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BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND
GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD
December 7, 2015
3:00 P.M.
City Hall
Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
AGENDA
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS
ADVISORY BOARD
Monday December 7, 2015, 3:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
1. Call to Order
2. Hear Visitors - At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Board on issues not already scheduled on today's agenda. The citizen presentations
will be limited to three minutes in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to address
the Board and to allow adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The Board will
receive the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place the matter on
a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record.)
3. Consideration, possible action , and discussion to approve meeting Absences:
• Robert Lightfoot ~ November 2, 2015
• Scott Shafer ~ November 2, 2015
4. Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting Minutes.
• November 2, 2015
5. Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following item(s):
• Chesapeake Unpaved Trail
6. Presentation and discussion regarding Wellborn Road Bicycle Improvements.
7. Presentation and discussion regarding the BPG Master Plan Update Discussion.
8. Presentation and discussion regarding BPG Board Appointments.
9. Presentation and discussion regarding Texas Trails and Active Transportation
Conference.
10. Presentation and discussion regarding BPG Subcommittee Updates.
11. Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory
Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
• December 17, 2015 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ City Hall,
Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• January 4, 2016 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board ~ City
Hall, Council Chambers ~ 3:00 p.m.
12. Possible action and discussion on future agenda items – A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not
been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy
may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an
agenda for a subsequent meeting.
13. Adjourn.
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board of the City of College Station, Texas will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3541 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov.
Absence Request Form
For Elected and Appointed Officers
Name Robert Lightfoot
Request Submitted on October 28, 2015
I will not be in attendance at the meeting of November 2, 2015
for the reason(s) specified: (Date)
Hi,
Please excuse my absence, I will be working out of town.
Thank you, Robert Lightfoot.
Absence Request Form
For Elected and Appointed Officers
Name Scott Shafer
Request Submitted on November 2, 2015
I will not be in attendance at the meeting of November 2, 2015
for the reason(s) specified: (Date)
Hi Amber,
It now looks like the meeting in Austin will run until mid-afternoon meaning I will not be
able to attend. I would like to request an excused absence if possible.
Scott
MINUTES
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD Monday, November 2nd 3:00 PM College Station City Hall
Second Floor Conference Room
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Blanche Brick, Phillip Lasley, James Batenhorst, Jon
Denton, Brandon Boatcallie
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Lightfoot, Scott Shafer STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Board Secretary
Amber Johnson
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order.
Chairman Brick called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors
There were no visitors present to address the Board.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes.
Board Member Denton motioned to approve the meeting Minutes, from October 5, 2015. The
motion was seconded by Board Member Batenhorst and was approved (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the Lick
Creek Greenway Trail Project. Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza presented updates on this item. Council motioned
to approve (6-0) the construction contract change with Kieschnick General Contractors, Inc.,
reducing the contract in the amount of $182,397.60 for the Lick Creek Hike and Bike Trail Project.
Council decided to keep the existing sidewalk, do spot repairs to meet ADA requirements and
stripe bike lanes with the repaving of Pebble Creek Parkway.
Ms. Garza stated that additional components requested in regards to the project will be discussed
later with City Staff.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation and discussion regarding Texas A&M University’s
Bicycle District Strategic Plan.
Mr. Ron Steedly the Alternative Transportation Manager at Texas A&M University was available to present this item to the Board. Texas A&M University is going to incorporate a new Bicycle District Strategic Plan into the Master Plan for the University.
Board Member Jon Denton asked if there is going to be an area designated for bicycles in the
West Campus Garage.
Mr. Steedly stated that they do not currently have secure bike parking or a bike room at this
location. He advised that they are looking at adding bike lockers in the garage and also some
covered bike parking by the dorms. He stated that the improvements are directed towards
those who are interested in biking but do not currently use it as a mode of transportation.
Board Member Phil Lasley joined the meeting at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Board Member Lasley asked Ms. Garza if she thought that the City would be open to these new
types of changes that are not currently being implemented since the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) has given approval to these new types of designs as outlined in the
National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway Design Guide.
Ms. Garza stated that although FHWA has approved these types of designs there is first a need
to coordinate with Public Works as factors such as maintenance costs will need to be evaluated.
The board held a general discussion of the design and use of bike boxes that are proposed to be installed.
Mr. Steedly stated that bike boxes are to be installed eastbound at New Main Dr. and Walton
Dr.
Chairman Brick asked when the installation of these new bike boxes is going to occur.
Mr. Steedly stated that it will be completed soon and that the drawings have been given to the contractor.
Ms. Garza asked when the final version of the Strategic Plan is going to be available.
Mr. Steedly stated that the final version of the plan is published on the Texas A&M University
Transportation Services website.
Mr. Lasley asked when the first implementation of the strategic plan will occur.
Mr. Steedly stated that the striping projects on Bizell have been submitted and are to be
redone. The changes that will require total reconstruction of roadways will occur when the roadway is scheduled to be redone.
Board Member Brandon Boatcallie stated that he has noticed several areas of pavement on the
Texas A&M University campus that need to be repaired and asked how that type of repair work
is addressed.
Mr. Steedly stated that the Transportation Services Department was recently given
responsibility for the maintenance of the sidewalks and roadways. He stated that his
department would be responsible for facilitating those repairs.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation and discussion regarding BPG Subcommittee Updates.
Greenways Program Manager Garza advised that there are no updates to this item as the
Subcommittees have not met.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation and discussion regarding education and encouragement opportunities.
Greenways Program Manager Garza advised that there are no updates to this item as the
Subcommittees have not met.
Chairman Brick discussed an idea with the board regarding an advisory committee that the
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) had formed with other cities. The advisory
committees would bring together citizens such as pedestrians and have them walk areas and provide evaluations of the area. Ms. Brick advised that this could be a great way to gain some insight and information.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
• November 5, 2015 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ City Hall, Council
Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• November 19, 2015 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ City Hall, Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• December 7, 2015 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board ~ City Hall,
Council Chambers ~ 3:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items – A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal
to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Board Member James Batenhorst requested an update on the natural trail that will be going in near Eagle Avenue and Chesapeake Lane. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
Blanche Brick, Chairman Amber Johnson, Board Secretary