2-17-21-Bicycle-Pedestrian-agenda-minutes
Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee meeting
7:30 AM, Wednesday February 17, 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 suggested that there are opportunities for a walking trail
along the Mill River on Smith College land. Jes Slavin, the MassBike Coalition Coordinator,
said that they were available to support or partner on outreach projects and ValleyBike.
2. January 20, 2021 minutes- upon motion by Debin Bruce and second by Brett Constantine, the
committee unanimously approved the minutes.
3. Projects with construction planned to start and or finish in 2021- Wayne Feiden presented
updates and shared plans for ValleyBike share stations on Conz Street, Bay State and Leeds,
Lower Pleasant Street placemaking, bike and pedestrian improvements, Main Street Florence
placemaking, bike and pedestrian improvements, Leonard Street safety improvements,
Higgins Way and associated trails, Olander Drive and associated trails, and the Parson
Street-Bridge Street-Hawley Street Safe Routes to Bridge St. School project. The committee
discussed the projects and individuals weighed in with suggestions.
Upon motion by James Lowenthal and second by Debin Bruce the committee voted
unanimously to support all three trails at Higgins Way and to urge the Planning Board to
keep the requirements for those three trails.
4. Picture Main Street Public forum (2/23/21)- Committee members discussed attending the
forum.
5. DPW current and planned projects- Maggie Chan discussed DPW’s redesign of the Pine
Street/Maple Street intersection, Atwood Drive paving plans, and current study of South
Street complete streets
6. Set next meeting date (tentatively for Wednesday, March 17, 2021)
7. Adjourn at 8:55 AM.