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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Agendas - Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee - Meeting Date: 2/5/2018 GLENv E MINUTES CITIZEN BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM B-3 5850 W. GLENDALE AVE. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 FEBRUARY 5, 2018 6:30P.M. Present: Larry Flatau, Chair Chris Fundis, Vice Chair Marie Nesfield, Committee Member Michael Osborn, Committee Member Michael Scanlon, Committee Member Kolby Waters, Committee Member Also Present: Patrick Sage, Transportation Planner Trevor Ebersole, Deputy Director Transportation 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Flatau called the meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA -WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES No withdrawals or continuances were identified for the February 5, 2018 Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting agenda. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizen comments. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the November 6, 2017 Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting. Motioned by Committee Member Michael Osborn, seconded by Committee Member Kolby Waters AYE: Chair Larry Flatau Vice Chair Chris Fundis Committee Member Marie Nesfield Committee Member Michael Osborn Committee Member Michael Scanlon Committee Member Kolby Waters Passed 5. MOVING GLENDALE AHEAD TRANSPORTATION PLAN -DRAFT Mr. Ebersole announced that the following presentation was made at Council Workshop on January 9, 2018 and to CTOC on February 1, 2018. Mr. Ebersole noted that after the presentation this evening, feedback will be captured and brought back to a third Council Workshop in May, 2018. Mr. Sage and Mr. Ebersole gave the presentation, which included the following: • Light Rail Project Savings •Current Transportation Funding Distribution • Recommended Plan Distribution •Current and Recommended Street& Highway Funding • Current and Recommended ITS/TSM Funding •Current and Recommended Transit Funding •Current and Recommended Miscellaneous Projects/Programs •Traffic Education Program • Proposed Implementation Plan • Level of Service (LOS) • Requested Council Guidance Committee-member Osborn stated that there are a lot of streets in bad condition. Mr. Sage stated that the new Pavement Management Program is designed to catch up with deferred street maintenance. Mr. Ebersole noted that there is $10 million allocated to this program. Mr. Ebersole explained the different aspects.of pavement management, and noted that 40% of the funds have been exhausted and 30% of the City has been done already. A consultant was hired to assess all 750 miles of the City's streets and gave the streets a Pavement Condition Index(PCI) rating. The average rating was 65 and the City would like to raise the average to above 70. Mr. Ebersole announced that the streets with low PCI's are currently being addressed. Chair Flatau wondered if information would be posted online whereby residents could see when their streets would be addressed. Mr. Ebersole stated that currently, the streets to be addressed in the immediate future are delineated online. Chair Flatau commented that Sweetwater between 59th Avenue and 63rd Avenue is in bad condition. Mr. Ebersole relayed that mill and overlay on this street is scheduled to be done the first week of June 2018, as the plan is to wait for school to be out of session. Chair Flatau commented it would be beneficial for citizens to know when their streets will be repaired. Mr. Ebersole understood, however noted that there can be changes in supplier and/or contractor schedules so only more immediate repair plans are posted. Mr. Sage announced in the upcoming weeks staff will be working on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Active Transportation Plan. Committee-member Scanlon noted that the Draft Transportation Plan recommendation to increase Bicycle and Pedestrian from 1% funding up to 7% funding equates to $600,000 a year. Committee member Nesfield stated that at the CTOC meeting, there was a Commissioner who felt that this was too much for Bicycle projects. Committee member Nesfield inquired if the new sidewalk ADA ramps are part of the Bicycle/Pedestrian or Streets. Mr. Ebersole explained that the ramps are part of the Pavement Management Program. Mr. Ebersole noted that this is a high-level presentation and staff will bring back a specific list of projects to the Committee at a future meeting. Committee-member Scanlon inquired if there was a center for the ITS cameras. Mr. Ebersole replied in the positive and stated that Mr. Sage will follow-up with scheduling the next CBAC meeting at the Traffic Center. Committee-member Waters asked if the Dial-A-Ride and GUS Bus programs cover their costs. Mr. Ebersole replied in the negative and explained that Dial-A-Ride has variable fees and the charge