The Opinion Editors @ The Bedford Citizen

~Submitted by Janet Powers. My heart hangs heaviest for a community divided.

~Submitted by Dawn LaFrance-Linden. This project involves three types of transactions: the Town (1) buying land (making the entire RBT town property);

~Submitted by Jacqueline (Jaci) Edwards. Experience and expert research tell us a paved path is not usable in all weather and, when

~Submitted by Lora Goldenberg for the League of Women Voters. We support the Bikeway Extension because of the many positive aspects of this

~Submitted by Valeria Franks. Paving conservation land is a big deal requiring review on many levels. Why was this not mentioned at

~Submitted by John McClain. The town needs a lot more bike and pedestrian infrastructure. We also need to work to make the

~Submitted by Cordula Simon. What do we gain after spending $1.7 million and giving up full use of our excellent trail while

~Submitted by Gail Green. We ask you to join us in voting NO on Article 10 on November 14/15. This plan would involve

Bedford Mothers Out Front supports the Minuteman Bikeway Extension and urges voters to vote Yes on Article 10 at Special Town Meeting.

~Submitted by Mark Bailey. I support the Minuteman Extension because I want it to be safer to get around town without a

~Submitted by Scot Shaw. The planned work will provide a clear, safe path along Railroad Ave for all. I urge you to

~Submitted by Bruce Bond. Some citizens want a paved- and others citizens want a natural-surface rail trail for all. Both are valid.

~Submitted by Matt Heid. I have been commuting on the Minuteman Bikeway for more than a decade. At this point, I have

~ Submitted by Corinne Dowd, Chair Environmental Justice Committee, First Parish Bedford. Bedford residents care deeply about the environment with differing views

~Submitted by Mark McInnis. We have an opportunity to "maximize accessibility" of the RBT without changing its character. It can be made

~Submitted by John Stella. The Select Board should not gamble bringing another vote again against the will of west Bedford and Bedford

~Submitted by John McClain. There has been some confusion about the 100 percent design plans for the Minuteman Extension and how they

~Submitted by Walter St. Onge. I am opposed to this article and will be voting no. I will do so because I

~Submitted by Lori Reubenstein. The RBT is a beautiful community resource.  Do you want the whole community to be able to enjoy

~Submitted by Ann A Kiessling. KMA suggested prioritizing ADA barrier removal in the following order: schools, police station, town hall, playgrounds, town

~Submitted by Dori Pulizzi. Some in town, to fulfill their agenda, have manufactured a need enticing voters to support paving by linking

~Submitted by Emily Prince, Chair, Energy & Sustainability Committee. Please join the Energy and Sustainability Committee in voting yes on Article 10 for a sustainable, energy-friendly, safe, accessible

~Submitted by Molly Haskell. Because of the carbon impact of clearing 4.34 acres of trees to build the Minuteman Bikeway Extension, I

~Submitted by Jason Gould DMD. This election season, I hope you’ll join me in voting YES on question 2 to establish a

~Submitted by Julie Brill. The RBT is a popular, safe, quiet wooded corridor already enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, runners, and cross-country skiers.