Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
Regular MeetingWichita, KS · February 11, 2019
Minutes
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
Monday, February 11, 2019
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
777 E. Waterman, Bldg. 200
Wichita Transit Van Maintenance Facility
Wichita, KS 67202
Meeting Notes
Members present: Elizabeth Ablah, Maxine Bostic, Jack Brown, Jane Byrnes, Barry Carroll, Russell Fox, Tom
Lasater, Marcia Schroeder, Tyler Stutzman & George Theoharis
Members Absent: Christopher Parisho
City Staff: Scott Wadle, Senior Management Analyst, Paul Gunzelman, Lee Carmichael, Shawn Meiles, Public
Works, Scott Knebel, Planning
Guests: Bryan Frye, City Council Member-District 5, Cindy Claycomb, City Council Member-District 6, Donna Carrell,
Rick Sroafe, Clayton Pearson, Alan Kailer, Kelly Wenz, Vincent Hancock, Dave & Sharon Hewitt, Kim Neufeld, Jason
Havely, Greg Mahone, Kurt Yowell
Item Description
1. Call to Order: Jack Brown, Board Chair, welcomed board members, City Council Members,
City staff, guests and called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
2. Approve Previous Meeting Notes: The board approved the January 14, 2019 meeting notes.
3. Ballpark Stadium Presentation: Paul Gunzelman, Project Manager, provided an update on
the design and construction of the new stadium. Paul showed a PowerPoint with an artist’s
rendering of what the stadium will look like when constructed. The City has asked for
community input and has modified plans accordingly. There was a lively question and
answer session following the presentation. Board members suggested that any future
development near the ballpark should not block the view of the river. In addition, board
members reiterated that the stadium should promote both biking and walking. The board
thanked Paul for his informative presentation.
4. Public Comments:
2nd Street Bike Lane: Jason Havely asked what the plans were for 2nd Street from
Washington to Santa Fe? Shawn Meiles, Public Works, stated that the street would
be repaired and would continue to have a bike lane.
5. Project Designs & Construction: Lee Carmichael, Public Works, made the following
comments:
Delano Path: Construction from the Ark River westward to South Seneca will commence
in the summer and may be completed in late 2019;
Chisholm Trail Paths: Design will be initiated from South Seneca to McCormick; the
corridor has not been railbanked and there are many existing encroachments;
Douglas Avenue – Washington to Grove: The City will host a workshop for input;
Downtown Signals Upgrade Project: This is a multi-year project that will upgrade 100
signals; the project is going to bid; staff will be able to adjust timing remotely as needed;
this project will routinely be reviewed by the board and placed on the future agendas;
Redbud: K-96 Eastward to 159th: Construction will begin this summer;
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Waco / Douglas to Central: Construction will begin in the summer; the project will
convert four lanes to two lanes, with a turn lane and on-street bike lanes;
9th & McLean Crossing: Due to high speed of motorists and a curve south of this area,
this proposed crossing may not be constructed at this particular location;
Hoover: On March 19th, the City Council will consider installing a traffic signal at Hoover
and Zoo Boulevard;
17th Street-Canal Route to Broadway: There will be bike lanes; construction in 2020;
Pawnee Prairie Park: The Park Department has nearly completed the upgrades; and
Mt. Vernon: Bike lanes will be constructed westerly from Oliver towards the river;
6. Board Capital Improvement Program & Budget Recommendations: Jack Brown, Chair,
provided members with a draft letter for the City Council with recommendations for the City
CIP and Budget. Jane Byrnes suggested that the proposed project rankings be re-ordered in
order to provide funds for additional Planning staff. After considerable discussion, Tom
Lasater moved [Maxine Bostic] that the board accept the rankings as presented in the draft
letter. Motion carried 10-0. The board commended Jack Brown for his good work in
compiling the CIP Budget recommendations. The letter will be submitted by February 20 th.
7. Wichita Multi-Modal & Spot Improvement Funding: Scott Wadle, Senior Management
Analyst, facilitated a process for the board to identify their priority projects and
recommendations regarding the $150,000 in the future CIP. The following projects were
identified as possible candidates:
Broadway from 13th Street one mile north: Improvements are being discussed; if
bike lanes could be installed with the project there would be a 30% cost savings; and
Douglas – Hillside to Oliver: The Douglas Design District will provide input; there
could be bike lanes but parking on Sunday would take up space on the bike lanes.
These projects are pending and the community will need to provide input. These items will be
placed upon future agendas.
8. Progress Report Implementation: Scott Wadle, Senior Management Analyst, reported that
he has requested crash data from the Kansas Department of Transportation [KDOT]. This
matter will be considered at a future board meeting.
