The city of Urbana Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met Tuesday to discuss the problem of drivers parking in bicycle lanes. | File photo
The city of Urbana Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met Tuesday to discuss the problem of drivers parking in bicycle lanes. | File photo
The city of Urbana Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met Tuesday to discuss the problem of drivers parking in bicycle lanes.
"The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) was established on June 16, 2006 with the primary purpose of advising City Council on how to make bicycling and walking viable modes of transportation in the city of Urbana. BPAC duties include: analyze routing, operation and safety of bicycles; review and make recommendations regarding the City's Capital Improvement Plan and Bicycle Master Plan; perform a regular evaluation and recommend an action plan for biking and walking facilities; coordinate with external agencies on maps and regional connections; develop education and public outreach opportunities on bicycle and pedestrian issues; and assist the City in the development of bicycle and pedestrian systems with the community."
Here's the meeting's agenda, as provided by the city:
NOTICE OF MEETING
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE: Tuesday, July 19, 2016
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE:
City Council Chambers
Urbana City Building
400 South Vine Street
Urbana, IL 61801
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
4. PUBLIC INPUT
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
a) Appointment of Vice-Chair
b) Bicycle Registration
c) Parking in Bicycle Lanes
d) Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
8. FUTURE TOPICS
9. ADJOURNMENT
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