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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-15 Bicycle & Pedestrian_MIN Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission th September 15, 2005 Regular Minutes Roll Call Vice Chair Brad Knickerbocker (absent) Tracy Harding Christina Lacy Tom Marvin Dylan Robbins Julia Sommer Council Liaison: Russ Silbiger Staff: Derek Severson, Assistant Planner (absent) Tom Cook, Police Officer RVTD liaison: Paige West, RVTD/TDM Planner (absent) High school liaison: Cory Lescher (absent) SOU liaison: Vacant Call to Order Secretary Robbins called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. th Approval of Minutes – August 18, 2005 Silbiger noted that he had not voted where he was indicated as having done so on page 1. The minutes of August th 18, 2005 were approved with this correction. Public Forum None. Election of Officers (Chair, Vice-Chair & Secretary) Harding moved to table this item. The motion died for a lack of a second. Marvin nominated Robbins as chair. Harding seconed the motioned. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed. Marvin nominated Harding as vice chair. Robbins seconded the motion. Harding declined the nomination, and the motion and second were withdrawn. Marvin nominated Sommer as vice chair. Robbins seconded. Sommer accepted the nomination. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed. Robbins nominated Marvin as secretary. Harding seconded. Marvin declined the nomination, and the motion and second were withdrawn. Robbins nominated Lacy as secretary. Marvin seconded the motion. Lacy accepted the nomination. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed. Budget Update $500 has been committed to Car Free Day; there have been no actual expenditures to date. Car Free Day Event Planning – Finalize Details Robbins noted flyers and an ad in the Siskiyou Velo newsletter. Pointed out that bike shops were getting a lot of inquiries and would like more information. Sommer noted that she would be following up with a merchant letter, and Harding stated that she would contact bike shops and update them. Robbins stated that he would talk to the shop on Oak Street and that he had some employees who would be on site. Robbins noted that Ed who runs the pedi-cab business has an insurance problem and is unable to provide service without insurance. He explained that only one insurance company would provide coverage and they would require that five cabs be the minimum to be covered. 2005-0915 Bike Min Page 1 of 3 Harding urged commissioners to be around as much as possible during the event. She noted that she had silk- screened and had followed up with tablers. She also noted a meeting on Tuesday at Standing Stone at 3:30 to discuss last minute details. She pointed out that there were guides for walking and biking tours and that she would be on JPR on Monday to promote the event as well as getting coverage in the Tidings. Harding pointed out that there has been a good response to the publicity so far, and she provided a sample of the T-shirts. Discussed posters. Lacy noted that she had postered at the high school. Harding noted that she placed several banners as well. Harding added that Evo’s had been very supportive and wanted to do more. Sommer suggested a bike tour from Oak Street to Garfield Park as a mini-Critical Mass. Bike Path Signage Robbins noted that draft letters from Marvin had been included in the packets, and asked if there were any suggested changes. Members concurred that the letters were satisfactory as presented, and should be copied to Chapman as well. Chapman noted that he was the council liaison to the Greenway Committee working on maintenance issues. Marvin noted that sign size was his biggest concern. New Business Robbins noted that he had a concern with getting from Van Ness Avenue to A Street Marketplace, and he feels that the intersection of Oak, A and Van Ness is an extremely difficult one. Silbiger noted that Traffic Safety Commission had discussed the matter, and the intersection did not meet warrants. Chapman noted that this would likely depend on work done on the railroad crossing and then extending the bikepath, and the railroad jurisdiction made it more complicated. Members discussed the need to bring this up as an issue for Traffic Safety Commission. Chapman noted that he had met with Walker parents, principal, and others and wanted to inquire about whether the Commission would provide funds to match Traffic Safety’s contribution to provide 30 helmets for Walking Wednesdays and Safe Routes to School Day. Chapman suggested contacting APD to see if they have any stock, and Robbins stated that he could handle this, and would check on light stocks too. Chapman indicated that a stock of helmets, lights, bells, and reflectors should be kept on hand. Harding noted that a dinner was being held tonight to discuss Car Free Day and Safe Routes to School with parents. Marvin/Harding m/s to provide funds of up to $150 to purchase helmets and lights. Voice vote: All AYES. Sommer noted that she was going to propose working with Public Arts Commission to co-sponsor some artistic, creative, functional bike racks. Sommer indicated her willingness to work on this. Marvin expressed concern with over-stuffing the downtown given that it is a small scale area within a small town. Robbins suggested that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission and Public Arts Commission could be sensitive to this issue. Sue Graham of Sk8Guard asked that skateboarding be considered as a viable, environmental friendly form of transportation in the downtown planning process. Members suggested working to remove impediments to the installation of skateboard racks. Marvin asked that the Commission take a role in improving bike lanes on North Main going to the north of town. There was discussion of the fact that it was state highway being a limitation as well as the need to acquire additional right of way. Asked that this be an agenda item this month. Discussed whether any additional comment on the ODOT resurfacing of Siskiyou was necessary. Members indicated that the feedback initially provided had addressed their concerns. Sommer noted that she had applied to serve on the Transportation Advisory Commission through RVCOG and the MPO. Agenda Items for Next Meeting Intersection concerns on Van Ness/Oak Street/A Street; Skateboard Racks; North Main. Car Free Day Postmortem/De-Briefing. Bike Racks. Membership drive. 2005-0915 Bike Min Page 2 of 3 Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m. Upcoming Meetings: th October 20 Regular Meeting in the Siskiyou Room at 5:15 P.M. 2005-0915 Bike Min Page 3 of 3