Memorandum October 31, This agenda is subject to revision up to 72 hours prior to the meeting.

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1 Memorandum October 31, 2017 This agenda is subject to revision up to 72 hours prior to the meeting. To: From: Subject: Members, Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee Alex Carroll, Active Transportation Planner Meeting Notice and Agenda The next meeting of the Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee (BMAC) is scheduled for: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Alamo Area MPO office located at 825 South Saint Mary s Street, San Antonio, TX The following agenda items will be discussed and action will be taken as appropriate. 1. Roll Call 2. Citizens to be Heard Agenda 3. Approval of October 18, 2017 Meeting Minutes 4. Chair s Report 5. Discussion of Projects Being Submitted for STP-MM Funding (Alex Carroll / AAMPO) 6. Action on Safety Performance Measures (Alex Carroll / AAMPO) 7. Discussion and Appropriate Action on Revisions to BMAC Bylaws (Alex Carroll / AAMPO) 8. Action to Renew BMAC Member Terms (Alex Carroll / AAMPO) 9. Action on the Formation of a Nominations Subcommittee for Open BMAC Positions (Alex Carroll / AAMPO) 10. Discussion and Appropriate Action on Agenda Items for Upcoming BMAC Meetings (Alex Carroll / AAMPO) 11. Announcements MPO meetings are accessible to persons with disabilities. For special assistance or an interpreter, please call or TDD (Relay Texas) at least five working days in advance. Las reuniones son accesibles a personas con discapacidad. Si usted necesita asistencia especial o un intérprete, llame al (210) o al TDD (Relay Texas) con cinco días hábiles de anticipación. 825 South Saint Mary s Street San Antonio, Texas (210) (210) TTD 1 (800)

2 1. Roll Call Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee (BMAC) Effective October 2017 Name Title Organization Phone # Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales Chair City of San Antonio (CoSA) Annette Prosterman Lily Lowder Transportation Coordinator Alternate Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) Tiffany Simper Adam Chavarria Cristian Sandoval Vacant Lydia Kelly Vacant Larry Graf Vacant Bicycle Coordinator Alternate Earn-A-Bike Co-op Alternate Citizen Alternate Citizen Alternate Bexar County Bicycling Organization BikeTexas Citizen at Large Luis Marti Citizen Citizen at Large Rafa Veraza Abe Salinas Danny Zincke Vacant Ylda Capriccioso Ken Wilson Erika Ragsdale Citizen Alternate Primary Alternate Park Development Manager Alternate Sustainable Transportation Mgr. Alternate Citizen at Large City of Boerne City of New Braunfels CoSA Office of Sustainability

3 Name Title Organization Phone Number David Arciniega Senior Planner CoSA Parks & Recreation Vacant Alternate Jillian Harris Senior Transportation Planner CoSA Transportation & Capital Rebecca Pacini Alternate Improvements (TCI) Crystal Miranda Asst. Dir. Parks & Recreation City of Seguin Kyle Kramm Alternate William Shelby Primary NE Partnership/Greater Bexar Vacant Alternate County Council of Cities (GBCCC) Stacey Sinclair Women s Transportation Seminar Professional Organization Barry Sturrock Alternate J.D. Simpson Executive Director San Antonio Bike Share Abel Gonzales Alternate Matthew Driffill Recreation Superintendent San Antonio River Authority (SARA) Jordan Merson Alternate Cliff Hickel Primary San Antonio Wheelmen Vacant Alternate Jeff Jordan Secretary South Texas Off Road Mountain Brenda Gonzalez Alternate Bikers (STORM) Darcie Schipull Bicycle Coordinator Texas Department of Transportation Gregg Granato Alternate (TxDOT) Abigail Rodriguez (Vice Chair) Facility Planner VIA Metropolitan Transit Michael Dominguez Alternate

4 Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee November 8, Citizens to be Heard As part of the Alamo Area MPO policies for public participation and in accordance with the by-laws of BMAC, each meeting will provide an opportunity for citizens to be heard and involved with the transportation planning process. Citizens must sign the register to speak and will have up to three minutes to address the committee. 3. Approval of the October 18, 2017 Joint BMAC/PMAC Meeting Minutes Issue The October 18, 2017 meeting minutes are attached for your review. Action Requested A motion to approve the October 18, 2017 meeting minutes.

