1. Call to Order. 2. Introduction of Members and Attendees. 3. Approval of the April 11, 2018 Agenda. 4. Approval of the February 21, 2018 Minutes

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1 1. Call to Order FMATS Bicycle & Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, April 11, :00 7:00 P.M. City of Fairbanks, 800 Cushman Street, FMATS Conference Room 2. Introduction of Members and Attendees 3. Approval of the April 11, 2018 Agenda 4. Approval of the February 21, 2018 Minutes 5. Staff Report/Working roup Reports/Chair Report 6. Public Comment Period 7. Old Business a. Work Plan Overview TAP rant Nominations - Update b. PSA video c. FMATS FFY19-23 Transportation Improvement Program d. Johansen Expressway Path Resurfacing 8. New Business a. FMATS Non-motorized Plan Update b. CMAQ-funded Projects in Fairbanks Area c. Alaska Statewide Active Transportation Plan d. Seasonal Mobility Task Force Agenda e. LAB Smart Cycling & League Certified Instructor Courses f. Annual Bicycle/ Counts g. Crossing/Signal Warrants Informational presentation by Pam olden, DOT&PF Traffic & Safety 9. Issues 10. Committee Member Comments 11. Adjournment Next Scheduled BPAC Meeting Thursday, June 13, 2019, 5-7pm, Fairbanks City Hall

2 Page 1 FMATS Bicycle- Advisory Committee Meeting FMATS Conference Room, 800 Cushman Street February 21, :00-7:00PM 1. Call to Order Mr. Fox, called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. 2. Introduction of Members and Attendees *David van den Berg, Chair (Absent) *John Stowman *Nathan Belz *Mindy O Neall (Phone) *Peter Stern (Phone) *Bud Kuenzli *Doug Toelle *Pam olden **Jackson Fox Andrew Ackerman Andrew Allaby Eva Allaby Donna ardino Larry Zervos Corlis Taylor *BPAC Representative **FMATS Staff 3. Approval of the February 21, 2019 Agenda Motion: To approve the February 21, 2019 Agenda. (Toelle/Stowman). Discussion: No further discussion. Vote on Motion: None opposed. Approved. 4. Approval of the December 13, 2018 Meeting Minutes Motion: To approve the December 13, 2018 Meeting Minutes. (Toelle/Kuenzli). Discussion: No further discussion. Vote on Motion: None opposed. Approved.

3 Page 2 February 21, 2019 FMATS Bicycle- Advisory Committee Meeting 5. Staff /Working roup/chair Reports Staff Report: Mr. Fox included in the packet, the Action Items from the last two Technical Committee meetings and Policy Board Meetings. Mr. Fox stated the Policy Board adopted the 2045 MTP at the 12/19/18 meeting. Subsequently an air quality conformity determination was completed on this document and was put out for public notice. This document was submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration and they approved the air quality determination on 1/30/19. At the 1/9/19 Technical Committee meeting, Mr. Fox prepared three letters of support for the Transportation Alternative Program Project Applications. At the 1/16/19 Policy Board meeting the Policy Board approved a new project nomination form and new scoring criteria for future projects that are nominated to FMATS for funding. 6. Public Comment Period Larry Zervos stated that he really appreciated the effort to clear the sidewalks in the downtown area. Donna ardino stated that she appreciates the City of Fairbanks stepping up and clearing the sidewalks. Andrew Ackerman explained that the efforts from the Downtown Association on how to approach the snow removal in downtown Fairbanks factored into creating a positive reaction. 7. Old Business a. Work Plan Overview Mr. Fox updated the FFY19 Work Plan with current status of each item. The updated FFY19 Work Plan was included in the packet presented to the Committee. Mr. Fox provided an overview of Fairbanks TAP Applications. Mr. Fox will draft a Scope of Services for the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Update and will bring to BPAC in April. Not going to update the Bikeways Map; will use existing printed copies for distribution in Mr. Fox will bring draft agenda for Seasonal Mobility Task Force meeting to the next BPAC in April. b. PSA Video Mr. Kuenzli showed two PSA videos to the Committee and discussed posting them to the FMATS website. Committee members gave feedback on the current videos and ways to improve the message in the video. It was noted that the cyclist should have proper reflective gear. Mr. Stern suggested reaching out to Cherokee Riders to see if they have interest in the video, along with possibly advertising with the City buses. 2

