Executive Subcommittee Meeting
Meeting of June 5, 2006

Members present: Naomi Cupp, Karl Kruse, Jay Lindner, John Riddick.
Staff present: Tim Teddy (Planning and Development)
Others present: Frederick Schmidt, Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission

Mr. Kruse called the meeting to order. The Committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting.

Mr. Riddick gave a report on the activities of the Existing Facilities Subcommittee. The group is looking at existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities as well as “missing” facilities. They made a list of problems by type. They are working with City Public Works staff on a reporting system for problems with existing facilities that will allow problems to be mapped and stored in a data base. The Department’s existing system for reporting storm water management and sewer problems is a model. The Committee also discussed Columbia Public Schools’ sidewalk priorities. Mr. Riddick announced the “Reinvention Ramble” bicycle and pedestrian tour of potential Pilot Program intersection projects, scheduled for Sunday, June 18, 2006.

Ms. Cupp reported on the activities of the Promotion and Education Subcommittee. She noted that their efforts continue on defining the role of the committee. Ian Thomas gave a presentation on the PedNet Coalition at their last meeting on May 17, 2006. Mike Roach of IDP Group also attended and provided advice on the steps needed to create awareness of the Pilot Program. The acronym SMART – specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and with timetable – summarizes the approach to marketing the program

There was discussion of a local name for the Pilot Project. It was agreed that the name “Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program” is cumbersome. The Promotion and Education Subcommittee reviewed four alterative names for the project. After discussion and a motion by Mr. Riddick, seconded by Mr. Kruse, the Executive Subcommittee unanimously agreed to endorse “The PedNet Project: Connecting Columbia” as a working name for the project and present the recommendation to the Advisory Committee.

Discussion turned to the agenda for June 15, 2006, the full Advisory Committee meeting. It was agreed member Ian Thomas should make his presentation to the Committee on the PedNet Coalition. The group also discussed Mike Roach of IDP Group as a presentation. There followed some general remarks on the allocation of time among staff and each of the subcommittees for the planned ninety-minute meeting.

Mr. Lindner made a report on the New Facilities Subcommittee. He indicated their work includes definitions of terms. They are working on a list of priorities; each member is to narrow their list to 5-10 priorities. A pedway from Rockbridge Elementary School to I-70, school priorities, and discussion of the relationship of bike lanes and pedways have been key topics of discussion. There followed some discussion of bicycle rules of the road.

Mr. Kruse said he would work on an agenda for the June 15, 2006 Advisory Committee meeting.

There being no other business, the subcommittee adjourned.