Dear Board of Selectmen,
The purpose of this email is to express my families opinion regarding the possible path across Chappy.

We are totally opposed to the project and hope you will not spend the money or time to go forward with the project plan. We are very sensitive to the dangers for less experienced bikers and joggers on the road but the better solution is drivers respect for others with slower speeds and awareness and possibly more police presence with very harsh penalties that will be enforced. Let the community know that traffic controls will be strict on Chappy due to the road shape and width. Land clearing on corners will help with the awareness aspect as well.

As for the reasons we are opposed:
- It is not necessary
- It will be expensive to install and maintain. If not maintained then sand and debris may cause accidents and who is liable?
- Since we provided the path will we be required to provide security? What level and what cost?
- The real bikers will stay on the road anyway
- There will be a lot of intersections, crossing roads and driveways, that will be blocked by foliage. Each current intersection will now be two intersections (road and path), it will require stop signs at all intersections to avoid liability and it will be expensive.
- The path should to be at least 10 feet wide and an additional significant land barrier away from the road. This will create a large impact on personal property as well as unnecessary scenic impact. Laura and I rode the bike path to West Tisbury last week so I could evaluate the path width needs.
- Having a path will increase the volume of people traffic on Chappy and will escalate the current problems we have today.
- We currently have public walking, jogging and biking paths approx. 80% of the way to Wasque with one road crossing available to those who want to exercise or cross the island. The area not covered is from the ferry on the first stretch past Litchfield Road.

Thank you for your consideration of the Chappy community requirements. It is always appreciated and we look forward to your support in the future, although this project can be avoided.

Regards,

Tim Bryan (Fairwind Property of Chappaquiddick LP)
Laura Bryan
Courtney Bryan (age 21)
Patrick bryan (age 18)

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Edgartown, MA 02539
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