Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingNorman, OK · April 11, 2022
Minutes
City of Norman Bicycle Advisory Committee
Agenda for April 11, 2022, Meeting at 6:15 PM
City of Norman Municipal Complex
201 West Gray,
Executive Conference Room
Roll Call of Members and Introduction of Visitors
o Members present: Nathan Barron, Chris Southern, Michael Dennis Dick,
o George Ahmadi, Hal Cantwell
o Ex-Officio members present: David Riesland, James Briggs, Thomas Zermeno
Approval of March 14, 2022, Meeting Minutes
o Motion to approve minutes by Nathan Barron, seconded by Michael Dennis Dick
o Unanimous vote to approve minutes
Agenda
BAC Member Updates –
o City of Norman Updates:
o Thomas Zermeno, PD – Medieval Fair went well; Discussed Bike-to-Work Day; Update on NPD
bike academy.
o James Briggs, NPaRD – Construction continues at Reaves Park; gave trail updates.
o David Riesland, Transportation – Constitution Ave construction will likely start in August; Bike
signs were taken down from 12th Avenue after last month’s vote to remove from Norman Bike Map.
o Bike Count volunteers for Sat April 16, 10-12 AM and Tuesday April 19, 5-7 PM
o 2022 Bike to Work Day <–> Friday, May 20
Assignment from Community Planning and Transportation Committee
Bike Lanes Study/Recommendations -- Progress and process next steps
• David Riesland mentioned that the 3D Lane Stripe would be an expensive option, but still less
expensive than the green lanes; Michael commented that the Separate Green Lane at Intersection option
(page 8) would be a good option for the cost of paint; Group discussed the pros and cons of flexible
barriers; David mentioned that goal of the recommendations is to have a present menu of designs that
the committee has adopted; David suggested to “Protected Bike Lanes” on the list of recommendations;
Michael asked if it was possible to make one recommendation for bike signage i.e. Bicycle May Use
Full Lane and David said he would look into it.
Committee member reports
o Jack Dawson presentation – no presentation was given. Mr. Dawson was unable to attend meeting.
o Statement or Topics of Interest by Visitor(s) - New Business/Open discussion
Schedule of May 9, 2022 BAC Meeting
Adjournment
o Motion made Chris Southern, seconded by Michael Dennis Dick – Adjourn @ 7:10
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It is the policy of the City of Norman that no person or groups of persons shall on the grounds of race,
color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, familial status, marital status, including marriage to a person of the same sex, disability,
retaliation, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise
subjected to discrimination in employment activities or in all programs, services, or activities administered
by the City, its recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. In the event of any comments, complaints,
modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services regarding accessibility
or inclusion, please contact the ADA Technician at 405-366-5424, Relay Service: 711. To better serve you,
five (5) business days’ advance notice is preferred.
Ex-officio members: James Briggs, David Riesland, Thomas Zermeno
Committee Title Original Term Term Ward Liaison
member Term Begins
Ends
Lee Krumholz Secretary 5/22/12 2/13/12 2/13/20 4 Bike Oklahoma
Briann Zimmermann Member 7/8/19 2/8/22
Sarah Shanks Member 7/8/19 7/8/19 2/13/22 Small Business
Chris Southern Member 11/14/17 2/13/18 2/13/21 4 OEF
Vacant Member 6 Community
Michael Dennis Dick Member 2/8/22 2/8/22
Nathan Barron Member 2/8/22 2/8/22
George Ahmadi Member 7/8/19 7/8/19 2/13/22 2 Community
Hal Cantwell Chair 2/28/17 2/28/17 2/13/20 3 BLN &
Community
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Agenda
City of Norman Bicycle Advisory Committee
Agenda for April 11, 2022, Meeting at 6:15 PM
City of Norman Municipal Complex
201 West Gray,
Executive Conference Room
Roll Call of Members and Introduction of Visitors
Approval of March 14, 2022, Meeting Minutes
Agenda
BAC Member Updates –
o City of Norman Updates:
o Thomas Zermeno, PD
o James Briggs, NPaRD
o David Riesland, Transportation
o Bike Count volunteers for Sat April 16, 10-12 and Tuesday April 19, 5-7 PM
o 2022 Bike to Work Day – Friday, May 20
Assignment from Community Planning and Transportation Committee
Bike Lanes Study/Recommendations -- Progress and process next steps
Committee member reports
o Jack Dawson presentation –
o Statement or Topics of Interest by Visitor(s) - New Business/Open discussion
Schedule of May 9, 2022 BAC Meeting
Adjournment
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It is the policy of the City of Norman that no person or groups of persons shall on the grounds of race,
color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, familial status, marital status, including marriage to a person of the same sex, disability,
retaliation, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise
subjected to discrimination in employment activities or in all programs, services, or activities administered
by the City, its recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. In the event of any comments, complaints,
modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services regarding accessibility
or inclusion, please contact the ADA Technician at 405-366-5424, Relay Service: 711. To better serve you,
five (5) business days’ advance notice is preferred.
Ex-officio members: James Briggs, David Riesland, Thomas Zermeno
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Committee Title Original Term Term Ward Liaison
member Term Begins
Ends
Lee Krumholz Secretary 5/22/12 2/13/12 2/13/20 4 Bike Oklahoma
Briann Zimmermann Member 7/8/19 2/8/22
Sarah Shanks Member 7/8/19 7/8/19 2/13/22 Small Business
Chris Southern Member 11/14/17 2/13/18 2/13/21 4 OEF
Vacant Member 6 Community
Michael Dennis Dick Member 2/8/22 2/8/22
Nathan Barron Member 2/8/22 2/8/22
George Ahmadi Member 7/8/19 7/8/19 2/13/22 2 Community
Hal Cantwell Chair 2/28/17 2/28/17 2/13/20 3 BLN &
Community
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