City of Lawrence

Lawrence Bicycle Advisory Committee

April 17, 2007 minutes

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Eric Struckhoff

Stephanie Bishop

Trent McKinley

Mark Desetti

Becky McClure

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Steve Guinn 

Michael Hajdu

 

STAFF PRESENT:

Sandra Day

 

PUBLIC PRESENT:

None

 

 

April 17, 2007 at 5:15 PM

Fire Station Number 5

1911 Stewart Ave., Lawrence, KS

 

1.      The meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm and chaired by Eric Struckhoff.

 

2.      Assurance of quorum and introductions: Attendance at the meeting included committee members Eric Struckhoff, Stephanie Bishop, Trent McKinley, Mark Desetti and Becky McClure.   Sandra Day from the Planning Office also attended.

 

3.      Approval of February 20, 2007 Minutes: The Committee discussed the process for providing minutes in advance of the meeting for review time. The item was deferred to the May meeting

 

4.      Discussion Item: Review of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department “Paths and Parks” brochure. Consider working and map updates as appropriate:

 

Mr. Struckhoff briefed the Committee about a meeting with Ernie Shaw about plans to update Park Department maps.

 

The following areas were generally discussed with regard to map updates.

    1. Harvard Road as an existing bike route
    2. Completion of Ring Park trail
    3. Show new trail at Sanders Mound located at the north end of Clinton Lake
    4. East Lawrence Bike Route
    5. Northern terminus of rail-trail
    6. West campus park and ride path
    7. Crestline back to 21st Street that includes a 10’ path
    8. Update to Massachusetts Street routes and lanes

 

5.      Discussion Item: Bicycle Safety Month (May). Prepare wording changes to proclamation for inclusion on upcoming City Commission Agenda.

 

The Committee generally discussed the need to prepare a proclamation recognizing Bicycle Safety Month. Eric Struckhoff stated that he would be responsible for preparing the document and providing it to City staff for inclusion on an upcoming City Commission Agenda.

 

6.      Discussion Item:   Signage Inventory of Routes for the City of Lawrence, KS

a.      New initiative on routes and bike lanes to show mileage and destination

b.      Re-designation of routes and old signage in place no longer applicable   

 

Eric Struckhoff provided a summary of last months general discussion regarding the provision of signage on bike routes indicating distance and destinations and routes with special symbols to be used.

 

Such signage could be used in the Burroughs Creek project and used in parks and other destinations places within neighborhoods.

 

Mr. Struckhoff noted gaps in signage of existing routes. He discussed the idea of creating a paths brochure that would indicate mileage, tour routes and level of difficulty. Staff was asked to check if signage is recorded as part of a GIS layer as a source to address existing locations and gaps.

 

Mr. Struckhoff stated that the area around Campus needed to be made more clear and inquired about the City policy. Ms. Day stated that she would contact city staff and get additional information on signage requirements.

 

7.      Discussion Item:   Recommendation for a curb-cut at the northwest corner of Water Tower Park in Hillcrest area.

 

The committee discussed the need for access in the general area on the north side of the existing park.

 

It was moved by McClure and seconded by Desetti to forward a recommendation to the City Commission to provide a sidewalk cut to the intersection of Oxford and Hilltop. Motion carried unanimously.

8.      Discussion Item:  Recommendation to include "except bicycles" language on "Do Not Enter" signs on 700 block Rhode Island, allowing southbound bicycle traffic on this one-way block;

 

This item was not discussed and will be added to the May meeting

 

9.      Discussion Item: Updates

 

This item was not discussed.

 

10. Other Business:  

 

The Committee discussed the requirements for attendance at the meetings. It was noted by all that Mr. Hajdu has been absent for the past three consecutive meetings.

 

Mr. Struckhoff indicated he would work with Staff to review the procedures for notice of an automatic resignation per the by-laws of the Committee.

 

Staff was asked to provide minutes along with email reminding the Committee members of the upcoming meeting.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Next meeting: May 15th, 2007 at 5:15 PM, Fire Station #5