November 14, :00 p.m. Development & Planning Conference Room, 2nd Floor Village Hall AGENDA

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1 Village of Northbrook Bicycle Task Force November 14, :00 p.m. Development & Planning Conference Room, 2nd Floor Village Hall 1. Call meeting to order AGENDA 2. Approval of the September 12, 2018 Bike Task Force Meeting Minutes 3. Public Comments-Hear from Audience 4. Name and Mission Statement change for the Bike Task Force 5. Discuss 6 E s of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 6. Hear from Task Force Members concerning new topics 7. Set topics for next meeting on January 9th, Adjourn Questions? Call Jim Baxa at Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding accessibility of this meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact Greg Van Dahm or Debbie Ford ( or , respectively) promptly to allow the Village of Northbrook to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Hearing impaired individuals may call the TDD number, , for more info.

2 DRAFT MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BICYCLE TASK FORCE Northbrook Village Hall Development & Planning Service Conference Room September 12, 2018 Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Staff Absent: Others Present: Angus Duthie, Chris Henning, Tom Tebbe, Jim O Connell and Matt Curin George Garner Jr., and Frank Bleeker Jim Baxa (NBK), Matt Farmer (NBK), and Nicole Buch (NBK Park District) Mike Metrick Doug Pence, Northbrook Resident Call Meeting to Order. Chairman Henning called the meeting to order in the Development & Planning Service Conference Room at the Village Hall at 7:01 p.m. Review of April 11, 2018 Bike Task Force Meeting Minutes. It was moved and seconded that April 11, 2018, minutes be approved. The motion was approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS Doug Pence, Northbrook Resident attended the meeting to present a location for a potential bike route. Mr. Pence s suggested route is to provide access to the Lake-Cook Road train station via route through private properties requiring the need for easements. Mr. Pence stated eh would follow up with Village staff with a more descriptive location for the path and provide additional information. NORTHBROOK MASTER BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PLAN- THE NEXT STEPS Matt Farmer, Village Engineer shared with the BTF the updated Master Bike and Pedestrian Plan that was accepted by the Village Board on July 24 th and explained that it should be known as a pedestrian and bicycle planned because everybody is pedestrian first. Matt lead the discussion with explaining how the Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) side of the Master Bike and Pedestrian Plan functions and clarified the process on how Public Works selects and programs projects to be included in the CIP, such as the Shermer Road Bike Path and Skokie Valley Trail. The future roles of the Bike Task Force was laid out on how staff anticipates the Bicycle for their involvement for implementing the Six E s of the program (Education, Encouragement, Engineering, Enforcement, Evaluation, and Equity) and focusing on a name change for the committee. Adjourn: On motion made and seconded, the meeting of the BTF was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Minutes Submitted by Jim Baxa.

3 VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO: BICYCLE TASK FORCE COMMITTEE FROM: JIM BAXA, CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2018 SUBJECT: NOVEMBER 14, 2018 BICYCLE TASK FORCE MEETING NORTHBROOK MASTER BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PLAN- THE NEXT STEPS For this scheduled meeting discussion will be a continuation on how the Bicycle Task Force will evolve out of the recently approved Master Bike & Pedestrian Plan (MBPP). The bike Task Force will focus on the following items: Name and updated Mission Statement change for the Bicycle Task Force. Please see Attachment A & B provided by Chris Henning which include sample names and mission statements (Attachment A) and mission statements from other communities with bike/pedestrian committees (Attachment B). Involvement for implementing the Six E s of the program (Education, Encouragement, Engineering, Enforcement, Evaluation, and Equity). BTF Action: Discussion \\vhfs\dps$\transportation\bicycle planning\bikeways\memos to BTF\2018\ \ BTF November Memo.docx

4 ATTACHMENT A New Name: Biking and Walking Task Force Bike/Ped Task Force Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force New Purpose Statement: The purpose of the (insert new name here) is to improve the quality of life in our Village by promoting walking and bicycling as viable means of transportation. This mission is accomplished through various roles and responsibilities, including but not limited to: Implementing and regularly reviewing progress of the Village s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and any subsequently adopted plans, policies or ordinances Foster pedestrian and bicycle safety education across all age groups; - Provide feedback on projects which may have a meaningful impact on pedestrian and bicycle issues affecting residents; - Develop initiatives to improve pedestrian and bicycle culture in the Village; - Collaborate with other groups and entities (e.g. Northbrook Park District, other bike/ped advocacy groups) on programs and projects related to biking and walking and seek sources of funding; - Provide input to the Board and staff on matters pertaining to non-motorized transportation in the community - Make recommendations to make the Village of Northbrook more 'bicycle and pedestrian-friendly" - Advise on topics related to the above as requested

