Fairhope, Alabama.
JULY MEETING
The city's Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee is finalizing a plan for bicycle racks to be placed at up to 14 locations around town at a cost of about $7,500 depending upon the final design selected: Mike Grout is spearheading that effort.
More-interesting "artistic" types of racks and generic ones were discussed; the less-costly standard ones were ultimately recommended.
The proposal has been in the works for years but was delayed due questions concerning the exact locations of the racks: the newest proposal only gives general locations where they are needed: precise locating to be worked out later.
Funding will come out of the public works department's budget, if approved by the council.
OTHER MATTERS
* The committee received sidewalk requests from the public works department and began the process of prioritization so that the most-needed may be included in the mayor's budget proposal for the coming year. Member Jane Finger volunteered to oversee the effort.
* Started finalizing a "wish list" of other projects (requested by the mayor as well) such as needed sidewalk/intersection repairs to make them more handicapped accessible, seamless transitions to crosswalks, removing obstructions (bushes, trees), telephone poles in sidewalks need re-locating, and other improvements.
* Better enforcement of 'no bikes on pier' policy.
Mayor Kant is participating in the Department of Transportation's 'Mayor's Challenge' program to make the city safer for pedestrians; new proposals for next year must be submitted this month.
JULY MEETING
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| Chariman Riley, Finger, Grout |
More-interesting "artistic" types of racks and generic ones were discussed; the less-costly standard ones were ultimately recommended.
The proposal has been in the works for years but was delayed due questions concerning the exact locations of the racks: the newest proposal only gives general locations where they are needed: precise locating to be worked out later.
Funding will come out of the public works department's budget, if approved by the council.
OTHER MATTERS
* The committee received sidewalk requests from the public works department and began the process of prioritization so that the most-needed may be included in the mayor's budget proposal for the coming year. Member Jane Finger volunteered to oversee the effort.
* Started finalizing a "wish list" of other projects (requested by the mayor as well) such as needed sidewalk/intersection repairs to make them more handicapped accessible, seamless transitions to crosswalks, removing obstructions (bushes, trees), telephone poles in sidewalks need re-locating, and other improvements.
* Better enforcement of 'no bikes on pier' policy.
Mayor Kant is participating in the Department of Transportation's 'Mayor's Challenge' program to make the city safer for pedestrians; new proposals for next year must be submitted this month.
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| possible designs |
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| proposed rack locations |
Comments
Maybe they should learn to obey the laws like the rest of us before we invest more money. This is an awesome place to live. We should all be treated equal.