4 Page 3 February 21, 2019 FMATS Bicycle- Advisory Committee Meeting c Membership Mr. Fox gave a brief update on the 2019 Membership. Mr. Fox stated that Mr. Stern replaced Ms. Bailey s membership and his term is 3 years. Ms. O Neall and Mr. Stowman re-upped their membership for 3 years. 8. New Business a. FMATS FFY19-23 TIP Non-Motorized Project Nominations Mr. Fox stated that FMATS issued a call for Project Nominations and received 10 Project Nominations. FMATS used their new scoring criteria for these Project Nominations. Mr. Fox stated that he has enough funding in 2020 and 2021 to get design starts on some of these projects. For roads, the highest scoring project was 5 th Ave and this has been worked into the new Draft Funding Plan. The second highest nominated project was Lacey Street and other projects are located in North Pole. The Policy Board next week will start picking projects and it s likely that with the expansion of Eielson Air Force Base that the North Pole Projects may be chosen. The Bike Lane Signing & Striping was the highest scored non-motorized project nomination and the Airport West Bicycle & Facility was second. Mr. Fox presented the Committee with the Project Nomination results from the Technical Committee Meeting on 2/6/19. b. Johansen Expressway Path Resurfacing Mr. Stern stated that the path in the summer has has roots, cracks and missing asphalt throughout and it would be a good candidate for resurfacing. Mr. Fox stated that DOT has already assigned one of her project managers to put together a plan set to resurface the Johansen Pathway. Mr. Fox is in conversation with her to decide who will be funding this, as the estimate is $700,000 to resurface the length of the path. The goal would be to resurface this in c. DTA Snow Removal Petition Mr. Fox stated that once this Petition was turned in, that it was effective as the snow was removed. 9. Issues No other issues. 10. Committee Member Comments Ms. Taylor discussed the opportunity to attend the Highway Safety Conference, in Louisville Kentucky 3/29-4/3/19. Mr. Toelle commented that there is the Alaska Trails Conference in Anchorage in April. He won t be able to attend the next BPAC meeting. 3

5 Page 4 February 21, 2019 FMATS Bicycle- Advisory Committee Meeting 11. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. The next BPAC meeting is Thursday, April 11, 2019, 5-7 pm, Fairbanks City Hall. Approved: David van den Berg, Chair Bicycle and Advisory Committee Date: 4

6 Page 5 Bicycle and Advisory Committee FFY 2019 Work Plan Section 1. Policy Issues Review of current policies or possibilities for a policy Title Description Committee Lead Schedule Priority Status 1a. MTP Update Process: Review released materials such as the Existing Conditions Report and Future Conditions Report. 1b. Non Motorized Transportation Plan: Review current plan and new plan once updated and give input on desired network; bike lanes and shoulder use input. 1c. State Performance Measures & Targets: Review state targets and identify possible nonmotorized issues in the Fairbanks Area. 1d. Statewide Bike and Ped Plan: stay updated on the plan progress and give comments on Fairbanks Area as necessary. Pam. & Randi B. Pam. & Randi B. Pam. & Randi B. Pam. & Randi B. MTP approved by FMATS Policy Board. Issue RFP and hire Consultant in 2019; plan completion late Safety, Pavement and Bridge, Travel Time Reliability, and CMAQ targets were approved. Draft Plan issued for public comment March 18. No action required at this time. Scope of Work drafted; ready for BPAC review. DOT has updated draft Safety Targets for Comments due May 3.

7 Page 6 Section 2. Program Implementation Create or maintain a bike/ped program Title Description Committee Lead Schedule Priority Status 2a. Bikeways Map Update: to include more educational information about expectations and use of different bikeways. Educate on signage. 2b. Bike/Ped Count Program: pool resources to keep count program alive 2c. Bike Benefits Program: Community program to promote biking. Booklet of participating businesses 2d. Bike/Walk events: Promote Bike to Work Day, Bike to School Day and Walk to School Day 2e. Maintenance Improvements: Review current non motorized maintenance practices and research improvements or alternatives 2f. Public Outreach: Develop public outreach ideas, such as PSAs, to educate the public on bike/ped related items 2g. Identify rant Possibilities: such as TAP 2h. Focused Issues: Identify concerns through outreach and activities. Bud K. & Pam. Nathan B. & David vdb. Nathan B. Bud K. & Corlis T. Doug T. Mindy O. & Bud K. BPAC decided in February no update needed; approx. 2,000 maps available for distribution. Counts are done in mid May. Have volunteers in place weeks in advance. In May Seasonal Mobility Task Force meeting scheduled for last week of April. PSA s to begin this spring and run through the summer Highway Safety Office rant. BUILD rant. TAP rant. Distribute maps in May. Need to plan and schedule. Draft agenda ready for BPAC review. Viewed draft PSAs in February. TAP rant awards in April. Walk/Wheelabout being scheduled for Spring

8 Page 7 Section 3. Project Review Review of projects being designed or nominated in FFY18 or otherwise significant Title Description Committee Lead Schedule Priority Status 3a. Airport Way Functional Features Analysis 3b. COF Bike Lane Striping and Signing Project: to sign and stripe for bike infrastructure on City roads. 3c. Chena River Walk Stage III: Design input Mindy O. Plan complete. Nominated in December. Field Visit in spring. In design; construction planned for Final Draft Plan submitted Included in TIP; funding consideration will follow NMP Update. Alternative Selected 3d. FMATS Sidewalk Improvement Program: Cowles (23 to 29 th ), Loftus, 5 th Ave, Homestead, Bjerremark Street. 3e. Minnie Street Upgrade 3f. Travel Diary Project: UAF data collection of transportation modes 3g. Yankovich/Miller Hill Road Reconstruction and Multi Use Path: 3h. 5 th Avenue Reconstruction: 3i. Airport West Bicycle & Facility. 3j. Woll Road Resurfacing & Widening Nathan B. David vdb. To be constructed in Open House held in February; design to start in FFY20 Design to be continued into FFY19. Widened Shoulders option Policy Board Nominated in December. Field visit done. Draft TIP provides funding with design start in 2019; construction year TBD. Draft TIP provides funding with design start in 2019; construction year TBD. PEL Study being drafted for public review (May). Construction now scheduled for 2022 Draft TIP provides funding with design start in 2019.

9 Page 8 r ve i R na e Ch Kiwanis Park and Ballfields e Basketball et re t S rt a ew St Restrooms R Volleyball ms Restrooms Shelter Chena Riverfront Path C Hatchery Skatepark Playground Future Shelter Denali Elementary School and Playground Ringstad Park and Natural Area rowden Park Crosson Avenue Residential Area 0 Optimist Field Feet Hilton Avenue Residential Area Proposed Crosswalks Future Sidewalks and Trails Bus Stop Ch Existing Sidewalks and Trails Parks Bus Route (Blue Line) Proposed Wayfinding Sign Airport Way Alaska Transportation Alternatives Program (ATAP) 2019 Proposal - rowden Area Accessibility Improvements Fairbanks North Star Borough ena R ve i Proposed ADA Accessible Multi-Use Pathway Legend Peger Road ATAP Proposal Items Ave nu rowden Ballfields Wilbur Street Pioneer Park Historical Park 10th rowden Memorial Stadium e venu A d n o Sec St C Chena Riverwalk ( (2020) Multifamily Housing ory venue Second A Carlson Center (Event Center) Bridge Arm Existing ravel Paths Future Residential Housing Development en Wi ARCO and Marlin Ballfields Best Western Hotel and Access Road Dog Park Fairbanks Curling Club r Project Site Downtown

10 Page 9 RESTUARANTS (TYP) MCCAFFERTY'S COFFEE HOUSE FAIRBANKS DISTILLIN COMPANY MUSIC MART FNSB SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE BINO HALLS WEST PROJECT TERMINUS EAST PROJECT TERMINUS 5TH AVENUE BAR N ETT WORK AREA (TYP) MACS TRANSIT CENTER SADLER'S HOME FURNISHIN & ETC. DEPARTMENT STORES STREET MACS CITY BUS STOP (TYP) PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE NOBLE E ST REE T UAF COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEE (CTC)

11 FIFTH THIRD EIHTH TENTH FIRST FOURTH SEVENTH SECOND LACEY NOBLE NINTH CUSHMAN TWELFTH SIXTH ELEVENTH HALL COWLES DUNKEL CLAY KELLUM WICKERSHAM SMYTHE PERRY TURNER BARNETTE ALLEY LOCABIN BARNETTE SIXTH TURNER NINTH ALLEY Feet ParcelsJoinedw/ Taxroll (FNSB) NO YES Constructed? RoadCenterlines- byconstructed(fnsb) NoWarningPad NoRamp Driveway SidewalkRampIssues SidewalkEncroachments SidewalkDamage- HighSeverity Shatterred Missing Joint Spall ElevDifferential Crack Corner Break SidewalkDamage- Type SidewalkDamage 4thAvenueProject 1st AvenueProject 12thAvenueProject Page 10

