Memorandum. DATE: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 TIME: 3:00 p.m. PLACE: WILMAPCO AGENDA

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1 Joseph L. Fisona, Acting Chair Shailen P. Bhatt Paul G. Clark Date: January 30, 2012 DATE: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Connie C. Holland Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination, Director John McGinnis Acting Re-establishment of the Funding Pool for Bicycle, Pedestrian and Other Improvements within the TIP/CTP, Anthony Aglio, DelDOT DelDOT will discuss the Delaware Bicycle Council proposal for restoring the bike/pedestrian funding pool to the Delaware Element of the Transportation Improvement Program. Cecil County Bicycle Plan Update, Tamika Graham, WILMAPCO WILMAPCO will discuss the status of the Cecil County Bicycle Plan including recent and upcoming public outreach. Municipal Committees Update, Heather Dunigan, Tamika Graham and other committee members Municipal Bicycle Committees are now established in Newark, Elkton and Wilmington, and Perryville has established a Greenway Committee. Participants in the municipal committees will discuss the status of their work. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by March 22.

2 WILMAPCO Nonmotorized Transportation Working Group Tuesday, December 6, 3 p.m. WILMAPCO Meeting began at 3:05 a.m. - None Meeting Notes First State Trails and Pathways Initiative, Susan Moerschel, DNREC/Anthony Aglio, DelDOT DNREC and DelDOT discussed the status of planning and implementation for the First State Trails and Pathways projects. $7 million was included in the FY 2012 Bond Bill to: Become First State in Trails - Build world class interconnected trail network Build on existing recreational trails and commuter pathways -- shared-uses Intra-city and inter-community connections Identify new rec trails and commuter pathways expanding the network Desired outcomes include: Maximize leveraging $7M BB funds (CMAQ, Rec Trails, Sustainable Communities, CTF, Private ) Support immediate creation of local jobs Model sustainable practices (stormwater, native landscaping, improve habitat) Ensure sufficient ongoing resources for O&M Improve public health Delaware s SCORP survey indicates the popularity of walking and bicycling. Trail-related activities are the # 1 outdoor recreation activity DE. 53% surveyed expect a household member to bike in next 12 months. 18% expected a household member to mountain bike. Pathways include: C & D Canal, construction in Delaware Spring Trail counters will be embedded in the trail.

3 Tri-Valley Trail group discussed trail surface and benefits of paved vs. unpaved Northern Delaware Greenway gaps and extensions. ADA issues exist for the current route. WILMAPCO will be assisting in discussions regarding a link between the NDG and Wilmington Riverwalk. New Castle Industrial Track and City of New Castle Penn Farm Greenway. The New Castle Trustees expressed an interest in exploring loop nature trails from the spine route. Newark-Wilmington route planning with be done by DelDOT using a steering committee and consultant support from WRA. East Coast Greenway Update, Bobbi Britton, ECG Bobbi provided an update on the status of the East Coast Greenway including plans for a Wilmington, Delaware event on June 16. ECG and Cabot Cheese will hold an event on the Wilmington Riverfront as part of the Miami-Portland ME Community Tour. A local planning committee has been set up to create a family friendly event. A subcommittee will organize local rides. The tour will travel from Havre de Grace, MD to Wilmington on June 15. Pedestrian Priority Area Analysis, Bill Swiatek, WILMAPCO Bill discussed the draft analysis of the top 20 pedestrian priority areas Regional Progress Report, Bill Swiatek Bill discussed the pedestrian and bicycle performance measures from of the draft 2011 Regional Progress Report.

4 Shailen P. Bhatt Paul G. Clark Connie C. Holland Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination, Director Date: November 28, 2011 DATE: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 First State Trails and Pathways Initiative, Susan Moerschel, DNREC/Anthony Aglio, DelDOT DNREC and DelDOT will discuss the status of planning and implementation for the First State Trails and Pathways projects. East Coast Greenway Update, Bobbi Britton, ECG Update on the status of the East Coast Greenway including plans for a Wilmington, Delaware event on June 16. Pedestrian Priority Area Analysis, Bill Swiatek, WILMAPCO WILMAPCO will discuss the draft analysis of the top 20 pedestrian priority areas. Regional Progress Report, Bill Swiatek WILMAPCO will discuss the pedestrian and bicycle performance measures from of the draft 2011 Regional Progress Report. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by January 27.

