BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPC)

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

6:00 PM

 

TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY

(TAMC)

Sand City Council Chamber, 1 Sylvan Park, Sand City

AGENDA

Complete agenda packets are on display at the Transportation Agency for Monterey County office and at these public libraries: Carmel, Monterey, Salinas Steinbeck Branch, Seaside, Prunedale, and King City. Any person who has a question concerning an item on this agenda may call the Agency Secretary to make inquiry concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda. Please recycle this agenda.

1.ROLL CALL
Call to order and self-introductions. Committee bylaws specify that a quorum shall consist of a majority (7) of the number of voting memberships actually filled at that time (13); the existence of any vacancies shall not be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum.  If you are unable to attend, please contact the Transportation Agency.  Your courtesy to the other Committee members to assure a quorum is appreciated.
2.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any member of the public may address the Committee on any item not on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Committee. Each member of the public is allotted with three minutes to address any concerns.  Comments on items on today's agenda may be given when that agenda item is discussed.

3.BEGINNING OF CONSENT AGENDA
Any member of the public may address the Committee on any item not on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of Transportation Agency and Executive Committee.  Comments on items on today's agenda may be given when that agenda item is discussed.
3.1Approved minutes of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee meeting of August 3, 2016.
- Montiel
The Draft minutes of the August 3, 2016 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee meeting are attached for review.
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA


4.RECEIVE report, and PROVIDE input on bike share in the City of Monterey. 
- Roveri
Bike share is a transportation program that encourages bicycling as a mode of transportation for short distance trips without having to own a bicycle. On June 21, 2016 the Monterey City Council provided direction to staff to pursue a citywide bike share pilot program.
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5.RECEIVE presentation on the final draft Pacific Grove Hwy 68 Study. 
- Letunic
The Transportation Agency in partnership with the City of Pacific Grove and Caltrans is conducting a study of the State Route 68 Corridor in Pacific Grove to identify improvements that will provide safer access for all modes of travel.
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6.RECEIVE update on Active Transportation Plan outreach efforts. 
- Murillo

The 2016 Active Transportation Plan will be an update of the 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The focus of the 2016 Plan update is to match State Active Transportation Program guidelines, incorporate innovative bicycle facility designs, and promote high priority projects.  

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7.RECEIVE report on Ciclovía Salinas. 
- Murillo/Galarza
Ciclovía Salinas is a youth-driven open streets event that attracts thousands to bike, walk, dance and skateboard along Alisal Street. This year's event will be held on October 9th. Event organizers are looking for volunteers to help. 
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8.ANNOUNCEMENTS and/or COMMENTS
9.ADJOURN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Committee meeting:

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Transportation Agency for Monterey County Conference Room

55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas, California 93901

Light refreshments will be provided

 

If you have any items for the next agenda, please submit them to:

Virginia Murillo, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator

By Thursday, September 22, 2016

virginia@tamcmonterey.org

 

Documents relating to an item on the open session that are distributed to the Committee less than 72 hours prior to the meeting shall be available for public inspection at the office of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, 55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas, CA. Documents distributed to the Committee at the meeting by staff will be available at the meeting; documents distributed to the Committee by members of the public shall be made available after the meeting.


Transportation Agency for Monterey County

55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas, CA 93901-2902

Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

TEL: 831-775-0903

FAX: 831-775-0897

 

The Committee Agenda will be prepared by Agency staff and will close at noon nine (9) working days before the regular meeting.  Any member may request in writing an item to appear on the agenda.  The request shall be made by the agenda deadline and any supporting papers must be furnished by that time or be readily available.

 

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