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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Bicycle Advisory Board - 06/27/2016 (2) AGENDA KENT BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD PUBLIC MEETING June 27, 2016 at 5:45 PM. BOARD MEMBERS: CITY STAFF: APPLICANTS: Melvin L. Roberts Suzanne P Smith Kyle Applebury cc: Toni Azzola Andrew Sobczyk cc: Ronald Moore Scott Taylor cc:Cheryl Viseth Brandon Swanson This is to notify you that the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board will hold a public meeting on Monday,June 27, 2016 at 5:45 PM in the North Conference Room of the Centennial Building 400 W. Gowe St. Kent,WA. The public is invited to attend. The agenda will include the following items: 1. Call to Order. 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Reconnaissance Any trails conditions to report? 4. Meet Me on Meeker Discussion on the improvements for Meeker St for Walking and Biking. Do we need to re-package the following and re-submit them to the city? Some were sent Jun 1 Otn KBAB-MeekerStreetBicycleFacilitiesMap-Jan2008xpv2 KBAB-MeekerSt-SafewayFuelingStation-Jan2008xpv2 Mayor-MakeChangesAttachment2012-vista3pdf See page 3 MeekerBikeLanes4thTo6th-2016pdf On-going-Bicycle-Improvements2016v2 See page 28-39 WMeekerRamps2GRT-Oct2708-2Cooke-xp WMeekerRamps2GRT-Oct2708-2Cooke 5. S228th St UPRR Overpass Side path for walking and cycling. Review slides 6. City of Kent 6 yr TIP Finalize KBAB comment letter to City of Kent on projects in the six year Transportation Improvement Program. Results from comments......See e-mail below dated Jun 14 at 4:14 PM Page 1 • ............................................................................................... Dear Mel and members of KBAB, • The City of Kent staff appreciates the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board's (KBAB) comments on the 2017-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). We have reviewed and noted each of your comments. Please find below a few general responses. • The six-year TIP is a financially-constrained planning tool. Pursuant to RCW.35.77.010, the City must include projects that are funded or have a reasonable expectation of funding. In some of your comments, you note the need for improvements to bicycle facilities, including lights and signage. These needs can be captured in other types of planning documents, such as the Transportation Master Plan update. • Many of KBAB's comments addressed design elements. The short summaries included in the TIP don't allow for design details to be specified. Projects will be designed pursuant to adopted documents, such as the Transportation Master Plan, and will consider Complete Streets is the ordinance is adopted by Council. • The upcoming update to the Transportation Master Plan must involve all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians and people who ride bicycles. The City intends to conduct a substantial public input process and to solicit feedback from all users of the transportation system. • The City Council is also considering a Complete Streets ordinance that would consider the needs of all users in each transportation project. • We look forward to continued collaboration with the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board. • Sincerely, Lacey Jane • ............................................................................................... Budell, Tina<TBudell@kentwa.gov>Jun 7 at 3:10 PM Mel, First let me start out by saying that I think cycling is a very important activity and mode of transportation,but I will not allow Kent to become the disaster that Seattle is becoming. Removal of lanes for cyclist that don't use the dedicated lanes, loss of street parking for cycling lanes that are underutilized and often not used during rush hour traffic in downtown.As someone who works downtown Seattle on 3"and Madison I see firsthand daily cyclist that refuse to use the approved cycling lanes which were created for their safety and they continue to disobey traffic laws(failing to stop at red lights, weaving through traffic, etc.) I understand your mission to create a cycling safe city,but this valley is the hub of commerce and that includes semis,and large box trucks that need more than one lane in each direction. My question to you, is how do you propose we pay for reducing vehicle lanes and increase cycling lanes?Will your group support tabs for cyclist? Page 2 Because as the funding stands now for roads,they are mainly funded by gas tax(bikes don't use gas),car tab