MINUTES

TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2009

Voting Members Present: Peter Shuster, Don Spencer, Graham Kenneweg, Paul Steel, Roy Nutter, Betty McClain, Tony Barill, Dennis Bidwell, Ken Martis

Non-Voting Members Present: Lt. Mike Lantz, Damien Davis,

Members Absent: Chris Gluck, Terry Hough

MATTER OF BUSINESS:

Roy Nutter Called to order 6:35

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BICYCLE BOARD:

Frank Gmeindl gave the Bicycle Board Report. Frank Gmeindl brought up the issue with MUB closing the rail trail for construction. He spoke of ways to work with the MUB to have detours, or doing smaller sections if possible. He also spoke of ways the City of Morgantown might be able to prepare the residents for this Rail Trail closure by installing the “Share the Road” and “Bike Route” signage on Don Knotts Blvd and University Ave and Install a bike lane going up the hill on Mon Blvd between Eighth Street and Evansdale Drive. Don Spencer moved to recommend City of Morgantown request DOH implement the signage on Don Knotts Blvd and University Ave, and install the Bike lane on Mon Blvd. Peter Schuster seconded motion. Motion passes unanimously. Ken Martis will represent Traffic Commission at meeting with MUB for closure of Rail Trail.

Pedestrian Safety Board:

Rebecca White reviews Pedestrian Flags Proposal.

Traffic Calming Sub-Committee:

Monthly Updates:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Dennis Bidwell moved to bring Alma and Overdale and Arch and Overdale off the table. Paul Steel seconded motion. Motion passed unanimously. Damien Davis reviewed the report. Damien Davis recommended against putting Stop Signs at these intersections. Based on the traffic study and further field research he concluded there was no need for the Stop Signs. Paul Steel moved to accept Damien Davis’s recommendation of not putting Stop Signs at these intersections. Tony Barill seconded motion. Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

COMMISSION COMMENTS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Bill Austin from the MPO introduced himself. Jenny Saline, 1224 Fairlawns, Submitted request for crosswalks on Parkview and Laurel.

ADJOURNMENT:

Dennis Bidwell moved to adjourn. Paul Steel seconded motion. Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm