[Vision2020] PR - City and SR2S Celebrate Fill the Racks!

Wed Apr 27 09:52:00 PDT 2011

This is the item that was discussed by the Council regarding bicycle racks.  The City does have a bike rack reimbursement program that is funded through the sustainability program.

1.      Proposed Amendment of Title 4, Chapter 6, Section 5 of Moscow City Code Providing for the Requirement of Bicycle Parking for Commercial and Multi-Family Residential Development - Bill Belknap
The Community Development Department and City Transportation Commission have been working on the development of proposed bicycle parking requirements to be included within the City's Zoning Code.  The Transportation Commission reviewed ordinances from 13 different communities to examine bicycle parking requirements and the standards utilized in those communities.  A summary table, as well as copies of the ordinances, are attached for the Committee's reference.  The conclusion of the Transportation Commission's work is the attached.  On August 26, 2010, the Transportation Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission.  The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment on November 10, 2010 and unanimously recommended approval of the proposed amendment to the City Council, with a minor amendment to add a bike parking requirement for mortuaries.  Generally, the proposed Ordinance would create a requirement for all new commercial and multi-family residential developments to provide bicycle parking, and would establish standards for installation of required bike parking, including acceptable bicycle rack types, bike rack placement and lighting, and bicycle rack sheltering.  The Ordinance also allows for an administrative variance from some of the standards for existing developments, including a potential reduction of up to 10% of the required motor vehicle parking to accommodate the installation of the required bike parking.  Additionally, the Ordinance provides for a phased parking provision option for land uses where the anticipated parking demand is uncertain or where there is a lack of suitable bicycle access to the site.  This item was considered during the Council's January 18th meeting at which time the Council tabled the matter until the Council's February 7th meeting to allow greater time for public comment and review of the proposal. During that time Staff has developed a slightly amended version of the proposed ordinance for the Council's consideration as described in the attached February 3rd, 2011 memo.

Steed moved to reject the proposed Ordinance; create a Bicycle Parking Task Force; and that the Community Development Department be asked to investigate the feasibility of creating standards for bike rack styles in Moscow.  Carscallen seconded the motion.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes:  5.  Nays:  Lamar.  Abstentions:  None.  Motion carried.

Stephanie Kalasz, CMC
City Clerk
City of Moscow
206 E. 3rd Street
Moscow, ID   83843
(208) 883-7015
From: Joe Campbell [mailto:philosopher.joe at gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 9:32 AM
To: Tom Hansen
Cc: Stephanie Kalasz; vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] PR - City and SR2S Celebrate Fill the Racks!

They voted down bike racks? Does anyone know what the vote was? Tom voted yes, no doubt. What about the others?
On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 9:28 AM, Tom Hansen <thansen at moscow.com<mailto:thansen at moscow.com>> wrote:
Stephanie -

It would be like really cool if downtown Moscow could enjoin and
participate in the "Fill the Racks" campaign, but our city council voted
down bike racks on Main Street.

Too bad, huh?

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

On Wed, April 27, 2011 9:24 am, Stephanie Kalasz wrote:
> City of Moscow
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> PRESS RELEASE
> City of Moscow, University of Idaho and Safe Routes to School Celebrate
> National Bike Month with Fill the Racks!
>
> April 27, 2011 (Moscow, Idaho) - The City of Moscow and the Safe Routes to
> School (SR2S) program are encouraging students to bike, roll, or glide to
> school on Wednesday, May 4th for Fill the Racks!
>
> Fill the Racks! is an annual event held in the month of May during
> National Bike Month.  All Moscow Public and Charter Schools grades K-8 are
> participating.
>
> Each school is organizing unique and fun activities for their students.
> All students who get to school by active travel (including walking and/or
> bus) will be given prizes from Safe Routes to School. All bikers are
> encouraged to wear helmets! Features of this year's event include:
>
>
> *         Parents, U of I students and community volunteers will be
> helping with the morning's events at each school
>
> *         The University of Idaho Cycling Team will be at each school
> checking kid's bikes and providing tips on biking techniques.
>
> *         Schools that achieve their goal to "fill the racks" will receive
> a prize from SR2S
>
> *         An Active Travel mural will be drawn on the parking lot near the
> Jr. High Tennis courts. Ideas and designs have been put together by the
> Moscow Jr. High art students and University of Idaho Art, Artist and
> Madness class.
>
> *         Reflectors for bike spokes and other Safe Routes to School
> incentives will be given out.
>
> SR2S events always encourage safety, physical activity, reduced traffic
> congestion, and the enjoyment of the outdoors together as a community.
> Parents, teachers and community leaders are encouraged to visit Moscow's
> new SR2S website at www.SR2Smoscow.com<http://www.SR2Smoscow.com><http://www.SR2Smoscow.com> for
> ideas, resource links and more details about this event.
>
> The City of Moscow and SR2S program thank the Moscow community for their
> support for these safe and fun events.
>
> For more information and questions on this and other SR2S initiatives,
> please contact Moscow's SR2S Coordinator Brooke Lowry at
> blowry at uidaho.edu<mailto:blowry at uidaho.edu><mailto:blowry at uidaho.edu<mailto:blowry at uidaho.edu>>.
>
> ###
>
> Story Contact: Brooke Lowry, Safe Routes to School Coordinator
> Phone: 208-596-0879<tel:208-596-0879>
> Email: blowry at uidaho.edu<mailto:blowry at uidaho.edu><mailto:blowry at uidaho.edu<mailto:blowry at uidaho.edu>>
>
>
> The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring
> responsible use of resources. We anticipate and meet the needs of our
> diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of
> community.
>
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