Bicycling & Shared Path Advisory Committee
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · June 2, 2021
Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Salem Bicycling Advisory Committee
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | 6:30 p.m.
Remote Meeting
Members Present: Eric Papetti (Chair), Michael Williamson, Connor Ryan, Alex
Maranto, Josh Gillis, Matt Caruso
Members Absent: Jayne O’Leary, Kylie Sullivan, Colleen Downie, John Wathne,
Michael Jaros
Also Present: Tom Devine, Senior Planner
Call Meeting to Order
Papetti called the meeting to order. Devine describes the remote meeting format and
procedure for providing public comment.
Public Comment
Papetti opened the meeting to public comment and there were none.
Staff Update
Devine states that the Governor’s emergency order allowing remote public meetings
expires June 15. The Massachusetts legislature is preparing action to allow remote
meetings to continue in some form beyond that date. Devine will update the Committee
as details become available.
Devine updates the Committee regarding the following projects going through local
permitting:
• The North Shore Community Development Coalition’s proposed redevelopment
at the corner of Derby and Lafayette Streets is scheduled to return to the
Planning Board at its July 8 meeting.
• The proposed ambulance facility at North and Franklin Streets is on the June 3
Planning Board agenda and will likely be continued to a future meeting while the
Design Review Board’s review proceeds.
• The redevelopment of the Federal Street courthouses and City’s crescent lot are
expected to go before the Salem Redevelopment Authority in July and the
Planning Board in the fall.
BlueBikes Bikeshare Program
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Devine reports that the BlueBikes stations and bikes will be deployed in the next couple
weeks.
Bridge Street Reconstruction
Devine states that the Bridge Street multiuse path may be completed this summer while
other work continues into the fall and likely into the next construction season.
Lafayette Street Bike Lanes and Washington/Canal/Mill Streets Intersection
Improvements
Devine remarks that some design work has been done for both projects, but the City
does not have staff bandwidth for proceed with them at this time.
MassDOT Highland Ave. Paving and Striping
Devine states that the City hasn’t heard yet when this project is being bid and
implemented. MassDOT has responded favorably to some City comments on the draft
plans, namely the request to add sidewalks where they are lacking.
Discussion of Bike Friendly City Application
Devine states that the Mayor has expressed support for the application and the City is
going to put staff time into preparing it. In addition, an intern in the Traffic & Parking
Department will assist.
Adjournment
Caruso motions to adjourn at 6:59 p.m., Williamson seconds, and all vote in favor.
Approved by the Bicycling Advisory Committee on November 3, 2021.
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Agenda
City of Salem
BICYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF MEETING
You are hereby notified that the Salem Bicycling Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday,
June 2, 2021 at 6:30pm via remote participation.*
*This meeting will be conducted via remote participation with instructions posted to
www.salem.com, in accordance with Chapter 40C of the Massachusetts General Laws and
Governor Baker’s Emergency Order dated March 12, 2020.
Important Announcement:
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the
Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing
strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the City
of Salem Bicycling Advisory Committee will be conducted via remote participation to the
greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote
participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to
attend this meeting will be posted on the City of Salem website, at
https://www.salem.com/home/news/zoom-teleconferencing-tool .
No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every
effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the
proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to
do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the City of Salem’s website an audio or video
recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after
the meeting. Individuals may participate remotely in the meeting in the following manner:
Remote Participation Instructions:
Public participation will be conducted via a remote participation platform called Zoom.
Members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting
can access the remote meeting through any one of the following ways:
• Follow this direct link or go to: https://zoom.us/ and enter meeting ID 818 7191
2292 when prompted.
• Participants can dial toll-free 877-853-5257 and enter meeting ID 818 7191
2292 when prompted.
The meeting will be opened early at 6:15 pm to allow members of the public to
test their audio.
During portions of the meeting in which public comment is permitted, members
of the public who have “raised their hand” in Zoom will be called on to offer
comment. In order to raise a hand, members of the public using the Zoom
computer or phone application may click the “Raise Hand” button; members of
the public dialing in may press “*9” to raise their hand to speak.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for
our community and the world.
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MEETING AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Staff Update
4. Discussion of Bicycling Infrastructure & Initiatives (brief updates)
a. BlueBikes Bikeshare Program
b. Bridge Street Reconstruction
c. Lafayette Street Bike Lanes
d. Washington/Canal/Mill Streets Intersection Improvements
e. MassDOT Highland Ave. Paving and Striping
5. Other Business
a. Discussion of Bike Friendly City Application
6. Adjourn
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
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