12 Page 11 FMATS Draft FFY Transportation Improvement Program Project Summary # Project Status Construction Year Estimated Cost* 1 5th Avenue Reconstruction Design start in $2.6 million 2 Airport West Bicycle & Facility Design start in 2020 TBD $3 million 3 Advanced Project Definition Ongoing effort N/A $100,000 4 Barnette Street Reconstruction Design start in $15.4 million 5 Bike Lane Signing & Striping New proposed project TBD $2 million 6 Chena River Walk Stage III In design 2021 $2.4 million 7 College Road Bus Pullouts In design 2021 $1.5 million 8 Cowles Street Reconstruction In design 2022 $7.3 million 9 Coordinators Office Ongoing operation N/A $429, Cushman Street Bridge Rehabilitation In design 2022 $5.3 million 11 Fairbanks Rail/Road Crossing Reduction/Realignment Plan Advertising for consultant N/A $500, FMATS Improvement Program Advertised for bid Annual $1 million 13 FMATS Intersection Improvement Program Advertising for bid Biennial $300, FMATS Safety and Efficiency Program Identifying needs N/A N/A 15 FMATS Sidewalk Improvement Program Advertising for bid Annual $1 million 16 illam Way Reconstruction Advertising for bid 2019 $7.2 million 17 Lacey Street Reconstruction New proposed project TBD $14.1 million 18 Lathrop Street Extension In design 2021 $1.8 million 19 Mcrath Road Upgrade In design 2020 $6.7 million 20 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update Future plan (2021) N/A $150, Minnie Street Upgrade Design start in $14.3 million 22 Nelson Road Bicycle & Facility New proposed project TBD $8 million 23 Non motorized Plan Update Future plan (2019) N/A $150, North Pole Streetlight Standardization In design 2022 $1.8 million 25 Old Richardson Highway Intersection Improvements In design 2022 $1.4 million 26 Road Service Area Expansion Future plan (2019) TBD $150, Sign Replacement Stage III In design 2021 $2.5 million 28 Tanana Loop and South Chandalar Drive Intersections In design 2020 $3.7 million 29 Wembley Avenue Improvements Bids received 2019 $1.2 million 30 Woll Road Resurfacing & Widening Design start in 2019 TBD $2.3 million 31 Yankovich/Miller Hill Road Reconstruction In design 2022 $8.1 million *Includes design, right of way, utilities, & construction costs.

13 Page 12 FMATS Non motorized Plan Update Draft Scope of Work The Fairbanks Metropolitan Area Transportation System (FMATS) adopted a Non motorized Plan in 2012 in response to strong local interest in non motorized travel and the desire for better transportation options, quality of life, and access to the area s natural surroundings. The plan outlined policy, programmatic, and infrastructure improvements to help achieve a vision for a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly community with a non motorized network that provides safe and comfortable transportation options to a wide range of Fairbanks residents and visitors. Since 2012, FMATS has made progress towards achieving some of the improvements identified in the plan, but much more work is needed to achieve the plan s vision. The purpose of updating the plan is to reexamine the existing conditions of the non motorized transportation network, reengage the public to identify the desires and needs of the community, and update the implementation plan for future policy, programmatic, and infrastructure improvements. The scope of work for completing the Non motorized Plan Update includes the following tasks: Task 1 Project Management Project management will be a shared responsibility between the FMATS Executive Director and Consultant s Project Manager. These individuals will work closely to provide adequate direction such that all aspects of the project are completed in accordance with the scope of work, schedule, budget, and to the satisfaction of FMATS. Task 2 Public & Agency Involvement FMATS has a Bicycle & Advisory Committee, which will serve as the primary working group for the Non motorized Plan Update. However, the FMATS Technical Committee and Policy Board shall also receive regular updates on the plan as these bodies will consider final approval of the plan. It is also critical that the public and identified stakeholder groups remain engaged throughout the development process of the plan. Engagement with the public, committees, and stakeholder groups is expected through the following means: a. Project website, including an interactive map for public comments b. Online public survey of existing conditions and users of the network, transportation option preferences and obstacles, and desires/needs c. Bicycle & Advisory Committee Meetings (X4) d. Public Open House Events (X2) e. Needs Analysis Charrette (X1) f. Seasonal Mobility Task Force (X1) g. Technical Committee Meetings (X4) project updates and review of draft and final plan h. Policy Board Meetings (X2) review of draft and final plan Task 3 Existing Conditions FMATS will work with the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB), City of Fairbanks, City of North Pole, and University of Alaska Fairbanks to provide

