4-7-21-Bicycle-Pedestrian-agenda-minutes
Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee meeting
7:30 AM, Wednesday April 7, 2021
This meeting is being held remotely because of Covid-19
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MEMBERS
Debin Bruce Maggie Chan (DPW) Michael DiPasquale
Wayne Feiden (Plan) Eric Boudreau James Lowenthal
Nick Horton Brett Constantine
1. Public Comment- Jes Slavin expressed concern about the Pleasant Street bicycle lanes
between Holyoke and Hockanum Roads at driveway crossings.
2. February 17, 2021 minutes- upon motion by Nick Horton and second by James Lowenthal
the committee unanimously approved the minutes.
3. ValleyBike share stations: Bay State, Leeds, Conz St- work to begin shortly.
4. Lower Pleasant Street placemaking- Plans nearing bid stage
5. Main Street Florence placemaking- Engineer hired for the design work
6. Leonard Street safety improvements- bid package being prepared
7. Northampton One- The committee reviewed and discussed concepts of different routes
8. Higgins Way, Olander Drive and associated trails- final work in the spring
9. State projects: Damon Road with shared use path and King Street-starts in 2021
10. DPW: Pine Street at Maple and other road paving under design
11. Parson Street, Bridge Street, Hawley Street (Safe Routes to Bridge St. School)
12. Rocky Hill Greenway- Rt 10 to Rt 66 design advances- 2025 target
13. State Hospital Spur- Smith College studio
14. Picture Main Street- public forum in April/May- The committee discussed the need for a
project that adds significant bicycle and pedestrian improvements to Main Street and how to
increase community engagement.
15. New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway- Northampton signs changed to remove
reference to older Manhan Rail Trail name
16. Next big shared use path route- The committee spent the largest amount of time discussing
four options for the next big push for new shared use paths- Damon Road to Hatfield, Village
Hill to Federal Street, Florence Road to Burts Pit Road, Sandy Hill Road to Ryan Road.
17. Set next meeting date for Wednesday, May 19, 2021- The committee asked that we schedule
time to discuss the Complete Streets Ordinance and whether any updates are needed.
18. Adjourned at 8:55 AM