Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

Regular Meeting

Wheaton, IL · October 21, 2020

Minutes

October 21, 2020 7:00 pm Virtual Meeting via Zoom Attendees: Michelle Dunlap, Alyse Kondrat, Janet Gellert, Nancy Allured, Therese Kushman + Pending Members: Dan Nielsen, Bob Van Valzah I. Call to Order Michelle Dunlap called the meeting to order at 7:05 II. Public Comment None III. Chair report The Commission Chair, Dan Dhly has resigned due to work commitments. A new chair or co-chairs will be decided and voted on at the November 18 commission meeting. Michelle Dunlap and Alyse Kondrat have volunteered to set up a split responsibility to co-chair the commission. The division of responsibilities will be presented and set at the November meeting. An additional position will be Secretary/Treasurer to be voted on at the November meeting. IV. Ongoing Business QR Code for Bike Maps – Bob will create a QR code for use on the Wheaton Bike maps and on stickers. He will also create a mini map for storefronts with a QR code. Alyse will get a quote on the printing cost for QR code stickers. New Biking Facilities in the City - Michelle will confirm with the City the timeline for the bike shelter and the placement of the new bike repair station along the Prairie Path. Bike lanes and Sharrows on Brighton Drive – Michelle discussed the new accommodations for biking along Brighton Drive and will thank the City for this new signage. New Members for the Commission – Dan Nielsen and Bob Van Valzah have submitted their applications to the City for joining the Commission. Awaiting approval. V. Meeting Adjourned – 8:00 pm VI. Upcoming meetings Wednesday, November 18, 2020 .

Agenda

October 21, 2020 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84874804026?pwd=Nlk0UWVtVDZmQ2JtVUlMUlpxMUR3QT09 The public can join the meeting by logging onto Zoom.us below and providing: Meeting ID: 848 7480 4026 Passcode: 695062 The public can also join the meeting and make comments by calling 1-312-626-6799 and providing the meeting ID number when prompted, followed by the # sign. If asked for a participant number, press the # sign again. Please be in a quiet place to prevent distractions or disruptions to the meeting. I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes: III. Public Comment: IV. Chair Report: Chair role and other roles within the Commission (i.e. Sec, Communications, Group rides) Vote on new positions and members taking those roles. V. Ongoing Business: Need approval of printing Maps with attached QR Codes $2500 left in budget Need someone to work with Bob to incorporate into existing maps Communications chair will work with city to get printed History Ride has been posted by the city and advertised. Bicycle Advisory Commission Invites Community Virtually Join Bike Tour As with many things in 2020, the Wheaton Bicycle Advisory Commission was forced to sideline its original plan to host a group ride for the community, stopping at significant places in Wheaton’s history. Instead, the commission invites you to join a “virtual” ride with the group on your own – with a little help from the internet. The City’s website now features a mapped ride with accompanying video segments narrated by the Wheaton Bicycle Advisory Commission. You can visit the tour at https://arcg.is/1Kz8WW and ride along, with turn-by-turn biking directions. Each stop has a different narrated video clip, sharing information about Wheaton’s place in the Underground Railroad. The ride begins at Blanchard Hall on the campus of Wheaton College, 501 College Avenue, and the last stop is Cross Street near the Wheaton Public Library. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA October 21, 2020 The commission invites you to enjoy the ride and learn something new about your community. Please remember to ride safely, follow the rules of the road and always wear a helmet when riding. The City also encourages drivers to watch for and safely share the road with bicyclists. New Members Dan & Bob to get shirts and complete official documentation with the city VI. New Business: VII. Upcoming meetings: Wednesday November 18, 2020 Wednesday December 16, 2020 2