5 Shailen P. Bhatt Paul G. Clark Connie C. Holland Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination, Director Date: September 26, 2011 DATE: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Cecil County Bike Plan, Tamika Graham, WILMAPCO WILMAPCO will give an update on the development of a Bike Plan for Cecil County and its municipalities. Perryville Greenway Plan, Heather Dunigan, WILMAPCO Staff will present the draft Perryville Greenway Plan that includes recommendations for pedestrians and bicycles including sidewalks, bike routes and pathways. Newark Wilmington Bicycle Route, Heather Dunigan, WILMAPCO Staff will present the outcome of the September 28 meeting between the Newark and Wilmington bicycle committees which discussed route options for an off-alignment route connecting the two cities. Maryland Law Enforcement Bicycle Traffic Safety, Michael Jackson, MDOT MDOT will present a new video developed for law enforcement agencies. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by November 22.

6 Shailen Bhatt Paul G. Clark Date: July 21, 2011 DATE: Tuesday, August 2, 2011 Connie C. Holland Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination, Director Safe Routes to Schools Program, Randi Novakoff, WILMAPCO WILMAPCO is currently assisting several schools through the Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS). SRTS works with schools, students and parents to provide education and encouragement for walking and bicycling and identify needed transportation infrastructure at and around schools. Delaware Transportation Enhancement Program for FY 2012, Jeff Niezgoda and Richard Sinegar, DelDOT The Transportation Enhancement Program provides funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, as well as other improvements such as those that enhance streets or historic transportation structure. Marshallton Walkable Community Workshop, Bill Swiatek Report on the results of the Marshallton Walkable Community Workshop. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by September 20.

7 Acting Paul G. Clark Date: May 26, 2011 DATE: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Connie C. Holland Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination, Director Revised Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Greenway, Andrew Dinsmore, Office of Senator Coons The C&D Canal Greenway is a planned greenway through Cecil and New Castle counties. Discussion will include the current status and available funds, priorities for Phase 1 implementation, and next steps. Earn-a-Bike and Trip for Kids Program, Corry Wright, Urban Bike Project The Earn-a-Bike and Trip for Kids Program serves youths in the City of Wilmington with hand-on instruction on the building and maintenance of bicycles and safe riding skills. Bike Delaware Legislative Update, James Wilson, Bike Delaware Discussion regarding Senate Concurrent Resolution #13, Walkable, Bikeable Delaware Resolution. Delaware Bike Summit, Heather Dunigan, WILMAPCO Update on the 2011 Delaware Bike Summit, scheduled for October 14, Verden Center, Lewes. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by July 15.

8 Acting Paul G. Clark Connie C. Holland Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination, Director Date: March 25, 2011 DATE: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Draft FY Transportation Improvement Program Project Prioritization, Heather Dunigan Discussion regarding TIP project prioritization for nonmotorized projects. Maryland Statewide Student Travel Policy Survey, Michael Jackson, MDOT Presentation of findings from the MDOT student travel policy survey report. US Bike Route 1 Routing Update, Anthony Aglio, DelDOT and Michael Jackson, MDOT Discussion regarding route development for Bicycle Route 1 in Maryland and Delaware. Perryville Greenway Plan, Heather Dunigan Presentation and discussion on draft recommendations of the Perryville TOD and Greenway Plan. Cecil County Bike Plan, Tamika Graham, WILMAPCO Discussion regarding preliminary scope of work and schedule for the Cecil County Bike Plan. Design of Bicycle Routes Through Right Turn Only Lanes Update, Frank Warnock, Bike Delaware Discussion on the status of policy development for routing bikes at right turn only lanes.

9 Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by May 24.

10 Deputy Legal Counsel Date: January 18, 2011 Paul G. Clark DATE: Tuesday, February 1, REVISED Draft FY Transportation Improvement Program, Heather Dunigan Discussion regarding the draft TIP and the nonmotorized projects included. The public comment period is January 18-March 2. Pomeroy Rail Trail, Charles Emerson, City of Newark Discuss plans and current status of the planned Pomeroy Rail Trail in Newark. Bicycle Map Update, Anthony Aglio, DelDOT Discuss route adjustments for the next printing of the bicycle map. Downtown Newark Pedestrian Inventory, Anthony Aglio & Richard Sinegar, DelDOT Presentation about recent inventory of pedestrian facilities for ADA compliance. Hatem Bridge Access Update, Michael Jackson, MDOT Update on potential bicycle access across the Hatem Bridge (US 40 over the Susquehanna River). Pedestrian Priority Areas 2011 Analysis, Bill Swiatek, WILMAPCO Discuss preliminary analysis and path forward for pedestrian improvement recommendations. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by March 18.

