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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-15-12 bac minutes MINUTES Regular Meeting of the SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Hearing Room, City Hall 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo March 15, 2012 Thursday 7 p.m. MISSION: The purpose of the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) 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: Bill Bradlee (Chair), Peter Deragon (Vice Chair), Catherine Machado, Kristina Seley, Howard Weisenthal, and Jim Woolf. ABSENT: Chris Black PUBLIC COMMENT: Eric Meyers, SLO City Planning Commissioner, discussed a recent Regional Transit Center public meeting. At that meeting he had expressed a need for the center to be multi-functional, including being a bike hub for multi-modal users, and a “bike station”. Further, he encouraged the BAC members to look for opportunities such as this meeting, to promote the integration of bicycling in the community. Staff noted this (3/15/12) BAC meeting was the last one for CM Seley and thanked her for her service to the Committee. A certificate of appreciation was presented by Chair Bradlee. MINUTES: January 26, 2012 CM Woolf moved to approve the minutes as submitted. CM Deragon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: Agenda Item #1. Election of Officers Staff discussed the election process. CM Machado nominated CM Bradlee as Chair. CM Deragon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CM Woolf nominated CM Deragon as Vice Chair. CM Bradlee seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item #2. 2012 Bicycle Transportation Plan Update - Consent Items Staff discussed the consent items and rankings, and recommended that the project move forward as presented. There was general Committee and staff discussion pertaining to the report. CM Woolf moved to approve the consent items as submitted. CM Deragon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item #3. 2012 Bicycle Transportation Plan Update - Outstanding Items Staff presented projects in the Airport Area Specific Plan (AASP)and the Margarita Area Specific Plan. Eric Meyers (public) stated that there was a need for more direct commuter bike routes from outlying neighborhoods to destination centers (shopping, recreation). He did not feel the bike paths necessarily needed to follow car routes as current specific planning area documents call for, because of the different infrastructure requirements and user needs. Staff noted that the annual “Unmet Bike Needs” compilation has included a request for a connection between RR Safety Trail and the Bob Jones City-to-Sea Trail. BTP Projects: Staff noted that the Tank Farm Creek Class I project is in the current BTP but needed to be ranked, and that the Tank Farm Road Class I project was currently only contained in the AASP. Therefore creation and inclusion of a “new” project in the BTP would be consistent with all other AASP bikeways, and would need to be ranked by the BAC. The BAC discussed the merits of the previously ranked projects and the two projects presented, in context to the overall areas projects. Parallel but separate trails along Tank Farm were generally discussed as preferable to just a single trail (on one side of the road). The Committee discussed the needs of recreational vs. commuter cyclists through the area and stated that the bike bridge over the freeway at Prado Road needed to be a priority even if the Prado Road overpass is not to be constructed. CM Woolf felt the Prado Class I trail connection should continue from Madonna Road through to Broad with connections to Tank Farm. He felt that there should be a diagonal connection from Marigold Center to the Octagon Barn. With the discussed diagonal connectors and the planned dual Class I trails along Prado Road, he felt that Class II bike lanes along Tank Farm would be sufficient and the Class I pathswould therefore not be necessary. CM Seley discussed leaving the projects as listed (supporting the various Specific Area plans) and ranking them based on their individual merits. The BAC directed staff to provide them with projects to rank both the Tank Farm Road Class I and the Tank Farm Creek Class I.trails. BTP Text: Mr. Christian discussed the text and requested any BAC input on action items vs. policies. There was BAC consensus to move forward with the listing as presented. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Agenda Item #4. Committee Items CM Weisenthal reported that the Adventure Cycling Association publishes maps for the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route and that they are seeking sponsors for map panels. He wondered if this could be considered for funding through the City.as a promotional item. At request of the BAC, staff provided a brief summary of plans for striping and colored Class II lanes at the intersection of California Blvd. and Monterey St. The installation is currently planned for summer. Agenda Item #5. Staff Items Staff provided updates on: • Land Use Circulation Element (LUCE) Eric Meyers, SLO City Planning Commissioner provided additional information as a member of the LUCE task force. He spoke on the subject of “L.O.S.” (Level of Service) as a measurement that is commonly used for measuring roadway performance for motor vehicles, and that it is now beginning to be looked at for all modes, including bicycling. He commented that a good LOS score for motor vehicles could result in a poor LOS score for bicycling (and vice versa). He urged the BAC to give input to the LUCE task force and to, “Think beyond the City.” He also spoke of the idea of creating a cultural bike route. • CA Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Changes were noted about “Sharrows” and that a new sign may be used which indicates that bikes are allowed full use of the lane. • An open house meeting for the Los Osos Valley Road bikeway (Middle School connection project) will be held on March 21st at the golf course, and will be considered by Council April 10th. • BAC May meeting date changed to May 31st, 2012 Staff proposed that the next meeting be rescheduled due to staffing conflicts. The BAC requested staff email them and coordinate the date following the meeting. Action: CM Seley motioned to adjourn. Chair Bradlee seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. to the next scheduled meeting (to be decided). Respectfully submitted, Lisa Woske Recording Secretary