9. Project Updates: Scott Wadle, Senior Management Analyst, reported on the following:
Neighborhood Bicycling & Walking Route Plans: A plan has been drafted for review;
Bicycle Counting Project: A plan is being edited and will be reviewed;
Crash Best Practices for Advisory Boards: A meeting will be scheduled with the WPD
People First Neighborhoods – 1600 N Park Place: A report is pending
Bicycle Wayfinding Improvements: A report is pending
Senior Walking Routes: A report is pending
Pedestrian Wayfinding Improvements: A report is pending
10. Board Bylaws & Officers: There was not an updated Bylaws document to review. According
to staff, there must be a 10-day public notice before the revised Bylaws can be considered.
George Theoharis moved [Maxine Bostic] that the current Chairperson can serve until
replaced. Motion carried 9-1 [Barry Carroll]. Barry did not want to vote on the motion until
he can review the revised Bylaws. The Bylaws and Election of Officers will be considered at a
future meeting.
11. Board Members Project Reports:
9th Street-Canal Route to Hillside: Jack Brown stated that the project is on schedule
and nearing completion-subject to weather conditions;
127th -21st south to 13th: Tom Lasater reported that there is one-way traffic and
sidewalks on the west side of 127th are being constructed; and
Azure Street: Construction has started on the three-lane roadway.
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12. Announcements
WAMPO Webinars: Jane Byrnes reported that there will be webinars on the third
Wednesdays of the month;
Electric Scooters: The City will need to develop a policy to regulate electric scooters;
WSU Bike Share Station: A bike share station will be installed on campus;
‘Dangerous by Design’: Jane Byrnes reported on a book that gave statistics on the
number of bike/ped crashes nationwide;
Length of Crosswalk Signals: Jane Byrnes alleged that many crosswalk signals are
simply ‘too fast’ for pedestrians to safely cross the street; and
Ballpark Consideration: The board would like to place this item on a future agenda;
the board may want to forward a letter from the Chair to the City Council.
13. Closing Thoughts:
Built Environment Symposium: Russell Fox stated that a meeting would be held on
February 26th at Friends University, Penn Hall #100 at 7 pm. The meeting is open to
the public.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm.
The next meeting of the board will be held on a date to be determined by a Doodle Poll for March 2019 @5:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted.
Barry Carroll,
Board Secretary
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Agenda
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
Monday, February 11, 2019
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
3. 5:35 pm Ballpark Stadium Presentation
Paul Gunzelman, Project Manager, will provide an update on the
design and construction of the new stadium.
4. 6:00 pm Public Comments
Jack Brown, Chairperson
5. 6:15 pm Project Designs and Construction
Lee Carmichael, Assistant Traffic Engineer, will provide an update on
projects – including but not limited to those listed below.
Hoover – Sedgwick County Zoo to K-96
Delano and Chisholm Trail Paths
Douglas Avenue – Washington to Grove
Downtown Signals Upgrade Project
Waco and 1st Street
Redbud
9th and McLean Blvd crossing
6. 6:30 pm Board Capital Improvement Program and Budget Recommendations
Jack Brown, will present draft letters for the City Council with
recommendations for the City CIP and Budget.
7. 6:45 pm Wichita Multi-Modal and Spot Improvements Funding
Scott Wadle will facilitate a process for the board to identify their
priority projects and recommendations regarding the $150,000 in the
CIP.
8. 7:00 pm Progress Report Implementation
Scott Wadle will provide an update on the 2018 implementation status
report.
9. 7:10 pm Projects Updates
Scott Wadle will provide an update on the following initiatives.
Neighborhoods bicycling and walking route plans
Bicycle counting project
Crash best practices for advisory boards
People First Neighborhoods – 1600 N Park Place
Notice – City Council Members may attend this meeting.
Bicycle wayfinding improvements
Senior Walking Routes
Pedestrian Wayfinding Improvements
10. 7:20 pm Board Bylaws and Officers
Jack Brown, Chairperson
11. 7:30 pm Board Member Project Reports
Jack Brown, Chairperson
12. 7:40 pm Announcements
Jack Brown, Chairperson
13. 7:45 pm Closing Thoughts
Jack Brown, Chairperson
Notice – City Council Members may attend this meeting.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
Monday, January 14, 2019
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
777 E. Waterman, Bldg. 200
Wichita Transit Van Maintenance Facility
Wichita, KS 67202
Meeting Notes
Members present: Elizabeth Ablah, Maxine Bostic, Jack Brown, Jane Byrnes, Barry Carroll, Russell Fox, Tom
Lasater, Christopher Parisho, Marcia Schroeder, Tyler Stutzman & George Theoharis
Members Absent:
City Staff: Scott Wadle, Senior Management Analyst, Lee Carmichael, Public Works
Guests: Clayton Pearson, Chole Parisho, Alan Kailer, Kelly Wenz, Vincent Hancock, Dave & Sharon Hewitt, Kim
Neufeld, Doug Ballard
Item Description
1. Call to Order: Jack Brown, Board Chair, welcomed board members, guests and called the
meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
2. Approve Previous Meeting Notes: The board amended the December 10, 2018 meeting
notes to reflect that Maxine Bostic was not present.
