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2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B Viera, Florida 32940 Telephone: (321) 690-6890 Fax: (321) 690-6827 www.spacecoasttpo.

1 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B Viera, Florida Telephone: (321) Fax: (321) BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA DATE: Monday, September 21, 2015 TIME: 5:30-7:00 p.m. LOCATION: BREVARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 2725 JUDGE FRAN JAMIESON WAY, MELBOURNE BUILDING B, MAGNOLIA ROOM, FIRST FLOOR MURRAY HANN, CHAIRMAN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes- May 18, 2015 (page 2) Old Business: 3. Bicycle/Pedestrian and Trails Updates New Business: 4. Clearlake Road Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) (30 minutes) (page 6) 5. Space Coast Pathways Project, Katrina Morrell (30 minutes) (page 7) 6. Eco-Tourism Plan for Brevard County, Herb Hiller (10 minutes) (page 26) 7. Roundtable Discussion The chairman is authorized to limit discussion, as necessary, with each commentary limited to 3 minutes. 8. Public Comment The chairman is authorized to limit discussion, as necessary, with each commentary limited to 3 minutes. 9. Adjourn Glossary of Terms Final Page Next meeting dates, times and places: TAC/CAC October 5, 2015, 9:30 a.m., Space Coast Room, Bldg. C TPO Board October 8, 2015, 9:00 a.m., Florida Room, Bldg. C BPTAC November 16, 2015, 5:30 p.m., Magnolia Room, Bldg. B Public Comment: Comments will be heard on items that do not appear on the agenda of this meeting. Public comments are solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Note, however, that state law and administrative rules prevent the TPO from taking any formal action on any item discussed at this time. The BPTAC may schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future. The chairman is authorized to limit discussion, as necessary, with each commentary limited to 3 minutes. Any person who desires or decides to appeal any decision made by this agency with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose, such person may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, at his own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any questions about this meeting should be directed to Georganna Gillette, (321) or tpostaff@spacecoasttpo.com. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section , Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Space Coast TPO Office no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) for assistance. *PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND BEEPERS DURING THE MEETING* BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 1

2 ITEM NUMBER 2 Approval of Minutes DISCUSSION: Staff has prepared draft minutes for the BPTAC from their meeting conducted on May 18, REQUESTED ACTION: Approve minutes from May 18, 2015 BPTAC meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Draft BPTAC meeting minutes from May 18, 2015 BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 2

3 Page 1 Draft BPTAC May 18, 2015 Minutes Bicycle/Pedestrian & Trails Advisory Committee Brevard County Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, Florida Building B, 1 st Floor, Magnolia Room Meeting Date: Monday, May 18, 2015 DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes- April 20, 2015 (page 1) Old Business: 3. Bicycle/Pedestrian and Trails Updates:Hacienda Trail Letter of Support New Business: 4. Malabar Road Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study, Lance Decuir Transportation Project Priorities Update, Georganna Gillette (30 minutes) (page 23) 6. Roundtable Discussion 7. Public Comment 8. Adjourn BPTAC Committee Members Present: Joan Carter Drew Thompson Joann Gulliver Devin Swanson Tom Milbourne Janet Metz Dan Gallagher Murray Hann Alan Woolwich Steve Buhk Lance DeCuir Alix Bernard Todd Corwin Others Present: Georganna Gillette Carol Holden Florida Department of Transportation Town of Malabar Citizen, Brevard County Brevard County Public Works Town of Grant-Valkaria Town of Grant-Valkaria Citizen, Brevard County Citizen, South Brevard County Brevard County Housing, Human Services Citizen, Viera Atkins City of Rockledge City of Melbourne Space Coast TPO Staff Space Coast TPO staff Item 1. Call to Order of the Bicycle/Pedestrian and Trails Advisory Committee Chairman Hann called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Item 2. Approval of Minutes February 23, 2015 Ms. Gulliver noted Kevin Gulliver is listed as a BPTAC member but was only a guest speaker. Motion by Ms. Carter, second by Mr. Milbourne, to approve the April 20, 2015 meeting minutes as amended. Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously. Item 3A. Hacienda Trail Letter of Support Ms. Smith stated a Hacienda Trail letter of support was supported by the BPTAC at the April 20 th meeting. The letter, for the committee s approval, is somewhat generic as we are unsure who it should get sent to. Ms. Smith further reported equestrians are considered pedestrians, Statute 316, in response to a question at the April meeting. BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 3

