AGENDA. I. Call to Order/Introductions Chair Buehler

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1 NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE 1616 East Golf Road Des Plaines, Illinois (847) Fax (847) A Regional Association of Illinois Municipalities and Townships Representing a Population of Over One Million MEMBERS Antioch Arlington Heights Bannockburn Barrington Bartlett Buffalo Grove Carpentersville Cary Crystal Lake Deer Park Deerfield Des Plaines Elk Grove Village Glencoe Glenview Grayslake Hanover Park Highland Park Hoffman Estates Kenilworth Lake Forest Lake Zurich Libertyville Lincolnshire Lincolnwood Morton Grove Mount Prospect Niles Northbrook Northfield Northfield Twp. Palatine Park Ridge Prospect Heights Rolling Meadows Schaumburg Skokie Streamwood Vernon Hills Wheeling Wilmette Winnetka President Sandra E. Frum Northbrook Vice-President Elizabeth B. Tisdahl Northwest Municipal Conference Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Tuesday, August 20, :30 a.m. NWMC Offices 1616 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines AGENDA I. Call to Order/Introductions Chair Buehler II. Approval of June 18, 2013 Meeting Minutes (Attachment A) Action requested: Approval of minutes III. Illinois Bike Safety Quiz (Attachment B) Ed Barsotti from the League of Illinois Bicyclists will present The free, first-of-its-kind website teaches users key safety techniques and relevant Illinois state laws in an interactive quiz-based format for various audiences: Adult Bicyclists, Motorists and Child Bicyclists. Action Requested: Informational IV. Des Plaines River Corridor Plan Update The consultant team has begun the initial public outreach to the Steering Committee with an online survey and interactive mapping tool (smap). Staff will provide an update on the planning project, the upcoming schedule and provide a demonstration of the smap website. Action Requested: Informational V. FFY Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program Update (Attachment C) On August 2, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) released the draft FFY CMAQ program for public comment. Staff has drafted the attached public comment letter for the committee s consideration. Action Requested: Consideration of comment letter Secretary Tom Rooney Rolling Meadows Treasurer Wally Bobkiewicz Executive Director Mark L. Fowler VI. VII. Local Project Updates Committee members are encouraged to share updates related to bicycle and pedestrian projects or plans. Action Requested: Discussion Other Business

2 VIII. IX. Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for September 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the NWMC Offices. Action Requested: Informational Adjournment

3 Attachment A Committee Members Present: A.C. Buehler, Village of Northbrook, Chair Bill Blanchard, Village of Schaumburg (alternate) Andrew Jennings, Village of Wheeling Kevin Kramer, Village of Barrington Ashley Monroe, Village of Hoffman Estates Derek Peebles, City of Des Plaines Bob Pfeil, Village of Buffalo Grove Harry Spila, Village of Palatine Others Present: Jim Baxa, Village of Northbrook Nellie Beckner, Village of Mount Prospect Barb Cornew, Congressman Schneider s Office Carrie Haberstich, Village of Skokie Brooke Jones, Village Wheeling Matt Lawrie, Village of Mount Prospect Scott Mangum, City of Des Plaines Chris Staron, NWMC Nancy Wagner, Active Transportation Alliance Mike Walczak, NWMC Adriana Webb, Village of Glenview Northwest Municipal Conference Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Draft Meeting Minutes 10:30 a.m. Schaumburg Prairie Center I. Call to Order/Introductions Chair Buehler called the meeting to order at 10:40 a.m. and asked those present for introductions. II. III. Approval of the June 18, 2013 Meeting Minutes On a motion made by Mr. Spila, seconded by Mr. Kramer, the committee voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes. Des Plaines River Corridor Plan Update Mr. Walczak reported that the NWMC and consultant team held the first Steering Committee meeting for the Des Plaines River Corridor Plan in late June. He outlined the goals and objectives that the Steering Committee discussed and recommended. He said that the consultant team is working on the existing conditions report and preparing the outreach vehicles. He informed the committee that there will be a project website, online survey and interactive mapping tool used to gather community and public input.

