Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Thursday, December 10, 2015 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. Hyde Park Community Shelter 201 S. Greenwood Wichita, KS 67203 Meeting Notes Members Present: Jack Brown, Barry Carroll, Russell Fox, Jerry Jones, Tom Lasater, Tyler Stutzman, George Theoharis Members Absent: Maxine Bostic, James Crowder, Amy Delamaide, Melany Barnes City Staff: Scott Wadle Other: James Clendenin 1. Welcome Jack Brown welcomed everyone to the Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (Board) retreat. 2. Board Authority and Purpose Scott Wadle provided a brief review of the City ordinance that created the Board, including the responsibilities and authority of the Board. The Board discussion focused on balancing focus on bicycling and walking; and the broad scope of the Board to make recommendations on anything that affects bicycling and/or walking in Wichita. 3. Board Bylaws Review Scott Wadle highlighted elements of the Board’s by-laws. During the review and discussion, individual Board members indicated their satisfaction with the by-laws, including how concise they are. 4. Board Accomplishments The Board received a quick presentation on the Board accomplishments for 2015. Scott Wadle distributed the handout Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board – Board Accomplishments for 2015 document. 5. Performance Measures 2015 The Board members reviewed a brief PowerPoint that showed the progress to date accomplishing the goals of the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan (WBMP) and the goals of the Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan (WPMP). 6. Priorities for 2015 The Board members participated in a voting exercise to identify the top priority strategies from the WBMP and WPMP for implementation in 2016. A listing of the results from the exercise, organized by the number of votes, is available in Appendix A. In addition to the voting exercise, Board members also indicated a desire to receive presentations/discuss the following topics in 2016. 1   Regulations restricting people bicycling in downtown Wichita  Aviation Path from Wichita to Derby  Use of the Big Ditch for bicycling and walking/running  On-street bikeways on the West Kellogg frontage roads  Bikeway definitions, construction, and cost estimates  One bicycling tour and one walking tour per year  Business recognitions – the Board members deferred to Amy on ideas for 2016  Bikeways scheduled for design and/or construction in 2016 7. Board Assessment Scott Wadle facilitated the meeting and inadvertently did not introduce this agenda item. During general discussion during other agenda items, Board members indicated their overall satisfaction with the functioning of the Board. 8. Project Tracking Sheets Scott Wadle provided a brief presentation on the benefits of a project tracking list. 9. The retreat adjourned around 7:45 pm. 2  Appendix A: Board 2016 WBMP and WPMP Priority Strategies Board Priority Wichita Bicycle Master Plan Strategies for 2015 Board WBMP Strategy Member Votes 8 Prioritize funding to complete gaps (missing links) in the bikeway network 4 Provide bicycle facilities on designated streets and off-street bicycle facilities 4 Determine if a bike share program would be good for Wichita 3 Prioritize and fund bicycle facility maintenance 3 Adopt policies to ensure that the City’s project planning and review processes account for bicycle facilities 2 Install a signed bicycle route Wayfinding system 1 Promote bicycle education and encouragement in Wichita through partnership with community organizations and businesses 1 Increase enforcement of bicyclists and motorist behavior to reduce bicycle and motor vehicle crashes 1 Support efforts to obtain funding for bicycle education and enforcement programs 1 Update the Bicycle Master Plan on a regular basis 0 Coordinate increased participation in bicycling events 0 Update the Unified Zoning Code to provide incentives for both office and retail developments/redevelopments to provide secure and conveniently located bicycle parking 0 Increase the availability of bicycle parking throughout Wichita 0 Engage area businesses in using bicycles in their advertising and other promotions 0 Enlist opinion leaders in promoting bicycling (e.g. speakers bureau) 0 Publish an annual implementation work plan 0 Establish performance measures to monitor progress 0 Create a bicycle advisory board 0 Allocate staffing to implement this plan 0 Provide printed, online, and mobile device bicycling guides 0 Work with area businesses and colleges to engage them in the League of American Bicyclists recognition program 0 Create a policy for installing facilities that are isolated segments 0 Create a policy for reserving space for future facilities (e.g. space for bike lane that is added later) 0 Fund through the CIP, annual programs, and grants 0 First achieve League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly Community bronze and then silver designation 0 Improve bicycle safety and access at arterial roadway crossings 0 Incorporate the facility recommendations from this plan into the WAMO Metropolitan Transportation Plan and related plans 0 Educate Wichita transportation system professionals and users about new bicycle facility types planning, design, and bicycle related issues that may arise 0 Work with school districts to develop collaborative partnerships to encourage children to bike to school 0 Improve bicycle access to transit 3  Board Priority Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategies for 2015 Board Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategies Members Votes 5 Make maintenance of pedestrian infrastructure a priority 5 Improve safety by improving pedestrian infrastructure near schools 5 Plant and maintain street trees 4 Support efforts to encourage