HomeMy WebLinkAboutBicycle Committee Minutes 1994-03-31 Regular FRIENDSWOOD BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 31, 1994
Call to Order. The Bicycle Advisory Committee met on the above date at
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall. In attendance were Mel Measeles, Joe Tennison,
Sandi McHone, Sharie Warminski, and Todd Yeager. Visitors attending were
Michael McNabb and Bruce Cunningham. Mel chaired the meeting.
February 24 Minutes. The minutes were approved as written.
Report from Chair. Tony was unable to attend. Mel read a letter from TxDOT
Bicycle Coordinator, Bill Ezell regarding the consideration of bike-ways on
state road projects and suggested that this letter could be useful in trying
to get bike lanes incorporated into future projects. Mel reported that
according to TxDOT, current funds may not permit them to place bicycle lanes
on the section of Bay Area to be constructed from F.M. 528 in Friendswood to
F.M. 518 in League City. Initially TxDOT suggested that the cities of
Friendswood and League City fund the portion in their respective
jurisdictions. Mel said that he had spoken with Bill Ezell and asked that
they reconsider and offered some alternatives. Mr. Ezell said that TxDOT
will investigate this further to see if they can accommodate bike lanes
without additional funds from the City.
ISTEA Projects. There is no word from the State or HGAC on whether or not
either of our projects will be funded this year. A decision should be made
by the end of April, possibly in time for the next meeting. Bruce Cunningham
expressed strong support for the widening of Sunset for bike lanes. He
stated that it is currently very dangerous for children as well as adults who
cycle along that roadway.
Street Compatibility Survey. All data compilation appears to be complete.
Todd will check with the Engineering Dept. to see if they can give the
committee a current copy of the Street Compatibility Map.
Intersection of FM 518 and FM 528. Mel said that the Highway Department is
investigating this intersection. They do not currently have any design
standards for this type of intersection but are leaning towards merging the
bike lane into the main traffic lane to get through the intersection. Todd
will see if the Engineering Dept. can plot this intersection on a large scale
so the committee can work on a better design.
Next Committee Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28 at
7:00 p.m.
Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Todd Yeager
Staff Committee Member
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