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BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
DATE:
Monday, January 28, 2013
LOCATION:
BREVARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
2725 JUDGE FRAN JAMIESON WAY, MELBOURNE
BUILDING B, MAGNOLIA ROOM, FIRST FLOOR
TIME:
5:30 p.m.
MURRAY HANN, PRESIDING
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AGENDA
1.
Call to Order
2.
Committee Appointments
a) Lisette Kolar – Grant Valkaria
b) Mark Birmingham alternate – Grant Valkaria
3. Approval of Minutes- October 22, 2012
4. Old Business
a) Pineda Causeway Bicycle Access Pilot Program Presentation, FDOT
5. New Business
a) KSC Loop Trail PD&E Presentation, Fraser Howe, Director of Engineering and Planning, METRO
Consulting Group, LLC
b) BEELS Trails Presentation, Brad Manley, Public Use Coordinator, BEELP
c) 2012 BPTAC Awards
6. Legislative Update
7. Roundtable Discussion
8. Public Comment
9. Informational Items
a) Safe Routes to School Newsletter
10. Adjourn
Public Comment: Comments will be heard on items that do not appear on the agenda of this meeting. Public comments are solicited without
regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Note, however, that state law and administrative rules
prevent the TPO from taking any formal action on any item discussed at this time. The BPTAC may schedule such items as regular agenda
items and act upon them in the future. The chairman is authorized to limit discussion, as necessary, with each commentary limited to 3
minutes.
Any person who desires or decides to appeal any decision made by this agency with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or
hearing will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose, such person may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made, at his own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any questions about this
meeting should be directed to Georganna Gillette, (321)690-6890 or Email: tpostaff@spacecoasttpo.com.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special
accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Space Coast TPO Office no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at
(321)690-6890 for assistance.
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Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization
Bicycle/Pedestrian & Trails Advisory Committee
Brevard County Government Center
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, Florida
Building B, 1st Floor, Magnolia Room
Meeting Date: Monday, October 22, 2012
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
Agenda
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 3a.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes – August 20, 2012
Old Business
Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Plan - RPG
Staff Report
Public Comment
Informational Items:
• Florida Safe Routes to School in Action
• SR A1A Multimodal Corridor Charette announcement
• FDOT status of Construction
Adjourn
BPTAC Committee Members:
Murray Hann (Chairman)
Dan Gallagher
Joann Gulliver
Tom Jordan
Alan Woolwich
Alex Chamberlain
Ginger Twigg
Robert Siegman
Joan Carter
Jimmy Karp
Trailpartners
Citizen, Central Brevard
Citizen, South Brevard
Ultracyclist, South Brevard
Housing and Human Services, Government Representative
Citizen, North Brevard
Revolutions Cyclery
Cyclist
FDOT
SCVS
Others Present:
Georganna Gillette
Kim Smith
Leigh Holt
Carol Holden
Ginger Twigg
Herb Hiller
Phil Moore
Ben Elliott
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Space Coast TPO Staff
Space Coast TPO Staff
Space Coast TPO Staff
Space Coast TPO Staff
Citizen, Revolutions Cyclery
East Coast Greenway Alliance
Cyclist
Cyclist
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Denise Curry
Alix Townsend
City of West Melbourne Planner
City of Rockledge Planner
Item 1. Call to Order of the Bicyle/Pedestrian and Trails Advisory Committee
Chairman Hann called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
Item 2. Approval of Minutes – August 20, 2012
Motion by Siegman, second by Gulliver to approve the August 20, 2012 meeting
minutes. Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously.
Item 3a.Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Plan - RPG
Mr. Blanton, from Renaissance Planning Group, provided an overview presentation of the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Mobility Plan.
Mr. Swearengen, from Renaissance Planning Group, presented the Mobility Plan status report and
facility maps. He asked for members to review the maps and provide feedback by November 5, 2012.
Mr. Hann asked if there was a minimum size for trails to be included on the maps.
Mr. Swearengen responded there were no minimum trail sizes.
Mr. Woolwich asked if different layers of maps would be provided for the various trails.
Mr. Swearengen replied yes, overlay map layers would be provided.
Mr. Hann commented the EELS trails were not indicated on the maps.
Mr. Blanton asked for members to review the maps and provide feedback to correct any missing or
incomplete data such as the missing EELS trails.
