Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, July 10 , 2017 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. 777 E. Waterman, Building 200 Wichita Transit Van Maintenance Facility Conference Room Wichita, Kansas 67202 Agenda Item Time Description 1. 5:30 pm Call to Order Jack Brown, Chairperson 2. 5:31 pm Approve Previous Meeting Notes Jack Brown, Chairperson, approval of the June 12th meeting notes. 3. 5:35 pm Public Comments 4. 5:45 pm CIP and Budget Update Mark Manning, Budget Officer, will provide an update on the status of the City’s Capital Improvement Program and Budget. 5. 6:00 pm st 1 and Washington Avenue Paul Gunzelman, Assistant City Engineer, will provide an overview of design options considered for the intersection. 6. 6:15 pm th 17 Street – Broadway to I-135 Paul Gunzelman, Assistant City Engineer, will provide an overview of the designs for 17th Street from Broadway to I-135. 7. 6:30 pm Pedestrian Safety at Signalized Intersections Paul Gunzelman, Assistant City Engineer, will provide an overview and update on plans to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety at signalized intersections. 8. 6:45 pm WAMPO Planning Walkable Places Program Scott Wadle, Senior Planner will provide an update on the status of the City’s applications for the Planning Walkable Places program. 9. 6:50 pm Wichita Bicycling Municipal Code Updates Processes Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, will present an update on the process for collecting public input and proposed changes to the Wichita Municipal Code regarding bicycling – with an emphasis on bicycling on sidewalks downtown. 10. 7:00 pm Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan – 2017 Annual Implementation Work Plan Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, will present the proposed 2017 Annual Implementation Work Plan for the Pedestrian Master Plan. 11. 7:15 pm Board Member Project Reports Jack Brown, Chairperson 12. 7:20 pm Announcements Jack Brown, Chairperson 13. 7:30 pm Closing Thoughts Jack Brown, Chairperson Notice – City Council Members may attend this meeting.  Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, June 12, 2017 5:30 – 7 p.m. 777 E. Waterman, Building 200 Wichita Transit Van Maintenance Facility Conference Room Meeting Notes Members Present: Maxine Bostic, Barry Carroll, Jerry Jones, Christopher Parisho, Tyler Stutzman, George Theoharis Members Absent: Jack Brown, Russell Fox, Tom Lasater, City Staff: Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, Paul Gunzelman, Public Works Guests: Barbara Coats, John Parisho, Vincent Hancock, Jane Byrnes, Jay Anglemyer [MKEC], Geoff Kisch, Levi Henry, Alan Kailer Item Description 1. Call to Order: Jerry Jones, Vice Chairperson, welcomed guests and called the meeting to order at 5:34pm 2. Approve Previous Meeting Notes: By consensus, the board approved the April & May 2017 meeting notes. 3. Public Comments:  Jane Byrnes read a prepared statement that made the following points: a) due to lack of City infrastructure, that promotes biking and walking, children are not active as in the past; and b) obesity is an ongoing problem for both children and adults. In closing, Jane asked the board for their assistance in recommending additional funding for crosswalks and sidewalks. Jerry Jones requested that Jane forward her prepared remarks for review by board members.  Geoff Kisch, Board President, Bike Walk Wichita, stated his appreciation that City staff provided access along the River Path while the Pawnee Bridge reconstruction is being completed.  Levi Henry noted that he has had previous conversations with Public Works staff about traffic concerns at Nims and Franklin. Levi stated that he had safety apprehensions regarding children crossing Nims as they access Riverside Park. Paul Gunzelman, Public Works, responded that there are plans to construct a sidewalk on the west side of Nims, southward to an existing crosswalk near a ‘round about.’ 4. 17 Street – Broadway to I-135: Paul Gunzelman, Public Works, stated that 17th th Street from Broadway to I-135, that is proposed for 2019, would have bike lanes. Paul discussed three possible options, with visuals, for members to review. The proposed bike lanes on 17th Street would be connected to McAdams Park, according to Paul. After a brief discussion, there was a consensus to support Option #1 [that would not require accessing additional right-of-way]. In closing, Paul noted that bids would be formally issued next week for 17th & 18th Streets. 1 5. 