1-20-21-Bicycle-Pedestrian-agenda-minutes
Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee meeting
7:30 AM to 8:55 AM, Wednesday January 20, 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: Kris Badertscher reported that the pedestrian beacon on State Street at
Center Street appears not to be working.
A.
2. December 16, 2020 minutes- Upon motion by Debin Bruce and second by Nick Horton, the
committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes
3. Updates on projects previously discussed: Feiden gave updates on several projects, Picture
Main Street complete streets, Northampton One, Bridge St Safe Routes to School, Pleasant
Street, Leonard Street. Committee members asked about the details on Bridge Street and
Pleasant Street. Planning & Sustainability, working with Councilor Nash will hold a public
forum on those two projects to present and solicit public comment.
4. Florence Center streetscapes—The Mayor authorized the Planning to reach out to engineers
for the design of sidewalk improvements base on deficiencies and input received from a
Florence Center public forum
5. Other projects—James Lowenthal shared his efforts to limit the lighting levels at MassDOT’s
Exit 19 roundabout, which exceed city standards but are exempt from city review.
6. Set next meeting date: Wednesday, February 17, 2021
7. Adjourn at 8:45 AM