5 Bicycle/Pedestrian Mobility Advisory Committee (BMAC/PMAC) Meeting Minutes October 18, 2017 BMAC Voting Members Present: Lily Lowder Adam Chavarria Lydia Kelly David Arciniega Jillian Harris Crystal Miranda William Shelby Barry Sturrock J.D. Simpson Matthew Driffill Cliff Hickel Darcie Schipull Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) Bexar County BikeTexas CoSA Parks and Recreation CoSA TCI City of Seguin NE Partnership/Greater Bexar County Council of Cities (GBCCC) Professional Organization San Antonio Bike Share San Antonio River Authority (SARA) San Antonio Wheelmen Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) BMAC Voting Members Absent: Shirley Gonzales (Chair) City of San Antonio (COSA), Councilwoman District 5 Cristian Sandoval Bicycling Organization Larry Graf Citizen at Large Luis Marti Citizen at Large Rafa Veraza Citizen at Large Danny Zincke City of Boerne Timothy Mulry City of San Antonio Office of Sustainability Ylda Capriccioso City of New Braunfels Jeff Jordan South Texas Off Road Mountain-Bikers (STORM) Abigail Rodriguez VIA Metropolitan Transit PMAC Voting Members Present: Robert Hanley, AIA Lily Lowder Adam Chavarria Brian Crowell Jack Elder Matthew Simmont David Arciniega Greg Reininger Henry Diecker Darcie Schipull Chair AACOG Bexar County Citizen at Large Citizen at Large City of New Braunfels CoSA Parks and Recreation CoSA TCI GBCCC TxDOT

6 Bicycle/Pedestrian Mobility Advisory October 18, 2017 PMAC Voting Members Absent: Daniel Ludwig Danny Zincke Anna Macnak Christopher Lazaro Kyle Kramm Abigail Rodriguez Bert Pickell Citizen at Large City of Boerne CoSA Metro Health CoSA Planning and Community Development City of Seguin VIA Metropolitan Transit Walking Organization Others Present: Alex Carroll Molly Harris Jeanne Geiger Linda Vela Ambar Perez Jaclynn Cedillo Lori Stewart Rebecca Pacini Abel Gonzalez Greg Granato Randy Ohman Rae-Leigh Stark Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) AAMPO AAMPO AAMPO AAMPO AAMPO AAMPO COSA TCI San Antonio Bike Share TxDOT Citizen Toole Design Group PMAC Chairman Robert Hanley called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. 1. Roll Call Alex Carroll called roll. A quorum was present for both BMAC and PMAC. 2. Citizens to be Heard Randy Ohman shared his thoughts on use of Strava data for studying bicyclists behavior at intersections and prioritizing construction of bicycle facilities. 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes a. September 13, 2017 BMAC Meeting Minutes Lydia Kelly moved and William Shelby seconded a motion to approve the September 13, 2017 BMAC Meeting Minutes. The motion was unanimously approved. 2

7 Bicycle/Pedestrian Mobility Advisory October 18, 2017 b. September 20, 2017 PMAC Meeting Minutes Darcie Schipull moved and Adam Chavarria seconded a motion to approve the September 20, 2017 PMAC Meeting Minutes. The motion was unanimously approved. 4. Presentation and Public Input for the Bike Share Master Plan For information and discussion only. 5. Presentation on the City of San Antonio s Severe Pedestrian Injury Area Study For information and discussion only. 6. Update on the MPO s Metropolitan Transportation Plan For information and discussion only. 7. Announcements There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Robert Hanley Chair, Joint Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Advisory Committee Meeting 3

8 Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee November 8, Chair s Report Issue This item is provided to allow the Chair of BMAC an opportunity to offer remarks and report on items of interest for the committee. No formal action is required of the committee during the Chair s report. 5. Discussion of Projects Being Submitted for STP-MM Funding (Alex Carroll / AAMPO) Issue The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has issued a call for Surface Transportation Program Metropolitan Mobility (STP-MM) funded projects to implementing agencies in support of the development of the FY Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, added capacity projects, operational projects, and standalone bicycle and pedestrian projects. Project submittals are due by December 4, This item is an opportunity for agencies to seek feedback from BMAC on projects being submitted for STP-MM funding. Action Requested For discussion and feedback only.

9 Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee November 8, Action on Safety Performance Measures (Alex Carroll / AAMPO) Issue At its August and September 2017 meetings, BMAC members received an overview of new federal requirements for States and MPOs to set targets and track performance for five safety measures: 1. fatalities 2. serious injuries 3. fatalities 4. serious injuries 5. nonmotorized fatalities and serious injuries Alex Carroll presented regional crash data and resulting trends. States are responsible for setting statewide targets for each of the measures in summer 2017, and MPOs are required to set targets for their own regions no later than February 27, Action Requested A motion to recommend safety performance targets for the AAMPO study area.

