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Meeting Agenda
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board
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June 21, 2021 3:00 PM 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas 77840
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1.Call meeting to order and consider absence requests.
2.Hear Visitors.
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individual must state their name and city of residence, including the state of residence if the city is
located out of state. Speakers are encouraged to identify their College Station neighborhood or
geographic location. Each speaker's remarks are limited to three (3) minutes. Any speaker
addressing the Board through the use of a translator may speak for six (6) minutes. At the (3) minute
mark, the Board Secretary will announce that the speaker must conclude their remarks.
3.Agenda Items
3.1.Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
Attachments:1.March 15 2021
2.April 20 2021
3.2.Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board
calendar of upcoming meetings
July 19, 2021 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Meeting ~ 3:00
p.m.
3.3.Presentation and discussion regarding a followup on National Bike Month.
3.4.Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle Friendly Community Designation.
4.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
A 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.
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5.Adjourn.
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matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion.
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MINUTES
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, &
GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 15, 2021 3:00 PM
Virtual meeting via Zoom
BPG MEMBERS PRESENT:Chairperson Elizabeth Cunha, Kyle LeBlanc, Kathy Langlotz, Rebecca
Brooker, Joy Chmelar, and David Higdon
MEMBERS ABSENT:Dennis Jansen
STAFF PRESENT:P&DS Director Michael Ostrowski, P&DS Assistant Director Molly
Hitchcock, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning
Administrator Venessa Garza, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Jason Schubert, Long Range Planning Coordinator Alyssa Halle-
Schramm, Planner Jesse DiMeolo, City Traffic Engineer Troy Rother,
Assistant City Manager Jennifer Prochazka, Deputy City Manager Jeff
Capps, Assistant City Manager Jeff Kersten, Assistant Director Public
Works Pete Caler, Assistant to the City Manager Barbara Moore,
Board Secretary Grecia Fuentes, and Administrative Support
Specialist Kristen Hejny
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order and consider absence requests
Chairperson Cunha called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Introductions.
There was general discussion amongst the Board.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Hear Visitors.
There were no visitors who wished to speak.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve
meeting Minutes.
Board Member Brooker motioned to approve the minutes from November 16, 2020. The motion
was seconded by Board Member Chmelar and was approved (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.2: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 – Joint Meeting with the Council Transportation
Mobility Committee – Virtual Meeting - 3:30 p.m.
There was general discussion regarding upcoming board meeting. Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Planning Administrator Garza stated that the agenda will be a full agenda with a
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review of bicycle pedestrian activity, Capital Improvement Projects related to biking and walking,
bicycle friendly community designation, and separated bike lanes.
Board Member Higdon requested an item on safety pylons along the Penberty Boulevard/Jones
Butler Road corridor.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza stated that this item is currently
on a future agenda.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.3: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle Friendly
Community Designation.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza presented this item to the
Board.
Chairperson Cunha asked if anyone has reached out to the International Leadership of Texas
(ILT) school to ask if they would like bicycle instruction on their campus.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza stated that no contacts have
been made with the ILT.
Board Member Langlotz asked if there are any current conversations about any safe passing
local ordinances.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza explained that many safety
habits are hard to enforce, suggesting educational tools and funds for signage.
Board Member Brooker stated that a previous meeting discussed enforcement issues from a
Police Department standpoint.
Chairperson Cunha asked for the minimum requirements for a council led bike ride.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza stated that the Council led
bike ride could coincide with a proclamation for bike month.
There was general discussion amongst the Board regarding bike to work day, and other bicycle
friendly events.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: 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 Langlotz requested an update on the proposed safe passing ordinance.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m.
