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Home My WebLink About2016 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Minutes & Agendas rik ill 6 Mayor David J. Kaptain E LG i N City Council Richard Dunne THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S.Powell John Prigge Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee F.John Steffen AGENDA City Manager Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Sean R.Stegall 6:00 p.m. The Centre—West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way Elgin, IL 60120 I. Call to Order II. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. December 1, 2015 Ill. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) IV. Miscellaneous: a. South Street Extension b. Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project c. Bikeway Route 4 d. 2015 Review/2016 Activities/Projects e. Other Business V. Adjournment Next Meeting: February 2, 2016 P 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org All ,00,w E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle& Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes January 5, 2016 6:00 p.m. The Centre—West Conference Room Present: Karen Erickson,Tom Armstrong, Wayne Heinmiller, Chris Manheim Staff: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks& Recreation), Ron Rudd (Engineering), Roberto Soberano (Police Department) Absent: Darin Anderson,Jerry Turnquist r Call to Order: Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes: Heinmiller made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 1, 2015 regular meeting. Manheim seconded the motion,which passed three (3)yes, zero (0) no, with one (1) abstention. Citizen's Forum: None. South Street Extension: Underground utility work is underway. East Chicago Street/Bicycle Accommodations:The consultants are proceeding with the design work, which will feature shared lanes to accommodate cyclists. It was recommended that westbound cyclists be directed to turn north onto Geneva Street and then west onto Highland Avenue to avoid the congestion on Center Street and to align with the westbound bike lane on Highland Avenue. Bikeway Route 1: Engineering staff is working to complete the final payout on the project. Bikeway Route 4:The proposed route extends through the expansion area of the Elgin Sports Complex. BPAC will be included in discussions concerning the Sports Complex expansion to help fillik plan the routing of the bikeway. ,�- - r Project Ideas:The committee discussed the schedule of events for National Bike Month in May. Miscellaneous: • The Chicago Winter Bike Swap is scheduled for Sunday,January 315t at Harper College. • The month of March is March Into Health Month.The Mayor's Community Walking Challenge will kick-off with an instructional seminar on March 19th.The challenge will run for six weeks, beginning Wednesday,April 691 (National Walking Day) and ending Wednesday, May 18th (National Employee Health and Fitness Day). Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is rescheduled for Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary Approved: r r , Mayor David J. Kaptain E LG I N City Council Richard Dunne THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S.Powell John Prigge Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee F.John Steffen AGENDA City Manager Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Sean R.Stegall 6:00 p.m. The Centre—West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way Elgin, IL 60120 I. Call to Order II. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. January 5, 2016 III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) IV. Miscellaneous: a. South Street Extension b. Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project c. Bikeway Route 4 d. 2016 Activities/Projects e. Other Business V. Adjournment Next Meeting: March 1, 2016 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org r E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes February 2, 2016 6:00 p.m. The Centre—West Conference Room Present: Karen Erickson, Darin Anderson,Tom Armstrong, Wayne Heinmiller, Chris Manheim Staff: Ron Rudd (Engineering) Absent: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks & Recreation), Roberto Soberano (Police Department), Jerry Turnquist Call to Order: Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes: Manheim made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2016 regular meeting. Heinmiller seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Citizen's Forum: None. South Street Extension: Underground utility work is underway. Chicago Street:The consultants are working on a response to comments received at the June 2, 2015 Open House Meeting and making revisions to the Preliminary Engineering Study drawings. Fox River Trail Signage Project: KDOT has prepared an update to the Fox River Trail Signage Program and is reviewing the plans with impacted communities. They have prepared a Letter of Understanding for signature by the involved parties and are working on final revisions and cost estimates. Project Ideas:The committee discussed working with local Boy Scout troops to help scouts obtain their bicycling merit badge, March Into Health Month activities, and the Mayor's Walking Challenge. • Miscellaneous: • The February 10th Fox Valley Bicycle &Ski Club meeting will feature a program reliving a ride taken by club members through parts of Spain and southern France. Next Meeting: The next regular meeting of the BPAC is rescheduled for Tuesday, March 1st at 6:00 p.m.The committee agreed to move the meeting location to the Gail Borden Library to coincide with the kick-off event for March Into Health Month. