These issues, of course, are not unique to Lincoln. From https://www.americantrails.org/threats:
*Let’s face it. Equestrian, biking, and hiking users do not always get along. The truth is, different user types often need different amenities, but we all have far more in common than not. When conflicts inevitably arise, what do we do? In order to resolve the issues around multi-use conflicts, we must first understand the needs of the different user groups, and then explore best practices for meeting those needs through innovative planning and design techniques.* It might be useful to have people give concrete, recent examples of the issues being discussed here (Nancy just added one). I suspect the problems vary greatly by location. I've been on trails that were mostly empty. This might lead to a more productive, focused discussion. On Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 3:46 PM Mary Crowe <singri...@gmail.com> wrote: > I agree with Stephanie too. > > 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_6420519439830365725_m_3553229876446937095_m_7927667372172111449_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. >> >> -- > 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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