Traffic Commission

The City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 (304) 284-7412 Fax: (304) 284-7409 www.morgantownwv.gov Engineering Department Minutes MORGANTOWN TRAFFIC COMMISSION DATE: February 6th, 2019 Voting Members Present: Frances Brownfield, Erica Hetzel, Martin Dombrowski, TIME: 6:30PM William Blosser, Chip Wamsley, Matthew Cross, Steven Crandell City Council Chambers Non-Voting Members Present: Damien Davis, Drew Gatlin Members Absent: Ryan Wallace, Capt. Matt McCabe MATTER OF BUSINESS: Chairman Matt Cross called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. and held roll call. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None MEETING MINUTES None COMMITTEE REPORTS: Matt Cross stated that the Traffic Calming Committee was still in place and needed to meet. Chip Wamsley stated that the Bicycle Board is excited about all the shared lane markings that have been installed and is looking forward to the signage that will be installed this spring to go along with it. Students/Alta are working on a Promotional Package for a roll out and dedicate shared lane markings. Discussion ensued. Traffic Commissioners: Matt Cross stated that the Pedestrian Board has had meetings about the Pedestrian Frances Brownfield, 1st Ward, Vice Chair and Bicycle plan for the county. There was a presentation at the Met Theatre for public VACANT, 2nd Ward input on infrastructure improvements. Matt Cross discussed hazards to pedestrians crossing streets. VACANT, 3rd Ward Steven Crandall, 4th Ward DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: VACANT, 5th Ward Damien Davis reviewed the 2019 Paving List that was sent to City Council for Erica Hetzel, 6th Ward approval on February 5, 2019. This list was generated from the study done by Dynatest Martin Dombrowski, 7th Ward on our city streets. Discussion ensued. Ryan Wallace, City Council UNFINISHED BUSINESS William Blosser, Planning Forest Avenue Commission NEW BUSINESS Matthew Cross, Pedestrian Drew Gatlin reviewed the possible locations of the new bus shelters. Discussion Safety Board, Chairman ensued. Chip Wamsley, Morgantown Bicycle Board Damien Davis reviewed the changes to Article 907 “Encroachments and Excavations” of City Code. Discussion ensued. Ex Officio Members: Damien Davis, Engineering COMMISSION COMMENTS Capt. Matt McCabe, Police Dept. Francis expressed her appreciation to the MPD for their presence on Madison Ave and Mississippi Street. Erica also expressed her thanks to MPD and the Mayor. She also expressed her disappointment in the WVDOH and stated that the City needs to do more maintenance on state routes since WVDOH was not providing the maintenance needed, there needs to be some agreement between the City and WVDOH for this to happen. NOTE: If you need an accommodation contact us at (304)284-7412  The City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 (304) 284-7412 Fax: (304) 284-7409 www.morgantownwv.gov Erica also asked about any WVDOH updates. Discussion ensued. Martin thanked MPD and Council and the Mayor as well. Martin asked what we can actions can be done to secure the safety of pedestrians who cross streets. It is very dark in many heavily traveled areas. Something needs to be done. On February 9, 2019 there will be an influx of Scouts in the areas. Please be careful of all pedestrians. Discussion ensued. Chip stated that the Alta People who are coming in handed out a survey and there will be a survey online in about a week. Discussion ensued Erica Hetzel moved to adjourn. Chip Wamsley seconded motion. Motion passed unanimously. NOTE: If you need an accommodation contact us at (304)284-7412