As you know, many are opposed to this bike path for many reasons which
do not require recitation here. 

Can you explain why the Sponsor Name is the "Chappaquiddick Path
Committee" and not the "Chappaquiddick Bike Path Committee"--they are
two quite different path concepts. Omission of the word "bike" is
unnecessarily misleading. We have been using the word "path" to describe
truly environmentally friendly, minimal, reversible disruptions in
low-lying brush. The paths in this proposal are truly roads by any
standard. 

"Open Space/Recreation" is specified as the category of purpose in the
application. "Recreation," yes; but there is absolutely no connection to
"Open Space" in this proposal. To install a paved bike path of the type
detailed here will destroy acres of Open Space. Not preserve
Open Space. Again, the terminology appears to be purposefully misleading. 

Finally, a bike path will most certainly not enhance the safety of
bikers, joggers, walkers or drivers.
GEORGE MELLENDICK, M.D.
OLD POCHA ROAD , CHAPPY