14 Page 13 the Consultant an up to date inventory of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including transit stop locations and networks. The Consultant will prepare maps identifying these facilities and networks along with identification of land uses, populations and demographics, housing, retail and employment centers, medical facilities, senior centers, schools, parks, and other destinations important to nonmotorized users of all ages and abilities. FMATS will also provide all available bicycle and pedestrian count data collected over the past 10 years, bicycle and pedestrian related crash data for the most recent 5 year period, most recent year transit ridership data, and existing studies and plans related to local bicycle and pedestrian facilities and networks, including but not limited to the following: a. FNSB Bike Plan (1989) & North Pole Area Supplement (1994) b. FMATS Seasonal Mobility Task Force Mobility Recommendations Report (2010) c. FNSB Mobility Management Plan (2011) d. FMATS Fairbanks Area Safe Routes to School Walk Zone Inventory Report & Engineering Recommendations (2012) e. FMATS Non motorized Plan (2012) f. FNSB Long Range Transit Plan (2013) g. FNSB Coordinated Transportation Plan (2015) h. City of Fairbanks Sidewalk Inventory & ADA Reconnaissance Study (2017) i. DOT&PF Northern Region ADA Reconnaissance Study (2018) j. FMATS FFY Transportation Improvement Program (2019) k. FMATS 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (2019) l. Alaska Statewide Active Transportation Plan (2019) m. Salcha Badger Road Area Plan (2019) The Consultant will prepare a technical memorandum on Existing Conditions to summarize the existing plans and studies and data collected, including detailed maps with the information outlined above. The memorandum should also include a section specifically discussing progress made on implementation of the 2012 Non motorized Plan and Safe Routes to School Recommendations and work not yet programmed or completed, as well as the overall status of ADA compliance for the metropolitan area based on recent studies. Task 4 Vision, oals, & Objectives The Consultant will work with the Bicycle & Advisory Committee to review and update the Vision, oals, and Objectives outlined in the 2012 Non motorized Plan to guide development of the plan update. This effort should also include an in depth review of the policy, programmatic, and infrastructure improvements recommended in the plan to determine which remain relevant based on their completion status and any changes to the Vision, oals, and Objectives. Task 5 Needs Analysis Building on the work completed under Tasks 3 and 4, the Consultant will identify the needs to be addressed by the Non motorized Plan update. At this stage, input from the public, stakeholder groups, Bicycle & Advisory Committee, and Technical Committee will be critical to the identification and confirmation of these needs. The consultant will develop a project website with an interactive map for comment and online public survey, host the first public open house event, and conduct a charrette for Committee members. As a part of the charrette, a walking tour should be incorporated to highlight

15 Page 14 challenges and opportunities for non motorized users of all ages and abilities. At the conclusion of this process, the Consultant will prepare a technical memorandum of the Needs Analysis documenting the process and needs identified for the plan update. Task 6 Special Studies As part of the Non motorized Plan update, FMATS requests the following studies be completed and incorporated into the plan: a. Bike Lane Striping & Signing the metropolitan area currently does not have any striped bicycle lanes and this was identified as a recommended improvement in the 2012 Non motorized Plan. FMATS is currently considering funding a Bike Lane Striping & Signing project to construct a network in the urban core of Fairbanks based on the network recommendations of the 2012 plan. With the update to the plan, FMATS requests the Consultant reexamine this network and prepare a technical memorandum outlining updated recommendations for the network, including specific discussion of seasonal/year round bicycle lanes. b. Winter Maintenance in recent years, complaints about winter maintenance of non motorized facilities has become more prevalent. FMATS requests the Consultant specifically discuss this issue with the Bicycle & Advisory Committee as well as attend a Seasonal Mobility Task Force meeting with area maintenance managers to gather and summarize information on the issue and maintenance operations, including review of agency policies and procedures related to maintenance of non motorized facilities. A technical memorandum should be prepared to outline the findings and any recommendations for improvement to operations. Task 7 Implementation Plan Upon completion of Tasks 3, 4, 5, and 6, the Consultant will prepare an updated Non motorized Transportation Plan for review by the Bicycle & Advisory Committee, Technical Committee, ad Policy Board. The technical memoranda prepared for the plan will be included as appendices to the document. Once all three bodies have had opportunity to comment, the draft document will be issued for 30 day public review and a second public open house event held to obtain public comment on the plan. Following conclusion of the public comment period, a comment resolution matrix will be prepared and the plan will be revised based on those comments. The final plan will then be returned to the Bicycle & Advisory Committee and Technical Committee for a recommendation to the Policy Board for approval.

