HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPAC-2008-08-21Minutes from BPAC August 21, 2008 Meeting
BPAC members in attendance: David Kay, Dave Nutter, Matt Freedman, Trevor French
Visitor: Renee (prospective BPAC member)
Agenda Items:
(1) Crosswalk plans for 13 and Third Street (near Farmer's Market)
(2) E. State Street Bike Lane
(3) Buffalo Street Construction
(4) Bicycle Rack Sites
(5) Wood and Meadow Crosswalk Plans
(6) Collegetown Development
(7) Milstein Hall
(8) t -GEIS
Minutes:
(1) Crosswalk plans for 13 and Third Street (near Farmer's Market)
We discussed the pair of crosswalks that have been installed. No further information was
known about the timeline for further development at the intersection. Kent may be able to
shed light on plans for the intersection at the September meeting.
(2) E. State Street Bike Lane
We described plans for the lane. Members voiced hope that work will begin later this
summer or fall.
(3) Buffalo Street Construction
Members noted the start of resurfacing on Buffalo Street. Members applauded the effort
to remedy the poor road conditions along Buffalo, particularly near BJM.
(4) Bicycle Rack Sites
David Nutter has put together a list of potential sites for new racks that was circulated on
the BPAC listserv. Another list compiled by BPAC several years ago also exists; David
Kay will look into digging it up and redistributing it to BPAC members. Several possible
sites for new racks were discussed, including near the library, Gimme Coffee, and the
Post Office (near the Seneca St. garage).
(5) Wood and Meadow Crosswalk Plans
David McElrath suggested at the previous BPAC meetings that there is insufficient time
for pedestrians to cross Meadow at Wood (near Titus Towers) when the pedestrian signal
is activated. David Kay noted that this intersection, as well as others along Meadow, had
been highlighted as problematic for pedestrians in the original Bike Plan. Kent may be
able to provide an update on this issue, and in particular the potential to extend the time
allowed for crossing, at the September meeting.
(6) Collegetown Development
We discussed the recently- announced extended moratorium on construction in
Collegetown. David Kay pointed out that many proposals for development in
Collegetown in general may prove disadvantageous for pedestrians and cyclists. David
Kay suggested that BPAC members review proposals for development, which he will
send out to the listserv. We discussed the possibility of encouraging the elimination of
parking lanes and the expansion of sidewalks in the area.
(7) Milstein Hall
David Kay described plans for construction of Milstein Hall, the new architecture
building on Cornell's campus. An environmental impact study has been released. BPAC
members may want to review the study and make comments to the City of Ithaca
Planning Board. We may revisit this issue at September's meeting.
See www.aap.comell.edu /explore /milstein.cfm.
(8) t -GEIS
David Kay also suggested the BPAC members review Cornell's transportation- focused
generic environmental impact statement (t- GEIS). This statement is broad in scope and
evaluates several aspects of Cornell's short- and long -term expansion plans. Given that
this statement will become part of the public record, it is important that BPAC weighs in
on any pedestrian and cyclist issues. We may revisit this issue at September's meeting.
See http: / /www.taeisproject.org_ //.
Adjourned at 8:15pm
Minutes submitted by Matt Freedman