Active Transportation Commission Meeting - February 20, 2020
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Active Transportation Commission Meeting - February 20, 2020
The Active Transportation Commission met on February 20, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss equity, a letter of support for the Sacramento Valley Station grant application, and an update on shared rideables. The commission approved the consent calendar, formed a subcommittee to develop an equity definition, and authorized a letter of recommendation with a minor amendment.
Consent Calendar
- Item 1: Approved the meeting minutes of December 19, 2019.
- Item 2: Received and filed the Active Transportation Commission Log.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Ali Dore Westbrook (resident, Marshall School District) expressed concern about the C3 project at J and 13th Street, noting inconsistent closures and lack of detour signage for bicyclists and pedestrians. She also encouraged the commission to promote the "R Streets" app, which allows cyclists to report blocked bike lanes or obstructions, sending data to the local advocacy group SABA.
- Vice Chair Ward Waller echoed the concern about the J and 13th Street construction, calling for a citywide policy on work zone detours. Staff noted that Councilmember Hanson had requested a comprehensive policy, which is under development.
Discussion Items
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Item 4: Discussion on Equity, Part 1 – Aimée Zenzele Barnes, Diversity & Equity Manager, presented a framework for defining equity, including a growth mindset, the golden circle (what/how/why), and a working definition: "Equity is when all people have fair just treatment, access to the opportunities necessary to satisfy their essential needs, advance their well-being, and achieve their full potential while identifying and eliminating barriers." The presentation covered systemic equity, the difference between equity and equality (illustrated with a bicycle diagram), and the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) framework. Commissioners discussed the city's Race and Gender Equity Action Plan, the importance of data, and safety equity. The commission voted to establish a subcommittee to develop a working definition of equity for the ATC. Subcommittee members: Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Garrow, Commissioner Cole, Commissioner Waller, and Commissioner Carpenter.
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Item 5: Sacramento Valley Station Letter of Recommendation – Drew Hart presented the letter of support for a TIRCP (Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program) grant application led by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, with partners including RT and Downtown Rail Yards Ventures. The project includes a two-way cycle track on 8th Street, a new bike trail north of the station, bike parking, and improved access to the rail yards. Commissioner Pollins moved to approve the letter with an amendment to replace "lofty" with "realistic" in the second-to-last paragraph. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cole and passed unanimously.
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Item 6: Shared-Rideables Update – Jennifer Donlon Wyant provided an update on the four permitted operators (Jump, Lime, Spin, Bird – Bird launching next week). Key statistics: 2,170 permitted devices; 1,800 311 reports since June 2019 (64% for not parked at bike rack, 34% for blocking sidewalk); 1,700 parking citations and warnings since December 2019; 30 citations for scooting on sidewalk. The city collected $10,900 in trip fees and created 46 parking spaces and 7 drop zones. Equity requirements: 20% daily deployment to opportunity areas – Jump at 18% (not meeting), Lime at 20%, Spin at 21%. Education events: Jump completed 7 of 30, Lime 3 of 30, Spin 0 of 8. Staff discussed challenges with bike parking in single-family areas, citations of opportunity area residents, and the need for vendor education. The report will be presented to the Disability Advisory Commission on March 4 and to City Council on March 10 (tentative).
Key Outcomes
- Consent Calendar approved.
- Equity Subcommittee formed with five members to develop a working definition of equity for the commission.
- Letter of Recommendation for Sacramento Valley Station grant application approved, with the word "lofty" changed to "realistic."
- Shared-Rideables Update received and filed; staff will continue enforcement, education, and parking infrastructure improvements.
- Next Meeting: March 19, 2020, in council chambers.
Meeting Transcript
I'd like to call roll. Commissioner Jesse. Commissioner Garrow. Present. Commissioner Pollins. Present. Commissioner Cole, not present. Vice Chair Ward Waller. Present. Commissioner Berdugo, not present. Commissioner Hott. Here. Commissioner Carpenter. Present. Commissioner Brazzle. Here. Chair Hein. Here. Commissioner Smith. Here. Wonderful. We have a quorum. This meeting is broadcast live on the internet. It will live on forever in the annals of the internet. If you have a cell phone, please silence it. Speaker slips are located in the back of the room. If you wish to speak, please fill one out and give one to Drew sitting right here at the front table. The speaker limit is three minutes. We also have a cordless microphone and assistive listening device. Should anyone need one? Thank you. Chair Heim. Consent calendar. Approved. So the next item. The next next item is the consent calendar. Are there any items? Question, comments. Commission log. Second. Call a vote. All in favor say hi. Aye. All opposed say nay. No. Motion passes. Next time is public comments, and we don't have any slips. Do we have any slips? No. So this is public items not on the agenda.
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