Chris,
I hear you. I may respond at length later. One of the great things about
Lincoln is called "the Lincoln way". It means that people discuss things
endlessly and then finally come to a consensus. My point is not that
bikers are bad, or even that some bikers are not enjoying nature. My
point is that they change the experience of many folks whereas the
opposite is not true. Please do not think I am demonizing people who
bike! I just think that whatever changes are made need to be well
thought out for the benefit of all .
with respect,
Colleen Katsuki
On 7/9/22 1:38 AM, Chris Murphy wrote:
It seems that some think the "undisturbed nature experience" is at
odds with being on a bike. I assure you - it is not. I'm *far*
quieter alone on my bike meandering through the woods than I am when
tromping through with my young kids and/or dog!
I've really enjoyed getting to know our beautiful town by bike over
the last year or so, and *every one* of my encounters while biking our
woodland trails has been positive. I've chatted with neighbors, met
and patted dogs, and generally encountered Lincolnites who were out
there trying to enjoy the space in their own way. The vast majority
of the time, I've encountered *nobody*. My experience out there has
been the polar opposite of the doom being described on LT.
I wish some of the louder voices here could be a bit more tolerant and
see the current proposal as what it is - a compromise - hugely tilted
towards keeping the trails walking-only. A full 80% of the trails
will remain walking only under the proposed changes. EIGHTY PERCENT!
In any case, I'd appreciate it if you could stop demonizing those of
us in town who bike. We're your neighbors too, and just trying to
make the town a more green, fun and/or safe place for ourselves and
our families.
I look forward to seeing you out on the trails.
Cheers,
Chris Murphy
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