10 10/30/2017 Safety Performance Measures Every state will report their own targets for these five Safety performance measures 1. : The total number of persons suffering fatal injuries in a motor vehicle crash during a calendar year. 2. : The total number of persons suffering at least one serious injury in a motor vehicle crash during a calendar year. 3. : The ratio of total number of fatalities to the number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT, in 100 Million VMT) in a calendar year. 4. : The ratio of total number of serious injuries to the number of VMT (in 100 Million VMT) in a calendar year. 5. and : The combined total number of non motorized fatalities and non motorized serious injuries involving a motor vehicle during a calendar year. 2 1

11 10/30/2017 TxDOT s statewide target setting methodology began in early 2017 with the development of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) Forecasted linear trend to 2022 Assumed unchanging risk accompanied by growing VMT Discussed 2022 projection with SHSP stakeholders Set five year SHSP targets that reduce rising trends by 2% and maintain declining trends Identified 2018 targets 0.4% below projected trend Expressed 2018 targets as 5 year average At this meeting, we are reviewing AAMPO s regional data analysis for each Safety performance measure compared to TxDOT s statewide target AAMPO can agree to plan and program projects to contribute toward the accomplishment of TxDOT s statewide safety target Or develop targets specific for our region Action on target setting by committees will take place later this fall/winter 4 2

12 10/30/2017 Data for our target setting includes all of Kendall County Kendall Comal Bexar Guadalupe 5 3

13 10/30/2017 In the Alamo Area, 1,368 people were killed in traffic crashes in the past six years ( ) 38 fatalities 123 fatalities Traffic in Bexar & Surrounding Counties 225 1,105 fatalities 102 fatalities All Counties Bexar Surrounding Counties and 7 : The total number of persons suffering fatal injuries in a motor vehicle crash during a calendar year Observed Forecast and 8 4

14 10/30/2017 : The total number of persons suffering fatal injuries in a motor vehicle crash during a calendar year 3, statewide trend 0.4% Percent reduction from statewide trend 3, statewide target and 9 : The total number of persons suffering fatal injuries in a motor vehicle crash during a calendar year regional trend 0.4% Percent reduction from regional trend regional target and 10 5

15 10/30/2017 In the Alamo Area, 7,802 people were seriously injured in traffic crashes from 2011 to serious injuries 6,336 serious injuries 646 serious injuries 643 serious injuries 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, in Bexar & Surrounding Counties 1, , , ,136 1, All Counties Bexar Surrounding Counties and 12 6

16 10/30/2017 : The total number of persons suffering at least one serious injury in a motor vehicle crash during a calendar year and 13 : The total number of persons suffering at least one serious injury in a motor vehicle crash during a calendar year 18, statewide trend 0.4% Percent reduction from statewide trend 18, statewide target and 14 7

17 10/30/2017 : The total number of persons suffering at least one serious injury in a motor vehicle crash during a calendar year 1, regional trend 0.4% Percent reduction from regional trend 1, regional target and 15 8

18 10/30/2017 Between 2010 and 2014, VMT per capita decreased in the Alamo Area but began to increase again in fatalities per 100 M VMT 1.28 fatalities per 100 M VMT 1.19 fatalities per 100 M VMT 1.06 fatalities per 100 M VMT (100 Million) Per Capita VMT in AAMPO and Texas 9,410 9,403 9,280 9,258 9,237 9,122 9,018 8,463 8,419 8,368 8,315 8,247 8,301 8, Axis Title 9,600 9,400 9,200 9,000 8,800 8,600 8,400 8,200 8,000 7,800 7,600 Annual VMT (AAMPO) VMT Per Capita (AAMPO) Source: AAMPO 2014 VMT and 2014 FARS VMT Per Capita (Texas) and 17 : The ratio of fatalities to vehicle miles traveled (VMT, in 100 Million VMT) in a calendar year and 18 9

19 10/30/2017 : The ratio of fatalities to vehicle miles traveled (VMT, in 100 Million VMT) in a calendar year statewide trend 0.4% Percent reduction from statewide trend statewide target and 19 : The ratio of fatalities to vehicle miles traveled (VMT, in 100 Million VMT) in a calendar year regional trend 0.4% Percent reduction from regional trend regional target and 20 10

20 10/30/2017 Between 2010 and 2014, VMT per capita decreased in the Alamo Area but began to increase again in serious injuries per 100 M VMT 7.28 serious injuries per 100 M VMT 3.86 serious injuries per 100 M VMT 7.61 serious injuries per 100 M VMT (100 Million) Per Capita VMT in AAMPO and Texas 9,410 9,403 9,280 9,258 9,237 9,122 9,018 8,463 8,419 8,368 8,315 8,247 8,301 8, Axis Title 9,600 9,400 9,200 9,000 8,800 8,600 8,400 8,200 8,000 7,800 7,600 Annual VMT (AAMPO) VMT Per Capita (AAMPO) Source: AAMPO 2014 VMT and 2014 CRIS VMT Per Capita (Texas) and 22 11

