Bicycle Committee

Bicycle Committee Monday, June 16, 2025 4:00 PM City Center, Room 110 231 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Staff Liaison: Fletcher Lacock, Fletcher.Lacock@SiouxFalls.Gov Maria Lancto, Maria.Lancto@SiouxFalls.Gov 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 OLD BUSINESS A. 15th Street Bike Boulevard Update Staff: Fletcher Lacock Lacock presented the 15th Street Bike Boulevard update and reviewed the upcoming traffic circle at 15th and Prairie and bump outs on Grange planned for this summer. New street signs are also being installed identifying the Bike Boulevard. The 15th Street leg will remain in place and RRFB’s will be installed as approved at 15th Street and Kiwanis. The reason for choosing 15th Street includes traffic volumes, street design, and design speeds. Question regarding RRFB’s and vehicles stopping. Miller stated that education is needed for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Pickard spoke regarding car culture, bikability and walkability. NEW BUSINESS A. Bike Plan Goals Staff: Fletcher Lacock  Lacock presented the Bike Plan action items and reviewed the public engagement from the Bike Expo. Construction of trails, trail connections, and on-street bike facilities topped the list with education also showing as important. Discussion followed regarding education and programming opportunities. Question regarding downtown wayfinding signage. Lacock stated that he would provide an update at the next meeting. Discussion followed regarding Bike Boulevards. Lacock stated that a study was conducted and would provide an update at the next meeting. Claussen asked a question regarding signage and enforcement on the trail. Lacock stated that he would check with PD regarding number of tickets issued and further education. Pickard asked a question regarding out of class ebikes. Discussion followed regarding State law and local enforcement. Jon Scarborough asked a question regarding dual trails. Discussion followed and Lacock stated that an update on the Parks Master Plan would come at the next meeting. Claussen asked a question rhetorical question about enforcement and signage on the trail. B. FAB Bike Audit Staff: Jeff Mersch Jeff Mersch, FAB President, talked about the mission of Falls Area Bicyclists including education and advocacy. Mersch spoke to the upcoming July 26th Bike Audit organized by FAB and starting at Active Generations on W 46th Street. The idea is to look at good bicycle infrastructure and areas that need improvement. Discussion followed regarding resources. Jon Scarborough asked for updates regarding trail closures and construction. Clint Metz provided updates and discussion included upcoming projects such as Cliff Avenue trail rehab and Tomar Park parking lot. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.