16 Page 15 Project Funding - approved Amd 2 Need ID: 3843 Name: Airport Way / South Cushman Intersection Reconstruction Program Region 2013 Election District Place Name Highway Primary Work Bridge #s NHS N 1 Fairbanks Reconstruction Description: Reconstruct the intersection at Airport Way and Cushman Street. Ph Fund FFY19 FFY20 FFY21 After CMAQ-M 1,637, SM 162, AC 0 4,275, SM 0 424,410 0 Totals: 1,800,000 4,700, ,106,200 Need ID: Name: FMATS CMAQ Allocation Ph Fund FFY19 FFY20 FFY21 After Election 0 CMAQ-M 727, , ,760 Program Region Place Name Highway Primary Work Bridge #s District 0 SM 72,240 72,240 72,240 REQD N 5 Fairbanks Congestion Totals: 800, , ,000 1,600,000 Description: This project is additional allocation for qualifying projects utilizing federal Chena Riverwalk, College Road Bus Pullouts, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding. See FMATS TIP for Cowles Street, illam Way, Wembley Avenue, & projects. FMATS Sidewalk Improvement Program Need ID: Name: Northern Region Signal Interconnect 2013 Election Primary Program Region Place Name Highway Bridge #s District Work CTP N 60 Northern ITS Region Description: Improve capabilities of the Northern Region to communicate with signals, allowing for troubleshooting, signal timing modifications, and monitoring at single/multiple location(s). Project will include upgrades at NR Headquarters and incorporate improvements to interconnecting communication systems (for security and reliability), controller upgrades, signal timing plans, and other related items. Provide any related items and Training, Maintenance, and Operational funding as allowed by ITS. After Ph Fund FFY19 FFY20 FFY ACC -605, CMAQ- 4,548,500 4,548,500 4,548,500 M 4 SM 451, , ,500 Totals: 4,394,539 5,000,000 5,000,000 0 Need ID: Name: Committed Measures for the Fairbanks SIP After Ph Fund FFY19 FFY20 FFY Election 2021 Program Region Place Name Highway Primary Work Bridge #s District 0 CMAQ- 1,728,430 1,728,430 1,728,430 REQD N 5 Fairbanks N/A Congestion M Description: This project is to fund committed measures identified in the Fairbanks SIP that 0 SM 171, , ,570 addresses the Fairbanks PM2.5 non-attainment. Totals: 1,900,000 1,900,000 1,900,000 3,800,000 Carlson Center, Big Dipper, and Fairbanks & North Pole Libraries PLU-INS, including 3 years operations & maintenance funding

17 Page 16 Need ID: Name: Fairbanks Air Quality Planning Project Program Region 2013 Election District Place Name Highway Primary Work Bridge #s REQD N 5 Fairbanks Congestion Description: The goal of this project is to update the local transportation model and EPA mobile source emission model. Fairbanks is a newly designated PM 2.5 non attainment area and also a CO Maintenance area. An up to date transportation model and EPA mobile source emission model are needed for on going transportation and air quality planning activities in the community. This project will provide funding to conduct federally mandated Air Quality Conformity Analysis for all long range and short term planning documentation. Ph Fund FFY19 FFY20 FFY21 9 CMAQ 72,776 72,776 72,776 F 9 SM 7,224 7,224 7,224 After 2021 Totals: 80,000 80,000 80, ,000 CMAQ

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19 Page 18 Welcome This Alaska Statewide Active Transportation Master Plan (ASATP) provides an updated approach to active transportation planning for Alaska. It recognizes the progress that has been made, the future of active transportation, and sets a framework for how to plan for and measure progress toward a vision for increased and safer active transportation opportunities and activity levels across the state. About the Master Plan Plan Purpose To improve safety, increase accessibility and promote healthy lifestyles in our communities To develop a safe and efficient bicycle and pedestrian network and infrastructure to encourage walking and cycling What the Plan Is A policy document to define future goals, policies and objectives to encourage the creation of a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian network for the State of Alaska. A framework to enable the identification of current facilities, needs and an approach to addressing gaps using defined objectives. An accountability document with specified performance measures, to enable DOT&PF to measure its progress toward achieving the plan s purpose. What the Plan Is Not A document that identifies specific bicycle and pedestrian projects and scopes their costs, feasibility and priority for incorporation into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). A bicycle and pedestrian advocacy document.

20 Page 19 Seasonal Mobility Task Force Meeting DRAFT Agenda April, AM FMATS Conference Room, 800 Cushman Street, City of Fairbanks 1. Introduction of Members and Attendees 2. Public Comment Period 3. Old Business a. Maintenance Priorities for Non-motorized Facilities b. Snow Removal at Transit Stop Locations c. School District Issues d. Brine Applications 4. New Business a. New Technology/Equipment b. Maintenance Forum Fall Issues 6. Next Steps 7. Future Meeting Date

21 Page 20 Fox, Jackson (DOT) From: Nathan Belz Sent: Tuesday, April 2, :50 AM To: Fox, Jackson (DOT) Subject: Re: BPAC Mtg 4/11 Draft Agenda Hi, Jackson. Next week I will be on travel with the UAF Concrete Canoe Team for the regional competitions in Lacy, WA. Unfortunately, I will miss our next meeting. If you could add to the agenda that UAF and FCC are working on hosting a LAB Smart Cycling and League Certified Instructor courses this summer. The hope is to certify a decent number of people that could do safe cycling courses in town (e.g., at elementary schools and bike swap days). Bud was initially part of the conversation so he may be able to share some information on that. Evee Rynish, Rachel Kvapil and I have been discussing dates and funding and we should have more information to provide soon. Thanks, Nathan -- Nathan P. Belz, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Engineering and Mines Assistant Director, Center for Safety Equity in Transportation 128 ELIF 1764 Tanana Loop Fairbanks, AK p: w: drtraffic.community.uaf.edu 1

