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October 4, 2005 Meeting Summary
Attendance
David Baumbauer, Matt Rognlie, Jeff Ball, Jon Henderson, Emily Harrington, Matt
Jennings, James Mason (guest)
Old and New Business
(1) Fowler has been designated as a future 5-lane minor arterial. James Mason
(resident of NW neighborhood area affected by Fowler plans) brought the issue of
bike/ped facilities on Fowler to the Bike Board. The neighborhood is requesting the city
consider a 3-lane minor arterial instead. BABAB indicated that a shared use path is
planned for Fowler. Discussion continued on the importance of bike/ped facilities on
this arterial as it potentially is a connector between the regional park and Hyalite
canyon. It was suggested that a BABAB representative might attend the commission
meeting when and if the issue is discussed. The idea of bike/ped facilities on this
arterial is crucial to the safety and connectivity of future and existing facilities serving
the many residential and recreational opportunities in and around the area. Preference
should be given to on-street bike lanes as defined by the Transportation Plan, but a
shared-use-path would also be desirable. We will provide an official recommendation to
the preference of lane configuration as soon as we are directed to do so.
(2) The CTEP bike route signing post-construction issues have been addressed. A few
small corrections are needed that weren’t in the original design.
(3) A signal is planned for the College / Willson intersection, and the issue was brought
before BABAB by the Bozeman Neighborhood Coordinator. The issue was discussed,
and no clear consensus was reached as both positive and negative affects were
predicted. Therefore the board chose not to officially comment on the project and it’s
potential effect on bike facilities.
(4) Jon brought forward a list of amendments that resulted from comparing the
proposed changes to the bike route network. The GVLT has copies of the maps and
amendments and is reviewing. The Park Board will also receive a copy. Andy Epple will
then work with Jon to plan a strategy for presenting the amendments to the
Transportation Coordinating Committee. The TCC next meets on October 26th, and the
results of the meeting will be discussed at BABAB’s November meeting.
Next Meeting:
November 1, 2005, 6:00 pm, Alfred Stiff Professional Building.