Just a reminder that the Lincoln Conservation Commission will be discussing
proposed revisions to the trails policy tonight at 8 pm. Their meeting agenda
and Zoom link are available here:
https://www.lincolntown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012022-4544
The Conservation Department has held two Zoom calls — one in November 2021 and
the second on May 18 — first to discuss the idea of revamping Lincoln’s trail
policies and then to reveal the draft proposed policy. Attendees were asked for
their comments, both in the Zoom calls and in writing, and at the May 18 call
(the one I was able to attend) there was lively and respectful discussion.
The proposed policy changes will affect trail use, and the experience of
walking on the trails. A significant expansion of recreational bicycle access
is proposed: currently, bikes are allowed on 8 miles of trails, mostly to
connect points in town by trail); the draft policy would expand that 8 miles to
19 miles of bike use of point-to-point trail connections and several complexes
of recreational trail loops, including at Mt. Misery, Pine Hill, and in Adams
Woods. You can see the current and proposed bike access maps and the entire
draft policy here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Po2vEOwZdYDkTkOiv-fP6i515q5fFmnT
Dog-walking leash requirement changes are also proposed; anyone who walks the
trails with a dog will want to know what new leashing requirements are on the
horizon.
The Conservation Department proposes to improve trail signage to clarify for
trail users trail guidelines and etiquette.
The trail system was developed for the passive enjoyment of Lincoln’s
conservation land, and to date has been mainly used by walkers of all stripes,
with some use by cyclists. This year’s proposed changes will affect everyone
who uses the trails, especially the walkers.
The ConComm is poised — after its discussion — to vote on the proposed trail
policy changes tonight. If you walk on the trails and have an opinion on trail
safety, dog-leashing, the use of e-bikes, the enforcement of new regulations,
the preservation of soils, flora, and fauna, or any other of the concerns that
have been raised in the Zoom calls and comments, tonight’s 8 pm Zoom is where
to make your voice heard.
Deb Howe
Sent from my iPad
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