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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: 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
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