Biking, walking, horseback riding, and dog walking are all forms of passive recreation:
"Passive recreation refers to non-consumptive uses such as wildlife observation, walking, biking, and canoeing." Google it - it's defined this way very consistently. Active recreation is sports with fields and structures: soccer for example. On Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 2:35 PM Barbara Peskin <bpeski...@gmail.com> wrote: > Agree with Stephanie and actually the federal grant that helped purchase > Mt Misery was for passive recreation and included dog walking as an > activity. > > On Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM Stephanie Smoot <stephanieesm...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Well, it depends who you ask. For dog walkers, we are very "welcoming >> and open minded" . The cyclists are late to the table. >> >> Seriously, its about bikes on dirt trails essentially changing the nature >> of the trails from passive enjoyment (a quiet walk in the woods) to more >> active type of recreation (cycling). If you give cycling to some of the >> trails, other more passive users will drop off. >> >> Regards, >> *Stephanie Smoot* >> >> 857 368-9175 work >> 781 941-6842 personal cell >> *617 595-5217 *work cell >> 126 Chestnut Circle >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/126+Chestnut+Circle+Lincoln,+MA+01773?entry=gmail&source=g> >> Lincoln, MA 01773 >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/126+Chestnut+Circle+Lincoln,+MA+01773?entry=gmail&source=g> >> >> >> >> >> >> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> Virus-free. >> www.avg.com >> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> <#m_-2649195466791479975_m_-5661894444988580906_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >> >> On Mon, Jun 20, 2022 at 4:45 PM John Mendelson <johntmendel...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I must point out that both Concord and Weston (and other towns >>> mentioned) allow cycling on a significant majority of their trails at >>> present. We are very much our of step with our peer towns in terms of >>> restricting usage of our trails. And these policies give us a reputation, >>> deserved or otherwise, of a town that is the opposite of welcoming and >>> open-minded. We are an island of exclusion when it comes to trail use >>> policy in the area. >>> >>> Further, there are many trail bike specific destinations in the area >>> that attract enthusiasts and an incremental increase in bike access here >>> will not significantly increase use nor impact wildlife. >>> >>> John >>> >>> On Mon, Jun 20, 2022, 4:25 PM Barbara Peskin <bpeski...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Deb, >>>> Thank you for sharing the zoom link and reminder for the 6/22 vote. >>>> Interest from Lexington, Wayland, Andover, etc seems to be a sign of >>>> outside recreational bike groups looking to get access to Lincoln trails >>>> and I feel that the Conservation Commission's considering to lower the bar >>>> on protecting habitat will negatively impact Lincoln wildlife - I don't >>>> think Concord or Weston will in exchange protect trails if we open ours. >>>> Lincoln has something special because of the generosity of conservation and >>>> hard work of stewardship that came before us, and I wish it could continue. >>>> I am sending in another letter on behalf of walkers and wildlife before >>>> 6/22 and hope you might, too. If you are interested in seeing my letter >>>> please let me know. >>>> >>>> >>>> Re: Trails Continuance from Lincoln Digest, Vol 117, Issue 20 >>>> >>>> Hello, all - >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The June 1 ConComm trails discussion over Zoom was robust and >>>> heartening; lots of people showed up and voiced their opinions on the >>>> proposed trails regulations. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> For those who couldn't make it, the ConComm decided to hold off on >>>> voting on the regs, and instead to continue the meeting on the evening of >>>> this Wednesday, June 22, also over Zoom. You can find the agenda for that >>>> meeting here: >>>> https://www.lincolntown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222022-4573 >>>> >>>> Further discussion and a vote on the trails issue is scheduled for 8:15 >>>> pm, and the Zoom link for the meeting is on the agenda, or here: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Zoom Meeting Link: >>>> >>>> >>>> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88063247875?pwd=SFJFd1pKcVJZSDFXUDkxdGVyYzBQZz09 >>>> >>>> or Dial In: 1-646-876-9923 >>>> >>>> Meeting ID: 880 6324 7875 Passcode: 894034 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Written comments on the proposed draft trails policy are a matter of >>>> public record; Michelle Grzenda suggested that anyone interested in reading >>>> those comments should call or email her or Stacy Carter for the link. (The >>>> Conservation Dept. prefers to get individual requests for the link rather >>>> than broadcasting it, because private emails are included with the >>>> comments). >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I have read the comments, and think they’re worth the read, as they >>>> give a wide range of opinions on trail use in Lincoln. (I noticed that some >>>> quite extensive comments came from residents of Lexington, Wayland, Weston, >>>> Concord, Belmont and Andover — there’s quite a lot of interest outside >>>> Lincoln in Lincoln’s trail policies.) And of course it’s always good to >>>> hear the voices and views of others on the ConComm Zoom, and to voice your >>>> own. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Deb Howe >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>>> Barbara Peskin >>>> >>>> *My Moments in Nature Photo Gallery: barbarapeskin.com >>>> <http://barbarapeskin.com>* >>>> -- >>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>>> 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 Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >>> 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. >>> >>> -- > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Barbara Peskin > > *My Moments in Nature Photo Gallery: barbarapeskin.com > <http://barbarapeskin.com>* > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > 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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