City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Nov. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chair Michael Garcia.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Member Yolanda Eisenstein
Member Judith Gabriele
Member Tony Gerlicz
Member Steve Pilcher
Member Khal Spencer
Chair Michael Garcia
Members Excused:
Member Erik Aaboe
Member Candace Martinez
Member Paloma Sanchez
Member Ben Pingilley
Others Attending:
Romella Glorioso-Moss, BPAC Staff Liaison
Tim Rogers, BPAC Technical Review Subcommittee
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Member Eisenstein moved, seconded by Member Spencer, to approve the Agenda as presented.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Member Eisenstein, Member Gabriele, Member Gerlicz, Member Pilcher, Member Spencer, Chair Garcia
Against: None
Abstain: None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. October 13, 2022 minutes
MOTION: Member Gabriele moved, seconded by Member Eisenstein, to approve the minutes of October 13, 2022 as amended. Amendment: Member Pilcher’s last name has no “t”.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Member Eisenstein, Member Gabriele, Member Gerlicz, Member Pilcher, Member Spencer, Chair Garcia
Against: None
Abstain: None
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTHER AGENCY
a. Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization (Erick Aune, AICP, SFMPO Officer)
Santa Fe County bond issue passed.
New funding coming up for TAP.
New Law Enforcement Perception Study – 2,000 homes will be surveyed covering 12,000 residents.
El Camino Real Academy Trail got funded.
Local Road Safety Plan completed.
Multi-modal Transition Plan adopted.
Working on Vulnerable Road Users Map
Asking for support for additional funding.
Member Eisenstein asked if it is good to start working on revising Traffic Calming.
Mr. Aune recommended to wait.
Member Spencer commented of lack of support for legislation on Vulnerable Road Users. People don’t want penalty so no accountability.
Mr. Aune commented that this is a significat issue for NMDOT Secretary. b. Santa Fe Conservation Trust (Tim Rogers, Trails Program Manager)
SFCT had visitors from Mongolia and Republic of Georgia who worked with them on La Tierra Trails.
Vamonos – Santa Fe Walks will do winter walks.
The Walk and Roll to school program is getting strong. There were 37 kids who participated at the Atalaya school.
Would need some support for obtaining funding from TAPS for Safe Route to School Program.
c. Public Safety Committee (Khalil Spencer, BPAC Vice-Chair)
The Public Safety Committee is looking for new members.
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS
a. CONSIDERATION OF BILL NO. 2022-__. (Councilor M. Garcia) An Ordinance Relating to Electric Bicycles; Amending Section 12-1-6 of the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (“UTO”) to Include Electric Bicycles in the Definition of Bicycle; Amending Section 12-1-40 of the UTO to Delineate Electric Bicycles From Motor Vehicles; Amending Section 12-1-88 of the UTO to Specify That an Electric Bicycle is Not a Vehicle; Amending Section 12-8-1 of the UTO to Prohibit Anyone Under the Age of Sixteen From Riding a Class 3 Electric Bicycle; Amending Section 12-8-10 of the UTO to Regulate and Establish a Speed Limit for Electric and Manually-Propelled Bicycles on City Sidewalks; Amending Section 12-8-15 of the UTO to Remove the Prohibition for Bicycles to Ride on a Street Adjacent to a Sidewalk or Path When Bicycles are Required to Use the Sidewalk or Street; Creating a New Section 12-8-18 of the UTO to Make it an Offense to Enhance the Speed Capabilities of an Electric Bicycle; Amending Section 12-8-23 of the UTO to Raise the Maximum Fine for Violation of Certain Provisions from Twenty-Five Dollars to One Hundred Dollars; and Amending SFCC 1987 Section 23-5.1 to Amend the Definition of Bicycle to Include Electric Bicycles, and to Regulate the Use of Electric Bicycles on City Roads. (Romella Glorioso-Moss; Project Administrator: rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov, 505-955-6623; Kevin Nault, Assistant City Attorney: klnault@santafenm.gov)
Committee Review:
Governing Body (Introduced): 08/31/2022
Governing Body (Public Comment): 09/14/2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 10/13/2022
Quality of Life Committee: 10/19/2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 11/10/2022
Quality of Life Committee: 12/7/2022
Public Works and Utilities Committee: 12/12/2022
Finance Committee: 01/03/2023
Governing Body (Public Hearing): 01/11/2023
MOTION: Member Spencer moved, seconded by Member Eisenstein, to recommend the draft Bill No. 2022 – for approval with amendments.
Amendments: p. 3, Section 3, line 15 strike out “electric bicycles and”.
p. 3, lines 1 & 2, strike out “on a paved level surface when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds”.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Member Eisenstein, Member Gabriele, Member Gerlicz, Member Pilcher, Member Spencer, Chair Garcia
Against: None
Abstain: None
b. Bishop’s Lodge Road Reconstruction Project Conceptual Plans Review a) Presentation, Luke Smith and Tyler Ashton, PE (Wilson & Co, Inc.) b) Technical Review Subcommittee Comments, Tim Rogers (Technical Review Subcommittee Member)
c) Motion (Candace Martinez, BPAC Member)
MOTION: Member Spencer moved, seconded by Member Eisenstein, to request Wilson & Co. to consider BPAC’s recommendations in designing the 30% design plan.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Member Eisenstein, Member Gabriele, Member Gerlicz, Member Pilcher, Member Spencer, Chair Garcia
Against: None
Abstain: None
BPAC Comments: (Tim Rogers)
· When possible, 5 foot bike lanes
· When possible, fit both uphill and downhill bike lanes
· We recommend a 6-8 ft wide sidewalk to push the sidewalk further from road and along it to meander
In addition, after sidewalk needs on each side of the road are met, where there is identified pedestrian demand in the urban sections, the following bicycle and pedestrian facilities be pursued:
(1) Uphill bike lane, at least 4 feet, 5 ft wide as soon as possible (2) Bike lanes on both sides, at least 4 feet, 5 ft wide as soon as possible (3) 6-8 ft.-wide walking path on one side of the road (preferably on east side on rise to north, so that uphill bicyclists that desire to do so can more safely use the path and more easily transition between path and bike lane) (4) Variable landscape buffer between roadway and walking path (or sidewalk), increasing distance to achieve further separation.