5 ATTACHMENT B CURRENT PURPOSE: to coordinate all bicycle-related initiatives within the community and to review the need for access to bicycle transportation on behalf of the Village...to determine the existing needs, and to make recommendations to make the Village of Northbrook more 'bicycle-friendly". The mission of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is to improve the quality of life in Cedar Falls through the increased opportunity for safe walking and bicycling as viable means of transportation and physical activity. Goal to ensure sensitivity to bike and pedestrian issues in the implementation of all projects that impact B & P Work to promote walking and ulilitarian and recreational cycling Our Mission is to change Greater Grand Rapids into a safe bicycling community. We work to promote the benefits of cycling to the local economy, to the health of our friends and neighbors, and for the sustainability of our environment. integration of Town trails and bike and pedestrian paths with neighboring jurisdictions; reviewing relevant grant applications; focusing on transportation around schools, including enhancing safe routes to schools efforts; reviewing and updating the Town's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan as needed; and related topics as directed by the Town Council or requested by Town staff. 1. Mode of Transportation Promotes non-motorized modes as healthy, efficient, and environmentally-friendly ways to travel for work and for fun. 2. Education and Awareness Promotes activities, programs and policies that foster bicycle and pedestrian safety education across all age groups; also promotes greater awareness of the mission and work of the MBPAC. 3. Tourism & Recreation Promoting and protecting Maryland's off-road trail system while supporting Maryland State agencies, and providing guidance on program strategies that promote Maryland's trails and tourism resources. This commission is charged with serving as the advisory body to the Mayor, City Plan Commission, Department of Public Works, Department of Planning and Development, and the Office of Sustainability on matters pertaining to bicycling and walking in the City. The BPAC may also: examine the need for bicycle and pedestrian transportation; promote programs and facilities for bicycles and pedestrians in this City; educate and inform the public and local official on bicycle and pedestrian issues; perform special

6 studies and projects as requested by the City on bicycle and pedestrian questions, including reviewing development plans and site plans which may have a significant impact on bicycle and pedestrian transportation; facilitate citizen participation in consideration of matters involving bicycle and pedestrian questions; study changes in laws, regulations, and best practices concerning bicycle and pedestrian issues and advise the City with respect to such changes; promote intergovernmental and public/private cooperation and coordination on bicycle and pedestrian matters; and advise the public and the City on matters affecting the relationship between bicycle and pedestrian transportation and parks, schools, transit stops, and other major facilities. The BPAC is also responsible for reviewing all significant street, sidewalk, or trail repair or construction projects in the City. As part of such review, the Commission reviews each project s level of compliance with the components of a Complete Street to ensure that the design improves facilities for all road users to the extent possible, and that it implements the elements of the City s Bicycle Master Plan and other planning and policy documents created by the City, where applicable. The role of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is to review transportation capital projects including roadway, pedestrian and bicycle improvements and provide input to staff on Complete Streets features and for conformity with the City's Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to Transit Plan, adopted in September 2016 (Plan); review related grant applications; annually review the City's progress on Plan implementation; and, review and provide input on programs or policies related to implementation of the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to Transit Plan as requested by staff or the City Council. 1. to advise the City of Columbia Transportation Planning team, City Council Members, the Mayor and community organizations and partners on bicycling and pedestrian issues facing the city and to work toward the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan: Walk Bike Columbia and any subsequently adopted bicycle and pedestrian plans or policies; 2. to represent community and constituent interests in transportation planning decisions faced by City Council; 3. to provide feedback to staff on projects relating to walking and bicycling. City of Columbia staff will consider recommendations from the BPAC along with input from other members of the public during decision making; and 4. to develop and implement initiatives with Council support to improve upon the bicycle and pedestrian culture of the City of Columbia. 5. The purpose of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is to advise the city council, mayor, the county commissioners, Planning Board, and all departments and boards of the city and county with regard to non-motorized transportation matters.

7 Identifies capital improvement projects that address bicycle and pedestrian access or safety issues. Receives input from residents, businesses, Council and other Committees/Commissions regarding bicycle and pedestrian activities. Maintains a BPAC web page to disseminate bicycling and pedestrian information to the community. Conducts educational awareness campaigns to improve the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. Reviews and recommends grant applications. to encourage, promote and advocate for safe and accessible walking and biking environments that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors to Redmond. The purpose of the BPAC is to increase pedestrian utility and bicycle ridership in Redmond to encourage more people to bike and walk around Redmond as a means of exercise, sustainability and community. BPAC represents all bicycle and pedestrian users in Redmond, both current and future by advocating for the development of additional bike and pedestrian facilities that are user friendly, inviting and compelling, reviewing transportation projects from the viewpoint of bicycle and pedestrian users and spearheading encouragement and educational activities.