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BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE
MINUTES 6-8-2016
APPROVED
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commi ee held its regular monthly mee ng on Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 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 Bri , Roy
Neuer, Donna Leban
Members Absent: None
City Representa ve: Holly Baker, Assistant Director of Recrea on & Parks
Also Present: Lou Bresee; John Calcagni; Chris McDonald; Kevin Dorn, City Manager;
Mee ng began at 5:34 pm.
1. Changes to Agenda – Addi on of no ce of mee ng for conserva on easement for Wheeler Park.
2. Approval of prior minutes – Brief updates required for clarifica on on City Center, and addi on of Ilona
Blanchard to a endees. Mo on to approve amended minutes: Bob, Donna second. All approve with Jamieson
abstaining.
3. Comments from public not related to Agenda – Introduc on of Chris McDonald for SB Rec. & Parks department,
intern from UVM.
4. Updates/Discussion: B&P bridge over I-89 – Kevin Dorn (City Manager); Discussion about current status of
proposal, s ll early stages. Currently, SB City Council and City staff see this as essen al in providing safe
connec vity to planned City Center from UVM and surrounding area. At this point, there are no specific details as
to style of connec vity, nor a specific placement in mind. Planning for a budget between $10M & $13M. It is a
high demand area due to growth traffic (recent housing development along/near Market St.) and desire to ease
access to local business for students/residents as well. Some discussion over poten al connec vity methods –
concerns about lines/delays, ease of access from different areas (Staples Plaza vs Quarry Hill Apartments, and
other recently developed areas. Access should be convenient and not “out of the way for locals.” The scoping
study should help address some issues being discussed. Per Kevin, there are ul mately many decisions to make.
Current planned budget is result of financing op ons (TIF – Tax Increment Financing helps ease revenue burden –
project is 30% TIF eligible). Also possible Federal TIGER (Transporta on Investment Genera ng Economic
Recovery) grants to receive addi onal funding from. Commi ee inquired about ability to assist and provide
input. Kevin responded that currently there is not much the commi ee can do directly to facilitate, but
recommends advocacy to the issue and being aware of progress. Lou Bresee – As an aside, noted the free shu le
from UVM to Church St. Why is a similar op on not available to similarly increase traffic to South Burlington local
businesses as well?
5. Discussion: SBBPC priori es – Review of updated findings and breakout quadrant priori es by type. Cathy is
working to update the Dra version of South Burlington City Official Map and needed clarifica on on a few items.
The Commi ee discussed the best way to show the iden fied priori es on a map. It was discussed that we need
clarifica on as to which City map should be used as a base to highlight those priori es. Holly to speak with Paul
Conner and get a copy of most recently adopted map and an input (map or other) on any proposed infrastructure
changes/improvements. For the final map(s), a new numbering, or nomenclature that would help iden fy the
project from the Commi ee’s list, categorize by type on each map (Bike Lane, Crosswalk, Sidewalk/Rec Path).
Holly can seek help from city GIS department on producing the maps.
Discussion con nued about the poten al need to provide a financial es mate on iden fied projects. Many felt
that it was not the Commi ee’s role to develop cost es mates. Current goal of mapping first dra : Create 3 maps
by infrastructure type and a forma ed spreadsheet that can provide details of what is listed on the map. Maps to
contain highest priori es as iden fied by this effort. The Commi ee will add addi onal detail or other items when
first dra is completed. Agenda item added for July mee ng to review these dra s and finalize details for release
to City/Council/Public at a subsequent date to be determined.
6. Updates from City Manager (Holly Baker) – No significant updates to report at this me.
7. General Ma ers
a. Discussion: Land Development Regula on (LDR) requirements regarding Rec Path – Informa on about
current LDRs received from Jus n Rabidoux. A brief discussion followed and current path is to request an
update to LDR documenta on which would recommend consulta on with SBBPC. Donna to follow-up
and do dra ing for verbiage.
b. Discussion: Bob; - Policy and Safety Recommenda ons update – Updates to tracking spreadsheet by
Bob were received from Jus n Rabidoux.
1. Item 1: Flashing pedestrian lights func on/configura on - Item will be ongoing to monitor
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) status and report as needed, no other updates noted.
2. Item 2: RRFB lights on both sides of pole - Bob to request updated cost projec on from Jus n
since prior projec ons were par ally based on ba ery replacement as well.
3. Item 3: Crosswalks/traffic crossing mings - Roy had performed study which was discussed
previously. Many findings in line with Chi enden. County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC)
report. Roy to communicate findings with Jus n Rabidoux and Holly Baker to be communicated
to the City Manager.
4. Item 4: Intersec on/Crosswalk at Swi /Spear – Jus n updated on planned study to begin and
an cipate a report out in the next year (2017).
5. Item 5: DPW Striping machine – An cipate delivery Mid-July. Jus n seeking input on priority
areas to address and has a growing list.
6. Item 9: Bollards are on order and DPW an cipates installa on upon receipt of shipment.
7. Item 10: Construc on zone along Lime Kiln Rd, Airport Pkwy and Shamrock Rd concerns from
April mee ng: Jus n added to list for planned restriping efforts.
c. Discussion: Donna; Update on condi ons of Rec Path – Due to schedule conflicts with commi ee
members, the commi ee has not been able to schedule a ride with Jus n Rabidoux. Discussion con nued
around best way to monitor condi on of path. It was felt by many in the commi ee the best path for now
is to use the path independently and provide feedback based on their personal experience. For next
mee ng, commi ee should build a list to correlate and present to DPW.
d. No ce of upcoming Conserva on Easement on Wheeler Nature Park: Donna - Conserva on Easement
of Wheeler Park mee ng no ce next Thursday (6/16/2016) @ 7pm in large conference room. Donna
highly recommends a endance, many important discussions about land/path use.
8. Confirma on: Next mee ng Wednesday, July 13 at 5:30.
Mo on to adjourn – Cathy, Bob second.
Mee ng ended at 7:40 pm.
Respec ully submi ed,
Jamieson Goodwin, Clerk