Regarding signage and striping for bikes and pedestrians, it can be absolutely minimal. Perhaps bike lane markings on pavement at start of blocks. Bike lane signage is optional and can be left out. No other indications are needed to tell cyclists and pedestrians where to go (see Gonzales Rd. sidewalk and shoulders).
"No parking" signage may be needed where there appears to be demand for parking that could impede use of bike lane.
Where there are no bike lanes, sharrows may help cyclists and motorists understand and feel more comfortable with shared lanes, particularly at start of blocks and transition from bike lane to shared lane in the urban section.
Traffic calming such as Chicanes would need to accommodate the bike lanes (shoulders). It is possible for an uphill bike lane to go straight through, outside of a roadside chicane, in order to maximize the traffic calming effect of the chicane, but it would not be advisable to do this on a downhill bike lane for safety reasons.
c. St. Michael’s Drive-Rail Trail Underpass Project 30% Design Plan Review
a) Presentation, Richard Rotto, PE (AECOM)
b) Technical Review Subcommittee Comments, Tim Rogers (Technical Review Subcommittee Member)
c) Motion (Candace Martinez, BPAC Member)
MOTION: Member Spencer moved, seconded by Member Gerlicz, to recommend the 30% design plan for NMDOT Review.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Member Eisenstein, Member Gabriele, Member Gerlicz, Member Pilcher, Member Spencer, Chair Garcia
Against: None
Abstain: None
d. Paseo del Sol Extension as per Tierra Contenta Development Plan (Phase 3) (Conceptual Plan Review) a) Presentation, Oralynn Guerrortiz, PE (JenkinsGavin) b) Technical Review Subcommittee Comments, Tim Rogers (Technical Review Subcommittee Member) c) Motion (Candace Martinez, BPAC Member)
MOTION: Member Spencer moved, seconded by Member Gabriele, to recommend to Land Use Development Review Committee to consider BPAC comments in designing the project.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Member Eisenstein, Member Gabriele, Member Gerlicz, Member Pilcher, Member Spencer, Chair Garcia
Against: None
Abstain: None
BPAC Comments: (Tim Rogers) 1) No parking protected bike lane; standard bike lanes are sufficient/preferred. 2) Parking lane, next to sidewalk; not next to landscaped area. 3) Bike lanes should merge with traffic and not continue to roundabout. 4) When including both a bike lane and a parking lane, we recommend the following:
a) Bike lanes should be next to the driving lane with the parking lane on the outside.
b) With a narrow 6 ft-wide parking lane, we recommend a buffer between the bike lane and the parking lane. c) With an 8-ft wide parking lane, a buffer is no longer necessary. 5) Sidewalks should have buffers from the driving lane. Bike lanes, parking lanes, landscaping, or a combination would be considered buffers. 6) Would appreciate to provide input on trail connectivity. We would like to see trails connecting Capitol High School, Nina Otero Community School and Mutt Nelson Road.
Jennifer Webber commented that one problem with parking protected bike lane is “safety”. There’s conflict with people who crosses the bike lane to go to their cars. And also opening the car door. Passengers are not so aware that there might be bicyclists when they open the door.
e. City of Santa Fe’s Application Renewal to the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly Community (Judith Gabriele, BPAC Member & Chair, Promotion, Education & Programming Subcommittee)
MOTION: Chair Garcia moved, seconded by Member Spencer, to postpone this item until the next meeting.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Member Eisenstein, Member Gabriele, Member Gerlicz, Member Pilcher, Member Spencer, Chair Garcia
Against: None
Abstain: None
f. Arroyo de los Chamisos Crossing Project Update (Khalil Spencer, BPAC Vice Chair)
MOTION: Chair Garcia moved, seconded by Member Spencer, to postpone this item until the next meeting.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Member Eisenstein, Member Gabriele, Member Gerlicz, Member Pilcher, Member Spencer, Chair Garcia
Against: None
Abstain: None
g. Requesting Approval of BPAC Meeting Dates in 2023 (Staff Liaison Report: Romella Glorioso-Moss)
DATES: January 12, February 19, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 7, October 12, November 9 and December 7.
MOTION: Member Spencer moved, seconded by Member Eisenstein, to approve the meeting calendar for 2023 as presented.
VOTE: The motion was on the following Roll Call vote:
For: Member Eisenstein, Member Gabriele, Member Gerlicz, Member Pilcher, Member Spencer, Chair Garcia
Against: None
Abstain: None
8. MATTERS FROM STAFF
9. MATTERS FROM THE COMMITTEE
10. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR
11. NEXT MEETING: December 08 2022
12. ADJOURN 8:15 PM
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