walking to school and safety education 3 Implement the design guidance included in Chapter 7 of this plan 3 Provide sidewalks along arterial streets 2 Create a marked crosswalk policy 1 Improve pedestrian infrastructure near senior centers, housing, and destinations 0 Monitor and update the implementation of this plan 0 Focus pedestrian improvement resources on improving safety at intersections 4 City of Wichita Agenda Bicycle and 1. Welcome Pedestrian Advisory Board 2. Board Authority and Purpose 3. Board Bylaws Review 4. WBPAB Communications 5. Board Accomplishments 2015 6. Performance Measures 2015 7. Priorities for 2015 8. Board Assessment 9. Project Tracking 10. Closing Thoughts December 10, 2015 1 Board Authority and Purpose Purpose and Role of Advocates Roles WBPAB  Mobilize / call for improvements  Policies City Council  Infrastructure  Programs Staff  Host events  Educational  Fun / recreational  Effect culture Advocates 1  Advisory Board or Advocates Advisory Board Advocates  Represents the  Represents an interest community  Not a part of the City  Provides constructive recommendations for  Political activity (varies) the City ○ Endorse candidate ○ Candidate surveys  Officially part of the City ○ Lobby / encourage People to take action  No political activity  Citizen input not  Citizen input required  Regulated conduct Role of Staff  Works for the City Manager, who answers to the City Council  Manage projects and/or people  Announces opportunities for public input  Identifies options  Professional recommendation  Not policy decisions Advisory Board or Staff Role of City Council Advisory Board Staff  Recommendation based  Recommendation -  Makes policy decisions on variety of factors professional opinion  Establish taxes ○ Experience / knowledge ○ Public input  Manages projects /  Enter into contracts programs / people  Advisory  Regulates health and safety  Answers to senior staff /  Oversee effectiveness of programs  Appointed by City City Manager Council / City Manager  Makes appointments  Etc… 2  Advisory Board or City Council Advisory Board City Council  Advisory  Final action ○ Budget  Appointed by City ○ CIP Council / City Manager ○ Plans ○ Etc.  Elected Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Advising / Communicating Getting it Done: WBPAB Working together as an advisory board Communications City Council City Council Public / Advisory Board Retreat 2013 Notes… City Manager Stakeholders Boards Other  Strategic advisory boards WBPAB Staff  Leverage community groups  Ask for public input Department  Ask for presentations from Director community  Invite people from community Public and  Educate advocates  Identify who to invite to next Project meetings Manager Department Director / Project Manager City Council City Council City Manager Public / Stakeholders Advisory Boards City Manager City Manager Public / Stakeholders Advisory Boards  Request a presentation  Write letters / email Department Department Director Director  Ask questions Project  Phone call Project  Provide Verbal feedback Manager Manager  Schedule meetings  Submit written input  Request presentations  Track project with monthly reports  Provide annual performance measures  Review annual work plan 3 Public / Stakeholders City Council Advisory Boards City Council Public / Advisory Public / Advisory City Manager City Manager Stakeholders Boards Stakeholders Boards  Post agendas Department  Send letters Department Director Director  Post minutes  Speak at meetings Project Project  Request presentations  Schedule a meeting Manager Manager  Award / recognize  Make a phone call City Council City Council Important Documents Public / Advisory City Manager Stakeholders Boards  Speak at Council meetings Department  Community Plans Director  Submit letters / emails (i.e. Bike Plan, Ped Plan, etc.)  Annual work plan Project  Make phone calls Manager  Annual Implementation report  Schedule meetings  Provide annual performance measures  Annual Budget  Distribute annual work plan  Capital Improvement Program  Municipal Code Board Bylaws Review 4 Board Accomplishments 2015  11 meetings  Correspondence  Presentations  Other Bicycle Plan Performance Measures 2015 US Census Data Source: Census ACS Source: Census ACS Margin of error: 0.1 – 0.3 Margin of error: 0.1 WAMPO Bike Counts TRAFx Counters Source: WAMPO 5 Crash Data Rate of Crashes Source: KDOT Source: Census ACS 1 Year Data and KDOT *** Preliminary data – not complete Fatalities Culture of Bicycling Source: Citizen Survey Margin of error: +/- 5 Accessibility and Connectivity Pedestrian Plan Performance Measures Source: American Community Survey Margin of error: +/- 0.3 6 Safe and Welcoming Safe and Welcoming Source: KDOT, American Community Survey (Margin of error: +/- 0.3) Culture Project Tracking Why Track Projects? Why Track Projects? Photo: www.gilpindemolition.com 7 Why Track Projects? Why Track Projects? Photo: www.brokensidewalk.com Why Track Projects Why Track Projects? Photo: www.thefridaycyclotouriste.com Benefits Important Documents - Wichita  Effect timing  Community Plans (i.e. Bike Plan, Ped Plan, etc.)  Annual work plan  Be knowledgeable  Annual Implementation report  Provide input  Annual Budget  Capital Improvement Program  Monitor progress  Maintenance Program  Avoid problems  Municipal Code 8 Important Documents - Other Overwhelmed?  WAMPO Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)  WAMPO Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)  KDOT – State Transportation Improvement Plan  KDOT – Strategic Highway Safety Plan Team Work Keep it Simple  1 minute or less  What do folks need to know – is action needed?  Highlights  Provide in writing if more Prioritize - Relationships Prioritize - Timing Plans 5 20 Policies Today Years Years CIP / Budget Key Projects Next 10 Projects Year Years 9  Prioritize - Location Contacts Example 10