Bicycling & Shared Path Advisory Committee

City of Salem BICYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Notice of Meeting You are hereby notified that the Salem Bicycling Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, 2015 at 7:00pm at 120 Washington St, 3rd Floor, Salem, MA Meeting Agenda Call Meeting to Order Roll Call: 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes  October 21, 2015 Meeting Minutes 2. Public Comment 3. New/Old Business  Dave Knowlton, City Engineer Update on Bicycle Infrastructure – Dave Knowlton will inform the Committee on the status of the Canal St off-road path, potential pilot protected lane projects, and answer any questions about bicycle infrastructure projects.  Canal St. Multi-Use Path Project/Street Reconstruction – The City is working with MassDOT to secure funding for the Southern missing portion of the Canal St off-road path that will not be built as part of the Canal St road reconstruction that recently went out to bid. However, City Engineer Dave Knowlton is optimistic that it will be funded in fiscal year 2017. Potential update from City Engineering.  Lafayette St. Pilot Protected Lane - City Council has approved a Capital Improvement Project funding request of $40,000 to go to a Lafayette St protected bike lane pilot project. The newly configured street will use paint and temporary planters or plastic bollards to put a protected bicycle lane between the curb and parking on Lafayette St going South towards SSU. This project will be implemented in Spring or Early Summer 2016. The City Engineering and Planning Dept. will be coordinating with MassInMotion and MAPC to fully execute project including public outreach, meetings, and project implementation. Adjournment Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law, Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A Sections 18-25 and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033 120 Washington Street  Salem, Massachusetts 01970  Ph 978-619-5685  Fax 978-740-0404  www.salem.com