4 Attachment A Mr. Jennings asked about the smap tool. Mr. Walczak provided an overview of how the mapping tool will be used. Mr. Peebles noted that coordination with Lake County was discussed and makes a lot of sense. IV. FFY Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program Update Mr. Staron reported that the CMAQ Project Selection Committee reviewed and recommended the staff proposed CMAQ program to the CMAP Transportation Committee. He said that five out of the eleven recommended bicycle facility projects are NWMC projects. He reported that these projects total just under $2 million in CMAQ funding. He said that another nearly $85 million is recommended for projects in the conference area. He said that the Skokie Valley Trail was not included in the proposed program. He noted that the project s air quality benefits ranked lower than all of the recommended projects. The committee discussed the possibility of public comment. Mr. Staron said that the only thing that might warrant a comment is the size of the program. He explained that CMAP staff could have potentially programmed more projects based on projected funding availability through FFY Mr. Jennings asked about the Milwaukee Ave. ART project. Mr. Staron responded that Pace is pursuing an Arterial Rapid Transit model for the Milwaukee corridor that will include enhanced stops, transit signal priority and other enhancements. Chair Buehler and the committee discussed public comment for the Skokie Valley Trail and options for the project moving forward. Chair Buehler noted that ITEP is the next likely source for potential funding. V. Illinois Bike Transportation Plan Mr. Staron reported that IDOT held a public meeting on July 9 to outline the progress on the state bike plan and solicit input from transportation professionals and the general public. He said that the consultant team is reviewing IDOT policies and comparing them to best practices and other states. He reported that the consultant team is looking at how well IDOT is incorporating the state s Complete Streets legislation in planning and engineering. He reported that there is an online survey currently live and that IDOT is hoping to wrap up the plan by the end of this year. VI. VII. Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)/Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Mr. Walczak reminded the committee that the online application for the 2013 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) is open. He reported that the deadline for applications is Tuesday, August 20. Mr. Walczak further reported that CMAP will be opening a call for projects for the new Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) later this week. He said that the $17.5 million program will be limited to bicycle and pedestrian projects in the sevencounty CMAP region. He noted that CMAP will be stressing project readiness, since a final Project Development Report must submitted to IDOT this fall for a project to be considered for TAP funds. He said that all bicycle and pedestrian projects that applied for CMAQ funding will automatically be considered for TAP funding without having to file a separate application. He reported that the anticipated deadline for TAP applications will also be Tuesday, August 20. Local Project Updates Ms. Monroe reported that construction in underway on the Hassell Rd. road diet, which will install bike lanes as part of the -Elgin Bikeway (Golf Rd. Corridor). He said that engineering is underway for the underpass along the CN tracks under I-90. Ms. Webb asked

5 Attachment A about a new ADA standard being used by IDOT. The committee discussed the pending PROWAG standards and directed staff to look into this issue. Mr. Walczak reported that Schaumburg is pursuing a crossing of I-90 at Roselle Rd., which should be constructed in 2015 or VIII. IX. Next Meeting Chair Buehler reported that the next meeting will be on August 20. Adjournment Chair Buehler adjourned the meeting.

6 Attachment B Outline LIB s Online Bicycle Safety Quiz Resource bikesafetyquiz.com Motivation, summary for the project How to use, and topics covered Potential uses by communities Ed Barsotti League of Illinois Bicyclists 1 Motivation 2 Summary Big educational gap for both motorists, cyclists Some to Lots approach meant to better mainstream basic bike safety info In-depth classes not attracting enough cyclists; barriers to school use (e.g., time, knowledge, ) Convenient, online lessons in quiz format Lack of perceived need for more training Adult Cyclists, Motorists, Child Cyclists Proactively address calls for cyclist licensing Individuals, schools, drivers ed programs Constructive enforcement tool for police Now available at Child Cyclist Quiz - Topics Biking benefits Car-bike collision fault Stop signs Correct side of road Intersection visibility, safety Entering a street How and when to look back Legal left turns Right-of-way rules Helmet level and straps Cars backing at sidewalks Begin road riding Weaving 5 Dooring Group riding Two on a bike Lights Tire pressure Seat height Passing pedestrians Right, left, and stopping hand signals 6

