Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
Regular MeetingWichita, KS · December 12, 2016
Minutes
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
Monday, December 12, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Board Retreat
Park Villa Meeting Room
Meeting Notes
Members Present: Maxine Bostic, Jack Brown, Barry Carroll, James Crowder, Jerry Jones, Tom Lasater,
Tyler Stutzman, George Theoharis & Wendy Tan
Members Absent: Melany Barnes & Russell Fox
City Staff: Paul Gunzleman & Scott Wadle
Guests: Courtney Bengtson, Wichita Community Foundation & John Moore
Item Description
1. Call to Order: Jack Brown, Chairperson, welcomed City staff and guests.
2. Approve Previous Meeting Notes: The board approved, by consensus, the
November 14, 2016 meeting notes.
3. Public Comments: There were no comments.
4. Board Priority Bikeways Consideration: Paul Gunzleman, Assistant City Engineer,
provided status reports for the priority projects identified in the Master Bicycle
Plan. Paul noted that the City’s Capital Improvement Program includes City
funding programmed to construct the Redbud Path from K-96 to 159th Street and
Woodlawn to Rock Road and from K-96 to 159th Street in 2017. He also indicated
that the WAMPO Transportation Improvement Program includes funding to
construct the Redbud Path from K-96 to 159th Street in the year 2019. Paul
indicated, that in order to utilize the WAMPO funding, the City of Wichita project
to construct the Redbud Path in 2017 will need to be moved back to match up
with the WAMPO funding.
Paul reported that Public Works and Utilities Engineering staff is proposing to
utilize the 2017 Wichita CIP Bike Enhancements line item funding to undertake
design and possible construction on two new proposed bike path projects: 1)
Hoover 21st to 29th; and 2) East Bank of the River southward from Gander
Mountain to the Lincoln Street Dam. The Park Department is also contributing
funding for the East Bank bikeway.
The following projects were discussed as well: a) 17th & 18th Street Bikeways; b)
Green Street from 3rd Street to WSU; c) Mt. Vernon improvements; and d) the
proposed Delano corridor. The board members agreed to further discuss the
proposed projects at the January 2017 meeting.
Scott Wadle reviewed the information and discussion to date regarding
prioritization of the bikeways. Based on the comments from the City Council
requesting that the Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (WBPAB)
identify how the priority bikeways implement City policies. The consensus of the
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WBPAB members was to request that staff consider how the bikeways can be
evaluated using quantitative measures. The following measures were suggested.
Return on investment
Number of users
Employment
Linkages to planned bikeways
Connectivity to existing bikeways
Employment
Parks
Schools
Scott committed to bring back some ideas for the WBPAB members to review and
discuss.
5. Wichita Community Foundation [WCF]: At the invitation of the board, Courtney
Bengtson, Director of Strategic Initiatives, was present to discuss the following
initiative: ‘Focus Forward: Let’s Right Our Story.’ According to Ms. Bengtson, the
WCF has engaged ‘Reach Advisors,’ a predictive analytics firm, for a multi-year,
deep dive project about the region’s future economic growth. Ms. Bengtson
showed a PowerPoint presentation that presented the highlights of the ‘Focus
Forward’ initiative that addresses four specific challenges: 1) Perceptions; 2)
Human Capital; 3) Entrepreneurial; and 4) Business Cycles. The city must
overcome these challenges in order to move ahead economically. In closing, Ms.
Bengtson explained that a more comprehensive report could be found at the
following: thechungreport.com. Following a brief discussion, board members
thanked Ms. Bengtson for her informative presentation and issued an ‘open
invitation’ to attend future board meetings.
6. Board Accomplishments 2016: Scott Wadle provided board members with a
document entitled ‘Wichita Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board – Accomplishments
for 2016.’ The document outlined the various accomplishments of the board in
2016. There was a consensus that the board has excellent staff support from
Scott Wadle. Overall, board members were pleased with their accomplishments
in 2016.
