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City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met June 4

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee was held at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue in Edwardsville, Illinois.

I) ROLL CALL:

Present Absent

Aaron Newcom, Chair Colin Gibbons

Emily Morrison, Vice Chair

Danielle Adair, Secretary

Paul Brazier

Ashley Cox

Bryan Frost

Evie Hemphill

Theresa Pauli

Mason Schaefer

Jason Stacy

Breana Buncher, Staff

Cathy Hensley, Staff

Madelyn Hanna

Adam Hanna

Stephanie Robbins

II) PUBLIC COMMENT:

Madelyn Hanna thanked BPAC for the opportunity to do the Bike Bus and discussed the connectivity issues there are for her neighborhood and her hopes for improvement by the City.

Adam Hanna introduced himself to BPAC as Ward 2 Alderman and his desire to help increase Shared Use Paths within the City. Adam Hanna encouraged BPAC to contact him with any questions.

Stephanie Robbins communicated her goal with bike parking at City Events; which is to have Bike Parking frequently enough that it is expected to be at events. Stephanie also asked for volunteer for patrolling bike parking at the Route 66 Festival.

III) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Paul Brazier made a motion to approve the minutes of the May meeting, seconded by Jason Stacy. Motion passed unanimously.

IV) OLD BUSINESS:

a) Route 66 Festival (June 7)

i. Bike Parking- Stephanie Robbins is providing the bike parking and is asked for volunteers.

ii. Event - WeBike Authors- Hensley created promotional materials to advertise the event and direct attendees to the library.

b) Bike and Hike

i. June 21st - Education and Safety- Stacy will coordinate the pickup of supplies. Morrison confirmed the Bike & Hike dates with the Goshen Market. The Market is willing to promote the events through their newsletter.

c) Criterium Community Ride- There are no further updates at this time.

V) NEW BUSINESS:

a) BPAC Revised Budget FY 2025-2026- The Committee needs to vote on the updated budget that reflects the decrease in funding allocated as compared to what was requested. Cox made a motion to approve the revised budget, seconded by Schaefer. Motion passed unanimously.

b) Utilize FY 2025-2026 Budget for Marketing/Promotional Items- Cox made a motion to approve the purchase of the swag items, seconded by Stacy. Motion passed unanimously.

c) "Adopt an Intersection" - Buchanan and Vandalia- Observations included: a right turn green arrow but no right turn on red sign (Schaefer recommends no right turn on red to be coordinate with the pedestrian walk signal); light pole in the middle of the sidewalk; walk buttons are positioned confusingly; the driving lanes are 14 feet wide, as compared to the norm of 10-12 feet (Buncher pointed out that this may be an alternate trucking route); the turning radius of the corners is very large. Stacy recommends requesting support from the City to place a sign on City property raising awareness of the danger of the intersection. Morrison proposes the potential idea of narrowing the lane on Buchanan, where possible (since not an IDOT road). Buncher recommends discussing potential requests with Ryan Zwijack. Adair recommends adopting another non-IDOT-associated intersection. Schaefer recommends Madison and Franklin. Committee will revisit discussion on both intersections.

d. BPAC Annual Report- The Committee is required to submit the report each year. Buncher recommends simple report than in previous years that includes a list of accomplishments and activity. The report is normally due by April 30th. Adair volunteers to compile the annual report; Buncher will help coordinate potential edits. The Committee is invited to attend the Public Services Committee meeting when the report is presented.

e. New Subgroups Updates

i. Education & Safety- Hemphill has agreed to help organize the Fall Bike Bus. Adair will assist.

ii. Policy & Infrastructure- None.

iii. Community Engagement- Subcommittee met with Campus to Community Committee and are preparing to discuss joint plans, including community rides.

VI) INFORMATIONAL

VIID) ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, Adair made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Cox. Motion passed unanimously.

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