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June 2001
Citizens Advisory
Committee on Transportation
Meeting Minutes
June 13,
2001
Present:
Charles
Langalis
Sandy
Lewis
Robert
Puentes
Helen
Reineke-Wilt
1. Administrative Items
A. Review and approval of outstanding minutesThis item was skipped.
A. Electric BusNo new updates. Tests are continuing.
B. Development ProjectsThere was no news to discuss at this point. However, Helen mentioned that the City is getting close to awarding a contract for a consultant to produce a vision for the downtown and there will certianly be a transportation component to it.
C. Progress of Pedestrian / Walkability Plan
Attendees discussed the on-going development of a Pedestrian/Walkability Plan for the City. Members are still engaged in canvassing the assigned Wards. Updates will be provided at the next meeting. It was mentioned that a target date for drafts should be established.D. Northern Virginia Regional Bikeway and Trail Network Plan
The purpose of this project is to develop a regional plan for a bicycle and trail network in Northern Virginia based on the existing jurisdictional plans, including Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church. This regional network will include both on-road bicycle facilities such as paved shoulders and bike lanes, as well as off-road multi-use trails. This study will draw upon local jurisdictions' plans for future bicycle and trail facilities along regionally significant corridors. The study team will also analyze other corridors needed to complete a regional network, or to close key gaps in the regional network, as identified during the course of the study. This project will include ongoing involvement of jurisdictional representatives through the Bikeway and Trail Network Study Workgroup. Helen participated in the inaugural meeting earlier today and will keep the CACT informed.