1st & 2nd Streets - Railroad Tracks to Washington: Paul Gunzelman, Public Works, stated that these projects are slated for 2018. According to Paul, improvements will provide landscaping, improved sidewalks, raised crosswalks for traffic calming, and bicycle racks. Paul suggested that he will bring options for review at future meetings. In closing, Paul noted that the City would like to have the projects completed prior to the NCAA Basketball Tournament in March 2018. 6. WAMPO Planning Walkable Paces Program: Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, briefly described WAMPO’s role in awarding approximately $12M in federal funding every year for transportation projects in the region. Scott then explained the proposed WAMPO ‘Planning Walkable Places’ program. According to Scott, grants can be issued for non-construction projects that promote walkability and ‘gathering places’ in the region. According to Scott, the Request for Proposals [RFP] will likely be presented in early 2018. According to Scott, the grants will fund 80% of project costs and a 20% cash match is needed in order to be eligible. Scott noted that the City is proposing to apply for funding for the following projects: 1) Parking & Multi- Modal Plan and 2) Downtown Streets Planning & Conceptual Designs. Each project would cost $250,000 or a total of $500,000 for both. Following a brief discussion, Barry Carroll moved [Tyler Stutzman] to recommend that the City Manager approve the grant application. The motion was approved 6-0. 7. Wichita Bicycling Municipal Code Updates Processes: Scott Wadle provided a brief overview of these processes. According to Scott, there is a need to secure community input on this matter. Scott suggested that information could be received from: a) online surveys; b) Facebook; c) ‘open houses’ at City Hall; d) Wichita Downtown Development Commission staff; and e) citizens-at-large. The timeline for completion of this process is the fall of 2107, according to Scott. Following a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the board to move forward with this inititative. 8. Memorial Process: At the request of board member, George Theoharis, this matter was discussed. George would like to honor the memory of the former board member James Crowder, who recently died. George would like the intersection at the Redbud Path and Woodlawn to be upgraded with a HAWK signal that would display red [and not amber] lights. Scott provided members with the City’s ‘Policy 13’ that outlines the memorial application process. At the request of George Theoharis, the board agreed that George would draft a letter for the WBPAB to approve and submit to City Council Member LaVonta Williams. 9. Wichita Bicycle Master Plan – 2017 Annual Implementation Work Plan: Scott provided a written document that outlined the work plan. Scott then provided an overview of the projects that have been completed and projects that are slated for completion. Following a brief discussion, Barry Carroll moved [Maxine Bostic] recommend approval of the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan – 2017 Annual Implementation Work Plan and direct the Board Chairperson to forward a letter to the City Manager, Mayor and City Council to this effect. Motion carried 6-0. 10. Board Member Project Reports: Barry Carroll noted that Paul Gunzelman has provided an updated project report to board members. Barry Carroll will format the excel spread sheet and provide members with a copy of projects to track. Barry encouraged members to provide updates at future meetings. 11. Announcements: 2   Two Vacant Board Positions: Scott noted that the vacancies are being posted according to the City’s guidelines.  Green Street Project: Paul Gunzelman, Public Works, stated that a change order would be supported to move the crosswalk to the Central and Volutsia intersection at the request of an adjacent property owner and developer. 12. Closing Thoughts:  Dog Bites: George Theoharis reported that there were ‘’870 dog bites’ within the City in 2016. George noted that Postal Carriers will carry ‘air horns’ that will, hopefully, deter dog bites.  Bike Valet at Riverfest: Barry Carroll noted that approximately 350 bicycles were parked by Bike Walk Wichita volunteers during the Riverfest.  Bike Share: It was noted that the fourth Bike Share bike rack has been erected that the ‘Lux’ apartments. There are to be a total of 19 bike racks.  New WPD Online ‘App:’ According to George Theoharis, the Wichita Police Department now has a new online application [‘app’]. George is hopeful that the new ‘app’ will help with public safety in Wichita. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm. The next meeting of the board will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017 @5:30 pm. Respectfully submitted,  Barry Carroll, WBPAB Secretary 3