Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

Regular Meeting

Wheaton, IL · March 25, 2026

Minutes

Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission March 25 2026 – 7pm Gamon Room, Wheaton City Hall, Wheaton, IL In person and Virtual meeting I. Call to Order/Roll Call: 7:01 pm A. Members present: Dede Barnicle,Rita Nathanson, Bill Nieman, Bob Van Valzah, Mike Mullen, Michelle Dunlap, George Schmidt III, Nate Schwartz B. Members present via Zoom: C. Members absent: Rick Tampier, Laurel Salvador D. Public present: David Duve, Jeff Mudge, Erica Bray Parker E. Public present via Zoom: II. Approval of Minutes: February A. Motioned: Michelle B. Seconded: Bob C. Unanimously approved via voice vote III. Public Comment A. Erica Bray Parker 1. Gary Ave bike/pedestrian path maintained by city: need city signs about “cyclists yield to pedestrians” advice to city 2. Carleton - city maintained, too 3. Juneteenth celebration in community at Memorial Park, 5-7, anything we want to advertise? IV. Chair Report A. We welcome newly appointed members Dede Barnicle and Mike Mullan B. We have an application from Nathan (Nate) Swartz to be considered at the City Council meeting on April 6; also, reappointment of Bill & Rita to be considered C. Our web page has been updated with purpose and history as proposed by Michelle D. City Council says move ahead with proposed “Halfway There” History Ride celebrating America250 — city admin says it is “workable.” E. Will and Erik have proposed significantly simplified e-bike regulations 1. See Proposed ordinance for the details a) Ordinance had no questions on first reading, final consideration at April 6 City Council meeting b) Erica’s comments about City Council considerations: lots of regulation proposals in suburban communities; IL General Assembly will do something, so just focus on e-motos and education, schools onboard to educate; 16 yo + driver’s license will be required to ride e-motos; reckless operation will be interpreted by WPD; walk all WHEATON BICYCLIST & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 18, 2026 wheels downtown; public comment at April 6th meeting would be good to attend by WBPC c) Review of Bob’s list of FAQs — discussed details, such as “what is reckless riding” (Add link) V. Ongoing Business A. Membership Update: Dede Barnicle application approved by Mayor’s action. B. America250 Celebration: 1. WBPC plan for Halfway There History Ride: is “workable” C. WBPC 2026 Priority Setting 1. Bike Valet – June 6th: Service and give aways 2. National Night Out – education and give aways 3. History Ride – U.S.A. 250 a) Proposed dates: September 19th with rain date of September 26th b) Bob will connect with Bob Goldsborough to reserve dates VI. New Business: A. Consider a Juneteenth Event: Peck House or something else? B. Revive Slow Roll Ride(s)? VII. Next Meeting: April 22, 2026 (Note: this meeting moved to 4th Wednesday of month) VIII. Adjournment: 8:30 pm Approved 2

Agenda

March 25, 2026 7pm -In-Person & Virtual Gamon Room, Wheaton City Hall, Wheaton, IL The meeting will also be live streamed. Join by computer/smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9-_hT_CFQ3Spi9XvY5QJvA Please register using the link above. After registering with your email address, you will receive a confirmation email containing a meeting link for access. You will be automatically muted. If you would like to speak, click on the “Raise Hand” button to let the meeting administrator know you would like to speak. When it is your turn to speak, you will receive a notification that the meeting administrator is asking you to press “unmute.” Please announce your name and address before commenting and ensure you are in a quiet place. Join by phone: 312-626-6799, Webinar ID: 865 5203 0614 Passcode: 391949 You will be automatically muted. If you would like to speak, you need to press *9 to raise your hand and let the meeting administrator know you would like to speak. Once it is your turn to speak, you will receive a notification asking you to press *6 to unmute yourself. Please announce your name and address before commenting and ensure you are in a quiet place. I. Call to Order/Roll Call II. Approval of January Minutes III. Public Comment IV. Presentation: Councilwoman Erica Bray-Parker V. Chair Report A. Welcome newly appointed members Dede Barnicle and Mike Mullan B. Application from Nathan (Nate) Swartz to be considered at the City Council meeting on April 6 VI. Ongoing Business A. Simplified e-bike regulations i. Proposed ordinance ii. Final consideration at April 6 City Council meeting iii. Review proposed e-bike regulations, FAQ B. Bicyclist and Pedestrian Web page updated C. “Halfway There” History Ride celebrating America250 -Council Approved VII. New Business A. Run for the Animals Bike Valet 6/6/26: Early planning VIII. Adjournment Next meeting April 15, 2026