HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-14 Bicycle Advisory Board MinutesBozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB)
Meeting Minutes, Wed, March 5, 2014
6‐8 pm, Commissioner’s Room, City Hall
Present: Brian Hughes, Jenna Fallaw, Rebecca Gleason, Bill Cohran, Jen Petersen, Jessie May Campbell,
Petra Davis, Mike Davis, Jason Delmue, Sam Haraldson
Absent: Nonnie Thompson, Frances Cronin
Other Attendees: John Van Delinder (City Streets Superintendent), I‐Ho Pomeroy (Bozeman City
Commission)
A. Called meeting to Order
B. Public Comment: None
C. Approved Jan meeting minutes
D. Mendenhall bike lanes
Rebecca sent an email to Craig Woolard & Chris Naumann about our last board meeting and our
discussion about safety concerns with the proposed bike lane. BABAB discussed other treatments such
as traffic calming, sharrows on both sides, and curb extensions at intersections. We reviewed the
NACTO Street Design Guide for ideas and examples of what cities around the world have implemented
and interim strategies. Money is in the streets budget to put in sharrows. Rebecca will draft a letter
suggesting recommended beautification, sharrows, traffic calming methods and removing a parking
space at intersections for curb bulb‐outs.
E. Bike Safety Outreach/Education
Film update: None. Petra will further investigate with her MSU contacts.
High School Drivers Education
Jen: February date was successful. Jen will bring bike maps & bike to work week posters to
encourage student participation. Students mentioned the need for bike lanes on the Frontage
Road between Belgrade and Bozeman . While this has been requested from many different
people in previous years, local jurisdictions have not made this a priority. MT Rail link owns
right of way along this corridor and have not been open to a bike path in the past. We could
propose this again in the future.
Bike safety –Education at MSU: Petra: The MSU bicycle task force is currently working on
developing an MSU bicycle and pedestrian master plan. This could later be used as a model for
the city. Funding has not yet been secured. They are planning to submit an application to the
League of American Bicyclists for a bike friendly University designation. MSU is planning ride to
school week during the 3rd week in April. When preferred bike routes to MSU are established,
a request can be made to the city to clear snow from the route and/or dust and debris. MSU
will be offering coffee and treats for morning bike commuters. Bike fits from Endurance
Physical Therapy can also be incorporated into the week.
New dorm: covered bike parking, bike lockers involved in design.
Would MSU consider donating money towards a city bike/pedestrian coordinator? A
recommendation for bike/pedestrian coordinator where the city would match ½ of the salary is
in the upcoming budget proposal. There might be other money available through other grants.
Bill will draft a letter to Craig Woolard/Public Works with BABAB’s support for the proposal.
Bike safety PSA update‐ Sam: None
F. Bike to Work Week Planning May 12‐16, 2014, subcommittee update:
Monday, May 12th:
Rockford Café: Team Rockford
BABAB volunteer: Bill
Other ideas: decorate bike contest, include Hawthorne & police dept.
Tuesday, May 13th :
Daily on Rouse: MSU Cycling Team
BABAB volunteers: Petra, Jen
Bike to Eat Night
Wednesday, May 14th:
Costco: Master’s Velo Team
BABAB volunteers: Brian, Jessie May
Wild Crumb: Alter Cycles/Dirt Concern
BABAB volunteer: Jason
PM: REI?
Thursday, May 15th:
Sola
BABAB volunteers: Bill, Jen
free pizza for bike home from work at Red Tractor Pizza 4‐6 pm
Community Café
BABAB volunteer: Mike
Bike Kitchen will be doing "Grand Opening" for their new location.
Friday, May 16th:
Co‐op
BABAB volunteer: Bill
Hillcrest at the hospital
BABAB volunteer: Brian
Friday night party 5‐7pm at Beall Park. Jen will cater.
Can we get volunteers from GVBC, GVLT or other folks from the biking community to
provide staffing for 2 stops/day?
Jen made a motion to approve donation request letter to Costco and Jessie May seconded
it. It was approved.
Jessie May will draft letter to GVBC for fund requests.
Materials to give out: maps, info sheet of BABAB accomplishments, safety tips (Bill will ask
Bangtail)
MT Shirt Company may donate shirts. Brian/Jessie will look into t-shirt info.
Tom Keck/Colin’s Coalition talked to Rebecca about safety concerns for Costco stop.
Rebecca will talk to Tom about plans for the gaps on 19th to be filled.
Rebecca will head up Ride Share Challenge to coincide with bike week.
Sub-committee meeting Wednesday at 7 am at Rockford.
G. Old business
Bozeman Bicycle Code modification update Jason: Jason will submit recommendation to the
City Attorney’s office
FTA state of good repair funds update: None
Other: None
H. New business
Can we use the fairgrounds to offer parking to encourage people to ride bikes? During the winter it is ok
to use the parking lot. Bill will touch base with Fair Board about using the lot in the summer and
Rebecca will talk to the board about bike parking additions that might be able to use FTA funds.
Bill: update on potential bike park built between the landfill and snowfield. Current zoning is ok & a
proposal for the project is being prepared. Brian will contact Patagonia to see if they can help with
funding.
I: Meeting Adjourned