Transportation Commission

City of Ann Arbor 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 http://a2gov.legistar.com/ Meeting Minutes Calendar.aspx Transportation Commission Wednesday, May 19, 2021 7:00 PM Electronic Meeting This meeting will be broadcast live on CTN Cable Channel 16, ATT Channel 99 To speak at public comment call: 206 337 9723 or 888 788 0099 and enter Meeting ID: 938 5500 0747. 21-0958 Homework and Study Guide May 2021 Received and Filed CALL TO ORDER (MOLLY KLEINMAN) Molly Kleinman called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL (KAYLA COLEMAN) Kayla Coleman called the roll. Non-voting Commission members: Raymond Hess, Nicholas Hutchinson, Lieutenant Mike Scherba Non-voting Commission members absent: Steve Dolen, Liz Margolis, Ben Stupka Attending staff, presenters and guest speakers: Cynthia Redinger Present: 11 - Linda Diane Feldt, Bradley Parsons, Timothy Hull, Julie Boland, Molly Kleinman, James Summers, Bret Hautamaki, Bryan Smith, Erica Briggs, Areli Balderrama, and Wonwoo Lee APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (MOLLY KLEINMAN) Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes City of Ann Arbor Page 1 Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes May 19, 2021 21-0954 April 2021 Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Parsons, seconded by Council Rep. Briggs, that the Consent Agenda be Approved by the Commission and the Minutes be forwarded to the City Council and should be returned by 6/21/2021. On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion unanimously carried. PUBLIC COMMENT - 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER (MOLLY KLEINMAN) McKee - Healthy Streets public engagement process 21-0962 Public Communications Received and Filed INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Applications (CYNTHIA REDINGER) Commissioner questions and comments included: • ReImagine Washtenaw Quick Build Project Update (CYNTHIA REDINGER) 21-1060 Quick Build Projects Materials Commissioner questions and comments included: • Permanent installation process • Community input opportunities: existing installations, future plans, transitions from temporary to permanent • Education and outreach: community knowledge about the tool and associated benefits • Future implementation plans • Return on investment Received and Filed City of Ann Arbor Page 2 Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes May 19, 2021 BUSINESS Micro-Mobility Committee Update (MOLLY KLEINMAN) 21-0313 Personal Mobility Ordinance Commissioner questions and comments included: • Definition of personal mobility vehicle: self-propelled, not required to be registered. • Regulations for bicyclists. • Downtown signage. • Disposal timeframe of unclaimed vehicles. • Regulations for autonomous delivery robots. A motion was made by Hautamaki, seconded by Boland, that the personal mobility ordinance be Approved as amended by the Commission and Forwarded to the City Council and should be returned by 7/20/2021. On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion unanimously carried. Healthy Streets Update (RAYMOND HESS) Commissioner questions and comments included: • Implementation process • Community feedback analysis process • Community education/outreach about project details • Value of public input vs engineering expertise Healthy Streets Committee Community Appointee (MOLLY KLEINMAN) 21-0990 Healthy Street Committee - Francisco Statement of Interest No Commissioner questions or comments. A motion was made by Boland, seconded by Parsons, that the appointment of Rachel Francisco to the Healthy Streets Committee be Approved. On a unanimous voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried. Michigan Drive Safe Bill (MOLLY KLEINMAN & JULIE BOLAND) City of Ann Arbor Page 3 Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes May 19, 2021 21-0955 Michigan Drive Safe Bill Transportation Commission Recommendations Commissioner questions and comments included: • Washtenaw County ID Program • Documentation requirements • Resolution revisions: Remove first whereas clause (vehicle dependence); Add state ID along with driver's license A motion was made by Parsons, seconded by Balderrama, that the Resolution in Support of Michigan Senate Bills 433 and 434 of 2021 and Michigan House of Representatives Bills HB4835 and HB4836 of 2021 be Approved as amended by the Commission and Forwarded to the City Council and should be returned by 6/21/2021. On a unanimous voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORT AND UPDATES (RAYMOND HESS) 21-0956 Transportation Project Updates May 2021 No Commissioner questions or comments. Received and Filed 21-0986 FY 2022-2023 Budget Follow-up Received and Filed LIAISON REPORTS (MOLLY KLEINMAN) Planning Commission – Home Ordinance Revision AAATA – June public meetings for August service restoration Council – budget update COMMISSION MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS (MOLLY KLEINMAN) Commissioner comments included: • Leading Pedestrian Intervals and Pedestrian Recall Button • Budget amendments • Road closure impact to businesses. City of Ann Arbor Page 4 Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes May 19, 2021 21-0957 Kleinman Communication to Council - Healthy Streets Received and Filed NEXT AGENDA ITEMS Commission comments included: • Transportation Commission effectiveness with City Council • Traffic Calming program • Transportation plan implementation NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Zoom details to be provided ADJOURNMENT (MOLLY KLEINMAN) Meeting adjourned unanimously at 9:00p.m. City of Ann Arbor Page 5