Zionsville Pathways Committee Meeting

Pathways Committee Meeting Minutes January 14, 2013 Attendees: Phil Howard Tim Casady Dave Brown Bernie Paul LanceLantz Bill Spitz Richard Stroup Art Small Matt Dickey Evan Williams Bicycle Friendly Community This sub-committee is still going strong. Bicycle Indiana is hosting a BFC Seminar on February 7th here in Zionsville (date might change). Editor’s Note: Since found out the new date is March 19th…Town Hall Community Room. Richard noted that Westfield is now also pursuing pathways including a BFC status. And, there’s a Complete Streets presentation headed to the Zionsville Town Council soon. Chamber of Commerce - Trail Map Matt & Phil noted progress on creating a map of local paths (bikes, walking, etc). Funding is being pursued. Rail Trail North Richard noted progress on land acquisition for extending our Rail Trail north to Lebanon. Funds could come from a Governor’s initiative. He noted that the area could be annexed by either Zionsville or Whitestown and right now is in the county…working with its Commissioners. Laurel Street - Rail Trail Entrance We’re still looking at signage from town (Main Street) to get to our Rail Trail at the Laurel Street entrance (and back)…targeting Hawthorne and Pine Streets. Paul is heading up this effort…with considerable help from Parks and Streets. Pathway Priority No updates on the Turkey Foot Pathway…nor the Oak Street West. Matt noted some erosion on the proposed Eagle Creek pathway affecting the design. Note the Date Richard noted a planned bike tour of Boone County on September 28th Not too sure of details, but possibly starting at Lion’s Park or Mulberry Fields. Next meeting, Monday, February 11th…6pm