to ride the GUS bus was 25 cents, however it was recently changed to being free. Mr. Ebersole stated that, based on recent rate charge reviews, the GUS fare was removed because it cost more to count/process the quarters than the total amount received. Mr. Ebersole asked the Committee-members to email Ms. Dory Ludwig to volunteer for the Bike Rodeo or the Glendale Family Bike Ride. Chair Flatau asked that Ms. Ludwig reach out to the Committee-members for any other volunteer opportunities in the future. Mr. Ebersole explained that changing from LOS C to D results in an additional 2 minutes along 59th Avenue from Camelback Road to Deer Valley Road, based on modeling and simulation. Chair Flatau inquired if there was a correlation between LOS and accidents. Mr. Ebersole replied that there are different opinions on that question. Mr. Ebersole stated that a more in-depth discussion can be held at the meeting at the Traffic Center. Mr. Sage noted that the Active Transportation Plan will identify needs for Bicycle and Pedestrian facilities in Glendale. Mr. Sage clarified that the Plan would be completed in 2019, the funds have become available through MAG, and the kick-off will begin soon. Chair Flatau stated that the Committee originally set a goal for a level of Silver for the Bike Friendly Community rating and this is not in the Draft Transportation Plan; rather the Plan states to just be a Bike Friendly Community. Mr. Sage noted that last time, the City received an Honorable Mention although Silver may be challenging to obtain. It was suggested that the Bronze rating might be a more achievable goal first. Chair Flatau stressed that the City has a better chance of reaching a goal if it is better defined. Mr. Sage stated that he would take the Chair's recommendation back to staff and see how it could fit into the strategy. Mr. Ebersole announced the following: •There is a possibility that$900,000 in General Fund contributions to the GO Program will go away. •There is a possibility that the HURF program will pay approximately $1 million into the General Fund, for allocated program administration costs. Committee-member Scanlon suggested, that since the CBAC has been revising its Mission Statement, including the Pedestrian and Equestrian focus as well. Mr. Sage will follow-up. • 6. REPORTS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS Committee-member Nesfield reported that the same presentation on the Draft Transportation Plan was given at the February 1, 2018 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission (CTOC) meeting. 7. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Sage discussed the following items: •Coyotes Game/Boards and Commissions Appreciation Night reminder-event Monday February 12, 2018. •The Glendale Family Bike Ride will be held on April 22, 2018. Please contact Mr. Sage or Ms. Ludwig if you would like to volunteer. •Active Transportation Plan Update •Consultant(Jacobs) now under contract with MAG • MAG/Glendale IGA—on Feb. 13th Council • Project kickoff immediately after Council approval • Presentation/workshop with CBAC—April or May meeting anticipated • Maryland Avenue Bike Facilities • Project—69th Avenue to 75th Avenue •Conceptual design assistance grant awarded; contact between MAG and J2 (design contractor)finalized 02/01; project kickoff 2/15 or 2/21 (scheduling underway) •Construction funds recommended by MAG Active Transportation Committee in Dec. Moving through MAG process. •Updates and presentation to CBAC to occur •Other Business • New Meeting Time—6:00 p.m. • New Meeting Location—Field Operations Complex, 6220 W. Myrtle Avenue, Building A —Suite 112 • Next Meeting— March 5, 2018 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Flatau asked if the the Bicycle page of the City website could be updated. Mr. Sage replied that the City website is being updated in its entirety and the entire project will take about a year. However, suggestions for specific improvements could be discussed at the next meeting. Chair Flatau inquirde about social media outlets and Committee-member Waters noted that there is an Instagram page for Glendale biking. Mr. Sage commented that a social media discussion could be put on next month's agenda. Chair Flatau followed up on Committee-member Scanlon's suggestion regarding incorporating pedestrian and equestrian concerns to the CBAC. Mr. Ebersole replied that staff will follow up with legal regarding guidance on this proposed change. 9. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Citizen Bicycle Advisory Committee will be held on March 5 at 6:00 p.m., at the City of Glendale Traffic Management Center, 9658 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85302. 10 • •JOURNMENT •it Flatau adjourned the meeting by consensus at 8:13 p.m. PA� The www: :icycle Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 5, 2018 were submitted and aper• - s th day of March, 2018. Patrick S-ge Recording Secretary