22 Page 21 League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) are certified to teach Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults. Their goal is to help people feel more secure about getting on a bike, to create a mindset that bikes are treated as a vehicle, and to ensure that people on bikes know how to ride safely and legally. LCIs are members of the League and have completed an intense and comprehensive 3-day seminar training. Our certified instructors are active within the bicycling community and are covered by the League s liability insurance. Want to become a League Cycling Instructor, but your not sure where to start? Click here, or on the image to the right, to view our handy one-page instructions on each step of the process. The LCI training seminar focuses on teaching and demonstration techniques used with future students both on the road and in the classroom. The seminar emphasis is on how to teach bicycle safety and skills so as to provide increased comfort and confidence for new and returning bicyclists and youth. The seminar

23 Page 22 does not emphasize the content or specific details of the cycling course curricula. It is primarily about teaching, and each candidate will have opportunities during the seminar to practice facilitating parts of the Smart Cycling curriculum, both in the classroom and in the parking lot. The seminar is normally one evening and two full days. enerally, 1/3 of the time is on-bike, so students should be prepared to ride. Click here to find a seminar near you. The registration fee is $350 and includes the seminar materials. Download the LCI Seminar Description - great for submitting to an employer or for a grant. Do you want to see more LCIs in your area to teach bike safety education? Consider hosting a LCI seminar.* The League makes it easy to organize and host a seminar. If you are part of a bike advocacy organizations, bike club, health agency, transportation agency, business, or non-profit, consider hosting a LCI seminar to encourage safer and more confident bicyclists (of all ages & abilities) in your community. Follow these simple steps to learn more about hosting a LCI Seminar: 1. Download the FAQs of hosting a LCI Seminar 2. Download and review the MOU 3. a signed copy of the MOU to education@bikeleague.org or give us a call to learn more Our Education team would love to work with you! *If you are organizing a LCI seminar in the state of Minnesota, please contact our partner group Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota by ing info@bikemn.org. They run an awesome locally focused seminar in their state. [+] [+]

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26 Page Bike and Ped Count Locations 1 Badger Road Old Richardson Hwy 2 Badger Road Hurst Road 3 Barnette St Airport Way 4 Chena Pump Road Chena Ridge Road 5 Chena Pump Road Chena Small Tracts 6 College Road Farmers Market/Caribou Way 7 College Road Johansen Expy 8 Cowles St Airport Way 9 Cushman Airport Way 10 Cushman 1st 11 Dawson Rd Plack Rd 12 F street Trainor ate 13 Fairbanks Street eist 14 Farmers Loop Ballaine 15 Farmers Lp/University College Road/Alumni Dr 16 eist Parks Highway 17 oldhill Road Sheep Creek Rd Ext 18 Illinois Minnie 19 Lathrop 23rd/Davis 20 Nordale Rd Badger Rd 21 Old Richardson 5th Ave. (North Pole) 22 Old Steese Trainor ate 23 Old Steese Johansen Expy 24 Peger Road Airport Way 25 Peger Road Philips Field Road 26 Peger Road Johansen Expy 27 Peger Road Mitchell Expy 28 Sheep Creek Parks Highway 29 Steese Expy Airport Way 30 Steese Expy Farmers Loop 31 Steese Expy Johansen Expy 32 Steese Expy College Road 33 Steese Expy 3rd street 34 University Ave Airport Way 35 University Ave eist/johansen 36 Yankovich LARS

27 Page Bicycle and Count Volunteer Instructions Please review these instructions before going to the count site. Dates: Volunteers can choose to count on Tuesday May 22, Wednesday May 23 or Thursday May 24 Times: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Volunteer Coordinator: Alicia Stevens, FMATS Transportation Planner Phone: or Items in this Packet: 1. Count Instructions 2. Bicycle and Count Forms Items to bring with you counting: These instructions / Count forms Pen / pencil / writing utensil Something to write on / Clipboard A timekeeping device to watch time in 15 minute intervals Visible, weather appropriate clothing o Call me if you would like a high visibility vest Volunteer Coordinator contact information (if members of the public or you need to contact me) Helpful Items: 1. A chair 2. Water and a snack 3. Sunscreen and hat 4. Bug spray 5. Bike Maps (available at FMATS Office) Introduction: First, thank you for helping with the annual Fairbanks Metropolitan Area Transportation System (FMATS) Bicycle and Count! Data collected from these counts allows planners and decision makers to make informed transportation decisions about non-motorized users. Additionally, counts are used to monitor success in fulfilling transportation goals outlined in the FMATS Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. Conducting the Count:

