HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-10 Bicycle Advisory Board Minutes
Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board Agenda
January 6, 2010, 6-8pm, City Commission Room, City Hall
BABAB Members: Elizabeth Bird, Chad Bailey, Bill Cochran, Jason Delmue, Baker Lyon
BABAB Applicants for 2010: Rebecca Gleason, Elizabeth Williamson, Steve Bretson, Bill
Bartlett
Guests: Bob Wade, Cathy Costakis, Brenda Truman
1.
Introductions and general Public Comments
Bob Wade- On Feb 22, LTAP at MSU will hold a Highway Flagger Certification Class
needed for public events (bike and running races) on roads. Runners and bikers are
encouraged to get certified to cover each others events. Contact Local Technical
Assistance Program (LTAP). www.coe.montana/edu/ltap
2.
Nov and Dec minutes approved
3.
Disclose information or discussions that board members have had regarding a board
related topic. None
4. Letter to City Commission to pass a Complete Streets binding policy – draft policy from
Cathy Costakis. Cathy led conversation with following key points to Complete Streets
“CS”:
Adopting a local CS resolution supports a statewide movement– if more city jurisdictions
adopt CS policies, momentum can build for MDT to adopt similar policies to make MDT
roads safer for bike/ped/transit.
The CS language in the Transportation Plan was changed from “policy” to
recommendation or guideline in order to gain approval by MDT and Gallatin County.
A CS policy gives a stronger voice to BABAB and bike/ped/transit advocates. Policy is a
much stronger statement than a “guideline”.
How would a CS resolution affect the UDO or other plans? If there are items in the
UDO in conflict w/ CS- they will need to be changed.
What is the difference btwn a Resolution and an Ordinance?. It is our understanding that
ordinances are mandatory and more specific than resolutions. It is not our job to write
ordinances, we don’t know everything about this, but this would advance the bicycling
agenda. Need to know what a resolution does, how it integrates with other documents.
CS ensures level of service LOS is considered for all users (bike, ped, transit), not only
cars.
The City has expressed concern about CS policies such as who pays? Will it constrict
traffic flow and constrain parking? The exceptions in CS policy are generous- to allow
cities lots of wiggle room. In other words, there is enough flexibility that CS policies
won’t result in “unworkable” situations that stop development.
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Principle of bikability and sustainability. When that principle in conflict with parking spot
in front of every business, we support the former. Concerned about endorsing
something we don’t fully understand.
Urge the city to pass a binding policy that goes beyond the guideline as stated in the
trans plan. We believe the resolution of the Planning Board is a step in the right
direction. Including passing the resolution, updating the UDO, and updating any other
documents that implement this policy. (When principles collide, we want the winner to
be complete streets)
This CS policy has is consistent w/ many other CS policies around the country as well as
our transportation plan. The 2020 community plan supports adopting a CS policy. A
local CS policy advances BABAB’s goals.
Adopting a CS resolution is on the City Commissioner’s Feb. 1, 2010 agenda. The
more people who can support this in the upcoming City Commission meeting, the better
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the chance it will pass. February 1. Discussion from 6 pm – 7:10
Elizabeth B will draft a letter from BABAB to fully endorse the
implementation and the principle and concept of complete streets and post
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on Ning for our approval prior to Feb. 1.
5.
Celebration of 2009 accomplishments, and self-evaluation – how are we doing? Way
better now Ability to look at things besides new developments. Elizabeth B. drafted a
long list. Thank you Elizabeth – we accomplished a lot in 2009!
6.
Amendments to by-laws – BABAB approves edits w/ a minor change. Baker will update
section stating that the chair can vote. BABAB will have a chair and vice chair.
7.
Capital Improvement Projects –Chad brought list to review from transportation plan
Jason will draft letter to John Vandelinder to recommend two bike lane
projects be written into the CIP process.
Per the Transportation Plan’s Table
5-6 (pgs 5-33 and 5-34)
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1.
Peach from 7 to Rouse. Remove parking on N. side to install bike lanes.
Estimated at $33k in transp. plan
2.