fees (bikes don't have these either) and B&O taxes(while business owners may cycle,this money is earmarked for roads for vehicles) our general budget does give public works money,but they are struggling as is to maintain the roads we currently have. While I agree that we need a safer route up to the East Hill from the Valley floor,having reduced vehicle lanes and increased bike lanes is not a viable solution in my opinion. The Parks Department is working on creating a trail system that will connect the West and East Hills with the Valley and those paved trails,roads will be a safer route than riding on city streets. Unless the cycling community can come up with a funding source for the desire to have dedicated lanes throughout the city for cyclist,I don't see how I can support the reduction in vehicle traffic in our city. Tina • ...................................................................................................... 7. Complete Streets Comments from Cascade were e-mailed to Planning. Second set of comments were ............email dated ..LL ............................................................................................................... From ... Melvin Roberts <roundrubberrider@yahoo.com> To: Council Members......... Message body Council Members regarding items before the PWC today and soon before the council. The cycling committee appreciates the inclusion of the following project in item 6 on the agenda for the PWC meeting on Monday Jun 6th: Included in this work is completion of the missing link on the north side of West James Street between Russell Road and Lakeside Boulevard. Item 10: This project will provide a roadway overpass over the top of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and interurban trail on the Puget Sound Energy right of way. ..... this project received funding through the Connect Washington Program authorized by the legislature, in the amount of $15 million. $13 million is available in the 2015-2017 biennium. This is good news for cycling near the Interurban Trail and UPRR overpass on S228th St. Page 3 Item #12 Complete Streets The City of Kent's existing pedestrian and bicycle network consists of sidewalks, pathways, trails, bike lanes, shared off-street paths and striped shoulders. In the past, many sidewalks and bicycle lanes have been constructed as part of individual development projects. What is needed in this ordinance is a method(s) of measuring the amount of Walkers, Riders, Miles of Bike Lanes, Miles of trails, and ???. Identify what is being done so that progress can be measured and reported at a given time interval (quarterly, monthly). Mel Roberts KBAB, Chairman ................................................................................................................................. Andy wrote about: I live close to the intersection of SE 278th St & 152nd Ave SE. There is a construction project going on at the SW corner of SE 278th St & 152 Ave SE. They are also widening the road. Too late for bike lanes on both streets? They are doing road work on both. Note that on Saturday (6/18) the Kent Triathlon is cycling down 152nd Ave SE so it would be a good road for bike lanes. .................................................................................................... APBP and NACTO Present NACTO's Transit Street Design Guide June 27 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time See apbp.org for recording of the webinar. .................................................................................................... BOARD SENDS FINAL SOUND TRANSIT 3 PLAN TO NOVEMBER BALLOT .................................................................................................. Page 4 2016 Grind and Inlay Program June 27, 2016 Paving 1201h Ave SE North of SE 248" St June 281h Grinding 132"tl Ave SE from SE 264"' PI to SE 268=h St June 291h Paving 132"d Ave SE from SE 26411 PI to SE 2681h St July 11' Grinding 116m Ave SE from SE 240"St North 1400 LF Southbound July 121" Paving 11611 Ave SE from SE 2401h St North 1400 LF Southbound July 13" Grinding 116th Ave SE from SE 240"St North 1400 LF Northbound July 141" Paving 11611 Ave SE from SE 240",St North 1400 LF Northbound July 18' Grinding 1161h Ave SE from SE 248th St to SE 244t" St Northbound July 1911 Paving 11611 Ave SE from SE 2481h St to SE 24411 St Northbound July 20"Grinding 1161h Ave SE from SE 248"St to SE 2441h St Southbound July 21" Paving 11611 Ave SE from SE 2481h St to SE 24411 St Southbound July 25"Grinding 1241h Ave SE from SE 261st St