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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-22 Transportation Board MinutesBozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, October 26, 2022 Page 1 of 5 THE CITY TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES October 26, 2022 Present: Bryce Gordon, Shannon Mahoney, Deejay Newell, Kelly Pohl, Paul Reichert Absent: None Excused: Christine Roberts, Courtney Oyler, Cyndy Andrus Staff Present at the Dias: Director of Transportation and Engineering Nicholas Ross, Transportation Engineer Taylor Lonsdale and Public Works Office Manager Marcy Yeykal A) 00:05:48 Call to Order - 6:00 PM B) 00:08:00 Disclosures C) 00:08:10 Changes to the Agenda Authorize the absence of board members Courtney Oyler and Christine Roberts from today’s meeting. 00:08:35 Motion to approve C) The absence of board members Courtney Oyler and Christine Roberts. Paul Reichert: Motion Bryce Gordon: 2nd 00:08:44 Vote on the Motion to approve C) The absence of board members Courtney Oyler and Christine Roberts. The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Bryce Gordon Shannon Mahoney Deejay Newell Kelly Pohl Paul Reichert Disapprove: Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, October 26, 2022 Page 2 of 5 None D) Public Service Announcements E) 00:08:58 Approval of Minutes E.1 Minutes of the September 28, 2022 Transportation Advisory Board. 092822 Transportation Board Meeting Minutes.pdf 00:09:16 Motion to approve E) Approval of Minutes Paul Reichert: Motion Deejay Newell: 2nd 00:09:33 Vote on the Motion to approve E) Approval of Minutes The Motion carried 5 - 0. Approve: Bryce Gordon Shannon Mahoney Deejay Newell Kelly Pohl Paul Reichert Disapprove: None F) Consent Items G) 00:09:50 Public Comments 00:11:01 Marilee Brown, Public Comment Marilee Brown spoke about the safety transportation plan and how it has good bones in it. She stated that this plan was never implemented or kept up to date. She believes there needs to be a task force and we need to work with the police and putting safety back into transportation. 00:13:46 Scott Lease, Public Comment Scott Lease spoke about impatient and aggressive driving as well as distracted driving primarily because of handheld cell phones. He applauds the city commission and all those involved for their fast response for creating a new program called "Bozeman Streets are for Everyone". His hope is that this program will be a long term commitment by the city and our community. 00:14:59 Tim Turner, Public Comment Tim Turner spoke about the Bozeman E-Scooter program and his concerns about safety. Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, October 26, 2022 Page 3 of 5 00:17:08 Ralph Zimmer, Public Comment Ralph Zimmer spoke about ticketing in Bozeman for the red light running cameras. He also thanked the board for their recommendations to the Frontage Road project. H) Special Presentations I) Action Items J) 00:21:20 FYI/Discussion Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicolas Ross gave updates on having full support from the commission and staff on the Bozeman Streets are for Everyone (SAFE) Plan. Key Elements of this plan are Physical, Policy, Policing and Promotion. The city is having discussions on intersection control to reduce if not eliminate crashes. Moving forward on re-writing our Engineering Design Standards and implementing safe speed limits consistently throughout the city. 00:26:24 Questions of Staff 00:45:17 Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicolas Ross gave updates on the the city's first on-call safety project. The city is soliciting for Federal Grant writing assistance and also working to hire a firm to review our E-Scooter policy. The construction on S 6th street has been completed. Transportation Engineer, Taylor Lonsdale is turning on two new signals this week. One at the intersection of Manley and Griffin and the other at the intersection of Stucky and 19th. We should see some new signage installed on our Hawk signals at 19th, Kagy and eventually around the roundabouts. Commission's next work session to vote on downtown paid parking is scheduled for November 22nd. J.1 00:49:33 Shared Micromobility (E-Scooter) Work Session 00:49:43 Staff Presentation Transportation Engineer, Taylor Lonsdale presented the shared Micromobility (shared) Work Session. 01:07:47 Questions of Staff 01:32:53 Public Comment 01:33:14 Marilee Brown, Public Comment Marilee Brown spoke about the E-Scooters. She suggested that when doing the research to check in with the hospitals on scooter accidents and would like the board to consider coming up with speed limits on sidewalks. 01:35:06 Scott Lease, Public Comment Scott Lease spoke about E-Scooters and how he and his family love riding these E-Bikes as well but the path needs to be something he would allow his grandchildren to safely use. He is an advocate for these scooters but there are some issues that need to be worked out. Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, October 26, 2022 Page 4 of 5 01:38:20 Kathy Powell, Public Comment Kathy Powell spoke about intersections as they relate to scooters. She would like the staff to look closely at the vision triangles across the city. J.2 01:40:45 Staff Recommendations for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2024-2027 01:40:53 Staff Presentation Director of Transportation and Engineering, Nicolas Ross presented the staff recommendations for Capital Improvement Projects 02:10:44 Chair Pohl extended the meeting to 8:30 02:10:54 Questions of Staff 02:27:00 Public Comment 02:27:09 Marilee Brown, Public Comment Marilee Brown spoke about how the parks and trails funding is only for maintenance. She would like the board to send a strong message to the commission and new mayor that more funding in necessary. 02:29:16 Scott Lease, Public Comment Scott Lease spoke about federal funding for alternative transportation and putting in multi-use paths even if we have to finish them at a later time. He also spoke about parking for scooters. 02:33:08 Ralph Zimmer, Public Comments Ralph Zimmer spoke about arterial and collector funds, federal money, grants and the use of these funds. He also spoke about the discussion at the TCC meeting that this board would carry out the work of PTS in their judicatories. 02:37:05 Chair Pohl extended the meeting until 8:40 02:37:41 Motion to approve To support staff recommendation of the CIP Plan Paul Reichert: Motion Deejay Newell: 2nd 02:38:04 Board Discussion 02:42:28 Vote on the Motion to approve To support staff recommendation of the CIP Plan The Motion carried 5 - 0. Bozeman Transportation Board Meeting Minutes, October 26, 2022 Page 5 of 5 Approve: Bryce Gordon Shannon Mahoney Deejay Newell Kelly Pohl Paul Reichert Disapprove: None 02:42:56 Chair Pohl gave a reminder that this board will meet on November 30th and the December meeting will be canceled. K) 02:43:25 Adjournment For more information please contact Nick Ross, Transportation and Engineering Director, nross@bozeman.net General information about the Transportation Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository.