Active Transportation Board

Active Transportation Board Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 8:30 AM Commission Room City Hall 224 w. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 MEETING ASSISTANCE: UPON REQUEST, ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MEETINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RELATIONS OFFICE, FIRST FLOOR, CITY HALL, 224 WEST 9TH STREET, SIOUX FALLS, SD AT 367-8745 (VOICE) OR 367-7039 (TTY) 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. CALL TO ORDER AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Vice Chair Philips called the meeting to order and determined quorum. Hartmann, Holmquest, Hutchinson, Pickard, Sims in attendance. Meyer and Palfy excused absence. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Board Member Bradley Hartmann made the motion to approve the agenda. Board Member Hutchinson seconded the motion. Voice vote to approve: 5 Yes: Hartmann, Holmquest, Hutchinson, Pickard, Sims 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Koni Sims made the motion to approve the minutes. Board Member Hutchinson seconded the motion. Voice vote to approve: 5 Yes: Hartmann, Holmquest, Hutchinson, Pickard, Sims 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. PUBLIC COMMENT OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS a. Class II electric bicycle ordinance Councilor Greg Neitzert presented the proposed Class II electric bicycle ordinance amendment and reasons for allowing them on the shared use trail. Building Services Housing/Neighborhood Licensing Planning Property Zoning 605-367-8670 Services 605-367-8672 605-367-8888 Maintenance 605-367-8254 Fax: 605-367-6045 605-367-8180 Fax: 605-367-8737 Fax: 605-367-8863 605-978-6900 Fax: 605-367-6045 Fax: 605-367-8737 Fax: 605-367-8737  Brett Kollars, Assistant Parks Director, presented staff's position and support for the proposed ordinance amendment including an education and enforcement plan and implementation strategy. Kollars noted that speeding is not an issue with an average speed of 11 mph and only 8% above 15 mph. Concerning trends include congestion, variation in speeds, distracted users, and evolving technology of electric devices. Sims raised concerns regarding safety and mobility issues; asking for more information before moving forward. Hutchinson spoke to risk and if Class II e-bikes are a problem. Kollars stated that the ordinance amendment addresses an emerging trend and will not be the end of electric bicycle issues as technology evolves. Question regarding enforcement. Sgt Olsen reviewed police department commitment. Pickard raised concerns regarding vulnerable users and asked questions regarding education and enforcement. Kollars reiterated that this is a first step, and that the City's position will continue to evolve. Question regarding highest speed recorded on trail. Kollars and Sgt Olsen confirmed that the highest speed was 23 mph; but may have been a City vehicle. John Claussen, Sioux Falls resident, spoke to concerns with electric bicycles being heavier, faster and quieter. Neitzert and Kollars spoke to an education campaign and new signage before enforcement begins. The proposed ordinance would go into effect in June. Board Member Richie Hutchinson made the motion to approve the ordinance amendment. Vice Chair Philips seconded the motion. Voice vote to approve: 4 Yes: Hartmann, Holmquest, Hutchinson, Philips 2 No: Pickard, Sims. Motion Passed. b. PATH report Meeting was canceled. c. Pedestrian Committee report Meeting held on Tuesday, January 16th. No issues brought forward. d. Bicycle Committee report Meeting will be held on January 22nd. ADJOURN Board Member Bradley Hartmann made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Sims seconded the motion. Voice vote to adjourn: 6 Yes: Hartmann, Holmquest, Hutchinson, Pickard, Sims, Philips 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.