Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission

Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Thursday, October 09, 2025 - 5:30 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Topic: Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission Time: Oct 9, 2025 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82876110466?pwd=DWYWOuLn4KRqaZ5qQfrhaCaFSO9CcG.1 Meeting ID: 828 7611 0466 Passcode: 385773 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,82876110466#,,,,*385773# US +13126266799,,82876110466#,,,,*385773# US (Chicago) Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/82876110466/invitations?signature=-- eGrhPqbr9KKLcOLjQ_hBobx7DfEik2KW3TOaY341Y Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Chairperson Young at 5:37pm ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Young, Vice Chair Sahyun. Absent: Board member Coleman. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission MinutesOctober 09, 2025 Page 2 and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Motioned by Vice Chair Sahyun to approve the agenda as written and would like to acknowledge the City of Whitewater Proclamation of White Cane Safety Day for October 15, 2025, at the end of the meeting. Seconded by Chairperson Young. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. 1. Meeting minutes from July 10, 2025. Motion to approve by Chairperson Young, seconded by Vice Chair Sahyun. HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. None CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 2. Discussion on ordinance update for pedestrians, bicycles, e-bikes and motorized scooters. Discussion was held with a multitude of changes needed, most importantly the addition of motorized scooters. Item will be brought back in November. 3. Update of Standalone Curb Ramp Project Boehm gave an update on what the project was and how it affects the city. This is a State and County project that identified needs and the city would not have anything to do to participate. 4. Discussion on outreach to cyclists, pedestrians and small businesses to gauge interest in Whitewater as a bicycle destination. Discussion was held and Sahyun will interact with tourism to determine how this impacts the community and will bring it back to the committee later. 5. Discussion of current bicycle maps and accuracy. Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission MinutesOctober 09, 2025 Page 3 Discussion was held on the current maps with much discussion on connections to Aldi and the University. Maps will come back to November meeting with additional information provided. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Campus to Aldi's pedestrian access. 7. Aldi's to Cold Spring Road access. 8. Installation of bike lane on Tratt St. and other streets with parking restrictions. 9. Discussion on responses to Parks and Recreation Park and Open Space Plan regarding trails and bike paths. 10. Bicycle regulations enforcement. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 7:14pm A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.