HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/2011 - MinutesBICYCLE SAFETY COMMITTEE
June 6, 2011 Meeting
Minutes
Attending:
Committee members - John Heffernan, Sean Matsler, Denis LaBonge, Stephen Sholkoff, Nancy
Gardner
Staff - Dave Kiff, Brad Sommers, Tara Finnigan, Lt. Bill Hartford
Members of the Public - Frank Peters, Dan Purcell, David Huntsman, Bob kahn, Matt O’ Toole,
Tiffany Carter, Marshall Perkins, Milo, Jim Mosher
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 and introductions made.
OLD BUSINESS - Capital Projects
1. Downhill speed advisory signs on San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Coast Drive, Vista
Ridge and Ridge Park have been installed.
2. Sharrows - The city attorney’s office indicated there was not an issue with liability. The
committee was narrowly split, and since not everyone was in attendance, it was decided
to hold any decision.
3. Key intersections - Cost estimate of approximately $50,000. The city manager indicated
there may be money in the current budget to cover the costs.
OLD BUSINESS - Education and Outreach
1. Bike map and brochure - The brochure is done and was distributed; no work on the map.
It was suggested that alternative versions for different users be created
2. Bike ride - Bad weather impeded attendance. A November post-Halloween ride was
suggested.
3. Cyclovia - Cost estimate of $25,000 for closing streets. The first step is to see if Costa
Mesa is interested. Nancy will contact Jim Fitzpatrick.
POLICE REPORT
Most of the attention has been focused on 4th of July preparations. There is a boardwalk bike
patrol.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review accomplishments and priorities - on Immediate Projects, sharrows on Bayside,
curb cut on Bayside (Brad to see about red paint for better visibility), a plan for Dover
which will be presented at the next meeting; Short Term- striping suggestions have been
designed on a number of intersections, fixed speed radar devices installed. For list of
priorities—see page 2.
BSC June Meeting Minutes Pg. 1
BSC June Meeting Minutes Pg. 2
2. Mariners Mile Revitalization Committee - John will represent the committee to insure
bike concerns are considered; Nancy will send out information to see if other committee
members wish to attend the meetings on other area of the city.
3. Presentation to CdM BID re bike racks, etc - Tony and Sean will represent the committee
and Frank Peters will attend as the BID works on its next phase.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.. Next meeting - July 11.
PRIORITIES--New
1. Evaluate advisability of making Complete Streets recommendation to council
2. Create psa’s for city’s web site and channel 3, more information on roadeos
3. Have bicycle information included in Teen Driver Education
4. Improve street maintenance re pot holes and root intrusion
5. Have monthly bike accident report from NBPD
6. Participate in Revitalization Committee discussions to raise awareness of bicycle needs
PRIORITIES--Continuing
1. Continue discussion on sharrows on PCH in CdM; evaluate alternate routes in the area
2. Continue discussion on maintenance vehicle parking
3. Follow up on road striping projects
4. Follow up on Dover Drive bike movement
5. Review recommendations for bike rack installation for forwarding to council
6. Complete bike map