Bike Path Steering Committee minutes
Aug 23, 2010
Agenda:
1. Call to order
2. Approve agenda
3. Presentation by Kevin Luecke, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
a. Introduction
b. Importance of the plan
(1) Set measurable goals
(2) Lay out comprehensive bicycle plan
c. Role of the Steering Committee
(1) Provide local input on the plan
(2) Highlight high-priority areas
d. The plan schedule
(1) Set future steering committee meetings
e. Take questions/comments
4. Public Comment
5. Adjourn
Chairman Steve Jones called the meeting to order at 7:48 PM. Also attending: Committee members Frank Forkert, Janice Thomas, Casey St. Henry, John Ludwigsen, & Mary Ellen Sisulak and Clerk/Administrator W. Kalms.
This meeting followed a public information meeting led by Kevin Luecke of the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation. The committee members gave a brief summary of each of their activities and status in the town. Luecke comments: the bike path study is to provide a vision and safety; there are more bikes in the area but little local effort to address them; many could park their cars and bike around most of the time; the process will take a number of years; is working on inventory evaluation now to see what is out there; has GIS data; the September meeting will have maps to designate bike facilities recommendations; material will be sent to the committee to review; a full draft plan with specific recommendations will be ready for the October meeting; statistics show 50% of students biked and walked to school in 1969—today that is less than 5% with bus riding staying the same; the maps that the committee reviews should be returned about a week after the September meeting.
Sisulak wondered about using snowmobile trails. Luecke said there could be some overlap; these trails are on land that used in the summer and are not paved. He said state and DOT grants may be available.
Future meetings will be 9/27, 10/27 and 11/9.
Public comments. How valuable is the survey; would statistics from the sheriff’s department help (yes); concern about foreigners who ride in the dark with no lights; Lions club may get involved.
Ludwigsen moved, Thomas second to adjourn. Carried 6-0. 8:34 PM
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