But to access those new trails, aren’t you using trails open to all, and thus, the potential for walker/cyclist conflict? Maybe those bike trails have discreet access. I can’t tell.
Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2022, at 6:48 PM, John Mendelson <johntmendel...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Currently about 8 of our 80 miles of trails permit biking. The proposal > currently under consideration would add about 8 more miles open to bikes. We > would go from about 10% of our trails to 20%. > > John > >> On Tue, Jul 5, 2022, 6:14 PM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln >> <lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: >> Thank you Chris. >> >> That is a very kind offer! >> >> Ellen does make a good point that regulation might be complicated. >> >> I really would like to know the facts of how many trail miles are currently >> designated as bike friendly? >> >> Does anyone know? >> >> Joanna >> >> >> >> >> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone >> >> On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 6:09 PM, Chris Murphy <chrism...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Joanna, >> I think this is a great idea, and consistent with how most people are >> using the trails today. There may be a few folks "bombing down" mount >> misery, though I admittedly haven't met them yet myself. Most of the trails >> I've ridden are fairly slow going, and ridden the same way. >> >> I'm happy to go for a first trail ride sometime if you're interested, on >> one of the trails that is currently open. It's a great way to enjoy the >> conservation land we all subsidize. >> >> Best, >> Chris Murphy >> 34 Old Winter St >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 5, 2022, 6:02 PM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln >> <lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: >> What if we regulated trail bike speed? >> >> I am currently NOT a cyclist but as I get older I am seeking out new cross >> training activities to ease the wear and tear on my body so I can continue >> doing my other favorite activities. >> >> IF I started trail biking I personally would not be interested in super fast >> riding where there was any risk of falling and breaking my teeth and face. >> >> I would like to go at a nice “touring” pace. >> >> How many miles of trails are currently designated for trail bikers? >> >> It may be that there is plenty of bike trail mileage available but maybe we >> can improve the signage and markings so that the existing biking trails can >> be fully utilized?? >> >> Joanna >> >> >> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone >> >> On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 5:55 PM, Gordon Woodington >> <alpinemeado...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Dan, >> >> The bike shop promoted biking and drew a large number of new bikers to >> Lincoln trails. It was a direct effect. Mike Farney was a nice guy (the >> shop owner) but business, as it turns out, is not always the best regulator >> of what is good for the environment, for our local ecology. Changing trail >> usage will have similar impact. >> >> LIncoln is a very progressive town, and despite the nickname "the >> white-hairs" involved in Lincoln town governance with their long experience >> and memories of Lincoln and society they kept Lincoln on a good path. I >> have seen this over my lifetime of 70 years, starting as young boy taken to >> town meetings by my father. A lot of discussion and views, but the >> resultant path has been a good one. Without them and younger ones too there >> would not be the conservation land and accessible Nature we have in Lincoln: >> We would have lost the Nature we have to develop and over usage. Wisdom >> existed, no change just for change's sake. I see that there need be no rush >> to change trail usage, there is still much to consider. For example, my >> recent observation in the area around Mt. Misery: the signage is really >> confusing to users. >> >> My bottom line: I think we are at a point where no more detrimental impact >> placed on Nature is worth considering. >> >> Gordon Woodington >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 5:29 PM Dan Paul <bankscr...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I think I may be missing something here as a relative newcomer to Lincoln. >> How can bikes and/or a bike shop “disturb the peace?” Or are we talking >> about electric bikes? (but even so). >> Please enlighten me? >> >> On Jul 5, 2022, at 4:50 PM, Ellen Raja <rajaf...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> I’m glad for this time to listen and reflect and I think.I’m coming down >> hard against bikes . 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