Transportation Commission

City of Ann Arbor 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 http://a2gov.legistar.com/ Meeting Minutes - Final Calendar.aspx Transportation Commission Wednesday, May 15, 2019 7:00 PM Larcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Second floor, City Council Chambers 19-0981 Homework and Study Guide May 2019 Received and Filed CALL TO ORDER (LINDA DIANE FELDT) Linda Diane Feldt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Guy C. Larcom, Jr. Building, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, 301 E. Huron Street. ROLL CALL (KAYLA COLEMAN) Kayla Coleman called the roll. Non-voting Commission members: Raymond Hess, Howard Lazarus, Liz Margolis, Matt Webb Non-voting Commission members absent: Sergeant Bill Clock, Steve Dolen Tim Sanderson attended as an alternate for Commissioner Sims. Present: 8- Linda Diane Feldt, Robert Gordon, Bradley Parsons, Scott Trudeau, Timothy Hull, Julie Boland, Molly Kleinman, and Kathy Griswold Absent: 2- Michael Firn, and Kyra Sims APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (LINDA DIANE FELDT) Approval of Agenda and Minutes 19-0963 April 2019 Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Trudeau, seconded by Kleinman, that the Consent Agenda be Approved by the Commission and the minutes be forwarded to the City Council and should be returned by 6/17/2019. On a unanimous voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried. City of Ann Arbor Page 1 Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 15, 2019 PUBLIC COMMENT - 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER (LINDA DIANE FELDT) Charnetski - Windsor Connector 19-1073 Public Comment - Charnetski Received and Filed INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Commission Membership (LINDA DIANE FELDT) Update on commissioner re-appointments provided by Commissioner Feldt. Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Update - Presentation and Q&A (MATT WEBB) No comissioner comments or questions. 19-1005 Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Presentation and Background Materials Received and Filed BUSINESS Six Es - Commissioner Assignments (LINDA DIANE FELDT) Commissioner questions and comments included: - Interest in measuring "Enforcement" data by race. - Appropriate metrics for "Enforcement." - "Effectiveness" and methods to improve safety. - Limitations external to the city. - Commissioner Hull provided a summary of his "Equity" report. 19-0770 Six Es Exercise: Commissioner Reports Postponed to the Transportation Commission due back on 6/19/2019 City of Ann Arbor Page 2 Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 15, 2019 City Council Resolution Regarding Community Engagement and Approval Processes for City Related Improvement Projects (TIM HULL, LINDA DIANE FELDT) Commissioner questions and comments included: - Modification to 1st and 4th paragraphs. "Internal politics" to be changed to "non-experts." 19-0824 City Council Resolution Regarding Community Engagement and Approval Processes for City Related Improvement Projects A motion was made by Parsons, seconded by Kleinman, that the Transportation Commission Response to the City Council Resolution Regarding Community Engagement and Approval Processes for City Related Improvement Projects be Accepted as amended by the Commission. The Commission action will be forwarded to the City Council and should be returned by 6/17/2019. On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried, with a no vote by Sanderson and Councilmember Griswold. State of Michigan Crosswalk Law (COUNCILMEMBER GRISWOLD, LINDA DIANE FELDT) Commissioner questions and comments included: - Potential future agenda item once language is released by the Legislative Services Bureau. Scio Church Service Drive Traffic Calming Update (KAYLA COLEMAN) Kayla Coleman provided an overview of the Scio Church Service Drive Traffic Calming process. Scio Church Service Drive Traffic Calming Action (LINDA DIANE FELDT) Commissioner questions and comments included: - Request for street light for new crosswalk. - Interest in a raised crosswalk west of Device #1. 19-0967 Scio Church Service Drive Traffic Calming A motion was made by Kleinman, seconded by Gordon, that the The Transportation Commission recommends that City Council approve the Resolution to Approve the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices on Scio Church Service Drive. The Commission action will be forwarded to the City Council and should be returned by 6/3/2019. On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried, City of Ann Arbor Page 3 Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 15, 2019 with a no vote by Councilmember Girswold. Lane Evaluation Projects Update (Earhart, Traverwood, Green)(RAYMOND HESS) Raymond Hess provided an overview of the Lane Evaluation projects. Lane Evaluation Projects Action (Earhart, Traverwood, Green)(LINDA DIANE FELDT) Commissioner questions and comments included: - Existing crosswalk lighting near Earhart project area. - Long-term implementation of "test conditions." - Crosswalk placement relative to Earhart roundabout. - Construction schedule: request to complete Nixon Road coorridor prior to Green and Traverwood. - Safety concern regarding Traverwood on-street parking. 19-0972 Lane Evaluation Projects A motion was made by Kleinman, seconded by Parsons, that the Transportation Commission recommends that City Council approve the Resolutions to Proceed with Road Reconfigurations for Green Road, from Burbank Drive to Plymouth Road, for Traverwood Drive, from Huron Parkway to Plymouth Road, and for Earhart Road, including a Safety Enhancement Project, from US-23 to South Waldenwood Drive, and to allocate $34,500 from the General Fund for improvements associated with the Earhart roundabout ($100,000). The Commission action will be forwarded to the City Council and should be returned by 6/17/2019. On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried. Nay vote by Councilmember Griswold. STAFF REPORT AND UPDATES (RAYMOND HESS) 19-0976 Transportation Project Updates May 2019 Received and Filed 19-1052 Follow-up to Outstanding Commissioner Questions Received and Filed City of Ann Arbor Page 4 Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 15, 2019 LIAISON REPORTS (LINDA DIANE FELDT) Liason reports included: - AAPS-Margolis: update on the Safe Routes to School program and May Walk & Bike to School Day. 19-1075 Margolis - Transportation Safety Committee Update Received and Filed COMMISSION MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS (LINDA DIANE FELDT) Commissioners provided the following updates and comments: - Gordon and Trudeau: expressed thankfulness for the privilege to serve on the commission. - Kleinman: thanked Gordon, Trudeau, and Feldt, and acknowledged dismay with the politics surrounding commission re-appointments. - Hull: concurred with preceding comments and sentiments. - Parsons: commended the initiative to increase diversity across all city commissions, thanked Feldt for advancing diversity. - Griswold: agreed with preceding comments in support of Linda Diane. - Boland: expressed shock and confusion about the process and thanked Gordon, Trudeau, and Feldt. NEXT AGENDA ITEMS Work plan: - Capital Improvements Plan - Transportation Plan Update Other topics requested: - Streetlights/illumination - State crosswalk law - 6 Es "Evaluation" NEXT MEETING: Wednesday; June 19, 7:00 p.m. in second floor Council Chambers at City Hall (301 E. Huron Street) ADJOURNMENT (LINDA DIANE FELDT) The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:01 p.m. City of Ann Arbor Page 5