Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board

1 City of Gainesville Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board Meeting MINUTES May 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m. RTS Administration Building 34 S.E 13th Road, Gainesville, Fl 32601 Members Present: Ayana Archer, George Dondanville, Trevor Freimuth, Emily Hind, Michael Rubinstein, Sandy Smart, Laura Triulzi, Marilyn Wende, Patrick White Members Absent: Chris Mallinson _____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER Ayana Archer joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. George Dondanville joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. Trevor Freimuth joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. Emily Hind joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. Michael Rubinstein joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. Sandy Smart joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. Laura Triulzi joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. Marilyn Wende joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. Patrick White joined the meeting at 6:00 pm.

2 B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Minutes Agenda adopted with clarification that Agenda Items E1 and E2 were in fact regarding the same item. C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Minutes Draft minutes from the 18 March 2025 regular meeting were approved. D. PUBLIC COMMENT Minutes No public comment. E. AGENCY ITEMS 1. 2025-397 [MTPO] Long Range Transportation Plan Update (B) Minutes It was clarified that Agenda Items E1 and E2 were regarding the same item and were combined. Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide feedback accordingly. 2. 2025-420 [MTPO] Long Range Transportation Plan – Needs Plan (B) Staff recommendation: Review and approve the LRTP Needs Plan. Minutes  The methodology and ranking metrics underpinning the needs plan were explained.  General disapproval of projects increasing car capacity was expressed.  The concept of induced demand, in which adding car infrastructure results in more cars and car trips, was emphasized.  It was explained the LRTP reflected City, County, and State plans, and could be viewed as a "bucket list" of projects.  It was explained multimodal projects were also included in the needs plan.

3  The board agreed to review the document in depth after the meeting and provide additional comments to staff for transmittal to the consulting team. 3. 2025-406 [MTPO] Transportation Improvement Program for FY 2025/26 through FY 2029/30 Staff recommendation: Receive staff presentation and provide recommendation accordingly. Minutes  Disapproval was expressed with the construction of additional parking at the Gainesville Regional Airport.  General concern was expressed regarding the idea of resurfacing West University Avenue (SR 26) as is, with on-street parking, four vehicular lanes, and no bicycling infrastructure. Motion: Regarding the resurfacing of SR 26, recommend the removal of on-street parking, the removal of two (2) vehicular lanes, and the addition of mobility lanes in both directions. Moved by Emily Hind Seconded by Marilyn Wende Approved 4. 2025-312 [CITY] Mobility Plan Update (B) Staff recommendation: Hear staff’s update and provide feedback. Minutes  Concern was expressed regarding the pavement condition of SE 15th Street and other roadways in the area. Staff explained those were County roadways and thus beyond the scope of the Mobility Plan, which exclusively focuses within City limits.  The board inquired whether a yearly mobility fee, rather than a one- time mobility fee, was possible. Staff expressed they knew of no legal mechanism for a yearly fee and the one-time mobility fee was preferred for keeping in alignment with Florida Statute.

4 5. 2025-398 Alachua Countywide Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan Update (B) Minutes  No comments from the Board. Recommendation: Hear staff’s presentation and provide advisement accordingly. F. BOARD ITEMS Minutes  Staff explained efforts regarding print bike maps were ongoing as capacity allowed.  The group discussed order of operations for the Ride of Silence. G. MEMBER COMMENT Minutes  Member Dondanville elected to not discuss the problematic curb ramp.  The Board discussed the intersection of Tower Road and Newberry Road and its inherently dangerous design. The Board requested staff express their concerns to the Community Traffic Safety Team. Motion: Direct staff to discuss with the appropriate entity or entities the addition of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the midblock crossing of SW 40th Blvd in the Butler Plaza Area. Moved by Michael Rubinstein Seconded by Trevor Freimuth Approved H. STAFF REPORT Minutes  Staff informed the Board the Florida Bike Month events went well.  Staff informed the Board the roundabout at the intersection of S Main St and SE 10th Ave has been designated with the honorary second name of the Robert Karp Memorial Roundabout.

5  Staff informed the Board of the upcoming repaving of County Road 234 and requested the Board spread the word to any contacts they may have within the cycling community. I. NEXT MEETING DATE J. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM.