HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-2013 Bicycle Advisory Board MinutesBozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB)
Meeting Minutes: Wed, Sept 4, 2013
6-8 pm, Commissioner’s Room, City Hall
Board Members Present: Bill Cochran, Rebecca Gleason, Nonnie Thompson, Kirk
Ahlberg, Brian Hughes, Petra Davis, Jason Delmue, Frances Cronin, Jenna Fallaw
Board Members Absent: Sam Heraldson, Mike Davis
Other Attendees: John Vandelinder
A. Called meeting to Order
B. Public Comment: John V: Mike Delaney will talk to board in the next year to get
bike/pedestrian feedback about proposed new subdivision roads off east of
Cottonwood with 90 degree parking. John will let board know when he wants to get
on agenda.
The board looked at letter of complaint written that was received by city. Police will
respond. Does BABAB want to draft a response? Nonnie drafted letter for Chronicle
addressing bikers about bike safety and the rules of the road.
C. Approved August meeting minutes.
D. Bike Count – Tuesday Sept 10 through 12, 2013. Forms will be sent out by Sat.
There are still slots open. Monday 7-8 pm will be a question/answer session w/Petra
& Brian at City Hall.
E. Transportation Alternatives (formerly CTEP) – application due September 6th –
update and BABAB support letter – Rebecca. Three projects are being proposed:
1) A sidewalk connection from the Laurel Glen subdivision to the Meadowlark School
2) A shared use path on Huffine between Cottonwood & South Fowler
3) Funding for a Multimodal Transportation Coordinator in Bozeman
F. Bike Safety Outreach/Education–
* Bike to downtown restaurant Tues. Sept. 10th- Brian
13 locations are participating. Info is on Facebook. Frances will update Facebook pg.
with new locations participating. Coordinate with bike benefits and hold monthly
were ideas for ongoing dates.
* Film update – none.
* High School Drivers Education: Can bike safety curriculum be incorporated into a
test? Can Francis or another high school student help present? Feedback was given
to try to get presentation earlier in the cycle of classes.
OPI will look at our presentation to further promote to more students.
* Bike safety – meeting with MSU police August 19th update: Petra and Rebecca.
They seemed very open and had ideas to promote awareness.
* Chronicle article ideas for fall – Nonnie will submit next week.
G. Update on N. 19th pathway gaps (s. of Rawhide Ridge Court) Bill/Jason – Letter
regarding CTEP funding to City has been sent out.
H. New business
* New high school member – Frances Cronin – welcome! We brainstormed high
school student outreach/engagement ideas. Francis will talk to mountain biking and
road bike club for additional support. Brian suggested students becoming involved
with the bike kitchen as well for volunteer hours.
* Discussed combining BABAB w/ PTS committee. We could send a representative
from bike board to committee meeting and vice versa. John and Bill have attended
meetings in the past.
I. Old business: tabled.
* Bogert Park Permanent Bike Rack and Temporary bike racks
* FTA state of good repair funds update (Rebecca)
J. Meeting adjourned