Planning Commission Minutes 2018 09 13

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2018 Page 3 of 7 Libhart stated that for cyclists, the trail system was sufficient but the streets required a high level of comfort biking near cars. A lot of people ride their bikes on sidewalks along the busier streets to compensate for this. Since some of the busier streets are already wide, there are relatively inexpensive options that could make a difference for cyclists. Libhart stated that for public transit, McCaslin Station is a significant point for transportation in and out of Louisville. McCaslin has benches and shelters making it more accessible as well, but other stops do not. Frequency (15 minutes per bus or shorter) is the number one predictor of people's willingness to use public transit. A lot of the Louisville community can access a bus route, but frequency and reliability are issues that deflate usage. Libhart stated that for driving, volume has increased in recent years. The Plan addresses the need for roads to provide consistent experiences and ensure safety. Most crashes occur at busy intersections in the main corridors. Libhart stated that the community comments revealed concerns about safety on roads and trails as utilization increases. Highway 42 and South Boulder Road was a main concern. The comments also requested better bike connectivity. The comments also requested better connections to destinations in the area. Libhart finished her presentation by asking the Commission for direction on draft goals, current priorities, and questions. Moline asked if she as a transportation expert had any suggestions or hotspots that she noticed. Libhart responded that the transportation network and roadway corridors had a lot of unused space, so TEI had suggestions to use that space as an opportunity to make improvements. Hsu asked about the meaning of "potential outcomes" versus "goals." Libhart stated that potential outcomes refer to the plan overview, whereas goals refer to steps to achieve those outcomes. Hsu asked if the goals could have more teeth. Libhart stated that actionable items with progress measurements were important but not necessarily part of the "goal" nomenclature. Moline stated that the goals were not intuitive and may be difficult for community members to understand. Goals could include timelines and a description of how the goal will be met. Hsu asked what the second goal meant.