Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, April 11, 2016 5:30 – 7 p.m. 777 E. Waterman, Building 200 Wichita Transit Van Maintenance Facility Conference Room Meeting Notes Members Present: Maxine Bostic, Jack Brown, Barry Carroll, James Crowder, Amy Delamaide, Russell Fox, Jerry Jones, Tom Lasater, George Theoharis & Tyler Stutzman Members Absent: Melany Barnes City Staff: Scott Wadle, MAPD Guest: Jane Byrnes Item Description 1. Call to Order: Jack Brown, Chairperson, welcomed City staff and guest. 2. Approve Previous Meeting Notes: Tom Lasater moved [Amy Delamaide] to approve the March 14, 2016 meeting notes. Motion carried 10-0. 3. Public Comments: Jane Brynes, former WBPAB member, asked for the following: 1) an update on the Master Pedestrian Plan; and 2) expressed concerns about the safety of school children walking and biking to area schools. George Theoharis thanked Ms. Byrnes for her comments. George noted that public education for pedestrians and motorists is needed. 4. Police Department: Due to a scheduling conflict, the Chief of Police was unable to address the board. According to the board chairperson, the Chief will address the board later this summer. 5. WBPAB Recommendations for the City Budget: Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, facilitated a discussion with the board in order to help identify priority bicycle and pedestrian programs/projects for budget consideration. There were 20 potential projects for consideration posted on the meeting room wall. Board members were given seven [7] ‘voting dots’ for placement on the particular projects. The following project were prioritized: 1) Wichita Street Safety Campaign – 9 votes [$40,000]; 2) Marked Crosswalk Policy -7 votes [$30,000]; 3) School Walking & Bicycling Route Plans – 7 votes [$45,000] ; 4) Bicycle Counter Demonstration Project – 7 votes [$50,000]; 5) Bikeway Maintenance – 7 votes [$150,000]; 6) Bikeway Maintenance Plan – 6 votes [$60,000]; 7) City Project Inspection Checklist for Active Transportation - 4 votes [$30,000]; and 8) On Call Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning & Design Services - 4 votes [$150,000]. The total budget recommendation from the board was $550,000. Following a brief discussion, Barry Carroll moved [Amy Delamaide] that the board recommend these prioritized items for the upcoming City Budget. Motion carried 10-0. A second motion was then made by Amy Delamaide [Tom Laster] to direct the board chairperson to forward the board’s recommendation to the City Council. Motion carried 10-0. 1  6. Board Members Project Reports - Tracking Form: Barry Carroll asked members to review the draft tracking form that was provided. Members reported their updates and the form will be revised accordingly. 7. Announcements:  Crosswalks: George Theoharis reported that he had spoken with Brian Coon, Public Works, about the need to improve the cross walks along the Canal River bike path at 1st and 2nd Streets.  Public Education: George Theoharis reiterated that public education is needed for cyclists and motorists in order to reduce the number of crashes. 8. Closing Thoughts:  Ribbon Cutting - Redbud Trail: Barry Carroll announced that there will be a ribbon cutting on Saturday, May 7th @11:30 am. The ceremony will be held at the trailhead located at 17th & Oliver. Members were encouraged to attend. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, May 9th, 2016. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 pm. Respectfully submitted,  Barry Carroll, WBPAB Secretary 2