CITY OF MILWAUKEE



CITY OF MILWAUKEE

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TASK FORCE

2009 GOALS MEETING

ROOM 708, ZEIDLER MUNICIPAL BUILDING

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008

|MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: |MEMBERS ABSENT: |STAFF: |

|Steve Brachman |Mark Beutow |Jeffrey Polenske |

|Shirin Cabraal | | |

|Claude Krawczyk |GUESTS: | |

|Dave Schlabowske |Nik Kovac | |

|Guy Smith |Catrine Lehrer-Brey | |

|Angie Tornes |Shea Schachameyer | |

|Bob Trimmier |Berry Stuart | |

|Maurice William |Tom Winter | |

A. Accept Minutes of October 2008 Meeting

The minutes were accepted as written.

B. Task Force Goals for 2009

1. Review and Approve Bike Plan

• Two members of TF on the Steering Committee and they report back to TF

• Formally lend support for plan to Common Council (letter to Common Council)

2. Develop Pedestrian Plan

• Identify and apply for funding in 2009 – Dave

o Include ADA elements

• Develop Common Council Support – Task Force and Dave

• Hire consultant (to be overseen by Department of Public Works)

o Task Force participates in RFP grading process and Steering Committee

3. Review Structure of Task Force

• Identify Chair (nominating process?)

• Review, identify and/or modify bylaws and mission – Task Force

o Email to Task Force with link to bylaws for February 9, 2009 meeting – Dave

4. Improve Communications & Outreach

• One annual meeting with the Mayor—Task Force

• Create communication plan for Task Force

o Proposal by next meeting – Keith & Shea

• Create “How To” brochure

o Define collaboration/partnership with other relevant government departments – DCD, Health, MPD

o Bike to Work Week

o Street Share Program

o Snow removal

o Sunday Parkways

o Update/distribute maps

o Media outreach

- Meet with editorial board of Journal Sentinel

- Outreach meeting with Cecilia Gilbert

5. Create an Office of ADA Compliance

• Establish an ADA staff coordinator – Task Force

o Create a transition plan (future ADA coordinator)

• Bring proposal before Mayor/Common Council – Task Force

o Research job description and bring info to next meeting – Shirin

6. Create Linkage & Acknowledge Bike/Ped/Transit/Ferry Partnerships

• Encourage MCTS representation at Task Force meetings and define their role – Task Force

• Support BROB roll-out

o Add BROB page to – Dave

• Targeted marketing program

o BFW & City of Milwaukee apply for funding through CMAQ in April – Dave

C. Subcommittees Ideas/Goals

Facilities

Open the Hoan Bridge to bicyclists and pedestrians

More clearly marked crosswalks

Camping and shelters on state trails so visiting cyclists can lay over/camp

Complete integration of transit system and bike/ped trails

Safe accessible streets and sidewalks, especially for children and persons with disabilities

Plentiful bike parking

Good connections: to other municipalities, inter modals (bus, ferry, train), trails and roads

All bus stops completely ADA accessible

Create and implement bike/ped component on the Hoan Bridge

Improve bike lane network: longer lasting paint or begin raised bike lane network

Comprehensive network: no one, no neighborhood is “underserved”; multi-level network, everyone (every type of rider) has options on and off street

More “spoke” trails and routes bisecting circumference of Oak Leaf Trail

Hoan Bridge: bike-able and walk-able with scenic overlooks, like Brooklyn and Golden Gate bridges

Continuous off-road bike route as much as possible

Well maintained facilities that continue to be improved and developed

Kinnickinnic River Trail in use for nine years

Strong bike system linkages (especially off-road rail trail) with adjacent communities

Express transit routes connected to expanded bike trails

Backbone system of bicycle boulevards throughout the city

Program

Complete pedestrian plan actively implemented

Information accessible to all Milwaukee residents (maps, rides, bike shops spread throughout Milwaukee)

Property owners always keep public sidewalks, alleys, river walks, etc. free of trash, grease, etc. to create more pedestrian friendly walks.

A flexible transportation system equals transportation choice (including rail travel)

ADA compliance officer for City of Milwaukee

All sidewalks (including city controlled medians, bridges, etc.) are cleared of snow and ice within 12 hours of each snow fall or earlier, if possible.

An integrated bike and transit system

Bike sharing system in place in Milwaukee

Increased year-round maintenance priorities in line with priorities of vehicular facilities year round

Education

Motorist training in sharing the road

Bike/ped education requirement for public and private schools

Incentive for employers to provide education in the workplace

Educate the public, city and county officials on disability access issues

Most kids have been taught bike safety

Most kids walk or bike to school

Other

Five percent of trips done by bike

Bike/ped system used widely as alternative transportation and increased physical activity

Improved perception of safety – motorist behavior, but perhaps crime too

Recognize equal rights of bikers and pedestrians with drivers

Cycling in winter is considered “normal”

All drivers routinely stop for pedestrians at crosswalks, alleys, driveways, etc.

Pedestrians can cross with confidence that cars will yield

Public perception of biking less about recreation or lifestyle; more about way to get around town

Attitudinal change towards transit/bike usage

Carrying higher percent of transportation mode

More riders: increased awareness for all; increased options for commuting – employer support

Headlines of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee is a top city for biking

AARP rates Milwaukee “Best Pedestrian City for Senior”. Pedestrian crash numbers for 2018 lowest in 10 years.

Extending throughout and connecting all Milwaukee neighborhoods

Biking is great, easy and safe to walk are key reasons young adults move to and stay in Milwaukee

Bike/ped transit ways paid with taxes; road improvements paid with special assessments

Representative multi-municipal task force

Bike rider-ship of Milwaukee reflects the demographics of the city

Bike tourism seen as key economic engine for Milwaukee

Fully integrate city/county bike/ped system

Milwaukee has the most bike shops for a city of its size

D. Next Meeting (Meeting Calendar for Year 2009)

The next meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force is scheduled February 9, 2009 at 9:00 AM in Room 708 of the Zeidler Municipal Building.

Meeting dates for the rest of 2009 are as follows:

April 13

June 15

August 10

October 12

December 14

All meetings will be in Room 708 of the Zeidler Municipal Building.

Dave will send out an e-mail confirming these dates. Members can also check the B&PTF website for the 2009 meeting schedule and minutes from the last meeting.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Arline M. Holliday

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