APPROVED:ATTEST:
________________________________________________________
Elizabeth Cunha, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary
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MINUTES
JOINT COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION &
MOBILITY COMMITTEE AND BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, &
GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 3:30 PM
Virtual meeting via Zoom
BPG MEMBERS PRESENT:Chairperson Elizabeth Cunha, Kyle LeBlanc, Kathy Langlotz, Rebecca
Brooker, Joy Chmelar, Dennis Jansen, and David Higdon
CTMC MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Linda Harvell, Councilmember Bob Brick, Mayor Karl
Mooney, Dennis Christiansen, and Daniel Rudge
STAFF PRESENT:P&DS Director Michael Ostrowski, P&DS Assistant Director Molly
Hitchcock, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning
Administrator Venessa Garza, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Jason Schubert, Long Range Planning Coordinator Alyssa Halle-
Schramm, Planner Jesse DiMeolo, Planner Amy Albright, City Traffic
Engineer Troy Rother, Assistant City Manager Jennifer Prochazka,
Deputy City Manager Jeff Capps, Assistant City Manager Jeff
Kersten, Assistant Director Public Works Pete Caler, Assistant to the
City Manager Barbara Moore, Assistant City Attorney Gavin Midgley,
Assistant to the City Manager Brian Piscacek, Assistant Director
Capital Projects Emily Fisher, City Manager Bryan Woods, Planning
Intern Matthew Ellis, Board Secretary Grecia Fuentes, and
Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order and consider absence requests
Chairperson Harvell called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors.
There were no visitors who wished to speak.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Transportation Alternatives Grant
Program.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza presented this item to the
Committee and Board. Two projects are proposed for submission for funding. On-street separated
bike lanes along George Bush Drive from Wellborn Road to Texas Avenue and a shared-use path
along Harvey Mitchell Parkway from Waxwing Lane to the Larry Ringer Library.
There was general discussion amongst the Board and Committee.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding
Separated Bike Lanes.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza presented this item to the
Committee and Board. Ms. Garza explained the different types of separated bike lanes including
on-street, off-street (sidewalk level), and shared-use paths; and types of vertical barriers to be
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considered for on-street separated bike lanes including posts, wheel stops, low bumps, planter
boxes, bollards, concrete barrier, and concrete medians.
Councilmember Brick asked if putting something higher than the small concrete curb would be a
better option.
Board Member Higdon asked if Penberthy Drive is considered a Major Arterial road category.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert clarified that Penberthy Drive is a Minor Arterial
roadway.
Chairperson Cunha expressed support of shared-use paths, stating that vehicles are unable to
park on it.
Board Member Brooker expressed support of the bicycle facilities, stating that they serve
purposes for both bicyclists and runners.
Mayor Mooney expressed support of wider sidewalks as seen in a different city, as an off-street
separated bike lane.
Chairperson Cunha asked about the affordability category.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza stated that the affordability
category focused on installation costs.
Councilmember Nichols requested clarification on the concrete median and wheel stop options
and their use of asphalt.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza stated in conversations with
the Public Works department, there are discussions in regards to the permanency of the product.
Chairperson Harvell asked for the height on the concrete median.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza stated that staff would explore
further, but at least six inches would be preferred.
There was general discussion amongst the Board and Committee.
Chairperson Harvell asked for the time frame on finalizing separated bike lanes.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza stated that there is not a
timeline, but an update will be shared within the next six months.
Councilmember Nichols asked if staff must specify favorite corridors in the grant application
process.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza stated that projects have
already been selected and TxDOT will prioritize all projects submitted statewide based on set
criteria.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.3: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding
National Bike Month.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza and Chairperson Cunha
presented this item to the Committee and Board.
Chairperson Cunha gave updates on the Council led bicycle ride to be held on May 22, 2021.
There was general discussion amongst the Board and Committee regarding the bicycle route and
bike to work day.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.4: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on traffic
operations videos.
Traffic Engineer Rother presented traffic videos to the Committee and Board.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.4: Updates from the Chamber Transportation Committee
Chairman.
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Chairperson Nichols presented updates on the Chamber Transportation Committee.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: 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.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.
APPROVED:ATTEST:
________________________________________________________
Elizabeth Cunha, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary
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