HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-19 Agenda - Bozeman (Area) Pedestrian and Traffic Safety CommitteeBOZEMAN (Area) PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
12 Noon, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY’S ALFRED STIFF OFFICE BUILDING, 20 EAST OLIVE
(committee is only advisory & decisions may be made on any topic under legitimate discussion)
I. Call to Order & Introductions of Attendees
II. Consideration of Meeting Agenda (Chair may make adjustments as deemed helpful)
III. Public Comment (Please state your name and address. This is the time for individuals to
comment on any matters falling within the purview of the Committee. Opportunity
for public input will also be provided in conjunction with each individual agenda item.
A given speaker addressing a given topic may speak at one or the other of those two
opportunities but not both. Please limit comments to a maximum of five minutes.
The chairperson may alter or waive these restrictions.)
IV. Approval of Minutes of May 15, June 12, and July 10. 2019 Meetings.
V. Report on Results of Previous Actions & Consideration of Follow-Up Actions
VI. Reports from City Commissioners, County Commissioners & School Board Trustees.
VII. Reports/Requests from Law Enforcement Liaison Officers
VIII. Reports from Non-Voting Official Committee Members (City, County, & Schools)
IX. Report from Any Representative of Montana Department of Transportation.
X. Reports from Related Groups (BABAB, TCC, GVLT, Safer Bozeman, GAP, etc.)
XI. Meet and Greet new City of Bozeman Director of Public Works (Mitch Reister).
XII. Meet and Greet new MDT’s new Butte District Administrator (Bill Fogarty).
XIII. Consider Pedestrian/Bicycle Use of East Main & Highland Boulevard Intersection.
XIV. Consider Safety Issues on East Garfield between South Tracy & South Black Avenues.
XV. Consider Submitting Letter of Support for a TOP Application on Frontage Road Path.
XVI. Additional Business (time permitting)
a. Consider making safety-related recommendations to Congress, the State legislature,
MDT, City & County Commissions, planning boards, other review groups,
administrative bodies & advocacy groups on proposed projects and on policies,
budgets, & capital improvement programs scheduled for consideration by those
bodies or under staff review
b. Specific Sidewalks & Pedestrian Crossings (existing or proposed)
c. Individual streets & Intersections (e.g., Willson, College, Kagy)
d. Distracted Driver Issues (bills, laws, ordinances & educational efforts)
e. Consider Joining With Other Groups in Advocating for Safety Causes
f. Other Concerns of Members
XVII. Discuss Revision of Committee’s Governance Document.
XVIII. Implementation of Bozeman Community Transportation Safety Plan.
XIX. Future Meetings (October 9?).
XX. Adjournment
Bozeman (Area) Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee meetings are open to all members of
the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact the City’s ADA
Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). Questions about the Committee should
be directed to its chairperson, Ralph W. Zimmer, 586-9152, RalphZimmer@mcn.net