INCOG bicycling advisory group

[Ed W]

Here's an abbreviated version of the meeting:



25MAR2008  5:30P

This committee represents an opportunity for a fresh start.  This is not an official subcommittee of INCOG per Patrick.

We are the cyclist's voice, but do we have a role in planning?  

We are to be proactive.  Of local enhancement projects, 8 of 20 are funded.

Tom – we need to put ourselves forward as experts.  Bicyclists need smooth streets, signage, and signals that react to their presence.  City of Tulsa has a roadway design specification manual drawn from a variety of sources including ODOT and AASHTO.

One advantage of a regional Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan is that it provides consistency from one municipality to the next.  The rules and designs do not change as you cross from one jurisdiction to the next.  INCOG has a facilities plan and a Master Trails Plan, but not a Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan.  City of Tulsa is motivated to pursue bicycle related projects, but regionally is questionable.

BAG needs to develop a document supporting the use of enhancement funds to hire a consultant for Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan.  Could Street Smarts be included as part of the master plan?  It would include all the LAB E's:  Education, engineering, enforcement, encouragement, equality, ...I forget the rest!

P. fox proposes committees to (1) become proactive in priority capital projects and funding of enhancement projects, and (2) improve on the current encouragement programs like BTW, trip tracker.  Needs corporate help with promotion re: wellness, green issues, funding for radio, TV, newspaper ads.

Monica - What are the benefits of logging all that information?  Unless a company designates someone to compile it, the data will be lost.

Josh brought up the bike bus concept, an idea that deserves more promotion.  Link up via Green Traveler?

Could we develop a new Corporate Challenge – pitting companies against each other for numbers of employees using bicycles for commuting and their mileage?  We could publish a monthly list of winners in newspaper.

Safe Routes to School.  Owen Elementary received funding from the state for projects.  100% of students live within 1.5 miles and there is no bus service.  Lots of car traffic as a result.  Intent is to promote kids walking and bicycling to school.  Of $200K capital projects money, $20K goes to encouragement. PFox local coordinator for the project.

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[tulsasignnazi]

Santa and I are voting for the Malcolm McCollum Velodrome.