HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-26-2009 BAC minutesMINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Hearing Room, City Hall
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
March 26, 2009 Thursday 7 p.m.
MISSION:
The purpose of the Bicycle Advisory Committee is to provide oversight and policy
direction on matters related to bicycle transportation in San Luis Obispo and its
relationship to bicycling outside the City.
ROLL CALL: Glen Matteson (Chair), Jean Anderson, Matt Colonell, Tim Gillham,
Cheryl Lenhardt, and Recording Secretary Janet Miller
ABSENT: Chris Black and Kristina Seley
Staff Members: Peggy Mandeville, Kevin Christian, recording minutes Janet Miller
RECOGNITION: BAC service recognition for Jean Anderson.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gary Havas, San Luis Obispo resident, requested South and Broad intersection have
striping for left lane through the intersection to increase bicycle safety. The bicycle lane
disappears at the intersection and some motorists change lanes mid-way through the
intersection. A bike box was suggested as a possible aide to the situation.
Kelsie Greer, Rideshare Program Coordinator, gave an update on Bike Month
planning. The theme for Bike Month is “Chain Reaction”.
Adam Fukushima, San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition (SLOCBC) Executive
Director, thanked Jean Anderson for her years of service. He announced that Dan
Rivoire, of the SLOCBC, was recently in Washington DC for the national “Bike Summit”
where he discussed funding issues for local facilities, including the Railroad Safety Trail,
with Lois Capps, referencing the “Clean Tea” bill. He also updated the Committee on
the local bicycling education marketing efforts (print ads, Face Book, Flier).
MINUTES: January 29, 2009
Tim Gillham suggested changing “request” to “study” in agenda item 3.
Action: Motion to accept with changes made by CM Lenhardt and seconded by CM
Anderson.
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item # 1: Shared Use Path Motorized Devices
Staff reviewed research concerning state agency’s and committee’s viewpoint’s on the
topic, and recommended that staff Christian monitor future legislation regarding bike
path usage and inform the Committee as information comes up across the state. After
discussion, the Committee concurred and agreed not to proceed with a shared us path
authorized devices ordinance at this time.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Agenda Item # 2: Staff Items
• California/Foothill intersection improvements
Staff discussed the intersection’s signal timing. An interim solution of dropping
the Class II bike lane at the intersection was discussed.
Action: CM Colonell made a motion with CM Anderson seconding, approving
the interim solution giving up Class II bike lanes to achieving a direct connection
of a Class I trail, subject to working towards a permanent solution that includes
replacement of the Class II lanes. The motion passed unanimously with CM
Cheryl Lenhardt abstaining.
• Madonna Bike Path (Attachment 4)
Staff provided a description of the project. By consensus, the Committee
supported the proposed multi-use path with the following provisions:
- Low-level lighting (solar powered, along the fence) for the middle part of the path
- Near the Madonna Inn entrance, a widened path/walkway continuing to the
signal-controlled intersection
- Wider-radius curves around obstacles
- Slopes less than 10 percent approaching the Marsh Street connection
The Committee supported the direction that staff reviewed as their
recommendation on the project.
• RR Safety Trail Update
Staff reported that the new section (Hathway Ave. to Foothill Blvd.) is almost
complete. An opening ceremony will be held April 30.
• Shared Roadway Marking Update
Staff reported that the project was completed March 25.
• Unmet Bikeway Needs (Attachment 5)
Staff reported that items #1 and #2 have been completed. CM Colonell noted his
support of item #5. He also provided to Staff, maps showing a possible
undercrossing of the railroad at Sinsheimer Park utilizing an existing culvert.
• Mitchell Park Bicycle Parking
Staff reported that a concrete pad is available for a future rack should one be
donated.
• Tentative agenda items for next meeting
- Bike Month update
- Staff was asked to check the bike rack in front of the Nautical Bean.
CM Anderson motioned, and was seconded by CM Lenhardt to adjourn. The motion
passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 pm.
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