7. Project Tracking Form: Barry Carroll provided each board member with a project
tracking form for review. Each board member has been assigned specific projects
to track. Jack Brown encouraged each member to track their projects and make a
short presentation at each meeting. Barry noted that Paul Gunzleman may
update the form as new projects are identified.
8. Closing Thoughts:
Strategic Decision Making: There was consensus that future board
decisions must be strategic in nature and based upon factual criteria [ex:
Bike Plan, Ped Plan, CIP, Safety Considerations, Connectivity, Policy
Considerations, etc.]. The board’s decisions must be clearly conveyed to
the Mayor and City Council in order to assist them in their deliberations.
Staff agreed to draft a decision matrix form for review at the next board
meeting.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm.
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Respectfully submitted, Barry Carroll, WBPAB Secretary
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Agenda
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
Annual Retreat
Monday, December 12, 2016
5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
Park Villa
1029 N. Bitting
Wichita, Kansas 67203
Agenda
Item Time Description
1. 5:30 pm Welcome
Jack Brown, Chairperson
2. 5:31 pm Approve Previous Meeting Notes
Jack Brown, Chairperson
1. 5:35 pm Public Comments
3. 5:45 pm Board Priority Bikeways Recommendation
Paul Gunzelman and Scott Wadle will facilitate a discussion for the Board to
identify its recommended top by priority bikeways to implement the Wichita
Bicycle Master Plan.
4. 6:15 pm Courtney Bengtson, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Ms. Bengtson with the Wichita Community Foundation will present Focus
Forward: Let’s Right Our Story. The Wichita Community Foundation
engaged Reach Advisors, a predictive analytics firm for a multi-year, deep-
dive project about the region’s future economic growth. Courtney Bengtson
will present the highlights of Focus Forward and address four specific
challenges our city must overcome to move ahead economically.
5. 6:45 pm Board Accomplishments 2016
This will be an opportunity to review the Board accomplishments from 2016. What
actions did the Board take? What projects were reviewed? This information can be
used for the Board’s annual progress report cover letter to the City Council.
6. 7:00 pm Board Assessment
This will be an opportunity for the Board members to assess strengths and
opportunities related to the Board’s activities and performance.
7. 7:15 pm Project Tracking Sheet
This will be an opportunity for a discussion about the use and composition of the
project tracking sheet.
8. 7:30 pm Closing Thoughts
Notice – City Council Members may attend this meeting.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
Monday, November 14, 2016
5:30 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, Russell Fox, Jerry Jones,
Tom Lasater, Tyler Stutzman & George Theoharis
Members Absent: Melany Barnes, Wendy Tan
City Staff: Scot Rigby, Tim Goodpasture, Paul Gunzelman, Aaron Henning, Don Cradduck, Scott Wadle,
Guests: Alan Kailer, Patrick Boyarski
Item Description
1. Call to Order: Jack Brown, Chairperson, welcomed City staff and guests.
2. Approve Previous Meeting Notes: The board approved, by consensus, the
October 10, 2016 meeting notes.
3. Public Comments: There were no comments
4. Bikeways Funding & Construction Update: Paul Gunzelman, Assistant City
Engineer, provided status reports for the priority projects identified in the Master
Bicycle Plan. Paul noted that the City’s Capital Improvement Program includes
City funding programmed to construct the Redbud Path from K-96 to 159th Street
and Woodlawn to Rock Road in 2017. However, the City was recently awarded
federal transportation funding for the project in the most recent WAMPO TIP. As
a result, staff anticipates that the project will be constructed in 2018 and 2019.
Jerry Jones asked if crushed limestone could be used, would the project be
expedited. Paul responded that an environment study would be forthcoming and
would likely determine what kind of surface could be used. Paul reported on two
new proposed bike path projects: 1) Hoover 21st to 29th; and 2) East Bank of the
River southward from Gander Mountain to the Lincoln Street Dam. The board
members decided to further discuss the proposed projects during the upcoming
board retreat.
5. Delano Catalyst Site & Delano Path: Scott Rigby, Assistant City Manager, and Tim
Goodpasture, Economic Development Analyst, were invited to provide
information regarding the two Delano Catalyst site proposals. According to Mr.
