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CITIZEN BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Monday,April 7,2008
Transportation Planning Conference Room
Bank of America Building,Suite 315
5800 West Glenn Drive,Glendale,Arizona
6:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Bill Wilkinson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Also in attendance:,Fred Coury,Gail Hildebrant, Saif AI-Alawi,Betsy Turner,Brad Meeks,Richard Qualls,and City
staff—Steve Hancock and Allan Grover
Members absent:Norman Crowell,John Horvath
Guests:Sam Patton, Senior Civil Engineer(City of Glendale)
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the March 3,2008 meeting were approved with one change:referring to the Arizona Coalition of
Bicyclists,change acronym from CBAZ to CAZB. Corrected minutes passed unanimously.
III. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There were no members of the public wishing to address the Committee.
IV. INTRODUCTIONS
Members introduced themselves.
V. CONTINUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEMS
No agenda items required continuance or withdrawal.
VI. REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Betsy Turner said that the Citizen Transportation Oversight Commission met in April to review working papers for
the Transportation Plan Update and for a presentation on the city's streetlight program.
Gail Hildebrant announced that members of CAZB met with Metro Rail staff for a discussion of LRT and rode a light
rail car at the LRT Maintenance and Operations Center. Gail also informed the committee that the coupling
mechanism between light rail vehicles is much safer than typical connections between railroad cars due to a lower and
retractable bumper. Also Gail stated that bicycle racks on LRT vehicles store up to eight bicycles in a vertical
position. Also,there is a designated area for bicycle storage and nearby seating,and a bike emblem on the outside of
doors directs bike riders to the bike storage area.
Gail Hildebrant reported that the Annual CAZB Conference, "Building Communities and Building Trails"was held
on April 4 and was well attended and the speakers were excellent.
Saif Al-Alwai discussed his efforts to encourage trip reduction measures at Home Depot where he has been designated
as their"Green Team"captain.
VII. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BIKE PROJECTS
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Sam Patton, Senior Civil Engineer for the City of Glendale,presented a slide show on design and construction of a
bike project,using the 63`d/Grand bike lane project as his example of a project whose timeline is affected by the use of
federal funds. Mr. Patton explained that additional time is needed in this process due to review requirements of
federal agencies, ADOT, and the City. ADOT requires three plan review stages—at the 30%,60%,and 90%phase of
design—and ADOT also requires information on materials to be used by the City, an Environmental Analysis Report,
inspections,and utility and ROW clearances. While the City can perform several tasks simultaneously,ADOT
reviews are sequential and each review must be completed before the next one is undertaken by ADOT. Sam also
provided a summary of ADOT's environmental report process. Also,he stated that this project is out of the City's
hands when ADOT takes over the bid process,which will occur at the end of this month(April). In conclusion,Mr.
Patton stated that the additional time needed for federally funded projects is usually one and a half to two years
depending upon the complexity of a project.
VIII. 2008 GLENDALE FAMILY BIKE RIDE UPDATE
Steve Hancock presented a layout of the site for the Annual Glendale Family Bike Ride which identified the location
and use of each tent and the recreational attractions. Several private companies embracing a"Green Theme"will
provide information on a variety of"green-related"technologies. Steve announced that 500 persons have registered
so far and he anticipates as many as 1,000 bike riders this year and additional volunteers are needed for registration
and distribution of bicycle-related items. Steve also informed the Committee that the Bike Ride shirts contain bio-
degradable colors and water for riders will be provided in biodegradable plastic bottles.
IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A status report on bicycle projects in the GO Program.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Bill Wilkinson announced that the 515`/Cactus bicycle underpass was opened this week for public use.
XI. NEXT MEETING
Bill Wilkinson said the next regular meeting of the Glendale Citizen Bicycle Advisory Committee would be held on
Monday, May 5,2008, 6:30 p.m., Transportation Planning Conference Room, Bank of America Building, 5800 W.
Glenn Dr., Suite 315.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Bill Wilkinson adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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