Bicycle Advisory Committee

CITY OF HENDERSON BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 21, 2021 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Jennifer Grube, called the Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting to order at 4:07 p.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Mandy Walton, Administrative Assistant III, confirmed the Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law. PRESENT: Chair Jennifer Grube Craig Breuer Tracy Foutz Herman Ulloa ABSENT: Mark Dolginoff (Excused) Paul Mangual (Excused) STAFF: Brian Anderson, Assistant City Attorney III (Left at 4:54 p.m.) Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III Janet Sandifer, Deputy City Clerk Mandy Walton, Administrative Assistant III GUEST: Jodi Tyson Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 2 of 8 Thursday, October 21, 2021 – Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Mr. Foutz introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Grube declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 19, 2021 PUBLIC WORKS Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2021. (Motion) Mr. Foutz introduced a motion to adopt the Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of August 19, 2021, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Grube declared the motion carried. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 3 of 8 Thursday, October 21, 2021 – Minutes 2 BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS PROGRAM MATERIALS PUBLIC WORKS The Committee will discuss the Bicycle Friendly Business Program (BFB Program) outreach strategy and materials, including the brochure and application materials. The Committee will follow up on assignments from the previous meeting, make any additional assignments related to the BFB Program materials, and/or approve the proposed BFB Program brochure and application materials. Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, presented a summary of this item and stated Mr. Ulloa volunteered to review information from the American Heart Association that contains additional health benefits that could be added to the Bicycle Friendly Business Program (BFB Program) outreach strategy and materials. Mr. Ulloa stated he reviewed the material but did not find any information that would add value to the BFB Program promotional materials. Mr. Foutz stated he can ascertain whether Amgen, a biotechnology and statistical analysis company, has statistical information available regarding an activity-tracking app their employees utilize. Mr. Ulloa said he would like to receive statistical data from Amgen, Pfizer, and the large pharmaceutical companies. Mr. Jarvis said the Committee should finalize and print the proposed BFB Program brochure and application materials with the comments received from Mr. Mangual at this time. He said a small amount could be printed if more information may be added to the materials. Mr. Foutz said because Amgen may not share their data, he recommends moving forward with the BFB Program brochure and application materials. (Motion) Mr. Foutz introduced a motion to approve the proposed Bicycle Friendly Business Program (BFB Program) outreach strategy and materials, including the brochure, application materials, and comments provided by Mr. Mangual; and allow staff to bring back a draft copy for the Committee’s perusal. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Grube declared the motion carried. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 4 of 8 Thursday, October 21, 2021 – Minutes 3 BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS PUBLIC WORKS The Committee will report and make assignments on outreach to businesses, including the rankings the members gave to their assigned businesses for targeted outreach regarding the BFB Program (A, B, C, or N/A) and whether to mail materials to a targeted group at this time. Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, presented a summary of this item and stated the Committee has previously identified A, B, C, or N/A business groupings. He said because Group A will receive BFB Program materials first, the purpose of this item is to establish an outreach plan to present the information to the businesses within that group. Mandy Walton, Administrative Assistant III, referred to the backup material and stated Mr. Mangual modified the list of prospective businesses to only include prospective businesses that are appropriate for the BFB Program. A discussion ensued regarding the best method to target the prospective businesses, identified as Group A, for the BFB Program and how the businesses were designated with the A, B, C, or N/A groupings. Mr. Breuer recommended mailing materials to the targeted prospective businesses in Group A, followed by an in-person visit to ascertain the main contact person(s) of the businesses with the outreach materials in hand. (Motion) Mr. Foutz introduced a motion to accept the assignment of staff to draft the outreach materials, which will be presented for the Committee’s review and mailed to the targeted prospective BFB Program businesses in Group A; and the assignment for Mr. Foutz to ascertain whether Amgen, a biotechnology and statistical analysis company, has statistical information that can be shared with the Committee regarding their activity-tracking app. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Grube declared the motion carried. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 5 of 8 Thursday, October 21, 2021 – Minutes 4 BAC PRIORITIES AND GOALS PUBLIC WORKS The Committee may make new assignments related to, and discuss efforts pertaining to, the Committee's priorities and goals related to cycling education and encouragement, and report on the status of any assignments including proposed signage language. Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, presented a summary of this item and stated the Committee’s priorities are education and encouragement. He said the Committee previously discussed the concept of etiquette for both walkers and cyclists on the trails. Mr. Jarvis said because the City’s Marketing Department suggested banners for the trails instead of signs, he assigned the Committee to brainstorm proposed signage language that will be presented to the Marketing Department, which included:  Keep Right  Announce Yourself  Ride Right  Be Heard, Ring Your Bell  Push the Button  Please Be Heard; Be Seen  Keep An Open Ear to the Trail When Using Headphones  Walk on the Right, Pass on the Left  We’re all in it Together  Share the Trail Mr. Jarvis said as part of the education initiative, the Parks and Recreation and Marketing Departments recently revised the signs that are on the trails; however, it was a consensus of the Committee to add more safety awareness signs because the Committee felt the current signs are unnoticed by the trail users. Mr. Jarvis said he will present the proposed banner signage language to the Marketing Department but informed the Committee of the possibility that they may not agree to the additions since the current signs were recently revised. Mr. Breuer recommended the addition of a QR Code on the banners that will provide even more information regarding trail etiquette, rules, safety, and health benefits to the trail users. Regarding the Committee’s encouragement priority, Chair Grube inquired about the possibility of the Committee conducting a trail safety awareness day, which would allow the Committee to present trail users with bells and trail safety information. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 6 of 8 Thursday, October 21, 2021 – Minutes Mr. Jarvis said the Committee could look for opportunities such as last year’s Bike to Work Day when the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition (SNVBC) partnered with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) at their downtown transit center to pass along promotional materials. He encouraged the Committee members to look for opportunities to enter partnerships with other organizations instead of a standalone event. Mr. Jarvis said he would like this Committee to determine ways to partner with Green Valley Cyclists, Get Outdoors Nevada, and other organizations to address safety concerns for both new and experienced cyclists. (Motion) Mr. Foutz introduced a motion to accept the assignment of staff to present the Marketing Department with the Committee’s proposed banner signage language to improve cycling education and encouragement on the trails:  Keep Right  Announce Yourself  Ride Right  Be Heard - Ring Your Bell  Push the Button  Please Be Heard - Be Seen  Keep An Open Ear to the Trail When Using Headphones  Walk on the Right - Pass on the Left  We’re all in it Together  Share the Trail The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Grube declared the motion carried. 5 STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS Scott Jarvis will discuss a current project regarding potential enhancements to bicycle crossings at roadways. Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, referred to the backup material to the Trail Crossing Map and discussed the current project regarding potential enhancements to bicycle crossings at roadways. He stated the City is requesting feedback from the Committee members and residents to determine trail crossing locations that need to be modified. He said modifications could include, but are not limited to increased striping, concrete/sidewalk improvements, inadequate lighting, and flashers. He encouraged the Committee to email him within the next two weeks with the location of the bicycle crossings at roadways that they feel need to be modified. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 7 of 8 Thursday, October 21, 2021 – Minutes Mr. Jarvis said the City is in a partnership with the SNVBC during an educational campaign on November 5, 2021, which will allow the City to utilize their promotional materials on our website and social media channels. He said as an e-bike rider, Mayor Debra March identified the need for the City to address safety concerns for both new and experienced cyclists, which led to the implementation of a bicycle safety event between the City, the RTC, and the SNVBC, that will specifically target electric bike cyclists. He said the event is tentatively scheduled for November; however, the exact date has not been published Lastly, Mr. Jarvis said the League of American Bicyclists offers excellent curriculum; however, the main concern is the length of time required to complete their Smart Cycling certification course. He said the City seeks sustainable partnerships that will continue to move forward with the help of community volunteers. VI. CHAIR\MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Jarvis said the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition will coordinate with the First Friday Downtown Las Vegas event for multiple activities, which will include a bike ride, cycling safety and education, will be held on Thursday and Friday, November 4th and 5th, 2021. Mr. Jarvis said the 3 Feet for Pete 8th Annual Safety & Awareness Ride will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, which honors Pete Makowski whom lost his life while riding his bike in Southern Nevada. He said Mr. Makowski was a conscientious, safe rider and said this annual ride raises awareness to promote bicycle safety. Mr. Jarvis said if anyone is interested, the RTC is currently advertising for a Micromobility Coordinator employment position. Chair Gruber said the 2021 Las Vegas Honor Ride event is scheduled for Saturday, November 6, 2021. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for November 18, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 8 of 8 Thursday, October 21, 2021 – Minutes VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Jodi Tyson, 89012, introduced herself to the Committee, stated she is running for Henderson City Council in Ward 3, said she is a member of the Henderson Community Education Advisory Board, thanked the Committee members for volunteering their time to sit on this Committee, and suggested adding the trail etiquette information to the City’s app. Ms. Tyson said as part of the Project GREEN: Friends of Pittman Wash, a trail clean-up event is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, 2021, and encouraged the Committee members to participate. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, Vice Chair Grube adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ______________________ Janet Sandifer, Deputy City Clerk