Ms. Twigg inquired what type of cycling groups this information is being provided for.
Mr. Swearengen responded the goal was to appeal to all bicyclists.
Mr. Woolwich asked that connections with surrounding counties be indicated on the maps.
Ms. Carter stated FDOT is planning US Bicycle Route 1.
Mr. Swearengen replied US Bicycle Route 1 is included in the vision plan.
Ms. Carter stated identifying every bridge is essential information for bicyclists.
Ms. Twigg asked why Tropical Trail wasn’t identified on the maps.
Ms. Gillette responded the trail must meet FDOT trail guidelines to be included on the map.
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Mr. Woolwich inquired if kayak and boat routes that synchronize with cycling trails would be indicated
on the maps.
Mr. Blanton replied yes those could be included if the local governments provided the information to
RPG.
Mr. Siegman inquired if national or state standards exist for bike path signage.
Mr. Blanton responded yes, Florida has uniform standards, but some flexibility is allowed.
Ms. Gillette asked that all map corrections, questions, and comments be sent to her and she will
forward to RPG.
Mr. Swearengen provided a summary of the plan steps and stated getting the maps absolutely correct
is the critical first step. He asked for map feedback by November 5, 2012. The BPTAC Steering
Committee will meet in early December to identify gaps and facility needs, with the system plan being
presented in early December. A public workshop is anticipated in late January which will provide
feedback on projects for the system map and help guide project prioritization. A BPTAC meeting to
discuss project prioritization will be scheduled for February or March, 2013, with the TPO Board
presentation in April, 2013.
Item 4. Staff Report
Ms. Smith reported the BPTAC Education Award was changed to the Valerie Harville Education
Award with a presentation to Ms. Harville at the October TPO meeting. The EELS program organized
a very successful group trail ride in September. They plan to provide more organized group rides in
the future. The Brevard Mountain Bike Association helped with the EELS group ride and intends to
participate in BPTAC meetings in the near future. The International Walk to School Day event was
held on October 3, 2012, with Brevard County representing 42 of the 83 participating schools in
District 5. The Commit to be Fit program kicked off on October 3, 2012 with 10 schools participating.
Tropical Elementary in Merritt Island is seeking a grant for a Safe Routes to School project. Joan
Carter is hosting a Walking School Bus program workshop in December in Volusia County. Ms. Smith
advised members that painting arrows on public roads for bicycling events is not allowed by State
Statute. The County Traffic Engineering Department will work with us to see what can be done for
bicycling event markings.
Ms. Gillette reported FDOT and Kimley Horn provided a workshop on the A1A multimodal project on
October 17, 2012. The workshop provided a corridor study presentation, including information on the
Complete Streets project, intersection improvements and access management. The Pineda Bicycle
Access Pilot Program construction project was put out for bid in September, but received no
response. FDOT is addressing the issue by clarifying the bid and resubmitting the advertisement. A
consulting firm has been hired to provide public outreach and flyers for the Pineda Pilot Program
project.
Ms. Holt reported Brevard County Parks and Recreation is starting construction of the Zoo Trail
segment from Wickham Road to the southern border of the Brevard Zoo. FDOT Secretary Prasad met
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with Commissioner Fisher, Mayor Tulley and Bob Kamm on October 10th to discuss the Space Coast
Loop Trail which includes the Rail Trail and the KSC Loop Trail. New DOT applications have been
submitted for future funding of all segments of the 55 mile Space Coast Loop Trail which is almost
entirely in Brevard County.
Item 5. Public Comment
Mr. Chamberlain stated he would like to set up a meeting with the County and TPO staff regarding
two concerns:
1. Right of way issues on Hacienda Road
2. The bridge over I-95 at Fox Lake Road is hazardous for bicyclists
Mr. Hann suggested taking pictures of both sites prior to the meeting.
Ms. Gillette replied the County is aware of the Fox Lake Road bridge situation. A pedestrian bridge is
needed but the funds are not available at this time.
Ms. Twigg stated she would like to host a Bicycle Savvy Course and asked for contact information.
Ms. Smith responded she could provide that information.
Item 6. Informational Items:
• Florida Safe Routes to School in Action
• SR A1a Multimodal Corridor Charette announcement
• FDOT Status of Construction
Item 7. Adjourn
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Attest:
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Carol Holden, SCTPO
As Approved by the BPTAC Committee on _______________
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