I would like to comment, and you can pass this on if you wish. I think people come out to Chappy on their bikes because they think there is something to "see", i.e. the Dyke Bridge. I see the safety issue being with people who seldom ride bikes and decide to give it a go because it's cheaper than a car on the ferry. If there was something posted on the Edgartown side to the effect that there are NO shops, NO restaurants, NO facilities (for the most part), and most of the ride is heavily wooded on both sides with NO waterviews, a lot of people would probably opt NOT to bike over to Chappy. The dirt roads to the beach are very difficult on a bike unless you have a true "dirt bike". Has anyone ever taken an "exit survey" to see if people enjoyed their ride on Chappy? It would be interesting to know if they LOVED it or if they were DISAPPOINTED. I wonder how many of them are "repeat bikers". 

Louise Neary
298 Chappaquiddick Road