HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-21-16 STAFF REPORTINGCity of Oshkosh
Dept. of Community Development
Planning Services Division
215 Church Ave., PO Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130
(920) 236-5055 (920) 236-5053 FAX
http://www2.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
Allen Davis
Director
Dept. of Community Development
Darryn Burich
Director
Planning Services Division
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEESTAFF REPORTING
April 21, 2016
3.Sidewalk Request –
The Department of Public Works received a formal request from Craig Kleinschmit regarding sidewalk
improvements. The committee will review these requests and determine the priority of the
improvements.
4.Strava Data Analysis –
During the 2015 National Bike Challenge participants were able to record their route data via their
mobile devices. The data was then compiled into a heat map. The committee has agreed to review the
data available on the National Bike Challenge website. The data is shown on a map which reveals the
routes that are used most frequently based on the intensity of the color on the street. This information
may be relevant to updating the Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan.
5.Irving Bike Lane Workshop –Follow –up
On April 12th 2016 the Traffic Review Advisory Board and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
held a joint workshop in order to discuss the proposed bike lanes on Irving Avenue from Elmwood to
Hazel with one side of parking removed.
6.Spring Bike Event
During the October committee meeting, the committee expressed an interest in planning a bike event
for National Bike Month. Ms. Naudziunas has compiled a list of potential partners for a spring biking
event. At the November meeting, Ms. Naudziunas requested that two committee members volunteer
to serve as spring bike event planning committee members. Mr. Bellcorelli and Ms.Redlin volunteered
to participate. Ms. Naudziunas has invited a core group of stakeholders to attend the event planning
committee meetings. The event planning committee has begun approaching potential partners for the
event as well as finalizing an event date of May 21, 2016.