3. Public Comments:
Doug Ballard noted that the traffic signal at Lincoln & McLean takes an inordinate
amount of time for cyclists/pedestrians to cross from the north side of Lincoln to the
south side. Lee Carmichael, Public Works, will take a look at the signal and report at
a future meeting.
4. Project Designs & Construction: Lee Carmichael, Public Works, made the following
comments:
Delano Path: Construction from the Ark River eastward to South Seneca will commence
in the summer and may be completed in late 2019;
Chisholm Trail Paths: Design work will be initiated for the path from South Seneca to
McCormick; the corridor has not been rail banked and there are encroachments;
Douglas Avenue – Washington to Grove: Consultants will review plans in February;
Downtown Signals Upgrade Project: This is a multi-year project that will upgrade 100
signals; the project is going to bid; staff will be able to adjust timing remotely as needed;
this project will be routinely reviewed by the board and placed on the next agenda;
Redbud: K-96 Eastward to 159th: Construction will begin in the spring or summer;
Waco / Douglas to Central: Construction will begin in the summer; the project will
contain two lanes, a turn lane and on-street bike lanes; there was considerable
discussion about the lack of bike lanes on Waco from Murdock to 13th; this item will be
placed on a future agenda for further discussion; and
9th & McLean Crossing: Due to high speed of motorists and a curve south of this area,
this project will take time to research and design in order to be safe for
cyclists/pedestrians.
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5. WAMPO Bike/Ped Counts: Kristen Zimmerman, WAMPO, Senior Transportation Planner,
provided the following information:
This is the 7th year for the bike count; Jane Byrnes helped initiate the count;
The count took place over two days and at 35 locations in the city and region;
3,141 individuals were counted; Pedestrians =71% & Cyclists=27% plus 2% other;
There’s been an 80% increase in active transportation since 2012;
WAMPO’s count data will be submitted nationally for further analysis
Long-Range Transportation Plan [‘Move 2040’]:
WAMPO staff are developing a transportation vision for the next 20 years;
Fatalities are trending upward; congestion is not seen as problematic;
$6 billion is needed to finance future transportation projects;
Funding for projects is likely to decline; air quality doesn’t appear to be a problem;
The population is expected to grow less than 1% per year;
Input Requested: Kristen provided the board with written questions and asked for input.
After some discussion, the chair suggested that board members submit their suggestions to
WAMPO staff over the coming weeks. The board thanked Kristen for her presentation.
6. Wichita Capital Improvement Program Priorities: Jack Brown, Chair, provided the following
comments:
City staff are beginning the process of developing a CIP Budget;
The City Council generally adopts the CIP Budget in August of each year;
The board reviewed their 2018 CIP recommendations;
The board agreed that they generally agree with the 2018 recommendations;
The Chair will draft a letter with recommendations and forward to the board;
By consensus, the board authorized the Chair to submit the 2019 recommendations
to the City Council, if needed, prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
7. Wichita Budget Priorities: Scott Wadle, Senior Management Analyst, lead the board in an
exercise to prioritize projects for the budget. Listed below are the prioritized projects:
1. Bikeway Maintenance: $Unknown /WMBP #7
2. School Walking and Bicycle Route Plans: $45,000/WMBP #14,6
3. Bicycle & Pedestrian Engineering Staff: $100,000 / WMBP-Strategy #28
4. Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Staff: $80,000 / WMBP-Strategy #26
5. Spot Improvements and Multi-Modal Implementation for Maintenance Projects:
$unknown / WMBP #7, 1, 11, 20
6. Bikeway Maintenance Plan: $60,000 /WMBP – Strategy #7
7. Prioritize Intersections Arterial & Sidewalks for Pedestrian Safety Improvements:
$25,000 /WMPP #1, 4 & MBP #3
Maxine Bostic moved (Chris Parisho) to forward these recommendations to the City Council.
Motion carried 11-0.
8. 2019 WBPAB Meeting Calendar:
The November 2019 meeting will be held on November 4, 2018
9. Progress Report Implementation:
Members were provided a project tracking form with ‘assignments’ for members;
Maxine Bostic noted that she needed to be assigned a project/s
10. Project Updates:
Broadway Safety Corridor: The DAB 6 board considered a draft proposal and
provided input to Public Works engineering staff; a plan will now be developed for
future consideration
11. Board Bylaws: The updated Board Bylaws will be considered in February 2019;
Election of Officers: Based upon the updated Bylaws, board officers will be elected in March.
12. Board Members Project Reports: No reports were made.
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13. Announcements
Wichita Independent Neighborhood [WIN] Annual Meeting: Maxine Bostic
announced that the meeting will be held on:
o When: January 28, 2019
o Where: Grace Presbyterian Church [East Douglas]
o Time: 5:30 pm
o Cost: $25 per person
14. Closing Thoughts: There were no closing thoughts.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 pm.
The next meeting of the board will be held on Monday, February 11, 2019 @5:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted.
Barry Carroll,
Board Secretary
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