituate, and closer to CRT); also Sprint on cell-tower by Home Depot.
    9. Natick Open Space Committee activity (Martin)
    10. New corporate support for Cochituate Rail Trail: TJX, The MathWorks, REI, others? (Mara, John)
    11. Cochituate Rail Trail Brochure (Steve Broadley, REI).
    12. Revised CRT map (Earth Tech).
    13. CRT-shirts sales. (Mara Yale, The MathWorks, Jill).
    14. Progress on CRT in Framingham; interim access, trail projects (Sept. 8th and 22nd, Oct. 20th) (Mara).
    15. Status of Senate Bill No. S-1109, re loss of public open space.
    16. Status of "Bicyclists Bill of Rights and Responsibilities" Mass. Bill No. H-2101 (see attachment in April, from MassBike).
    17. Signage progress for Snake Brook and CR Trails.
    18. CRT in Natick: past Natick Mall to Shoppers World, railroad grade crossing status (Lake Street), Rte. 9 to Bacon St.
    19. CSX status on CRT and other local ROWs. Natick letter of interest.
    20. Status of new Cochituate Trails and Waterways Association.
    21. Parking garages: downtown Natick, 5-story Logan Express garage at Shoppers World.
    22. Reconstruction of Route 9 Bridge over Lake Cochituate, in Natick (Dick provided comments at and after May 31st design hearing).
    23. Boston Scientific Corp. vs. Natick Planning Board (no-helicopter decision by CRT and Lake Cochituate).
    24. New business.
      Dick Miller, TheMillers@millermicro.com

    Boston Bicycle Advisory Board
    Wednesday, October 3, 5:30-7:00 pm, Boston City Hall Room 721
    The two-year terms of current members are expiring. All those who want to continue will have to re-apply. New members are also sought:
    The City of Boston is seeking volunteers with a strong interest in improving bicycling in Boston to serve a two-year term as a Mayor-appointed member of the Boston Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC). Applicants should live or work in the City of Boston or have substantial experience cycling in the City and should be available to attend monthly evening meetings downtown. To apply, please send a letter giving your name, address, phone, and email address and describing your bicycling experience and interests to: 
    Paul Schimek
Bicycle Program Manager
Boston Transportation Department
Boston City Hall, Room 721
Boston, MA 02201
    Contact Paul Schimek, Paul.Schimek@ci.boston.ma.us or Paul.Schimek@cityofboston.gov, for further information.

    Assabet River Rail Trail
    Wednesday, October 17, 7:00pm at the Stow library (junction of Rt. 117 and Rt. 62 at the traffic light, northeast corner of the intersection).
    In addition to town updates the plans for the next section of trail in the Fitchburg St. office park (Marlboro) will be available for review.
    We need a few volunteers for grass cutting on the open trail section in Marlboro. Here's a chance to get the trail neat for winter and take a look at construction of the next section. Send email to dpower@ma.ultranet.com if you would like to volunteer but can't attend the meeting. We will schedule the cleanup to suit the volunteers.

    Boston Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, October 24, 5:30-7:00 pm, City Hall, 7th floor (Enter from Congress Street and Sign in.)
    Reminder: Anyone interested in joining the BBAC, including current members, must send me a letter of interest & experience. See http://www.cityofboston.gov/transportation/bbac_members.asp.
    Agenda:
    0. Introductions & announcements
    1. Mystic Wharf Abandonment
    2. Road reconstruction projects: Mass Ave, Cambridge St., Boylston St.
    3. Bike Week 2002
    4. "Kids on Bikes" Program
    5. suggested amendments to BTD Traffic Rules concerning bicycling
    6. New business

    Beverly Bicycle Committee
    Tuesday, October 30, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Fogg Room, Beverly Public Library, Essex Street
    Agenda:
  • a.. as an example of what can be done, I will show a short home video showing bike routes, enhancements in a town in Washington state
  • b.. review draft of letter to the mayor
  • c.. review draft of Bicycle Master plan by The Cecil Group
  • d.. review list of interest items; brainstorm for new ones; prioritize list
  • e.. plan signature drive for support
    Please call Roger Woodbury if you would like to attend. (978) 927-6312

    Boston MPO Regional Transportation Plan and Metrowest Bike Plan
    Monday, November 5, Memorial Hall in Framingham Center (Conference Room 2), within walking distance of the Framingham station of the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line.
    6:00-7:00 PM: Transportation Plan.
    Work is underway to update the current 2001 Transportation Plan for the Boston MPO Region. This work is necessary in order to comply with federal directives issued as a result of the Boston MPO9s certification review last March. The update of the Plan must be submitted to FHWA and the Federal Transit Administration by March 15, 2002. Staff hopes to solicit input and suggestions from the public with regard to the MPO's guiding policies for the Plan as well as the transportation projects that will be included in the update. All modes of transportation are covered.
    7:00-8:00 PM: Bicycle Roadway Study.
    A public review of the Central Transportation Planning Staff9s (CTPS) evaluation of MetroWest roadways using the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Bicycle Compatibility Index. CTPS staff is currently working on a report that will include BCI ratings for the MetroWest roadway network, comparisons with the 1996 Bike Map based on local cyclists' subjective ratings of the network, and an assessment of the BCI's usefulness for broader applications in the region. The study area covers thirteen communities: Ashland, Dover, Framingham, Hudson, Marlborough, Natick, Needham, Sherborn, Sudbury, Wayland, Weston, Wellesley, and Weston.
    f you have any questions, please contact Scott Hamwey: (617) 973-7092 or hamwey@ctps.org.

    Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee
    Monday, November 5, 7:30-9:30pm Arlington Town Hall, Annex Building, 1st-floor conference room. (Enter from Academy Street side - toward rear of building.)
    Refreshments available at 7:15pm
    New and occasional participants are welcome to attend.
    Our AGENDA will feature a review of current and future projects:
  • Introductions of new folks.
  • Upcoming UNITY FUNDRAISING BIKE RIDE on Sunday morning, November 11 - the Boston-area ride starts at Arlington High School. (Other Unity Rides are scheduled on the same day - from Framingham to Walden Pond; plus another ride around the Stowe/Bolton area. Proceeds from these Unity Rides will benefit victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept 11th. Spread the word, and join one of the Unity Rides on November 11. For updates, see http://ciclismoclassico.com/html/4-CiclismoMania/f-events.html.
  • Review of ABAC CURRENT PROJECTS and community involvement: bikeway maintenance; Transportation Committee updates; library-resource materials (grant-funded); community bike racks; bikeway brochure update; other current projects.
  • Note: For some photos of current BIKEWAY MAINTENANCE ISSUES in Arlington, see http://people.ne.mediaone.net/tpackard/bikepath. (Thanks to Ted Packard for taking and posting these photos!)
  • Discussion of possible FUTURE ABAC PROJECTS, events, and community involvement.
  • Update on recruiting for ABAC executive (voting) committee members.
    For further information, contact Jack Johnson Jack2Bike@mediaone.net

    Bike Quincy Meeting
    Wednesday, November 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the third floor conference room at the South Shore YMCA, 79 Coddington St, Quincy
    We'll discuss general goals and activities for 2002. We accomplished quite a bit last year, and hope to keep the momentum going.
    For more information, see bikequincy.org, or contact Bill Hiltunen at 617-471-6411 and bhbikes@yahoo.com, or Diane Daniel at 617-328-0064 and didaniel@aol.com.

    Framingham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee>
    Tuesday November 13, 7:30 PM, Lower Nevins Conference Room 2
    Agenda
    • 7:30 PM Review October meeting minutes and various correspondence.
    • 7:45 PM Report from attendees of the Baystate Roads Conference which was held in Worcester on October 24 and 25.
    • 8:15 PM Status report on the MetroWest Bike Study being conducted by the Central Transportation Planning Staff.
    • 8:35 PM Public comment.
    For further information, contact fbpac@ma.ultranet.com

    Assabet River Rail Trail Meeting
    Thursday, November 15, 7:00pm at Marlborough City Hall in the Mayor's meeting room on the top floor - follow the signs.
    The November issue of the newsletter is out, the first edition with photos. See it on the ARRT website at http://www.arrtinc.org/news.html.

    Natick Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting
    Monday, November 19, 7:00-9:00pm in the meeting room in the Natick Police St ation
    For further information, contact Dick Miller TheMillers@millermicro.com

    Boston Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, November 28, 5:30-7:00 pm, City Hall, 7th floor (Enter from Congress Street and Sign in.)
    Reminder: Anyone interested in joining the BBAC, including current members, must send me a letter of interest & experience. See http://www.cityofboston.gov/transportation/bbac_members.asp.

    Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee
    Monday, December 3, 2001 - 7:30-9:30 pm Arlington Town Hall, Annex Building, 1st-floor conference room. (Enter from Academy Street side - toward rear of building.)
    - Introduction of new folks
    - Recent and upcoming events
    - Report from subcommittee on improved signs and routing for getting around the break in the bikeway in Arlington Center (which is about 1/3 mile in distance)
    - Updates on bikeway maintenance
    - Updates on current projects
    - Review and discussion of proposed 2002 ABAC Meeting schedule and event calendar
    For further information, contact Jack Johnson, Jack2Bike@mediaone.net.

    Framingham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
    Tuesday December 11, 2001 at 7:30 pm in Framingham Town Hall's Lower Nevins Conference Room 2
    Agenda
    7:30 Review November meeting minutes and various correspondence.
    7:45 Update of status of the South Sudbury Rail Trail and its historical aspects. The right of way may be included in the Town's inventory of historical assets and the Framingham Master Plan for Preservation.
    8:00 Formulate a FBPAC work plan for 2002.
    8:30 Public comment
    For further information, email fbpac@ma.ultranet.com.

    Assabet River Rail Trail
    Thursday, December 20, 2001, 7:00 pm Acton Library, 486 Main St (Rt 27)
    For further information, email Duncan Power, ARRT Clerk, at dpower@ma.ultranet.com.

    • Last updated January 3, 2002 by Doug Mink

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