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Approved 10-2015
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE
MINUTES 09-09-2015
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 09
2015 at 5:30 pm in the small conference room at the city office building.
Members Present: Cathy Frank, Vice-Chair; Jamieson Goodwin, Clerk; Dana Farr, Chair; Amanda
Holland; Bob Britt
Members Absent: Roy Neuer; Donna Laban
City Representative: Maggie Leugers, Director of Recreation & Parks
Also Present: none
Meeting began at 5:42 pm.
1. New Items to Agenda – Safety concerns/suggestions, how to communicate these to City Council
raised by Bob Britt. New study to add to agenda highlighting most effective methods for signage
to increase awareness/safety for cyclists using standard roads, for discussion in October meeting
by Jamieson Goodwin. Maggie has brief update on broken signals noting some progress.
2. Approval of August minutes - Motion by Cathy. Seconded by Bob. Unanimous approval.
3. Review CIP plan/budget recommendations – Maggie has better insight to what can/cannot be
changed, with council plans for draft to be finalized in October, subsequent to next B&P
meeting, but not sure of date, will provide follow-up. She is meeting with Tom Hubbard in
September. Maggie provided overview on factors to determine new construction projects.
a. Currently in Fiscal Year 2016 (July 2015-June 2016), and desire to utilize funding that
may be idle (Signage and Wayfinding). Dana noted discrepancies in signage concerning
dogs and leash requirements on the path. There was recollection of a path user
complaint about signage consistency in the past. The quest was raised if the Signage
and Wayfinding funds allocated in FY 2016 CIP be utilized for this. Maggie explained the
funds were already allocated for the Wheeler Property. The discussion concerning dogs
with leashes on public property continued with a conclusion that it was a department
and city wide problem that City Council will need to address at some point in time.
Propose to Recreation Department for recommendation to City Council which will
address concerns with animal control (Dog Parks, Leash enforcement).
b. Establish priorities of Recreation Path improvements. Timing is important due to
pending finalization of CIP. Propose Agenda Item for October to look at Recreation Path
list of proposed improvements, and November to review Road and Sidewalk proposed
improvements.
c. Maggie to follow-up and get updated/marked maps that display proposed projects
which can provide a better picture of where proposed improvements will be made.
4. Input on City Comprehensive Master Plan - Committee wishes to hold a special meeting to
review and discuss an updated Comprehensive Plan. Tentatively scheduled for Sept 23rd 5:30-
7pm @ City Hall.
5. Grant opportunities presented by Amanda Holland - Three grant programs primarily.
a. CCRPC/CCMPO – Sidewalk Program. In past 10 years, 1 successful grant out of 5
applications. Likely a good opportunity for additional funding.
b. Vtrans – Transportation Alternatives Program. Many potential hoops due to Federal
requirements (Right of Way issues, etc)
c. Vtrans – Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. Many potential hoops due to Federal
requirements (Right of Way issues, etc)
6. CCRPC Studies future presentations – List of studies on CCRPC site showing performed/in-
progress studies within South Burlington. Those present on committee have expressed desire to
meet/work with city (Paul Connor and Justin Rabidoux) and CCRPC (Peter Keating) on findings
and how it lines up with priorities in project planning.
7. Tentative Bike Ride date w/ DPW Director set – Thurs Sept 24 4-5pm, starting @ City Hall - No
one on the committee was available on this date. Brief discussion about looking into other ways
to relay this information due to time constraints for all involved, but no concrete solutions
presented at this time.
8. Tentative presentation DPW Director set – Wed Oct 14 5:30pm @ City Hall
a. Cathy requested ability to attend remotely (phone/skype access), Maggie to provide
follow-up.
9. Concerns/Suggestions from Bob Britt on repairs needed – mostly minor matters, (i.e. Bulbs in
some crosswalk lights burnt out, missing crosswalk lines) many can be addressed via
seeclickfix.com. Bob to submit and report on follow-up in subsequent meetings.
10. Proposed Bike & Peds Policy & Safety Recommendations and related questions from Bob–
a. Pedestrian crossings should be painted 2x/yr.
b. Crosswalk concerns @ Swift & Spear – crosswalk is offset from intersection, and should
have a dedicated crossing light, not the flashing posts (Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons), but also traffic flow control (no right on red when crossing).
c. Flashing posts (RRFB) need blinking indicators on both sides.
d. Lack of shoulder lines on Spear St.
e. Dorset Park – No right on red should be provided for pedestrians using crosswalk.
f. How do we communicate and track these issues as a committee? Cathy motioned for
Bob to maintain the list to submit to city staff. Jamieson seconded, unanimous
approval. Bob will compile and submit to Maggie.
g. Have as standing item on agenda to review issues and progress. “Committee Policy and
Safety Recommendations Update”
Motion to adjourn – Cathy, Bob second. All approve.
Meeting ended at 7:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamieson Goodwin, Clerk