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Home My WebLink About2017 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Minutes & Agendas • Mayor David J. Kaptain E L_. ' I I' '4!j 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, January 3, 2017 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. November 1, 2016 III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) IV. 2017 Meeting Calendar V. Bikeway Projects (status updates) • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project • Bikeway Route 4 VI. Miscellaneous: a. 2017 Initiatives • Snow Shoveling • Complete Streets Policy • Downtown Bike Racks • Community Rides • Elgin Bike Map • BFC Application b. Other Business VII. Adjournment Next Meeting: February 7, 2017 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org h 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, January 10, 2017 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. November 1, 2016 III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) IV. 2017 Meeting Calendar V. Bikeway Projects (status updates) • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project • Bikeway Route 4 VI. Miscellaneous: a. 2017 Initiatives • Snow Shoveling • Complete Streets Policy • Downtown Bike Racks • Community Rides • Elgin Bike Map • BFC Application b. Other Business VII. Adjournment January 3, 2017 meeting rescheduled due to a lack of a quorum r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle&Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes January 10, 2017 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Tom Armstrong, Michele Campbell, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson Staff: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks& Recreation), Ron Rudd (Engineering) Absent: Dave Zierk(Police) Call to Order: Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Election of 2017 Chairperson: Manheim made a motion to elect Campbell chairperson for 2017. Thompson seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes: Manheim made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 1, 2016 meeting.Armstrong seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. Bikeway Projects: • Chicago Street: Rudd reported that it is hoped that the project can be bid and construction started this year,with surfacing completed in 2018. • 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. IDOT is considering revisions to the project, including routing and a interim terminus at Grolich Park. 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. 2017 Initiatives: • Snow Shoveling:The City of Elgin has posted a reminder for property owners and tenants to shovel the public walks in front of their home or business, and to assist those who may be unable. • Downtown Bike Racks:The DNA has surveyed downtown business and property owners regarding their interest in locating a bike rack in front of the property or business space. No additional information was presented with the survey regarding the economic case for promoting cycling in the downtown area, and no information regarding recognized standards for the distribution and placement of bike racks. • 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 continued to work to finalize a list of organized rides for 2017.The committee agreed to schedule Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week for the week of June 18-24`h • Elgin Bike Map:Waden will check on the status of funds raised to design and print an Elgin bike map. • Bicycle Friendly Community Application (BFC):Armstrong will distribute a copy of the 2014 submission to the committee. Other Business: • The documentary film Bikes vs. Cars will be shown at the Gail Borden Library on Tuesday, January 17th at 6:30 p.m. • A resident has suggested that BPAC work with the faith community to host a blessing of the bikes. Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong,Secretary Approved: r III h Mayor �'` David J. Kaptain [ E L..( ' 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, February 7, 2017 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. January 10, 2017 III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) ("° IV. 2017 Meeting Calendar V. Bikeway Projects (status updates) • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project • Bikeway Route 4 VI. Miscellaneous: a. 2017 Initiatives • Snow Shoveling • Complete Streets Policy • Downtown Bike Racks • 2017 Events Calendar • Elgin Bike Map • Downtown Harvest Market Booth • BFC Application b. Other Business VII. Adjournment Next Meeting: March 7, 2017 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,II. 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org fi II E LG N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle& Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2017 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Tom Armstrong, Michele Campbell, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson Staff: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks& Recreation), Ron Rudd (Engineering), Shelley Mendiola (Police) Call to Order: Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Approval of Minutes: Manheim made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2017 meeting.Thompson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Bikeway Projects: • Chicago Street: Rudd reported that it is hoped that the project can be bid and construction started this year, with surfacing completed in 2018. • Bikeway Route 4: Rudd reported that the consultants and IDOT are considering two options: 1) Extending the pathway north along State Street and crossing at the Lord Street intersection. 2) Crossing State Street and extending along the north right of way line of Route 20 to Grolich Park and Souster Avenue. A future option might be to connect to the Fox River Trail via a reconstructed US Route 20 bridge over the Fox River. 