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South Burlington Bike & Pedestrian Committee
APPROVED Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.
Room 301, City Hall AND Virtual
Committee Attendees: Havaleh Gagne (Chair), Donna Leban, Bob Britt, Nic Anderson (Clerk), Amanda
Holland, Dana Farr
Committee Attendees - Remote: Joel Klug
Committee Absent: Doug Goodman, Ann Mason
Other Attendees: Erica Quallen (City Staff Liaison)
Public: Amanda Hannaford, Iris McDonald, Ryan Doyle
1. Welcome, Emergency Exit and Virtual Meeting Instructions, Gratitude –Havaleh (6:00 PM)
a. Gratitude for all those that voted and happy the TIF vote passed.
2. Changes or additions to the agenda –Havaleh (6:03PM)
a. None
3. Comments from the public not related to the agenda–Havaleh (6:05PM)
a. None
4. Consideration of minutes from February 8, 2023–Havaleh (6:10PM)
a. Bob provided some small edits which Nic had reviewed and seemed fine.
b. Bob motion to approve as amended
c. Dana seconded
d. Vote - All in favor
5. Updates from the City –Erica (6:15PM)
a. Read updates from agenda packet
b. Donna asked if Kennedy Drive lighting has been budgeted for. May be included in next
year’s CIP but likely not part of Penny for Paths funding.
c. Bob noted potential for grants
d. Amanda asked about timing in relation to grants
e. Bob asked if we can see the draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan mapping before it’s too
late.
f. Amanda asked what format. Asked about comprehensive plan and the
existing/proposed paths map.
g. Bob would like to see a separate map by quadrant, as the single map is pretty zoomed
out.
h. Erica could see that for the bike ped master plan
i. Bob noted that the Nowland Farm RRFBs are still not done. Excited to hear that the 6
others have been upgraded.
j. Amanda asked about UPWP project selection
k. Erica official selection will be at UPWP meeting later this month. Seems like we will be
good to go on all projects we requested. Will know probably early April.
l. Bob asked about ARPA update in relation to the Hinesburg Rd path request.
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m. Erica said that ARPA funds will likely need to be used as matches. Would need to get
grants lined up to then be able to suggest ARPA funds when Council reviews grant
applications. Council liked that our application was a concrete item, not another study.
6. Review updated safety recommendations –Safety Working Group (6:25PM)
a. Bob detailed. Asked if it would be a resolution that needs to be done.
b. Erica would be a document that is approved, so would need to be accompanied with a
memo requesting approval. Specific actions should be bolded so its clear what each
bullet points main focus is.
c. Bob noted we are trying to organize it so that its easy to manage and can be easily
adopted by council.
d. Nic suggested having images in Figures at the end of the document to help (where there
is yellow highlights in the doc). Also suggested using “Bikes May Use Full Lane” instead
of “Share the Road” which is older terminology.
e. Bob mentioned it is still in draft format.
7. Review plan for May bike month event–Havaleh (6:40PM)
a. Havaleh called Susan Grasso. Need to find school liaisons. Bike Rodeos not done by LM
anymore but can do ourselves. Public Library contacted LM about an E-Bike lending
library. Susan would brainstorm and get back at end of the week.
b. Amanda asked about previous bike rodeo. Was with LM and Rec Department (Ben) as
well as Police.
c. Havaleh will continue with LM and connect with Holly Rees first. Will then come back
once it’s a little more developed. Susan can publicize. Suggestions from the committee
on advertising options: Front Porch Forum, CCRPC can post, School Newsletters (one for
district and one per school), City Newsletter, Other Paper, SoBu Nite Out too. Could
possibly do at same time as other events like Kite Flying.
d. Elevator pitch for Walk with a Doc. Reached out to cancer center and could work with
Medical Center. AARP does Walking College which deadline to sign up is coming up in
two days.
8. Updates Ongoing Committee/Liaison Work (6:50PM)
a. Chair updates–Havaleh
b. DRB Update–Bob
i. Bob detailed O’Brien Eastview plans.
ii. Bob detailed Larkin Terrace off Shelburne Road and Fayette. Will have
recreation area in SW corner. Going to DRB for Sketch Plan soon.
iii. Nic asked about pushing them to update bikeability on Fayette.
iv. Amanda thinks this is the time to focus on this more to make sure that families
etc. and additional housing can make sure it is more comfortable for biking.
v. Donna mentioned needing better controls at Shelburne St with no right on reds.
Needs more coordination.
vi. Ryan Doyle asked about connection to other streets
vii. Donna mentioned it needs better connection south from Fayette. Lou Bresee
asked.
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c. DPW/Safety –Bob, Dana, Amanda, Doug
d. Bike Friendly Community Planning/Greenway progress–Nic
e. Communications/Outreach/Follow up from January discussion–Donna
f. Mapping–Amanda, Nic
g. Signs–Nic, Donna, Dana
9. Confirm April 12, 2023 Meeting (6:55PM)
10. Adjourn Bike/Ped Meeting and Begin City Plan 2024 Community Conversation (7:00PM)
a. Nic motion to adjourn bike ped meeting and start City Plan 2024.
b. Seconded by Dana
c. Adjourned 6:58PM