HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-22-2007 BAC minutesMINUTES
Regular Meeting of the SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Hearing Room, City Hall
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
March 22, 2007 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: Kevin Christian (Chair), Jean Anderson, Tim Gillham, Ben Lerner, Glen
Matteson and Tom Nuckols. Trevor Keith (Vice-Chair) was absent.
STAFF: Peggy Mandeville, Principal Transportation Planner
Jill Francis, Minutes Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Barry Lewis, SLO, asked the Committee confirm the County’s bike trail plan was taken
into account with the City’s new plan including the railroad safety trail.
No further public comment was made on items not on the agenda.
MINUTES: January 18, 2007
Action: Committee Member Anderson moved and CM Matteson seconded to approve
the minutes as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Bicycle Transportation Plan Update- Final edits
Planner Mandeville presented a revised document to be discussed. Staff noted that it
has been going through the project descriptions as well as the Bicycle Transportation
Plan map to ensure they are complete and consistent. Staff recommended a number of
small additions/revisions to the plan as follows:
Boulevard Del Campo- the project description should be revised to install curb ramps
which would provide access to an unpaved path. This would be done when
improvements such as a sidewalks or curbs were added.
Highland/Santa Rosa Bypass- The project was in the 2002 plan and should be retained.
CM Christian provided photos to show this pathway. The school ranking was
discussed.
Highland/Chorro Class I- Revisions to the project description were discussed. The
Committee decided to revise the project description to include channelization at the
intersection of Highland and North Chorro should bicycle circulation become an issue.
ACTION: On a motion by CM Lerner keep the channelization as the project and allow
flexibility in the event that channelization is not possible. Seconded by CM Matteson.
The motion passed unanimously.
El Capitan/Poinsettia Class I- Missing project description and ranking.
Roundhouse Class II Bike lane and grade separated crossing of railroad tracks from
Bushnell to Roundhouse- Missing project description and ranking. The discussion
focused on the lack of need for Class II lanes without the bridge providing a connection
between the Terrace Hill neighborhood and Santa Barbara Avenue.
RBP 19, 10, Class I path on west side of tracks from Foothill to Stenner- Missing project
description and ranking
RBP 19, Class I path on east side of railroad tracks from Jennifer Street bridge to
Fairview Street- Missing project description and ranking.
Class II bike lanes on Industrial, Sacramento, and Capitolio- Missing project description
and ranking. Discussion focused on the need for paved class II bike lanes in
commercial areas and mixed-use areas.
BJT2- Separated multi-use paths on both sides of US Hwy 101/LOVR
bridge/interchange. A Class I path on Prado Road was discussed as the preferred
alternative.
RRST, Class I path west side of tracks from Upham to High Street- Missing project
description and ranking.
Adam Fukushima, Executive Director of SLO Bike Coalition, had comments regarding a
bike boulevard as well as various comments regarding all areas of discussion.
2. Draft Orcutt Area Specific Plan bikeways
A 2007 draft of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan Circulation chapter has been submitted to
the Public Works Department for review and comment. Staff would like the Bicycle
Advisory Committee to review and comment on the Plan’s proposed bicycle facilities
and Plan policies. Staff brought a copy of the adopted 2002 Bicycle Transportation Plan
map as well as the 2007 public hearing draft map for reference.
The Committee discussed drainage issues, the potential school site location, the
proposed roundabout, and the proposed Class I and Class II bicycle facilities.
The Committee discussed policy changes to the plan including a recommendation that
Class I bike paths should terminate at a street intersection rather than at mid block and
the recommendation that Class I and Class II facilities be designated as continuous
routes through the specific plan area.
ACTION: On a motion by CM Lerner and seconded by CM Matteson, the Committee
recommended changes/corrections to the transportation section of the draft specific
plan.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
3. Committee Member Items: Committee goals for 2007- continued discussion
The top five bicycle traffic areas would be discussed in further meetings.
Chair Christian will be attending the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday
March 28, 2007 to discuss the Bicycle Transportation Plan.
Cm Anderson brought up the Police Bicycle riding example that could be improved
on if they were to take the bicycle safety class.
4. Staff Items: Unmet Bike Needs-comments received
Tentative agenda items for next meeting
CM Lerner moved and CM Nichols seconded at 10:24 p.m. to adjourn to
the regularly scheduled meeting date of May 17, 2007. The motion passed
unanimously.
The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs, and
activities. Please contact the Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance
PRESENTATION ITEMS:
Agenda Item #1: 2006 Bi-Annual Bike Count Report
Bryan Wheeler, an intern in the Transportation Division, will present a summary
of the 2006 bi-annual bicycle count report. He will also distribute copies of the
report to Committee members. Copies of the report will be available for
purchase at the Public Works Department and will be available for viewing and
printing on the City’s web site at www.slocity.org.
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item #2: Bicycle Transportation Plan Update
Staff is making final changes figures and charts in the draft Plan and will
distribute the revised document as soon as it is complete. This item is being kept
on the agenda in case any issues arise that require BAC direction or action.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Agenda Item #3: Committee Member Items
• Committee Goals for 2007 (CM Nuckols)
• Highway 1 comments (Chair Christian)
Agenda Item # 4: Staff Items
• BTA and Safe Routes grant applications have been submitted
• Advisory Body Recognition event March 15
• Rescheduling next BAC meeting to March 22
• Tentative agenda items for next meeting:
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Recommended Goals from Advisory Bodies
2. FY 2007-09 Draft BAC Recommended Goals
3. Safe Routes to School Grant Application Notice
4. Draft Bicycle Transportation Plan Projects sorted by School Criteria.
5. Bicycle Transportation Plan Appendix A-1