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Article 12 · 2026 Annual Town Meeting

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Adopted
Result
161
Yes
4
No
7
Abstain

Activity ⁠summary

Adopted (161-4-7)
Vote
4
Discussion threads

Community ⁠discussion

4 threads.

Arguments for

The funding is for design, and specific implementation details will be resolved during that process rather than at this stage.
— Jay Luker, Pct 1
The project is a top priority in the town's bike/ped plan and should be viewed as critical infrastructure.
— Tom Shiple, Pct 9
The plan is an extension of multiple town-wide strategic plans (Climate Action, VisionZero, etc.) and was developed through stakeholder evaluation.
— Jay Luker, Pct 1
Supports bikeway development and the preliminary study for Article 12.
— Rick Treitman, Pct 3

Arguments against

Concerns over potential loss of parking on Muzzey St and Worthen Rd, which could make crossing to the Cinema side perilous.
— andrei radulescu-banu, Pct 8
Criticism of proposed 'cheap' solutions like concrete blocks, which are aesthetically unpleasing and potentially unsafe compared to raised lanes.
— andrei radulescu-banu, Pct 8
Believes it is premature to fund the study now because major developments (16 Clark St and the new high school) will fundamentally change traffic patterns in the next 36-48 months.
— Sarah Wolfson, Pct 6
Suggests exploring outside funding sources (Safe Routes to School, MassDOT) before committing local funds.
— Sarah Wolfson, Pct 6

Key questions raised

If bike lanes are added where sidewalks currently are, where will the sidewalks be relocated?
— Ruth Thomas, Pct TMM4
Will the $180K study be broad enough to address the increasing use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-skateboards, as well as the needs of pedestrians in the Center?
— Harry Forsdick, Pct 7

Discussion threads

andrei radulescu-banu Pct 8 4 msgs
Last night we voted Art 12-b. I don't like the potential loss of parking on Muzzey St. It forces more people to park on the Depot side. Then they cross to get to the Cinema side - a perilous task. If …
Rick Treitman Pct 3 3 msgs
As a daily biker, I fully support bikeway development and voted for the bikeway study in Article 12. I hope that the study takes into account the new reality of bikeways in general in that we now must…
Betty Gau Pct 8 2 msgs
Dear TM members - I am posting the following letters on behalf of the residents. Thank you. Betty Gau, Precinct 8 To 2026 Lexington Town Meeting MembersDate: 4/4 To Town Meeting Members, I am writing …
Jay Luker Pct 1 1 msg
Fellow TMMs, Article 12(c) will appropriate funding dedicated to the study and design of the number one priority project in Lexington’s Town-wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, completed in 2024. The pl…