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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-01-2026 Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee Meeting MinutesFairhope Pedestrian & Bicycle Committee Draft Minutes — September 2026 Attendees Committee Members a Katie Bolton, Gary Gover, Scott West, Cal Cooper, Jack Graves, Chris Riley, Morgan Russell Guests —Andrea Faust Booth (Council Member), Nicole Love (City Liaison). Call to Order Meeting called to order; previous meeting minutes approved. Agenda Items • Bike Racks: No new updates. Existing city -purchased bike rucks have been installed. Additional racks would require future budget funding. Discussion included visibility and placement of racks at City Hall. • Flying Creek Nature Preserve ADA Accessibility: Mobae Bay National Estuary Program funding expected for an all -terrain mobility wheelchair. Committee discussed acquiring a junior model through grant funding and pursuing City funding for an adult model. Equipment will be stored at the Nature Center. • Flying Creek Expansion Grants: Nicole reported approximately $1.3 million for completion of the north parcel and $2.5 million for south parcel improvements including mountain bike trails, multi -use trails, restroom facilities, equipment storage,pavilion, adventure playground, bike wash station, bike racks, and additional parking. • Google Drive: Members were asked to verify read/write access and test editing capabilities. • Safe Routes to School / Crosswalks: Elks Lodge crosswalk improvements are underway, including ADA truncated domes and sidewalk work. Committee identified additional needs at Gayfer/Pailynn and Bayou/Bancroft, primarily crosswalk and school -crossing signage. A 311 request will be submitted for follow-up • Pedestrian Safety: Members discussed poor driver compliance at crosswalks and recommended improving pedestrian infrastructure near schools before each school year. • Rails to 7Yails —No update • Grants • 181-104intersection —noupdate • Safe Streets and Roads fur All Implementation — no update • Open Discussion • E-Bike and Youth Safety: Committee discussed concerns regarding unsafe operation of a -bikes and emotes by youth. Members noted recent ordinance enforcement, police actions, and growing public awareness of safety risks. • E-Bike Skills Event: Committee discussed the possibility oforganizing a bicycle/e-bike skills Katie Bolton 9/30/26 competition or safety rodeo for youth to encourage safe riding practices and community engagement. • Lighted Crosswalk Near Police Department: ne Members requested an update on the non-functioning flashing crosswalk system. Nicole will inquire with City siaffrPublic Works regarding repair status and schedule. • Flock Cameras / Parking: Discussion noted conflicting information regarding Flock camera deployment. Members generally agreed that downtown parking demand is currently being met through existing parking facilities. Action Items • Nicole to follow up on timing and status of flashing crosswalk repairs near the Police Department. • Morgan to submit 311 request regarding missing crosswalk and school -crossing signage. • Cal to verify Google Drive permissions and functionality. • Continue evaluating youth bicycle safety outreach opportunities and potential skills event. Meeting Adjourned - Approximately 4:45 pm Next Meeting — November 3, 2026, 4:00 pm Submitted: Morgan Russell