Preparations Underway for Minuteman Bikeway's 25th Birthday

The Haiku Crew, including Suzy and Dave Enos, setting out to paint poetry on the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway in honor of its 25th birthday celebration on Saturday, September 29. Walkers, runners, and cyclists will find the poems along the trail’s length, from Bedford through Lexington and on to Arlington – Courtesy image (c) 2018 all rights reserved – Click to view larger image

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen

In preparation for the 25^th anniversary of the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday, September 29, haikus submitted by residents are now applied to the trail!

The Haiku-mobile and dedicated volunteers (including Bedford’s Suzy and Dave Enos) used laser cut stencils and chalk paint in blue and white to add the words of wisdom (or humor!) to the trail. This paint will wear away with use and is expected to be gone by the end of winter.

Actually painting a poem on the path – Courtesy image (c) 2018 all rights reserved – Click to view larger image

A special Haiku Hangout is planned for Arlington Center. Organizers predict a well-attended event at Arlington’s Uncle Sam Plaza on Saturday, September 29, from 11 to 3, and the community is invited. Visit and learn which poems are stenciled at which locations.

The Community is invited to view the Haiku along the Bikeway (all 28 Bedford Haiku appear between Depot Park and Wiggins Ave!) and enjoy the festivities arrayed in front of Bedford’s Bikeway Source, across South Road from Depot Park. Stop by the Bedford Friends of the Minuteman booth to see a list of the Haiku added to the trail. For more information about the Haiku project, see www.bikewayhaiku.org

For a full list of tomorrow’s activities, click this link to read about the party.