11 Deputy Legal Counsel Paul G. Clark Date: November 23, 2010 DATE: Tuesday, December 7, REVISED Regional Transportation Plan, 2040 Update, Heather Dunigan Review and comment on nonmotorized recommendations in draft RTP for Council consideration. Document can be reviewed in advance of the meeting at Elkton Bicycle Plan, Tamika Graham Discuss draft Elkton Bicycle Plan document and recommendations. Additional information is available at Newark Transportation Plan, Heather Dunigan Presentation about draft bicycle and pedestrian recommendations. Bike Lanes at Intersections with Right Turn-Only Lanes, Frank Warnock, Bike Delaware Discuss Bike Delaware s position paper on the design and retrofit of bike lanes at intersections with right turn lanes. Additional information is available at Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by January 18.

12 Deputy Legal Counsel Christopher A. Coons Date: July 27, 2010 DATE: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Sidewalk Gap Analysis, Dan Blevins, WILMAPCO-Discussion of mapping analysis of gaps in sidewalk network. Elkton Bicycle Plan Update, Tamika Graham, WILMAPCO Discussion of current status of the Elkton Bicycle Plan. Nonmotorized Projects for Transportation Improvement Program, Heather Dunigan Discuss FY TIP amendments and FY Prioritization. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by September 21.

13 Deputy Legal Counsel Christopher A. Coons Date: March 30, 2010 DATE: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Note: Contact or Bobbi Geier about ADA fieldwork ADAMobile in Newark Multimodal Level of Service, Kristen Eaton, WILMAPCO/UD, Claire Beck,UD Discussion of revised LOS indices and Elkton Road pilot study for measures. Nonmotorized Projects for FY Transportation Improvement Program, Heather Dunigan Discuss followup recommendation to further goal of increasing bicycle/pedestrian funding in TIP, including review of possible priority projects. Bicycle Commuter Guide Development, Heather Dunigan Discuss design of bicycle commuter employee/employer guide. Bike Month/Delaware Bicycle Summit Update Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by May 24.

14 Deputy Legal Counsel Christopher A. Coons Date: March 30, 2010 DATE: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Nonmotorized Projects for FY Transportation Improvement Program, Tamika Graham Updated on draft prioritization/technical score for bicycle/pedestrian funding in TIP. DART Wilmington Bicycle Count, David Dooley, DTC Discuss recent bicycle counts conducted by DART and future plans for data collection. National Physical Activity Plan, Michelle Eichinger, DHSS Discuss implications for active transportation in the National Physical Activity Plan. Northern Delaware Greenway Signage, Mark Chura, Delaware Greenways Signage plans for the Northern Delaware Greenway. Elkton Bicycle Plan, Tamika Graham Update on the status of the Elkton Bicycle Plan. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 3:00 p.m.

15 Please submit agenda items by July 20.

16 Deputy Legal Counsel Christopher A. Coons Date: March 30, 2010 DATE: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Note: Contact or Bobbi Geier about ADA fieldwork ADAMobile in Newark Multimodal Level of Service, Kristen Eaton, WILMAPCO/UD, Claire Beck,UD Discussion of revised LOS indices and Elkton Road pilot study for measures. Nonmotorized Projects for FY Transportation Improvement Program, Heather Dunigan Discuss followup recommendation to further goal of increasing bicycle/pedestrian funding in TIP, including review of possible priority projects. Bicycle Commuter Guide Development, Heather Dunigan Discuss design of bicycle commuter employee/employer guide. Bike Month/Delaware Bicycle Summit Update Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by May 24.

17 Deputy Legal Counsel Christopher A. Coons Date: March 30, 2010 DATE: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Multimodal Level of Service, Kristen Eaton, WILMAPCO/UD, Claire Beck,UD Discussion of revised LOS indices and Elkton Road pilot study for measures. Nonmotorized Projects for FY Transportation Improvement Program, Heather Dunigan Discuss followup recommendation to further goal of increasing bicycle/pedestrian funding in TIP, including review of possible priority projects. Bicycle Commuter Guide Development, Heather Dunigan Discuss design of bicycle commuter employee/employer guide. Bike Month/Delaware Bicycle Summit Update Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by May 24.

18 Deputy Legal Counsel Christopher A. Coons Date: January 15, 2010 DATE: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 Draft FY Transportation Improvement Program, Heather Dunigan Discussion regarding the draft TIP and the nonmotorized projects included in the draft. The public comment period is January 19-March 3. Multimodal Level of Service, Kristen Eaton, WILMAPCO/UD, Claire Beck,UD - Review of project between WILMAPCO and the University of Delaware to develop multimodal (transit, pedestrian, bicycle) LOS indices that are applicable our region. Elkton Bicycle Plan Discussion about scope of work and input for the Elkton Bicycle Plan. Delaware Bicycle Mapping, Bike DE, DelDOT Discussion for future bike mapping goals and objectives including online mapping. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by March 22.