2017 Initiatives: • Elgin Bike Map—The city is holding funds (approximately$10,302) in a dedicated account for BPAC. Other Business: Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, March 7th at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong,Secretary Approved: ii!ih Mayor David J.Kaptain E L. , 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, March 7, 2017 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 • February 7, 2017 III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) rIV. Bikeway Projects (status updates) • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project • Bikeway Route 4 V. Miscellaneous: a. 2017 Initiatives • 2017 Bike/Ped Events Schedule • Trail Town Audit • Elgin Bike Map • Participation at Community Events b. Other Business • March Into Health Month VI. Adjournment Next Meeting: April 4, 2017 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE i PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle&Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 7,2017 6:00 p.m. East Conference Room,The Centre Present: Tom Armstrong,Michele Campbell, Parker Thompson Staff: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks&Recreation),Ron Rudd(Engineering) Absent: Chris Manheim,Dave Zierk(Police) Call to Order: Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Approval of Minutes:Minutes of the February 7,2017 meeting were accepted. Bikeway Projects: eft • Chicago Street: Rudd reported that it is hoped that the project can be bid and construction started this year,with surfacing completed in 2018.Thompson reported that bus stop locations in the project area would have concrete paved pads and be ADA accessible. • Bikeway Route 4: Rudd reported that the consultants are working on a draft amendment to the project routing. 2017 Initiatives: • Armstrong shared a draft brochure listing 2017 scheduled events and other information concerning BPAC. • Elgin Bike Map—The city is holding funds(approximately$10,302)in a dedicated account for BPAC.BPAC will likely need to send out an RFP for consulting and design services to create the map. • BPAC will host a table at the March 21"Health Fair at Judson University.This is an Activate Elgin March Into Health event. Other Business: Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday,April,4th at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong,Secretary Approved: r Ju1Ih Mayor r .....,,,..............4, 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, April 4, 2017 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 • March 7, 2017 III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) '" IV. Bikeway Projects (status updates) • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project • Bikeway Route 4 V. Miscellaneous: a. 2017 Initiatives • 2017 Bike/Ped Events Schedule—April/May Events • Trail Town Audit • Elgin Bike Map b. Other Business • People for Bikes City Snapshot& Network Connectivity Tool • 40th Elgin Valley Fox Trot— May 27th • Dennis Jurs Memorial Race—July 18th • Host a League Cycling Instructor Seminar VI. Adjournment Next Meeting: May 2, 2017 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org ,j E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE S.PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle& Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes April 4, 2017 6:00 p.m. East Conference Room,The Centre Present: Tom Armstrong, Michele Campbell,Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson Staff: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks& Recreation), Dave Zierk(Police) Absent: Ron Rudd (Engineering) Call to Order: Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the March 7, 2017 meeting were accepted. 2017 Initiatives: • Armstrong shared a description of scheduled April and May biking and walking events. • The committee discussed the People for Bikes'City Snapshot and Network Connectivity Tools.The Community Survey asks questions such as how safe biking feels,whether its getting better, and about favorite places to ride.The City Snapshot gathers data on a city's existing bike network and planned improvements to provide a full picture of bicycling in the community.The information will be used to rate the bike friendliness of the participating communities. • The committee discussed hosting a booth at the May 27 Elgin Valley Fox Trot. • The committee discussed possible involvement in the July 18 Dennis Jurs Memorial Race.Assisting with smart cycling classes and hosting a booth. Officer Zierk expressed interest on behalf of the Police Department. • The committee will explore hosting a League Cycling Instructor Seminar in 2017. Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong,Secretary Approved: r Mayor David J. Kaptain 4 , City Council r s� Corey D. Dixon E LCA I N Richard Dunne Terry L. Gavin THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell Carol J. Rauschenberger Toby Shaw F.John Steffen City Manager Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Richard G. Kozal AGENDA Tuesday, May 2, 2017 6:00 p.m. The Centre — West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Approval of Meeting Minutes • April 4, 2017 III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) IV. Bikeway Projects (status updates) • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project, Pavement Marking Plan V. Miscellaneous: a. 2017 Initiatives • May is Bike Month • Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week, June 18-24 • Elgin Bike Map • Fox River Trail Wayfinding Signs b. Other Business • Student Representative • 40th Annual Valley Fox Trot, May 27 • Dennis Jurs Memorial Race, July 18 • Host a League Cycling Instructor Seminar VI. Adjournment Next Meeting: June 6, 2017 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6001 www.cityofelgin.org • E L.G I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes June 6, 2017 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Tom Armstrong, Michele Campbell, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson Staff: Dave Waden (Planning/Parks & Recreation), Ron Rudd (Engineering) Absent: Dave Zierk (Police) Call to Order: Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the May 2, 2017 meeting were accepted. Bikeway Projects: • Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project, Pavement Marking Plan: The consultants will add pavement markings and signage at the east end of the project area to provide guidance for "confident" cyclists to ride through the Chicago/Liberty intersection and turn instructions to guide "less confident" cyclists onto lower trafficked routes. • Bikeway Route 4/Sports Complex Expansion:The committee recommended that Bike Route 4 be continued along the frontage road to the Route 20/State Street interchange, where it can cross Route 20.This can be accomplished by widening the pavement section along the frontage road, and by providing some type of buffer to emphasize the separation between vehicular traffic and cyclists. 