Babcock from W. main St. to S. Wallace Ave. Estimated at $65,000.
8.
Proposed Bike/Ped Coordinator job description – Approved.
Rebecca will forward
City and County staff such as Natalie Meyer Jon, Chris
Saunders, Rick Hixson. City commission, Mayor- Jeff Krause. City Manager – Kris
Kulkulsi, HR Director. County Planning – Ada- call to see Earl Mathers- County
Administrator…
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9.
New letter to Tom McCormick re bike lane striping at corner of 19 and College
Elizabeth B. brought draft. Approved by BABAB.
Elizabeth B will send letter. Thank you!
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10.
Report of progress from Committee on map updates (Elizabeth W., Baker, Chad , Zac)
Elizabeth W. and Jason categorized brainstorm list. 1. Essential –will do if funds avail
$6k now. 2. Will do if funds avail. 3. Not necessary
Timeline – done by May. How many printed copy do we need? $6k avail for bike map
from City.
Map committee will check with Rich McClane to ask about additional printing funds.
MSU map no long needed - now lots of “real estate” space avail on back of map.
Map Audience- newcomers- how to bike around town. Road riders and mt bikers.
GVLT trails – highlight those on Bike Bozeman. Dirt vs. paved.
BABAB members get on Ning and respond/ comment on map categories and
ideas by Jan 20th
Consider contract w/ Steve Bretson’s firm for graphic design-look at cost share options
and come up w/ options.
Steve will look into discount on local printing
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Steve estimates map may be 1 month project. Have to recreate GIS layers – since map
is 7 years old- lots of new data. Design new map/files to be revised at least every 5 or
so years. Design for ease in understanding and updating.
Discussed selling logo space to help fund map. Better to make non-biased map guide-
for example- include phone #’s of every bike shop. Current map has too much detail-
take off some info. Keep key info- such as light the night the light- for example- keep
brief.
10,000 maps were printed previously.
11.
Review and discuss job descriptions, Board expectations and procedures. We’ll amend
and vote on these in February along with voting in new officers (who will take over duties
in March).
BABAB members review and comment on job descriptions that Elizabeth B.
posted on Ning before Feb mtg.
12.
Nominations for Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Information Manager
Eliz B. nominated - Eliz.B – secretary, Eliz. W. info manager, Rebecca- treasurer
BABAB – consider nominations-and be prepared for next meeting.
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13.
Choose 2010 BTWW (Bike to Work Week) Coordinator (this person to bring a proposal
about content and timeline to February meeting).
Begin discussion on Ning. EW will look into Ning Calendar and how info is
backed up.
BABAB members encouraged to attend County Town Hall mtg Jan 21, 2010 6-8 pm
End of meeting 8:30
The following agenda items were not discussed
14.
Assign someone to follow through with “Light the Bike at Night” budget item.
15.
Someone needs to get from Molly any of the work she did on Bicycle safety and “why
bike” tip cards for BTWW.
Pending business:
16.
2011 budget development (brainstorm if we have time)
17.
Bike Board to bring to City Commission letter to recommend “snow emergency”
ordinance about road plowing and sidewalk clearing in winter. Neighborhoods could opt
out if they had a different option that worked with the streets department. Elizabeth B.
committed to developing this.
18.
Letter to the Commission about adding bike lanes on Peach?
19.
Molly & Bill – T4America Bozeman planning – letter to the editor?
Updates –
a.
Proposed agenda for Board trainings, Jan. 20 and Feb. 16, status of invitations to
partner organizations
b.
Bicycle Benefits program – Chad – status of opening the account?
Baker – status of discussion with City lawyer?
c.
Elizabeth Williamson – Ning - more tutorials needed?
d.
Concrete Reform –social networking site for all the sustainability groups in MT?
other progress?
e.
Bill – LCI training?
f.
Bill – TCC; follow-up re transportation plan ( Joe Gilpin – any input here to
remind us of other actions we need to take?)
g.
Downtown Improvement Plan – anybody hear the gist of the City Commission
discussion? Status of implementation?
21.
New business?
Notes by RG
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