19 Deputy Legal Counsel Christopher A. Coons Date: November 23, 2009 DATE: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Countdown Signal Retrofit Prioritization, Jennifer Baldwin, DelDOT Identify intersections in NCC that would benefit from countdown upgrades. Suggest intersections for possible retrofit to countdown pedestrian heads, considering proximity to pedestrian generators, crash history, and lack of other near-term projects WILMAPCO Regional Progress Report, Bill Swiatek Review pedestrian and bicycling performance measures in the Draft Report and discuss possible additional measures. Wilmington Bicycle Counts, David Dooley, DART First State Discuss proposed Wilmington bicycle count locations, timing and volunteers. Nemours Active Delaware through Community Design Update, Patti Miller, Nemours Health and Prevention Services-- Recap of the recent Moving Toward an Active Delaware through Community Design Forum and discussion of next steps. Nemours policy brief on complete streets will also be distributed Delaware Bicycle Summit, Heather Dunigan Update on plans for 2 nd annual Bicycle Summit.

20 Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 2, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by January 18

21 Deputy Legal Counsel Christopher A. Coons Date: September 25, 2009 DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Delaware Complete Streets Policy, Jennifer Baldwin, DelDOT DelDOT will provide an update on the Complete Streets Policy and next steps for policy approval and implementation. Delaware Physical Activity, Nutritian & Obesity Prevention Comprehensive Plan, Michelle Eichinger, Delaware Division of Public Health This Plan includes strategies to address high obesity rates in Delaware, including improvements to the built environment and active transportation. Active Transportation 2010 Update, Heather Dunigan Staff will provide an update on the Active Transportation 2010 partnership with Rails to Trails Conservancy. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 3:00 p.m. Please submit agenda items by November 17

22 Deputy Legal Counsel Christopher A. Coons Date: July 20, 2009 DATE: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Jim Mullin FY Transportation Improvement Program Amendments, Heather Dunigan Staff will present draft amendments to the FY TIP, focusing on proposed amendments to bicycle and pedestrian projects. FY 2010 Transportation Enhancement Program, Jeff Niezgoda, DelDOT DelDOT will present about projects proposed for funding through the FY 2010 TE program. Delaware Complete Streets Policy, Jennifer Baldwin, DelDOT DelDOT will provide an update on the status of the creation of a Complete Streets Policy. The policy is scheduled to be submitted to Delaware Governor Markell by September 30, Working group to provide guidance on policy. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 3:00 p.m.

23 Christopher A. Coons Jim Mullin Date: May 22, 2009 DATE: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Lee Ann Walling Policy Advisor for Environment and Quality of Life Policy Wilmington Pedestrian Safety Improvements, Dave Blankenship, City of Wilmington Wilmington will present on the Pedestrian Safety Improvements, Intersection Priorities, a project being funded with Transportation Enhancement funds. Delaware Complete Streets Policy, Jennifer Baldwin, DelDOT DelDOT will present on the Delaware Governor s Executive Order #6, requiring the creation of a Complete Streets Policy by September 30, Working group to provide guidance on policy Delaware Bicycle Summit Review, Jennifer Baldwin/Heather Dunigan Bike Summit organizers will present a summary of the 2009 summit, and seek committee ideas for future Summits. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 3:00 p.m.

24 Christopher A. Coons To: Nonmotorized Transportation Working Group Date: February 2, 2012 Re: Meeting Cancellation Jim Mullin Lee Ann Walling Policy Advisor for Environment and Quality of Life Policy Our regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2009 has been canceled due to lack of urgent agenda items. Instead, I encourage you to attend the Delaware Bicycle Summit on April 24. A flyer is printed on the back of this memo with more information. In addition, May Bicycle Month events will be publicized in our May edition of the WILMAPCO enews. If you do not currently subscribe to the enews, you can sign up at The next regular meeting will be June 2 at 10:00 a.m.

25 Christopher A. Coons Date: January 27, 2009 Jim Mullin Lee Ann Walling Policy Advisor for Environment and Quality of Life Policy DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Draft FY Transportation Improvement Program, Heather Dunigan Staff will present draft FY TIP including proposed bicycle and pedestrian projects for committee input. Federal Funding Update, Heather Dunigan Staff will present the current status of the Federal Stimulus Package including proposals to advance bicycle/pedestrian projects Delaware Bicycle Summit Update, Jennifer Baldwin, DelDOT DelDOT will present the current status of the planning for the summit, including planned agenda. MD Route 273 Rumble Strip, Frank Warnock, Bike Delaware Presentation about issues with and coordination with MDOT regarding new rumble strips. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 3:00 p.m.

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