Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting July 21, 2021 In person and Zoom meeting 9:00 a.m. Attendees: Members: John Mott, Sandy O’Keefe, Mike Peebles, John Thurmes, Gene Brislin, Late: Ned Shows Visitors: AJ Anastopoulo Traffic engineer PJ Harbert, Grant writer for the town of Summerville Kyle James, Planner with BCDCOG Amy Evans, director of Summerville parks and recreation Call to Order: Chairman Mike Peebles 9:01am I. Public Comment none II. Acceptance of Minutes: Minutes from the May 19th meeting minutes III. New Business: Kyle James discussed the SCDOT policy new directives New complete streets directive 28, all plans and projects in the area MUST be looked at by the Regional bicycle plan, and needs to be reviewed by BCDCOG, in addition to local plans. Town needs to sign off on maintenance of sidewalks Directive ED-22 ALL resurfacing projects need to add a 4 foot shoulder bike lane with markings. Discussed the SC highway 61 project and the need for multiuse paths to accommodate the neighborhoods in the area that connect to the multiple schools, ARHS, Beech Hill Elementary, Rollings, Sand Hill Elementary, a projected new school being built on highway 61 near beech hill. Also to accommodate the new Ashley River Park on 165. In addition to multiuse path the need for bike lanes on highway 61 from 165- 17a. Town of Summerville vision plan being revised with the idea of access to K-12 schools from local neighborhoods. Resurfacing projects are to be listed with an online interactive map PJ Harbert, Grant writer for the town of Summerville If we come across any grants the committee might be interested in to let her know, specifically for biek and pedestrian, bike pump stations on sawmill branch trail. Introduction of new BPAC staff members, AJ Anastopoulo, town engineer in new point of contact. IV. Old Business: 1. Update town bicycle plan All members to review the current plan and makes comments, Gene to gather comments and come up with a “committee plan”. Discussed a possible workshop to iron out comments. Goal is to have this complete end of year and present to council. John Mott proposed a monthly meeting to work cohesively on this plan, John Thurmes 2nd the motion. 2. Sawmill Branch Trail a. Alternative route for trail during BMG phase 3 construction- discussed having a committee consensus for the alternative route during the closure of the trail. Safety of access during and after construction.  b. The idea of having a path on both sides of the canal would increase access for outdoor activities. c. Discussed the trail systems master plan i. Amy shared the master plan name, signage, waiting for approval from town and county on the logo. Discussed the signs at the entrances of each trailhead and neighborhoods. 3. Sidewalk Inventory- school kids back to school in august, working with town GIS director to compile data. NEXT MEETING – September 15 November 17 V. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 10:37AM Respectfully submitted by Sandy O’Keefe