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Engineering, Maintenance and Safety CommitteeWednesday, January 23, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. MINUTES 1. Call to Order Chairman Weaver called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. 2. Roll Call EMSC members present at Roll Call: Dan Weaver and Frank Zepeda EMSC members absent at Roll Call: None EMSC members absent: Steve Ferrario SFMTA CAC members not on this committee, but also present: Mark Ballew 3. Announcement of prohibition of sound-producing devices during the meeting. The CAC Secretary made the announcement. 4. Approval of Minutes: Public Comment: None On motion to approve the minutes of November 27, 2012: Approved Ayes – Weaver and Zepeda Nayes – None Absent – Ferrario 5. Report of the chairman (For discussion only): None 6. Public Comment: None 7. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Bike Strategy; how bike improvements are prioritized and implemented; and short-term and long-term planning. (Andrew Lee, Senior Transportation Planner, Strategic Planning & Policy, Sustainable Streets) Andrew Lee discussed the draft bike strategy improvements that will be implemented over the next five years. Mr. Lee stated that best practices; an inventory of bike network, lanes and routes; parking and storage areas; programs and education; and an analysis on comfort, safety, and what could be improved were reviewed. Goals of the bike strategy include improving safety and connectivity for people traveling by bicycle; increase convenience for trips made by bicycles; normalize riding bicycles through media, marketing, education, and outreach; and plan and deliver complete streets projects. Public Comment: Edward Mason inquired if there is a guideline-document that projects how to solve problems along the way. Mr. Mason also commented on pavement markings; the no fear attitude of bicyclists; and travel time for bicycles versus transit. Motion 130123.01 The SFMTA CAC recommends that the SFMTA Board adopt the proposed Bicycle Strategy. On motion to approve Motion 130123.01: Approved Ayes – Weaver and Zepeda Nayes – None Absent – Ferrario 8. Committee members’ requests for information. (For discussion only) None Public Comment: None 9. Schedule upcoming Meeting and Agenda Items. (For discussion only) Next special meeting: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. ADJORN: The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted by:
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