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Home My Public Portal AboutBikeways Committee Packet - March 29, 2022 Town of Brewster Bikeways Committee 2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631 Bikeways@brewster-ma.gov (508) 896-3701 MEETING AGENDA Remote Participation Only 29 Mar 2022 5 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting will be conducted in person and via remote means, in accordance with applicable law. This means that members of the public body may access this meeting in person, or via virtual means. In person attendance will be at the meeting location listed above, and it is possible that any or all members of the public body may attend remotely. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, and public participation in any public hearing conducted during this meeting shall be by remote means only. To submit public comment or questions to the Bikeways Committee, please email: bikeways@brewster-ma.gov Members of the public who wish to access the meeting may do so in the following manner: The meeting may be viewed by: Live broadcast (Brewster Government TV Channel 18), Livestream (livestream.brewster- ma.gov), or Video recording (tv.brewster-ma.gov). Meetings may be joined by: 1. Phone: Call (312) 626-6799 or (301) 715-8592. Webinar ID:818 0605 8906 Passcode: 639962 To request to speak: Press *9 and wait to be recognized. 2. Zoom Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81806058906?pwd=bnFRZEZ4MVRIU2tCNVhQSFoxU3diZz09 Bikeways Committee Joseph Sullivan Chair Susan Riseman Vice Chair Rick Scannevin Clerk Roland Bessette Eric Levy John McLaughlin Vacancy - 1 1. Call to Order 2. Declaration of a Quorum 3. Meeting Participation Statement 4. Recording statement 5. Public Announcements and Comment: Members of the public may address the Select Board on matters not on the meeting’s agenda for a maximum 3-5 minutes at the Chair’s discretion. Under the Open Meeting Law, the Select Board is unable to reply but may add items presented to a future agenda. 6. Review and approval of Feb 2022 meeting minutes 7. Review of Bikeways Strategy, committee name, and purpose. 8. Discussion of Bay State Bike Month plans 9. Discussion of Brewster Conservation Day participation 10. For Your Information 11. Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 12. Next Meetings: Discuss during meeting 13. Adjournment Date Posted: Date Revised: Received by Town Clerk: 03/25/2022 Town of Brewster Bikeways Committee NAME, MISSION, AND GOALS – ANALYSIS 9 FEB 2022 Current Name and Charter Town of Brewster Bikeway Committee Brewster Code – Chapter A296 Committees, Boards, and Councils Bikeway Committee was formed and appointed by the Board of Selectmen in 1975 No authorities listed Select Board recent Updated Policy Policy updated during 18 Oct and 1 Nov 2021 meetings Select Board is the appointing authority Bikeways Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Select Board with no authority to bind the Select Board Revised appointment process – Select Board Liaison works with committee chair reviewing applicants – town employees and non-Brewster voters are eligible for “certain” ad hoc and advisory committees Bikeways Committee page on town website The Committee is charged to make recommendations to promote safe and enjoyable bicycling in the town of Brewster and to encourage the use of bicycles for recreation, commuting, and as an alternative means of transportation within the town and neighboring towns on the lower cape. The Committee will report to the Board of Selectmen on all bicycling related matters and shall make recommendations for future action. Pathways Committee- website The Brewster Pathway’s Committee has the responsibility of completing the Brewster portion of a Barnstable wide pathway that will eventually provide a walking trail from the canal to Ptown. What’s missing? No committee to advise the Select Board on pedestrian walkways and paths Skateboards, electric bikes, motorized wheel chairs, roller skating, walkers with strollers and dog walkers All non-vehicular means of people transportation Commonwealth, counties, cities, towns Commonwealth – MassDOT’s Office of Transportation manages long- range bicycle and pedestrian planning, along with outreach and education 20 May 2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Update: MassDOT is committed to making walking and biking a safe, comfortable, and convenient option for everyday trips. MassDOT has two plans: Bicycle Transportation Plan https://www.mass.gov/service-details/bicycle-plan and Pedestrian Transportation Plan https://www.mass.gov/service- details/pedestrian-plan Barnstable County Cape Cod Commission – The transportation department conducts transportation planning studies and other initiatives in the areas of transportation safety, roadway and traffic conditions, congestion management, bicycle and pedestrian planning, transit planning, and transportation resilience planning. Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee (CCJTC) Brewster DPW has a seat, plus one rotating rep with bicycle knowledge Cities and Towns how do they organize? Town of Sandwich Bikeway and Pedestrian Committee Town of Falmouth Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Town of Orleans Bike and Pedestrian Committee Town of Truro Bike and Walkways Committee Town of Wellfleet Bike and Walkways Committee City of Holyoke BikePed Committee Manchester-By-The-Sea Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee (9 members) Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Mission The mission of the Committee is to make bicycling and walking, as non-motorized forms of transportation, safer and more accessible throughout the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea. Recommendations Rename Bikeways Committee to the Town of Brewster Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Revise mission statement to include all non-vehicular people transportation Increase membership by two members from 7 to 9 – include one non- Brewster voter position and one town employee position Revise Brewster Biking Strategy @MassBikewww.MassBike.org www.BayStateBikeMonth.org Bay State Bike Month Every year Massachusetts residents and bicyclists come together to celebrate human-powered, two-wheeled transportation during Bay State Bike Month. This May, to coincide with National Bike Month, our celebrations will reach across the state. From Cape Cod to the Berkshires, riders in the commonwealth are encouraged to organize bike-centric events to bring out new riders and raise awareness about bicycling for transportation, fitness, and fun. In 2021, partner organizations hosted over 100 events in all corners of the state, ranging from bike commuter breakfasts, kids bike rodeos, adult commuter workshops, bike counts, bike tune-up events, social group rides, and more. A user-submitted, searchable online calendar can be found at www.baystatebikemonth.org. Over the course of the month, we’ll be encouraging bicyclists to log all their rides throughout May 2022. We’ll be awarding prizes for those who track their trips. Additionally, we’ll host social media based challenges where riders can send in photos related to the theme. For example, last year’s “Carry it With You Challenge” had folks showing off a large variety of items they carried by bike- from a full desk to bringing their child to daycare. Each social challenge will have its own prize. We use our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram platforms to promote events and challenges to over 17,000 followers. MassBike’s email list is nearly 8,000 subscribers. The annual Bay State Bike Month t-shirt is sought after among participants and doubles as a great way to thank our sponsors. Ride Challenges Sponsor Recognition @MassBikewww.MassBike.org www.BayStateBikeMonth.org Sponsor Opportunities Platinum Sponsor $10,000 Bronze Sponsor $500 Prize Sponsorship »Logo co-branded on all printed materials, emails, and the MassBike & Bay State Bike Month websites »Included in at least two Sponsor “Thank You” Social Media posts »Promoted during all MassBike-sponsored events »Top logo on Bay State Bike Month t-shirt: up to 50 t-shirts for your business Gold Sponsor $5,000 »Logo co-branded on all printed materials, emails, and the MassBike & Bay State Bike Month websites »Included in at least two Sponsor “Thank You” Social Media posts »Promoted during all MassBike-sponsored events »Large logo on Bay State Bike Month t-shirt: up to 25 shirts for your business Silver Sponsor $2,000 »Logo co-branded on all printed materials, emails, and the MassBike & Bay State Bike Month websites »Included in one Sponsor “Thank You” Social Media posts »Promoted during all MassBike-sponsored events »Medium logo on MCBC t-shirt: up to 10 shirts for your business »Logo co-branded on all printed materials, emails, and the Bay State Bike Month website »Promoted during all MassBike-sponsored events »Sponsor name on MCBC t-shirt: up to 2 shirts for your business »Sponsorship of prizes valued at $150-250+ will receive recognition as a prize sponsor on the Bay State Bike Month website and tagged in at least one social media post »Sponsorship of prizes valued at $25-$149 may be combined to offer a higher value prize pack and will receive recognition as a prize sponsor on the Bay State Bike Month website Sponsor prizes to be distributed throughout bike month. Prizes will be awarded for social media challenges, riding achievements (e.g., most miles or most trips), and more. 2022 Town of Brewster Bike Fest EXPO Events for all ages – bike checks, kids rodeo, bike & helmet fittings, bike bus loading demonstration, free water bottles & bike lights, bring or ride your bike to the expo Participating organizations: Brewster PD, Council on Aging, Water Department, DPW, Friends of the Cape Cod Rail Trail, Department of Conservation & Recreation, Cape Cod Commission, CCTA, Rail Trail Bike Shop MAY 14, 2022 @ 2PM FREE REGISTRATION/ 1:30PM 2-4 pm Rain or Shine Eddy School Gym 2298 Main St Brewster, MA Sponsored by: Brewster Bikeways Committee & the Department of Recreation