2017 Initiatives: • The committee discussed participation at the upcoming Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week events. For review and distribution. • The draft invitation to bid on creating an Elgin bike map has been submitted to the Purchasing Department. • The purchase order for Elgin's cost to update the Fox River Trail signage is in process. • The committee discussed involvement in the July 18 Dennis Jurs Memorial Race.There will be two smart cycling classes for kids and a booth. r • rNext Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11th at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary Approved: C r Mayor David J. Kaptain City Council Corey D. Dixon E l...G I N Richard Dunne Terry L.Gavin THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS" Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell Carol J. Rauschenberger Toby Shaw F.John Steffen City Manager Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Richard G. Kozal AGENDA Tuesday, July 11, 2017 6:00 p.m. The Centre —West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Welcome New BPAC Members • Alexander Fiebig and Patrick Ainsworth III. Approval of Meeting Minutes • June 6, 2017 IV. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) V. Miscellaneous: a. 2017 Initiatives • Elgin Bike Map • Dennis Jurs Memorial Race & Smart Cycling Clinics, July 18 • National Night Out, August 1 • Host League Cycling Instructor Seminar, October 2017 b. Other Business VI. Adjournment Next Meeting: August 1, 2017 (National Night Out) 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6001 www.cityofelgin.org E , E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes July 11, 2017 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Patrick Ainsworth,Tom Armstrong, Michele Campbell, Alexander Fiebig, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson Staff: Ron Rudd (Engineering) Absent: Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks & Recreation), Dave Zierk(Police) Call to Order: Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Welcome New Members: Patrick Ainsworth and Alexander Fiebig were welcomed as new member of the BPAC committee. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the June 6, 2017 meeting were accepted. 2017 Initiatives: • The invitation to bid on creating an Elgin bike map has been advertised. Waden and Armstrong will follow up with the Purchasing Department to review proposals. • BPAC will be hosting two Smart Cycling Clinics for Kids on July 18, Dennis Jurs Memorial Race day. • BPAC will host a booth at the August 1st Festival Park celebration of National Night Out and reschedule the August meeting. • BPAC will submit an application to the League of American Bicyclists to host a League Cycling Instructor Seminar in early November. Campbell agreed to serve as the Site Facilitator. Next Meeting:The next meeting of the BPAC is rescheduled for Tuesday, August 8th at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m. r I p Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary Approved: r C Mayor David J. Kaptain „.11. . ,„ City Council E LG I N Corey D. Dixon Richard Dunne THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS` Terry L.Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell 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 August 1, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled and has been rescheduled for August 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Conference Room at The Centre, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois. DATED: July 23, 2017. Tom Armstrong, Recording Secretary Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin, IL 60120 847-931-6100 www.cityofelgin.org • Mayor David J. Kaptain City Council Corey D. Dixon E LG I N Richard Dunne Terry L.Gavin THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS- Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell Carol J. Rauschenberger Toby Shaw F.John Steffen City Manager Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Richard G. Kozal AGENDA Tuesday, August 8, 2017 6:00 p.m. The Centre —West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Appointment of Chair III. Approval of Meeting Minutes • July 11, 2017 IV. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) V. Installation of Public Restroom Facility Along Fox River Trail VI. Miscellaneous: a. 2017 Initiatives • Elgin Bike Map • Bike Your Park Day, September 30, 2017 • Host League Cycling Instructor Seminar, November 10,11 & 12, 2017 b. Other Business VII. Adjournment Next Meeting: September 5, 2017 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6001 www.cityofelgin.org r E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes August 8, 2017 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Patrick Ainsworth,Tom Armstrong, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson Staff: Ron Rudd (Engineering) Absent: Alexander Fiebig, Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks & Recreation), Dave Zierk(Police) Call to Order: Secretary Armstrong called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Appointment of Chair:The committee voted to appoint Parker Thompson as chair for the balance of the 2017 calendar year. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the July 11, 2017 meeting were accepted. Citizens Forum: Ben Gordon commented on the difficulty pedestrians have crossing Villa Street to get into and out of the downtown area. Automatic walk lights with countdown timers are a preferred alternative to push-button activated walk lights. City Projects: Laura Valdez-Wilson touched on three projects being administered through the City Manager's office: • The City will begin actively recruiting junior/senior level high school students to participate on various boards and commissions, including BPAC. • The City is considering installing a freestanding public restroom along the Fox River Trail. The facility would likely be located in the area between the Hemmens Auditorium and the Pioneer Memorial statue. • The City is conducting public meetings and circulating a survey to gather input to create the next five-year strategic plan. 2017 Initiatives: • The City received two proposals to create the Elgin bike map. The low bid is from Active r Transportation Alliance, with assistance from Ride Illinois. • The committee agreed to participate in Bike Your Park Day on the last Saturday in September. It was decided to repeat the three rides offered last year.Those rides visited 17 Elgin parks, two forest preserves, and the Fox River Trail. • BPAC will submit an application to the League of American Bicyclists to host a League Cycling Instructor Seminar on November 10, 11 and 12. Other Business: Elgin Bike Hub hosted the second Full Moon Ride on Monday August 7th. Twenty-three riders participated in the ride on a clear moonlit night. Elgin Bike Hub will host a Kidical Mass Ride on Saturday, August 12th.The ride will leave from Wing Park at 10:00 AM. Arabica Café has submitted a written request to the City asking for a bike rack. Ainsworth asked if the City encourages residents and businesses to keep the storm drains free of debris. Next Meeting:The next meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, September 5th at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. r Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary Approved: r Mayor David J. Kaptain City Council Corey D. Dixon E LG I ISJ Richard Dunne Terry L.Gavin THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS- Rosamaria Martinez Tish S.Powell Carol J. Rauschenberger Toby Shaw F.John Steffen City Manager Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Richard G. Kozal AGENDA Tuesday, October 3, 2017 6:00 p.m. The Centre— West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Appointment of Chair III. Approval of Meeting Minutes • August 8, 2017 IV. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) V. Miscellaneous: a. 2017 Initiatives • Host League Cycling Instructor Seminar, November 10,11 & 12, 2017 • Tracking Progress in Implementing 2008 Bikeway Master Plan b. Other Business VI. Adjournment Next Meeting: November 7, 2017 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6001 www.cityofelgin.org ilk E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes October 3, 2017 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Patrick Ainsworth,Tom Armstrong, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson Staff: Ron Rudd (Engineering) Absent: Alexander Fiebig, Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks& Recreation), Dave Zierk(Police) Call to Order: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes: Manheim made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2017 meeting.Thompson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 2017 Initiatives: • BPAC is scheduled to host a League Cycling Instructor Seminar on November 10, 11 and 12. Interested individuals must pass a Traffic Skills 101 course as a prerequisite to registering for the seminar.The Traffic Skills 101 course will be offered in Elgin on October 15th beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the old library parking lot.The training opportunities are being advertised by the League of American Bicyclists and by BPAC on various social media platforms. • Armstrong provided a summary of progress made to implement the 2008 Bikeway Master Plan.The plan is approaching ten years old. Consideration should be given to updating the plan and to framing it's content and recommendations around the five E's- engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation/planning. Other Business: Thompson mentioned that he has been contacted by individuals concerned about the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists at the intersection of Park and Liberty. Park Street is a major east/west route extending from downtown through the Gifford Park and Lord's Park neighborhoods to Lord's Park.The callers expressed concern regarding the frequency of motor vehicle accidents at the intersection and the safety of all road users. Manheim noted the challenges he encountered trying to bicycle across Randall Road to attend a Bike Your Park Day event at Settlers Park in Providence Subdivision. Armstrong noted that for many years the KCDOT would not allow pedestrian crossing on Randall Road.That attitude has changed. He noted that KCDOT is aware that the Randall/South intersection is one of the busier pedestrian crossings along Randall Road. It needs pedestrian accommodations. Thompson mentioned that Arabica Café was successful in convincing the City to install a bike rack near their business.They are gaining a reputation with Fox River Trail users and local cyclists who sometimes arrive in larger groups.The City will install a bike rack near the northwest corner of Douglas Avenue and the Civic Center parking lot entry(Division Street). Next Meeting:The next meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7th at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary Approved: ► Mayor David J.Kaptain E LG I N City Council THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Corey D.Dixon Richard Dunne Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Terry L.Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S.Powell Carol J. Rauschenberger AGENDA Toby Shaw F.John Steffen Tuesday, November 7, 2017 City Manager 6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozal The Centre—West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Appointment of Chair III. Approval of Meeting Minutes • October 3, 2017 rk IV. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) V. Miscellaneous: a. 2017 Initiatives • Host League Cycling Instructor Seminar Update • Elgin Bicycle Map • Tracking Progress in Implementing 2008 Bikeway Master Plan b. 2018 Initiatives • 2018 Meeting Dates • BPAC Purpose Discussion (see attached: "Chapter 3.85 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE") • Bicycle Friendly Community Application • Pace Bus Collaboration and Relationship c. Other Business • Bike Walk Every Town VI. Adjournment Next Meeting: December 5, 2017 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6001 www.cityofelgin.org r E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes November 7, 2017 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room,The Centre Present: Patrick Ainsworth,Tom Armstrong, Stephen Hardman, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson Staff: Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks & Recreation), Ron Rudd (Engineering), Dave Zierk(Police) Absent: Alexander Fiebig Call to Order: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. ribk Approval of Minutes:Ainsworth made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2017 meeting.Thompson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 2017 Initiatives: • BPAC hosted a Traffic Skills 101 course on October 15th. Completing Traffic Skills 101 is a prerequisite to register for League Certified Instructor(LCI) training with the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). Armstrong and Thompson completed the Traffic Skills 101 course. • Waden and Armstrong will meet with Active Transportation Alliance (ATA)via a conference call to discuss a timeframe and requirements for creation of the Elgin Bike Map. 2018 Initiatives: • The committee reviewed the meeting schedule for 2018. The January and July meeting will be moved to the 2nd Tuesday of the month.There will be no August meeting due to BPAC's participation in National Night Out. • The committee discussed reapplying for LAB Bicycle Friendly Community recognition in 2018. • The committee discussed opportunities to collaborate with PACE to increase ridership and to promote their services. PACE offers a program called Touch-a-Bus. r Other Business: • The committee reviewed the purpose, rules, and code of conduct for BPAC. • Armstrong and Thompson attended ATA's Bike Walk Every Town seminar in Schaumburg. The ATA will offer an on-line seminar on November 16th, covering the same materials. Next Meeting:The next meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5th at 6:00 P.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary Approved: r r rk JiIIh Mayor David 1. Kaptain E L.., I N City Council THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS" Corey D.Dixon Richard Dunne Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Terry L.Gavin Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell Carol J.Rauschenberger AGENDA Toby Shaw F.John Steffen Tuesday, December 5, 2017 City Manager 6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozel The Centre—West Conference Room 100 Symphony Way I. Call to Order II. Approval of Meeting Minutes • November 7, 2017 III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda) rbk IV. Miscellaneous: a. 2017 Initiatives • Elgin Bicycle Map • Tracking Progress in Implementing 2008 Bikeway Master Plan b. 2018 Initiatives • Set date for brainstorming session meeting in January or February c. Other Business • 2018 Meeting Schedule • HAE 6th Annual Smiles for Christmas Bicycle Giveaway • Hot Chocolate Ride 12/10 1:30 start at Arabica Cafe V. Adjournment Next Meeting: January 9, 2018 r 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL 60120 847-931-6001 www.cityofelgin.org r- r E LG I N MEETING MINUTES BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bicycle& Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes December 5, 2017 6:00 p.m. West Conference Room, The Centre Present: Patrick Ainsworth, Tom Armstrong, Stephen Hardman, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson Staff: Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks & Recreation), Ron Rudd (Engineering), Dave Zierk (Police) Absent: Alexander Fiebig Call to Order: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes: Ainsworth made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 7, 2017 meeting. Manheim seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 2017 Initiatives: • Elgin Bike Map—The January 9, 2018 meeting will be dedicated to the initial mapping of a network of bike routes crossing the city. Active Transportation Alliance (ATA) will provide some guidance to determining routes ahead of the mapping exercise. • Bikeway Master Plan Implementation — • East Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project—Staff is hoping to bid the project in March 2018. ✓ National Street—Staff is considering bicycle accommodations as part of a repaving/restriping project. 2018 Initiatives: • Special Work Session Meeting—The committee agreed to schedule a special work session meeting for 6:00 p.m.,Tuesday,January 23rd. Waden will confirm a meeting location. Other Business: • Manheim made a motion to approve the meeting schedule for 2018. Ainsworth seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. ..- r • Armstrong noted that the 6th annual Housing Authority of Elgin Smiles for Christmas Bicycle Give-a-way would take place on Monday, December 11th • Elgin Bike Hub and Arabica Café will host a Hot Chocolate Ride on Sunday, December 10th beginning at 1:30pm. • Hardman suggested that the Full Moon Rides have an earlier start time given the shorter daylight hours during the winter months. • Manheim requested that the committee be allowed to review the sections of the Comprehensive Plan update, which relate to the work of the committee. Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday,January 9,2018 at 6:00 p.m. A special work session meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Armstrong, Secretary Approved: r r