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary Approved: r !II Mayor David J.Kaptain E i.. ' I N City Council Richard Dunne THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell John Prigge Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee F.John Steffen AGENDA City Manager Sean R.Stegall Tuesday, March 1, 2016 6:00 p.m. Gail Borden Public Library (Main Lobby) 270 North Grove Avenue Elgin, IL 60120 I. Call to Order II. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. February 2, 2016 III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) IV. Miscellaneous: a. Bikeway Projects (status updates): • South Street Extension • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project • Bikeway Route 1 • Bikeway Route 4 b. 2016 Activities/Projects: • • Elgin History by Bicycle Loops • Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week Events Calendar • Boy Scout Bicycling Merit Badge Training c. Other Business • Bikes vs. Cars Movie, hosted by Batavia Environmental Commission • March Into Health Month • Mayors Walking Challenge V. Adjournment Next Meeting: April 5, 2016 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org r SII Mayor David J.Kaptain E L.. I N City Council Richard Dunne THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S.Powell John Prigge Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee F.John Steffen AGENDA City Manager Sean R.Stegall Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:00 p.m. The Centre—West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. March 1, 2016 Ill. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) IV. Miscellaneous: a. Bikeway Projects (status updates): • South Street Extension • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project - Comment Letter • Bikeway Route 1 • Bikeway Route 4 b. 2016 Activities/Projects: • Elgin History by Bicycle Loops • 2016 May is Bike Month Calendar • 2016 Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week Events Calendar • Boy Scout Bicycling Merit Badge Training c. Other Business • Mayors Walking Challenge, April 6—May 18 • ECC/Elgin Sustainability Expo, April 20 • Elgin Earth Day Celebration, April 22 V. Adjournment Next Meeting: May 5, 2016 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org 1r r ii,„ E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLES PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle& Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes April 5, 2016 6:00 p.m. Gail Borden Library- Lobby Present: Karen Erickson,Tom Armstrong, Wayne Heinmiller, Chris Manheim Staff: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks & Recreation), Ron Rudd (Engineering), Roberto Soberano (Police Department) Absent: Darin Anderson,Jerry Turnquist r Call to Order: Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Approval of Minutes: Erickson made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2016 regular meeting. Manheim seconded the motion. Motion passed six to zero, with Heinmiller abstaining. Citizen's Forum: Mr. Paul Richardson provided some information and updates regarding trails projects in Hoffman Estates which extend or link to the Golf Road Corridor Route (Bikeway Route 1 in Elgin).The Golf Road Corridor Route will connect Elgin (Fox River Trail)to Evanston (Green Bay Trail). He also inquired about the status of Bikeway Route 4. South Street Extension: Under construction. Paving is scheduled for Fall, 2016. Chicago Street: BPAC comments have been incorporated into the revised preliminary plans for the project. Bikeway Route 1:Working to complete final payout. Bikeway Route 4: No progress to report. r r 2016 Activities/Projects: • The Mayor will read a proclamation declaring May as Bike Month in Elgin at the April 27th City Council meeting. • The 2016 May is Bike Month calendar of events is set. Armstrong will create a Facebook event for each activity. The activities are being advertised through a number of social media sites. • The 2016 Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week calendar of events is set. • Manheim will discuss BPAC's interest in assisting Boy Scouts to earn a Bicycling Merit Badge at the May leadership meeting. BPAC members are invited to attend. Other Business: • Mayors Walking Challenge, April 6-May 18—Bike.Walk.Move ... It's good for the mind, body and soul! • ECC/Elgin Sustainability Expo,April 20(staff booth) • Elgin Earth Day Celebration, April 22 (staff booth) • Heinmiller reported on a Crystal Lake bike route project. Local cyclists are raising funds to assist in implementing projects. • Heinmiller reported on an "art trail" he traversed in Orlando, Fl • The RedJac ride departs from Elgin on Saturday,June 11th Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is rescheduled for Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary Approved: r r Notice of Cancellation of Meeting BICYCLE and PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE For the regularly scheduled meeting for May 3, 2016 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee,has been canceled. Our next meeting will be our regularly scheduled meeting date of June 7, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.,The [ Centre, West Conference Room, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120. Should you have any questions regarding the posting of this cancellation notice,please contact the staff liaison Dave Waden at 847-931-5909. r h Mayor t David J. Kaptain ELGIN City Council Richard Dunne THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell John Prigge Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee F.John Steffen AGENDA City Manager Sean R.Stegall Tuesday, June 7, 2016 6:00 p.m. The Centre—West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. April 5, 2016 b. May 3, 2016 (meeting cancelled) III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) IV. Miscellaneous: a. Bikeway Projects (status updates): • South Street Extension (Opening Day Ride?) • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project • Bikeway Route 1 • Bikeway Route 4 (Sports Complex Expansion) b. 2016 Activities/Projects: • 2016 May is Bike Month • 2016 Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week • Boy Scout Bicycling Merit Badge Training • Bicycle Friendly Community Application, August 9th Deadline • Elgin Bikeway Map • National Night Out, Tuesday, August 2nd • Bike Your Park Day, Saturday, September 24th c. Other Business • Nesler Road Pedestrian Crossings • WI-IL Fox River Water Trail Initiative V. Adjournment rik Next Meeting: July 5, 2016 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org ., r 1 ..0000000,00maft„.. E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE i PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle &Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes June 7, 2016 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Karen Erickson,Tom Armstrong, Wayne Heinmiller,Jerry Turnquist Staff: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks & Recreation), Ron Rudd (Engineering) Absent: Darin Anderson, Chris Manheim (Jury Duty) Call to Order: Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Approval of Minutes: Heinmiller made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2016 regular meeting. Erickson seconded the motion. Motion passed three to zero, with Turnquist abstaining. South Street Extension: Under construction. Paving work is scheduled to be completed in November of 2016.The committee discussed opening the road with an organized bike ride prior to opening it for vehicular traffic. Chicago Street: BPAC comments have been incorporated into the revised preliminary plans for the project. It has been submitted for review and approval of Phase I engineering. Bikeway Route 1:Working to complete final payout. Bikeway Route 4: Concepts are being developed to expand the sports complex easterly to IL State Route 31.The alignment of Route 4 will be a part of the design consideration. 2016 Activities/Projects: • The 2016 Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week calendar of events is set with a change to the start time and location of the Downtown Walking Tour.Armstrong will create a rFacebook event for each activity.The activities are being advertised through a number of social media sites. • The committee decided not to pursue a Bicycle Friendly Community application this year.The committee will encourage the City to move forward in adopting a complete streets policy and complete streets guidelines. • Armstrong will contact Ride Illinois to update the proposal that they submitted a few years ago. • The committee agreed that it should participate in National Night Out again this year. Need food in the booth to attract visitors. • Armstrong will coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and staff to plan rides for "Bike Your Park Day"on September 24, 2016. Other Business: • The RedJac ride departs from Elgin on Saturday,June 11th • The committee discussed issues related to a lack of marked crosswalks at intersections on Nesler Road. School-aged children cross Nesler Road at two locations and forest preserve visitors cross at a third location. An aerial photo highlighting the intersections was provided to a visiting member of the Police Department. • Armstrong reported on an effort to designate all or part of the Fox River in Illinois and Wisconsin as a National Water Trail through the National Park Service's National Water Trail System.The program has economic development implications for tourism dollars. Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is rescheduled for Tuesday,July 5th at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary Approved: r • Mayor David J. Kaptain E LG I I'1 City Council Richard Dunne THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell John Prigge Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee F.John Steffen AGENDA City Manager Sean R.Stegall Tuesday, July 5, 2016 6:00 p.m. The Centre—West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Approval of Meeting Minutes • June 7, 2016 Ill. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) IV. Miscellaneous: a. Bikeway Projects (status updates): • South Street Extension (Opening Day Ride?) • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project • Bikeway Route 1 • Bikeway Route 4 (Sports Complex Expansion) b. 2016 Activities/Projects: • 2016 Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week Wrap-up • Elgin Bikeway Map • National Night Out, Tuesday, August 2nd • Bike Your Park Day, Saturday, September 24th c. Other Business • Nesler Road Pedestrian Crossings V. Adjournment Next Meeting: August 2, 2016 (National Night Out) r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org 4 mow. E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes July 5, 2016 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Karen Erickson,Tom Armstrong, Wayne Heinmiller,Jerry Turnquist Absent: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks & Recreation), Ron Rudd (Engineering), Darin Anderson, Chris Manheim Call to Order: Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Approval of Minutes: Heinmiller made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 7, 2016 regular meeting.Turnquist seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Citizens Forum:Terry Witt, member of the Bartlett Bike and Run Plan Advisory Committee, attended the meeting. Mr. Witt explained that the committee was recently created and is meeting quarterly.Active Transportation Alliance and the Village of Bartlett will be hosting a race on Sunday, September 25th South Street Extension: Paving work is to be completed in November of 2016.The committee discussed opening the road with an organized bike ride prior to opening it for vehicular traffic. Chicago Street: Plans and specifications have been submitted to IDOT for review and approval of Phase I engineering. Bikeway Route 1:Working to complete final payout. Bikeway Route 4: Concepts are being developed to expand the sports complex easterly to IL State Route 31.The alignment of Route 4 will be a part of the design consideration. r q. • r 2016 Activities/Projects: • The 2016 Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week was a success.The weather was cooperative and we had good attendance at the events. • The committee agreed to pursue completing a bikeway map for public use. Armstrong will contact Ride Illinois to update the proposal that they submitted a few years ago. • The committee agreed that it should participate in National Night Out again this year. • The committee agreed to host a bicycle corral at the two-day Art &Soul on the Fox event. • Armstrong will coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and staff to plan rides for"Bike Your Park Day" on September 24, 2016. Next Meeting:The committee decided to cancel the August 2nd regular meeting in order to host a booth at the National Night Out event in Festival Park.The next regular meeting of the BPAC is rescheduled for Tuesday, September 6th at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary fillik Approved: r Mayor David J.Kaptain h City Council Richard Dunne ELGIN Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Tish S. Powell John Prigge Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw F.John Steffen City Manager Sean R.Stegall BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the August 2, 2016 (Tuesday) regular meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Conference Room, The Centre, 100 Symphony Way. DATED: July 26, 2016 CITY OF ELGIN By Karen Erickson, Chair Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org III , Mayor David J.Kaptain E LG I IsI City Council THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Richard Dunne Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S.Powell John Prigge Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw AGENDA F.John Steffen Tuesday, September 6, 2016 City Manager 6:00 p.m. Richard G.Kozal The Centre—West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Appoint Chair Pro Tern III. Welcome New Members IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. July 5, 2016 b. August 2, 2016 (no meeting) V. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) VI. Miscellaneous: a. Bikeway Projects (status updates): • South Street Extension • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project • Bikeway Route 1 • Bikeway Route 4 (Sports Complex Expansion) b. 2016 Activities/Projects: • National Night Out(Wrap-Up) • Bicycle Corrals at Art& Soul, I-Fest (Wrap-Up) • Bike Your Park Day, Saturday, September 24th • Walk to School Day, October 5th • Roll Down South Street, November Date tbd c. Board-Commission Survey/2017 Initiatives d. Other Business VII. Adjournment Next Meeting: October 4, 2016 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org r �IM 1 E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle& Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Tom Armstrong, Michelle Campbell,Wayne Heinmiller, Parker Thompson, Ron Rudd (Engineering), Dave Zierk(Police) Absent: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks& Recreation), Darin Anderson, Chris Manheim, Jerry Turnquist Call to Order: Secretary Armstrong called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Welcome New Members:The committee welcomed new members Michelle Campbell and Parker Thompson. Appoint Chair Pro Tern: Heinmiller made a motion to appoint Campbell, Chair Pro Tern. Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes: Heinmiller made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2016 regular meeting.Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. South Street Extension: Rudd will confirm when South Street will be opened to traffic. Chicago Street: Plans and specifications have been submitted to IDOT for review and approval of Phase I engineering. Bikeway Route 1:Working to complete final payout. Bikeway Route 4:Concepts are being developed to expand the sports complex easterly to IL State Route 31.The alignment of Route 4 will be a part of the design consideration. Consideration of a redesign of the Route 20/Route 31 interchange may offer an opportunity to extend Bikeway Route 4 over Route 20. r 2016 Activities/Projects: • BPAC had a good response at our booth in Festival Park for National Night Out. • BPAC watched over a record number of bicycles (61) in the bike corral during Art&Soul on the Fox. Need to identify a detour route around events like I-Fest,which occupy the Fox River Trail.Signage is needed to encourage cyclists to dismount and walk their bikes through event locations. • Armstrong, Campbell and Rudd will attend the Illinois Bike Summit on September 19tH • BPAC and the Parks& Recreation Department will host three bike rides touring parts of the Elgin parks system in one day on September 24th. It is the inaugural Bike Your Park Day nationally. • BPAC will encourage local public and private schools to participate in Walk to School Day, October 5th • BPAC is in discussions with city staff to coordinate a bike ride (Roll Down South) on the new South Street extension prior to it being opened for vehicular traffic. • BPAC will invite the Police Explorers to participate in future events to register bicycles. • With winter and snow season approaching, BPAC will encourage residents and businesses to keep public sidewalks clear of ice and snow, and to shovel the ramps at street corners. Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is rescheduled for Tuesday, October 4th at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong,Secretary Approved: r 1 Mayor David J.Kaptain E LG I N City Council THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Richard Dunne Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S.Powell John Prigge Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw AGENDA F.John Steffen Tuesday, October 4, 2016 City Manager 6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozal The Centre—West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Elect Chair III. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. September 6, 2016 IV. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) V. Miscellaneous: a. Bikeway Projects (status updates): • South Street Extension • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project • Bikeway Route 1 • Bikeway Route 4 (Sports Complex Expansion) b. 2016 Activities/Projects: • IL Bike Summit Wrap-Up • Bike Your Park Day Wrap-Up • Walk to School Day, October 5th • Roll Down South Street, October 29th • Snow Shoveling c. 2017 Initiatives • Complete Streets Policy • Downtown Bike Racks • Community Rides • Elgin Bike Map • BFC Application d. Other Business VI. Adjournment Next Meeting: November 1, 2016 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org r C ilL ..0,000,006ammoot„.%, E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE 4 PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle& Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2016 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Tom Armstrong, Michele Campbell,Wayne Heinmiller, Parker Thompson,Jerry Turnquist Staff: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks & Recreation), Ron Rudd (Engineering) Absent: Darin Anderson, Chris Manheim C Call to Order: Secretary Armstrong called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.Thompson seconded the motion Election of Chair:Armstrong made a motion to appoint Michele Campbell to serve out 2016 as Chair of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).Thompson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes:The committee accepted the minutes as published. Bikeway Projects: • South Street Extension:The South Street Extension project will be completed ahead of schedule. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th • Chicago Street: Engineering drawings have been submitted to IDOT for review and approval. • Bikeway Route 1: Working to complete final payout. • Bikeway Route 4: Rudd reported that IDOT is considering a plan to reconstruct the State Street(IL Route 31) bridge over U.S. Route 20.The project would include a wide shared path on one side of the new bridge. Staff will be meeting with IDOT to discuss if this might allow planning and design work for Route 4 to proceed. • Bike Routes 2 &3: Campbell inquired about the status of Bike Routes 2 and 3. No work has been initiated on either route due to budget constraints. 