*1/12/00 BSC Meeting Minutes

[Ruth]

Ruth wrote:

> City of Alexandria Bicycle Study Committee Minutes from 1/12/00
> in attendance: Maitland Bottoms, Jim Wamsley, Ruth Reeder, Bruce Dwyer,
> Buffie Brownstein, Paul DeMaio, Dave Levy, Tom Wallenius, Janis
> Schaffer, Daryl Schaffer, Michael Merritt, David Newcomb, Raymond
> Johnson, Marion Clark, Jerry King. Jim Hudnall
>
> i. Buffie distributed new City bike maps
> ii. 11/10/99 Minutes approved electronically
> iii. At holiday party held at Bruce's on 12/8/99, Paul DeMaio agreed to
> serve as BSC Vice Chair. Three cheers for Paul!
> iv. Bruce introduced Marion Clark, Buffie's replacement and Jim Hudnall
> from Oxon Hill, MD
>
> I. TEA-21 Grant - Eisenhower Avenue Trail Enhancement Hearing is
> scheduled for 1/20 at 7:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry Elementary cafeteria,
> 4643 Taney Ln. This should be FUN! All are encouraged to attend. Bruce
> asks that everyone get letters of support written on various association
> letter head (civic, environmental, etc.). "Eisenhower Valley Greenway
> Project" petitions were handed out, circulate, collect signatures and
> returned to Buffie before 1/29. The grant application goes to City
> Council on 1/25. Buffie will notify committee if item is on consent
> calendar. Dave and Jim will attend council meeting.
>
> II. New Bike Map Distribution - The maps have been dropped off at city
> facilities. The following members will distribute to the following bike
> shops: Daryl - Spokes; Ruth - Big Wheel. All members are encouraged to
> distribute maps to anyone and everyone.
>
> III.  Slater's Lane Detector - Bruce and Dave Clark of T&ES set the
> sensitivity of the detector to register a bicycle. If anyone has a stop
> light in the City that does not respond to cyclist contact Bruce. Other
> potential "hot" spots were Commonwealth Ave. at Mt. Vernon and Reinekers
> at Duke, Dave L. & Bruce will keep on top of this.
>
> IV. Jamison Status -Michael M. reports that trail is passable. He
> suggests a curb cut at east end at Old Town Village. Buffie reports that
> Hoof's Run bridge will be dismantled and out of commission for about 4
> months. Work on bridge could commence any day. City's current plan is to
> lay down 2" of asphalt as a temporary trail for the next couple of years
> until all development in the area is complete. Signage for temporary
> trail will indicate for day use only due to City's security concerns.
>
> V. DASH "N" BIKE - Paul reports that DASH is very pleased with the concept
> though they still express
> reservations about the rack's potential damage to their bus washing
> equipment. He hopes to encourage them to purchase a sample rack in the
> near future.

> VI. Listserv - Maitland reports the list is working well, though
> maintaining it has proved more work than he bargained for. Helmets off
> to a job well done! Emails designated with an asterisk will be posted on
> the web site <http:\\Bicycle.Alexandria.VA.US>, along with all BSC's
> approved minutes.
>
> VII. Millennium Trail Application - Ruth will check to see if
> Archaeology will take this on and submit the Alexandria Heritage Trail.
>
> IX. Signage - deferred til Feb.
>
> X. 2000 Schedule -
> 1/20 TEA - 21 Hearing (see #1)
> 1/25 - Grant application to Council
> 1/31- grant application due
> 2/10 - WW Bridge public hearing at Radisson at 7 p.m. Jerry to attend
> 4/29 - "Be Safe Coalition" Bike Rodeo - Daryl to help
> 5/19 - Bike to Work. Paul will have information table & light
> refreshments at Market Square
> 5/21 - Earth Day Ride - Maitland, Raymond, & Jerry to help
> 5/21 - WABA/SI Technology Ride - Bruce
> Ongoing - St. Elmo's Rides - Dave N. agreed to help Bruce get these
> rides organized
>
> XI. "Cycling Helps Our Community" video - Committee viewed bike video
> from Philadelphia. Paul has video which may be used by anyone to help
> promote cycling.
>
> XII. Next Meeting - Wednesday, February 16, at 7:30 p.m. Lee Center
> NOTE NEW MEETING DATE: Meetings will now be held on the THIRD Wednesday
> of each month.
>
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