HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-21 PTSC Supplemental Agenda MaterialsFrom:Ralph Zimmer
Subject:Thought Provoking Statements for TODAY"s PTS Meeting
Date:Wednesday, September 8, 2021 9:51:29 AM
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Members & Friends of Bozeman (Area) Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee,
First and foremost, REMEMBER PTS is meeting at Noon TODAY!!
Second, in Agenda Item XII we will be considering making recommendations to the CityCommission on tasks to be performed by the City's new Transportation (Super) Board.
Attached is a Word document with some thought provoking suggestions. Pleas review them.
(During our meeting, I am hoping someone with more skill than I have can display theWord document on the screen to facilitate that discussion.)
FYI, this is the document I said I would send you yesterday. Obviously, I once again
didn't get something done When I said I would do it. Shoot me!!
For your convenience, I have copied and pasted that Word document into the end of thisemail message. I suspect that process will change some of the formatting.)
Ralph
Ralph WA. Zimmer, Chairperson
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BOZEMAN (AREA) PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (PTS)Historic Activities, Duties, and ResponsibilitiesWorksheet as of September 8, 2021
1. Support municipal, state, and federal ground transportation funding & safety-
oriented legislation .
A. PTS recommends that the City of Bozeman study, revise and advocate for bike andpedestrian laws including but not limited to:
1) all ages of bike riders being allowed on sidewalks unless marked otherwise. Pedestrians shall have the right of way.
2) cyclists safe use of crosswalks 3) make laws consistent with the State of Montana
4) increase fines (in conjunction with the State) for the hitting a pedestrian or cyclist witha vehicle.
5) other laws
2. Serve as a sounding board for citizen and staff transportation-related safety concerns
and complaints and, when appropriate, advocate for remedies
3. Promote safe and efficient transportation infrastructure for all modes but with particularemphasis on non-motorized travel and particularly for young travelers.
F. Continue to advocate for safe crossings at Valley Center Spur
I. Consistent speed limits throughout the MPO
4. Assume responsibility for implementing the Bozeman Community Transportation
Safety Plan.
J. The City of Bozeman will implement the Bozeman Community Safety Plan andupdate it.
5. Advocate for adequate and far-sighted transportation design standards and the consistent
application of those standards.
H. Something about making sure that all developers are treated equal in the requirementof elements along arteries and collectors.
6. Advocate for well-planned transportation infrastructure and design standards in areas
outside the existing city limits but in locations where the city might reasonably be expected toexpand
G. Advocate with the County for separated pathways along arteries within the MPO
district.
7. Promote adequate maintenance of the entire transportation infrastructure includingsidewalks and paths.
8. Promote transportation safety education for all ages and all modes.
B. PTS recommends that the City of Bozeman provide funding for educational materials
and advertising for Bike and Pedestrian Safety.
C. PTS recommends that the City of Bozeman work with MSU and set aside funding foreducational materials and advertising regarding distracted and drunk driving.
D. PTS recommends that the City of Bozeman recognize that a safe cycling environment is aneconomic driver.
E. (something on preserving partner organization relationships)