Roadways and Sidewalks Subcommittee Meeting
May 3, 2007

Members present: Rob Christensen, Trevor Harris, Amanda Perry, Frederick Schmidt.

Members absent: Christi Hopper, Robert Johnson, Jack Jenson, Kristina Kaylen,  John Riddick, Mark Stone, Mark Virkler.

Staff Attendance: Ted Curtis, Corri Flaker, Mitch Skov, Jill Stedem, Richard Stone, Chris Valleroy.

Others Attending: None.

Introductory comments
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm.

Adjustments to agenda

Approval of March and April meeting minutes

It was noted that Rob Christensen was present in April. And Chris Valleroy was also present. The minuets for March and April were approved as amended.

Old Business

New Business
Non-standard Street Markings: Mr. Schmidt discussed some non-standard markings that are being considered. These include colored pavement in merge areas, and where there is not room for bike lanes on both sides, consider having them on only the uphill side. The reasoning is that they are needed more on the uphill side and not so much on the downhill side. The main example would be old 63 from Broadway to Walnut. Mr. Skov expressed skepticism, noting that this is pushing the envelope of bike lanes on one side, or could confuse bicyclists into thinking there is two-way traffic in the sole bike lane. Mr. Harris talked about omitting the center line in places. 

There was discussion of standards for bicycle lanes, and whether they would be an internal document (guideline) or formal standards. Mr. Stone said that there might be guielines, only standards if directed. In past they have gone to council.  

Mr. Harris asked how would testing be conducted for experimental markings? Mr. Stone said that might be for the NMTP staff, or a consultant.

Mr. Curtis discussed wayfinding markings. Wayfinding would not need special consideration. Ms. Perry said it needs to be consistent. It was agreed that pavement markings were better (seen more often by motorists and cyclists) than signs and reduce sign clutter.

Mr. Harris suggested spreading experimental markings around town, to engage the whole community, not just the usual neighborhoods.

Project Manager’s Report: Mr. Curtis explained that the infrastructure work will be divided into 13 large contracts, arranged by functional route instead of by type of facility. He presented a map and discussed the routes. He reported that the non-infrastructure portion of the NMTP is close to a contract.

Other Business: Mr. Harris asked about the NMTC forms. The answer is that they are being cataloged and the filer gets an email response. Mr. Stone said that the little things do matter.  Mr. Harris said it’s a social thing – you may want people to knock on the door.

Mr. Christensen discussed conditions on Grindstone and on East Broadway.

Next Meeting: Thursday, June 7, 2007.

NOTE – Subsequently it developed that the June meeting was not held.  July 12 2007 will be the next meeting.

Announcements:
Full Committee Meeting May 22 4:30-6 top of the Tiger.

PedNet Open House during BWW May 17 4-7pm City Hall

Adjournment.

The meeting adjourned at 5:50.

Minutes prepared by: Frederick Schmidt.

May 3, 2007