7 Adult Cyclist Quiz - Topics Rights and responsibilities Intersection visibility, safety Correct side of road Narrow lane riding position Right-of-way at stop signs Legal left turns Riding two abreast Off-road bicyclist status Group riding Why follow rules and laws? Intersections straight with and without right-turn lane Before merging left Proper helmet wearing Parked cars: weaving, door zone Ride far-right exceptions Being visible Night riding lights, reflectors Bike lane intersections Tire pressure and saddle height Trail etiquette Triggering stoplights, dead red law Skewed railroad crossings Quick stop and quick turn Bike locking Cold weather gear Miscellaneous laws 11 12

8 Motorist Quiz - Topics Cyclist rights to the road Cyclist rules, responsibilities Fault in car-cyclist crashes 3-foot passing law Passing in narrow lane Intersection visibility, safety Right-hook mistake Left-cross mistake Crosswalk right-of-way Opening doors in parked cars Harassment law Distracted driving Intimidating cyclists to move Passing techniques Hints of cyclist moving left Right-of-way, general Right-of-way, 4-way stop Looking at stop signs Stopline too far back Correct side of road, cyclists Triggering stoplights Ride far-right exceptions Riding two abreast Bike lane intersections Cyclist hand signals

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10 Promoting the Resource Promoting the Resource State officials helped with kickoff June 27 Partner org s promote to their constituents Bike shops, bike clubs, organized rides License plate funds for: high-participation schools/driver ed programs; registered users; bike shops distribution; more Health department partnerships: DuPage County example - $2500 to high-participating schools 25 Some possible uses by communities: Police use in ticket diversion program Other public outreach (newsletters, websites) Mayor s challenge? (Next May?) Encourage schools, driver ed program use Other ideas welcomed! 26 Questions? Ed Barsotti League of Illinois Bicyclists lib@bikelib.org 27

11 NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE 1616 East Golf Road Des Plaines, Illinois (847) Fax (847) A Regional Association of Illinois Municipalities and Townships Representing a Population of Over One Million MEMBERS Antioch Arlington Heights Bannockburn Barrington Bartlett Buffalo Grove Carpentersville Cary Crystal Lake Deer Park Deerfield Des Plaines Elk Grove Village Glencoe Glenview Grayslake Hanover Park Highland Park Hoffman Estates Kenilworth Lake Forest Lake Zurich Libertyville Lincolnshire Lincolnwood Morton Grove Mount Prospect Niles Northbrook Northfield Northfield Twp. Palatine Park Ridge Prospect Heights Rolling Meadows Schaumburg Skokie Streamwood Vernon Hills Wheeling Wilmette Winnetka President Sandra E. Frum Northbrook Vice-President Elizabeth B. Tisdahl August 9, 2013 Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning ATTN: CMAQ Public Comment 233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 800 Chicago IL To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC), I am writing to comment on the proposed Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) FFY Program. The NWMC is a council of governments serving the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago, with a membership of forty-two municipalities and one township, representing over 1.3 million Illinois residents. The NWMC would encourage CMAP to consider programming additional projects into the multi-year program. As discussed at the CMAQ Project Selection Committee, the total proposed program leaves un-programmed funding for anticipated cost increases and future calls for projects. Given the history of delayed CMAQ projects, the region s unobligated balance and unfunded regional priority projects like the Skokie Valley Trail, the NWMC recommends that CMAP consider programming additional projects in the FFY program. The Conference appreciates your consideration of this comment letter and looks forward to working with CMAP and municipalities to accomplish CMAQ funded projects. Sincerely, Mark L. Fowler Executive Director Northwest Municipal Conference Secretary Tom Rooney Rolling Meadows Treasurer Wally Bobkiewicz Executive Director Mark L. Fowler