28 Page 27 2 Each location will have one counter. You have been provided with one set of bicycle and pedestrian count forms (attached to this document). Please print or pick up these materials from Alicia Stevens prior to counting (Fairbanks City Hall 2 nd floor, FMATS Office, 800 Cushman St. Fairbanks). The count forms are fairly simple: place a mark for each passing bicyclist or pedestrian on the form. If a bicyclist is wearing a helmet, record them with a filled in circle. If a bicyclist is not wearing a helmet, record them with an empty circle. For example: People in wheelchairs are to be counted as pedestrians, as should children in strollers. People walking bicycles should be counted as bicyclists. Count bicyclists who use sidewalks. People using rollerblades, skates, skateboards, scooters or other non-motorized means should be counted as other. If someone passes completely through your intersection multiple times count each time. Mark the box where people originate before making their entrance to the intersection. Example: If a woman on a bicycle, wearing a helmet, enters the intersection from the south and makes a right turn heading east put a filled in circle in the lowest right bicyclist box. Once you ve reached the site please ensure your safety. Be aware of your surroundings. It is best to arrive at the site 15 minutes before the count period. Once you ve arrived: 1. Find a safe, visible location to conduct the survey or counts. 2. Record the background information at the top of both count forms. 3. Align count form to the north accordingly (if you are unsure of your orientation mark a number of landmarks in the margin of your form to help establish direction) After completing your count, return your forms to Alicia Stevens as soon as possible. Scan and forms to alicia.stevens@fmats.us, or mail materials to: FMATS 800 Cushman St. Fairbanks, Alaska If you cannot make your shift please let Alicia know as soon as possible so a replacement can be found. etting consistent data for the entire count period is critical to future planning efforts.

29 Page 28 INTERSECTION COUNT FORM Name: Location: / North South Road East West Road Date: / / Start Time: PM End Time: PM Weather: (fair, sunny, rainy, cold, etc.) Time 0:00 0:15 Count all bicyclists crossing completely through the intersection under the appropriate categories. Count for two hours in 15 minute increments. Count bicyclists who ride on the sidewalk. Count the number of people on the bicycle, not the number of bicycles. Use one intersection graphic per 15 minute interval. Time 0:15 0:30 N Time 0:30 0:45 Time 0:45 1:00

30 Page 29 4 Name: Location: / North South Road East West Road Date: / / Start Time: PM End Time: PM Time 1:00 1:15 Time 1:15 1:30 Time 1:30 1:45 Time 1:45 2:00 eneral Comments: Use Back if Necessary

31 4/5/2019 Page 30 Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Crosswalks Pam olden 4/3/2019 Our mission is to Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure. Crosswalks at Controlled Locations Intersections: Controlled locationsstop signs and traffic signals Required if a pedestrian phase used in signal Can be prohibited with signing ex. South leg of College and Steese Mark with transverse markings. Can be enhanced with longitudinal markings 4/5/

32 4/5/2019 Page 31 Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations Mark with longitudinal markings. Can enhance with transverse markings All street intersections are unmarked crosswalks with two exceptions (13 AAC ): Between adjacent intersections in a business or residential district where traffic signals are in operation, and Where a pedestrian overcrossing or tunnel is provided. Midblock locations Must meet minimum warrants 4/5/ Minimum Requirements to Mark Uncontrolled Crossings 20 pedestrian crossings per hour on a regular basis, or 15 child and/or elderly persons crossing per hour on a regular basis Officially designated school crossings shall be marked Speed and volume of vehicle traffic factored in 4 2

33 4/5/2019 Page 32 Uncontrolled Crosswalk Traffic Control Device Selection (from ATM) 5 Non-electrical Traffic Control Devices Median refuge islands Signs High visibility signs, delineators, post reflectors Portable in street signs Flag carry School crossing guards 6 3

34 4/5/2019 Page 33 Electrical Warning Traffic Control Devices Street lighting at crosswalk Overhead or above sign roundel beacon(s) activated or continuous LED flashing borders in sign activated or continuous In pavement crosswalk lights Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon 7 RRFB Alaska s requirements: Crosswalk installed in accordance with ATM More than 2 lanes 40 mph or higher posted speed More than 300 to nearest controlled signal No negative impact to adjacent signal operations Not at allowed at signals, stop or yield sign locations 8 4

35 4/5/2019 Page 34 RRFB Also allowed for site specific conditions: Locations with pedestrian crash history Locations with high occurrence of avoidance maneuvers by motorists or pedestrians School crossings on rural NHS routes Interim approval all locations must be reported to State TSE 9 Electrical Regulatory Traffic Control Devices Engineering studies required for installation Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) Minimum threshold of 20 peds/hour Crossing distance and street volume considerations (wider roads need less volume to meet warrants) Signal Minimum threshold of 75 peds/hour 10 5

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