2016 Activities/Projects: • Armstrong, Campbell and Rudd attended the Illinois Bike Summit in Bloomington/Normal. Campbell participated in some of the optional rides. Rudd attended the training session for the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide. Presentations from the Summit are available on the Ride Illinois web-site. • The Elgin Parks and Recreation Department and BPAC hosted three rides touring the Elgin park system on Bike Your Park Day,September 24th. About 16 riders participated in the morning ride.Six riders in each of the afternoon rides. Bike Your Park Day will occur annually on the last Saturday in September. • The Ride Down South ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th. Bicyclists will meet in Shamrock Park at 11:00 a.m. for the Ride Down South and ride to the ribbon cutting location at the east end of the project for the 11:15 a.m. ceremony. Cyclists and other attendees will return to Shamrock Park for a lunch served by the Elgin Community Network. Children are encouraged to decorate the bikes and/or wear Halloween costumes.The road will be opened to vehicular traffic beginning at 1:00 p.m. • The committee discussed how to encourage residents and businesses to shovel [C • sidewalks this coming winter.The committee will research policies and practices in other communities, and public relations efforts by advocacy groups supporting walkability. 2017 Initiatives: • Complete Streets Policy:Armstrong made a motion to proceed with drafting a complete streets policy.Thompson seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. Armstrong, Campbell, Heinmiller and Parker will begin working on a draft policy for staff and City Council consideration. • Downtown Bike Racks:The City obtained a CMAQ grant to purchase and install 80-90 bike racks in the downtown area.The installation of bike racks is one of the best ways to encourage cyclists to stop and support local economies. Accordingly, this is an important economic development initiative for downtown Elgin.The City Council must authorize the 20% match.A Committee of the Whole memorandum needs to be drafted to bring this up for consideration. Staff has recommended that this be done early next year following budget approval. • Organized Rides: One of the recommendations from the League of American Bicyclists was that BPAC offer more organized rides during the calendar year. In 2016,we offered the following rides: Cyclofemme Ride (May 8), East Side History Tour(May 21),West Side History Tour(May 26), Ride for Ice Cream (June 19), Breakfast Ride with a City Council Member(or 2) (June 22), Fox Valley Exploration Ride (June 24), Bike Your Park Day(September 24). Potential additional days for rides in 2017 might include:St. Patrick's Day, Earth Day,and National Night Out. C e • Elgin Bike Map:The committee agreed to pursue creating and publishing a bike map to assist cyclists in getting about town.The committee has raised money to match a $7,000 grant from the Sustainability Commission for this purpose. • Bicycle Friendly Community Application (BFC):The committee agreed that if it can accomplish some of the above listed initiatives that it should reapply for BFC recognition during the second review cycle in 2017. Other Business: • Thompson suggested organizing an event with PACE to promote its transit service and the showcase the advantages of combining cycling with bus trips to extend the first and last mile of those trips. • The committee agreed to schedule a work session meeting for Tuesday, November 15th to focus on planning for 2017. Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1st at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary fillik Approved: r Mayor David J.Kaptain E LG I N City Council THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Richard Dunne Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S.Powell John Prigge Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw AGENDA F.John Steffen Tuesday, November 1, 2016 City Manager 6:00 p.m. Richard G.Kozal The Centre—West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. October 4, 2016 Ill. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) IV. Miscellaneous: a. Bikeway Projects (status updates): • South Street Extension • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project • Bikeway Route 1 • Bikeway Route 4 (Sports Complex Expansion) b. 2016 Activities/Projects: • Ride Down South Wrap-Up • Snow Shoveling c. 2017 Initiatives • Complete Streets Policy • Downtown Bike Racks • Community Rides • Elgin Bike Map • BFC Application d. Other Business V. Adjournment Next Meeting: December 6, 2016 C 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org epik E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle&Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes November 1, 2016 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Tom Armstrong, Michele Campbell,Wayne Heinmiller, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson,Jerry Turnquist Staff: Ron Rudd (Engineering), Dave Zierk(Police) Absent: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks& Recreation) Call to Order: Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Approval of Minutes: Heinmiller made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2016 meeting.Turnquist seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. Bikeway Projects: • South Street Extension:The South Street Extension project will be completed ahead of schedule. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Saturday, October 29tH • Chicago Street: Engineering drawings have been submitted to IDOT for review and approval. • Bikeway Route 1:Working to complete final payout. • Bikeway Route 4: Rudd reported that IDOT is considering a plan to reconstruct the State Street (IL Route 31) bridge over U.S. Route 20.The project would include a wide shared path on one side of the new bridge. Staff will be meeting with IDOT to discuss if this might allow planning and design work for Route 4 to proceed. The Parks and Recreation Board and consultants working on the design of the Sports Complex expansion are incorporating routing of the bikeway into design concepts for the project. 2016Activities/Projects: • The September 29th 'Ride Down South' ride was a great success. Over 100 cyclists participated in the ride and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new street and bicycle accommodations. • The committee continued discussion of how to encourage residents and businesses to shovel sidewalks during the winter months. The committee will continue to research policies and practices in other communities, and public relations efforts by advocacy groups supporting walkability. 2017 Initiatives: • Complete Streets Policy:The committee reviewed a draft Complete Streets policy. Armstrong recommended that the policy be shared with the Sustainability Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission to build support.The policy can then be presented to the City Council. The draft policy is consistent with goals and objectives found in the Comprehensive Plan,the Bikeway Master Plan, and the Sustainability Action Plan. • Downtown Bike Racks:The City obtained a CMAQ grant to purchase and install 80-90 bike racks in the downtown area.The installation of bike racks is one of the best ways to encourage cyclists to stop and support local economies.Accordingly,this is an important economic development initiative for downtown Elgin.The committee will coordinate outreach efforts with the Downtown Neighborhood Association. The City Council must authorize the 20% match. A Committee of the Whole memorandum needs to be drafted to bring this up for consideration. Staff has recommended that this be done early next year following budget approval. • Organized Rides: One of the recommendations from the League of American Bicyclists was that BPAC offer more organized rides during the calendar year.The committee will finalize a list of organized rides for 2017. • Elgin Bike Map:The committee agreed to pursue creating and publishing a bike map to assist rik cyclists in getting about town. The committee will schedule a work session meeting to focus on this project. • Bicycle Friendly Community Application (BFC):The committee agreed that if it can accomplish some of the above listed initiatives that it should reapply for BFC recognition during the second review cycle in 2017.The committee will schedule a work session meeting to focus on this project. Other Business: • The committee discussed ways to attract new members to fill vacant or expired slots on the committee. Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6th at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary Approved: C Mayor David J.Kaptain E LG I N City Council Richard Dunne THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S.Powell John Prigge Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw F.John Steffen City Manager Richard G.Kozal BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTICE OF SPECIAL WORK SESSION MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special work session meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is scheduled for Tuesday,November 15, 2016, beginning at 6:00 P.M. in the West Conference Room of The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way,Elgin,IL 60120. DATED:November 10, 2016 By Dave Waden, Staff Liaison r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org • IIIh Mayor David J.Kaptain E LG I N City Council THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Richard Dunne Terry Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S.Powell John Prigge Carol Rauschenberger Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Toby Shaw SPECIAL WORKSESSION AGENDA F.John Steffen Tuesday, November 15, 2015 City Manager 6:00 p.m. Richard G.Kozal West Conference Room, The Centre 100 Symphony Way Elgin, IL 60120 I. Call to Order II. Sidewalk Snow Removal r Ill. Planning for 2017 Projects and Activities IV. Other Business V. Adjournment Next Regular Meeting: December 6, 2016 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org Mayor IIIDavid J. Kaptain rCity Council ELGIN Richard Dunne Terry Gavin THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell John Prigge Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw F.John Steffen City Manager Richard G. Kozal ELGIN BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION Notice is hereby given that the regular Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday December 6, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be on January 3, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Conference Room at The Centre, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois. ''" DATED: December 1, 2016. Tom Armstrong, Recording Secretary Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin, IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org