to SE 2561h St Northbound July 26th Paving 1241h Ave SE from SE 2615t St to SE 2561h St Northbound July 271h Grinding 1241h Ave SE from SE 261s St to SE 2561h St Southbound July 28th Paving 1241"Ave SE from SE 2615t St to SE 25611 St Southbound August V Grinding 1241h Ave SE from SE 261s'St to SE 270"St Southbound August 2r," Paving 124111 Ave SE from SE 26111 St to SE 270th St Southbound August 3rd Grinding 124th Ave SE from SE 26111 St to SE 27011 St Northbound August 4th Paving 1241h Ave SE from SE 26151 St to SE 2701h St Northbound August 8th Grinding 124t"Ave SE from SE 27011 St to SE 272n1 St Northbound August 9th Paving 1241h Ave SE from SE 2701" St to SE 27211 St Northbound August 10th Grinding 1241h Ave SE from SE 27011' St to SE 272rd St Southbound August 111h Paving 1241hAve SE from SE 2701" St to SE 272nd St Southbound August 151h Grinding SE 256=h St from 148" Ave SE to 1461h Ave SE Westbound August 16h Paving SE 2561h St from 148" Ave SE to 146 h Ave SE Westbound Page 5 Outgoing discussions 1. Outreach activities: School Safety improvements Bicycle Sundays—people on bikes—kids riding—close street(s)—when—where? Bicycle Rodeo: Need location and helpers. 2. Added items for this meeting: A. B. 3. Agenda items for the next meeting: A. B. 4. Adjourn The City must maintain and post both minutes and agendas of the Bicycle Advisory Board, to comply with Public Records Act,RCW 42.56. Watch List: 1. Develop a cross town route (currently a route up east hill). 2. Install lime-green reflective signs on the streets that cross the Interurban Trail. 3. Interurban to Green River Regional Trails Connector(Power line trail extension). 4. Two way multi-use trail (or Bike Lane) along S 228th St. (Runs west from Interurban) 5. Build UPRR underpass on S259th St in South Kent for bike riding. 6. Work on supporting a Complete Streets ordinance for Kent. (where, when, how, who?) 7. Cross Town route(s) for people who ride or walk. 8. Hold a Green River Trail re-opening. 9. Create a"bike/pedestrian"2015 plan(and a 2016 plan). 10. League of American Cyclists Assessment for bicycle friendly city Who,What,When,Where,How? 11. Bike route near Link Light Rail (Seatac to Federal Way). 12. Coordinating a request for permanent counters (for riders and walkers on the trails) 13. Street Map with bicycle facilities shown. 14. Development Assistance Brochures and how each impacts cycling. 15. Kent Web site—KBAB portion. 16. School Zone Photo enforced speed limit fines have brought in over 1 million dollars Page 6 in the first 19 months of operation at 2 schools. KBAB could write a letter recommending a percent(say 10%) of this money go to ongoing bicycle improvement programs The following documents can impact walking and cycling: (Most are on the Kent Website) Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, Transportation Master Plan, Transportation Non-motorized Study, Kent's Comprehensive Plan, Kent City Code, Downtown Strategic Action Plan, Envision Midway(TOD) Plan, Parks and Open Space Plan, individual Project Plans. Watch for document review periods. NOA-Notice of Applications found in Kent Reporter legal notices that cause street revisions (and need cycling facilities). We would like to see plans for these items created: 1. Identify and paint the thru bike lanes where they are missing on the left sides of right turn pockets, 2. Identify road segments for installing Sharrows. 3. Identify road segments to be re-configured using"Road Diet"techniques. 4. Identify road segments for installing "Green Bike" lanes, where cars cross Bike Lanes 5. Consider doing a bicycle video. Kent Bicycle Advisory Board (KBAB) meeting dates in 2016 are: Jan 25, Feb 29, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 31 (Tues), Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 24 (4th Mon),Nov 28, Dec27 (Tues). For information,please contact Mel Roberts at 425-417-8931 or Mel@cyclekent.com. Suzanne P Smith 253-856-5533 or Spsmith@kentwa.gov Contact Phone numbers: Public Works Operations 253-856-5600 for potholes, hazards, maintenance issues. Public Works Construction Mgmt 253-856-5500 for detour problems. Kent Transportation Planning Documents and maps are on the web at: http://www.kentwa.gov/transportation/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply to our Advocacy Leadership Institute Build your advocacy toolbox at the Advocacy Leadership Institute Spring 2016 session in Seattle. Channel your passion for biking into effective leadership in your community. 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