4 Page 2 Draft BPTAC May 18, 2015 Minutes Mr. Steve Buhk offered to follow up with the District 1 County Commissioner and the Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding obtaining a right of way survey for the Hacienda Trail. Motion by Ms. Townsend, second by Mr. Gallagher, to approve the letter of support as written. Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously. Item 4. Report: Malabar Road Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study, Lance DeCuir Mr. Lance DeCuir, Atkins, provided a Malabar Road PD&E update which included the purpose, need and recommended alternative for each of the 3 segments and respective estimated costs. Mr. Hann inquired if the study takes future All Aboard Florida train activity into account. Mr. DeCuir responded no, increased rail traffic was not considered in the study. Ms. Metz asked for clarification on plans for vehicular speeds at the intersection of Malabar and Weber Roads. Mr. DeCuir replied the 55 mph speed limit will be moved to east of Weber Road, so traffic at Malabar and Weber Roads will be safer. Mr. Buhk inquired if roundabouts were considered for the intersection of Malabar and Weber Roads. Mr. DeCuir responded a roundabout would not be appropriate for that intersection as Weber Road has far less traffic than Malabar Road. FDOT has identified the need for traffic signals at the intersections of both Weber and Corey Roads in the future, but was not part of this study. Mr. Thompson asked if the PD&E study design provided accommodations for future traffic signals. Mr. DeCuir replied yes. Ms. Metz inquired about median safety regarding equestrians. Mr. Woolwich reported Federal Highway has approved equestrian crossing designs available and offered to send them to Mr. DeCuir for this project. Mr. Thompson asked how many retention ponds were proposed for the project, and if they were to be located on both sides of Malabar Road. Mr. DeCuir replied seven ponds are anticipated and will be located on both sides of Malabar Road. Mr. Thompson suggested wildlife crossings be evaluated as there are lots of wildlife in the corridor. Mr. DeCuir stated wildlife crossings are not cost feasible for this project. Mr. Thompson summarized the group unanimity for: Motion by Mr. Thomson, second by Ms. Bernard, to recommend: the multi-use trail in section 2 be located on the north side of Malabar Road re-consideration of four foot bike lanes on the north side of Malabar Road in the no build section safe equestrian/pedestrian crossing at Marie Street Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously. Item 5. Report: 2015 Transportation Project Priorities Update, Georganna Gillette Ms. Gillette provided an update for Transportation Project Priorities for Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) and non-sis projects. Item 6. Roundtable Discussion Ms. Carter presented Brevard County urbanized pedestrian crash cluster maps for the period The highest pedestrian intersections/corridors identified in Brevard County are: Merritt Island - SR Mustang Way Cocoa Beach SR St. Lucie Lane Melbourne Wickham Eau Gallie Blvd. Indian Harbour Beach SR SR 518 Ms. Carter recommended these intersections/corridors be included in the TPO Transportation Project Priorities list as funding chances are better if FDOT and TPO interests overlap. BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 4

5 Mr. Hann inquired about similar maps for south Brevard County. Ms. Smith responded maps could be generated if requested areas were provided to the TPO. Page 3 Draft BPTAC May 18, 2015 Minutes Ms. Gillette stated the Bike Safety Action Plan will identify top crash areas and provide solutions and countermeasures that can be utilized in similar situations throughout the county. Ms. Smith reported thirty schools participated in Bike to School Day in spite of the rainy weather. Item 6. Public Comment No discussion was heard on this item. Item 8. Adjourn There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 5

6 ITEM NUMBER 4 Clearlake Road Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) DISCUSSION: The Florida Department of Transportation will give a brief presentation on the Project Development and Environment Study (PD&E) process currently underway for Clearlake Road from Michigan to Industry Roads. REQUESTED ACTION: As desired by the BPTAC ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation; Clearlake Road from Michigan to Industry Roads (to be sent separately) BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 6

7 ITEM NUMBER 5 Space Coast Pathways Project, Katrina Morrell DISCUSSION: Staff will present the Space Coast Pathways Project interactive guide to Brevard s trails, waterways, sidewalks, bike lanes and unique outdoor adventures. REQUESTED ACTION: ATTACHMENTS: As desired by the BPTAC Space Coast Pathways Project presentation BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 7

8 SPACE COAST PATHWAYS PROJECT Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 8

9 BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 9

10 Question: Is there one source where I can find hiking trails, running and bicycling routes, bus service, family fun, places to paddle, and other outdoor activities? BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 10

11 BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 11

12 BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 12

13 BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 13

14 Community Characteristics Inventory BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 14

15 Tracks routes not people Shows opportunities, needs & trends Evaluates success BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 15

16 Tools Bicycle/ Pedestrian Mobility Plan Community Characteristics Data User-friendly Web-based Guide Strava Data Partner Input Community Input BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 16

17 Example: BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 17

18 Example: BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 18

19 Example: BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 19

20 Example: BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 20

21 Project Timeline Partner Meetings August - September October 15 th Partner Workshop Interactive Guide RFP Dec Interactive Guide Development Interactive Guide Live BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 21

22 Promotion Timeline Call for Pathways Oct 2015 Pathway Event Applications Due Dec 2015 Pathways Selection Jan 2016 Pathway Kickoff Events Feb 2016 Move Brevard Planning Feb -Oct 2016 Move Brevard Kickoff Oct 2016 Strava Sign-Up Promotion BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 22

23 Walk-Friendly /Bike-Friendly Communities BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 23

24 Next Steps Promote Strava ( Mark Your Calendars: Pathways Partners Workshop October 15, 8:30 am to Noon Bill Posey Conference Center at Florida Health Department Share Your Ideas: Website elements and examples to Plan Your Pathway: 50 Ways to Lead Your Lover Applications Oct/Nov; Events Feb 2016 BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 24

25 GET INVOLVED! Katrina Morrell Multimodal Communications Specialist Leigh Holt Multimodal Program Manager BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 25

26 ITEM NUMBER 6 Eco-Tourism Plan for Brevard County, Herb Hiller DISCUSSION: Herb Hiller, will provide a brief overview of an ecotourism plan for Brevard County that is being prepared for the Space Coast Office of Tourism. Mr. Hiller is asking for BPTAC member input as trails are a significant part of the plan. REQUESTED ACTION: As desired by the BPTAC ATTACHMENTS: None BPTAC, September 21, 2015 Page # 26

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B Viera, Florida Telephone: (321) Fax: (321)

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B Viera, Florida 32940 Telephone: (321) 690-6890 Fax: (321) 690-6827 www.spacecoasttpo.com BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA DATE: