HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPAC-2003-03-13> Meeting Notes, BPAC, Thursday, March 13, 2003
> Present for all or part of meeting: Jennifer, Max, Dave Nutter, Dan Cogan,
> David >McElrath, Ron, David Kay, Tim Logue, Andy (meeting chair)
>BPW Liaison (Jennifer)
> No report beyond issues already on the agenda. A question led to a
>discussion of the Giles /State Street traffic signal. Dan Cole seems
>satisfied that issues with the signal have been addressed. BPAC feels
>pedestrian & bicycle issues remain and need to be remedied. Max suggested
>push buttons similar to those at 13 & Dey Street.
>DAC Liaison (David M)
> No report tonight.
>Discussion of BPAC appointments
> David H., Kelly, and Karen are up for reappointment. Only David H wants
>to be reappointed. Dave Nutter and Carla Shafer have application letters on
>file with the city clerk. Appointments may be made in April.
>Bike Plan Implementation (David K &Tim)
> A contract with the consultant is expected to be signed 3/17. Design
>work is scheduled to be complete by August, the construction process complete
>by mid November. Potential problems /holdups: DOT approval & Dan Cole
>approval. Tim feels any problems should be minor since the consultant is on
>the DOT approved list. The first of 4 meetings with the consultant will be
>in April or early May; time to be announced.
>Planning Department Liaison (Tim)
> Plans for improvements to the Meadow Street bridge and Meadow Street at
>the intersections of Cecil A. Malone Drive and Old Elmira Road were
>presented. BPAC felt that at a minimum all outside lanes should be 14',
>preferably with stripping. Sidewalks should be included on both sides of all
>roads within the project boundaries and be set back from the road as far as
>the right of way will allow. Crosswalks should be well marked. Signals
>should have pedestrian activation and signal loops should detect bicycles.
>The south bound left turn lane towards South Titus should be deleted. Old
> Elmira Road should have 5' bike lanes. The curve at Fleet Bank should have
>11 -11 -4 stripping.
>Common Council Liaison (Dan)
> A plan for the Cayuga Green creek walk was presented. The major
> point of
>discussion was bike racks. Most of those present felt that the standard
>inverted U or Cayuga Waterfront Trail type of rack would perform better than
>the wave model. Whatever horizontal bar design is chosen the verticals need
>to be farther apart than those on the wave.
>Education /Enforcement Subcommittee (David K)
> Curb Your Car Day will be held May 21 st this year. David read an
>announcement of the events, times, sponsors, purpose etc.of CYCD that will be
>provided to various local media. The text will be sent out for feedback.
>Bike Rack requests bike rack
> The Bike Rack wants to install a bike rack on College Ave. on one of the
>bump outs. The discussion revolved around whether or not the racks would
>block pedestrian flow on that busy stretch of sidewalk. More info was
>needed. Members will visit the site to see how much room is available.
> Sidewalk Obstruction
> Andy reported that CBT has a bike rack that is blocking the sidewalk at
>Oak St. The owners don't want to move the rack. Andy has not heard what has
>happened with his previous to the Building Dept. submissions. Follow up
>needed.
>Stewart Ave Bridge (Jennifer & Dave N)
> Jennifer & Dave met with Hernando Gill at the bridge. All agreed that
>two crosswalks and associated ramps and signage should be included as part of
>the reconstruction of the bridge. This needed to be cleared with Dan Cole.
>At this point the crosswalks etc. are not included in the project.
>Cayuga / Clinton Intersection (Jennifer)
> Plans showing 3 options for the intersection were presented along with a
>grid of the benefits /drawbacks to each mode of transportation for each of the
>3 options. All agreed that the grid needs work to be helpful. More time
>needed.
>BPAC business
> The meeting ended without a decision on next months chair.
>Additions /deletions and corrections appreciated.
> Ron
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