Rigby, there are two parcels of land [4 & 7 acres] being considered for
development. The two projects could cost approximately $60 to $70M to
construct. There are two developers who have submitted proposals. The
projects were shown on PowerPoint slides with an overview provided on both.
Following considerable discussion, Jerry Jones moved [Russell Fox] to make the
following recommendations to the City Council: 1) Provide direction to staff that
the Delano Catalyst site should include a shared-use path to connect the former
railroad corridor west of the Delano Catalyst site and east to the Arkansas River
Path; and 2) Provide direction to staff that the site plans for the Delano Catalyst
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site should be presented to the WBPAB before they are presented to the City
Council for final approval. Motion carried 9-0.
6. Hyatt Sale & Proposed Street Maintenance & Bikeways: Aaron Henning, Public
Works, was invited to provide information about the proposed process to utilize
$20M from the sale of the City owned Hyatt. Aaron reported that approximately
$10M will be used to repair residential streets, and that the proposed locations
will be reviewed by the City’s Multi-Modal Committee to determine if
improvements for bicycling and walking should be included. Aaron noted that the
suggested plans will be reviewed and approved by the Mayor and City Council on
December 20, 2016. Maxine Bostic stated that she applauded the efforts to
improve neighborhood streets but it was ‘long overdue.’
7. Street Maintenance Report: Don Cradduck, Public Works, provided statistics on
the various repairs that have been made to the bike/ped network. Don reported
that 1st & 2nd Streets are swept once a month and downtown streets twice a
month. According to Don, there have been 150 asphalt repairs and 6,150 ‘buckle’
repairs on the paths. Several members commended Don and his work crew
members for their good work.
8. Bicycle Repair Station Donation: Scott Wadle reported that the Whole Foods has
donated a bike ‘fix it’ station to the Bike Walk Wichita organization. This will be
the third such ‘fix it’ station in Wichita; there is one out west at the Air Capital
Mountain Bike Park and one downtown. City staff recommended that the station
be installed near the Redbud Path and Woodlawn Boulevard. The proposed MOU
would have Bike Walk Wichita be responsible for installing and maintaining the
‘fix it’ station. Following a brief discussion, Tom Lasater moved [James Crowder]
to recommend that the City Council:
approve the donation of the bicycle repair station to the City
approve the proposed memorandum of agreement; and
authorize the necessary signatures.
Motion carried 7-0 [Jack Brown & Barry Carroll abstained].
9. Bikeways Tour: Board members discussed what they learned during the recent
bikeways tour. The bicycle ride started from the Exploration Place and proceeded
westward along 2nd Street, northward along the Woodchuck bikeway and
eastward along 9th Street back to Exploration Place. There were several stops and
discussions about current and future street applications. It was agreed that there
would be spring and fall tours in 2017. The board thanked Scott Wadle for
organizing the tour.
10. Annual Board Retreat: The board agreed to hold a retreat on the regular meeting
time on December 12th. Scott Wadle secured the Park Villa building in the
Riverside Neighborhood for the retreat. The retreat will commence at 5:30 pm.
Jack Brown agreed to bring pizza for everyone. Board members may bring food or
drink items as well.
11. Board Member Project Reports:
Douglas & Hydraulic Intersection: According to Barry Carroll, the right-of-
way has been purchased and the design is completed. The project will go
to bid in early spring 2017.
Board members were provided an updated ‘Project Tracking Form’ with
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names assigned to particular projects.
Paul Gunzelman provided a written update on the various bike/ped
projects for review; he will add additional projects as needed.
Jack Brown encouraged board members to track and report on projects
assigned to them.
12. Announcements:
Barry Carroll noted that the WAMPO Policy Committee made its final
recommendations on Transportation Improvement Projects [TIP] in
October 2016.
14. Closing Thoughts: Due to time constraints, there were no comments.
The next regularly scheduled meeting, a board retreat, will be held on Monday, December 12, 2016.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Barry Carroll,
WBPAB Secretary
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