21 10/30/2017 : The ratio of serious injuries to vehicle miles traveled (VMT, in 100 Million VMT) in a calendar year and 23 : The ratio of serious injuries to vehicle miles traveled (VMT, in 100 Million VMT) in a calendar year statewide trend 0.0% Percent reduction from statewide trend statewide target and 24 12

22 10/30/2017 : The ratio of serious injuries to vehicle miles traveled (VMT, in 100 Million VMT) in a calendar year regional trend 0.0% Percent reduction from regional trend regional target and 25 Non-motorized & 13

23 10/30/2017 In the Alamo Area, 1,226 people were killed walking or biking from 2011 to & 1,126 & 51 & 39 & Non Motorized and Serious in Bexar & Surrounding Counties All Counties Bexar Surrounding Counties and 27 and : The combined total number of non motorized fatalities and serious injuries involving a motor vehicle during a calendar year and 28 14

24 10/30/2017 and : The combined total number of non motorized fatalities and serious injuries involving a motor vehicle during a calendar year 2, statewide trend 0.4% Percent reduction from statewide trend 2, statewide target and 29 and : The combined total number of non motorized fatalities and serious injuries involving a motor vehicle during a calendar year regional trend 0.4% Percent reduction from regional trend regional target and 30 15

25 10/30/2017 Summary Summary of Statewide and AAMPO Targets Performance Measure Non Motorized & 2018 Projected (Texas) 2018 Percent Reduction (Texas) 2018 Target (Texas) 2018 Projected (AAMPO) 2018 Target (AAMPO) Statewide trend Break Trend 2040 Reduce by half 3, % 3, , % 18,130 1,443 1,438 1,746 1, % Maintain , % 2, Get to zero 32 16

26 10/30/2017 What are the consequences if our area does not meet our 2018 Safety targets? States have funding consequences if they do not make progress toward their statewide targets, but MPOs are not assessed FHWA will review MPO performance as part of transportation planning process reviews (i.e. Certification review) FHWA expects that the new performance measures will help State DOTs and MPOs make investment decisions that will result in the greatest possible reduction in fatalities and serious injuries (23 CFR Part 490) 33 Discussion & Next Steps 17

27 10/30/ Safety Target Setting Source: Let s Talk Performance: Safety Target Coordination Webinar TxDOT must set statewide Safety PM targets for CY 2018 AAMPO staff develops Safety PM trend lines for region AAMPO must set CY 2018 Safety PM targets AAMPO staff presents Safety PM trend lines for CY 2019 Summer 2017 Feb 27, 2018 Summer 2018 June 2017 Fall 2017 & Winter 2017/2018 May 27, 2018 March 2020 Introduce Safety performance measure and target setting responsibilities of states and MPOs Discuss whether to adopt State s Safety PM targets or set region s own Develop (as needed) and approve regional Safety targets All TIP/MTP updates and amendments going forward must include Safety targets Data will be available December 2019 to evaluate CY 2018 Safety targets 35 Future PM Target Setting Source: Let s Talk Performance: Safety Target Coordination Webinar TxDOT must set statewide Safety PM targets for CY 2018 AAMPO staff develops Safety PM trend lines for region AAMPO must set CY 2018 Safety PM targets AAMPO staff presents Safety PM and Infrastructure & System Performance PM trend lines for CY 2019 All TIP/MTP updates and amendments going forward must include Infrastructure & System Performance targets Summer 2017 Feb 27, 2018 Summer 2018 May 20, 2019 June 2017 Fall 2017 & Winter 2017/2018 Confirm Transit Asset PM targets May 2018 TxDOT must set CY 2019 Infrastructure & System Performance PM targets Nov 16, 2018 March 2020 Introduce Safety performance measure and target setting responsibilities of states and MPOs Discuss whether to adopt State s Safety PM targets or set region s own Develop (as needed) and approve regional Safety targets All TIP/MTP updates and amendments going forward must include Safety targets AAMPO must set CY 2019 Infrastructure & System Performance PM targets Data will be available December 2019 to evaluate CY 2018 Safety targets 36 18

28 Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee November 8, Discussion and Appropriate Action on Revisions to BMAC s Bylaws (Alex Carroll / AAMPO) Issue At its September 2017 meeting, BMAC members reviewed BMAC s bylaws and suggested changes. This is part of a broader effort by the MPO to review its bylaws and policies and make needed updates in a comprehensive manner. BMAC s bylaws were last updated in December 2016 to clarify the process for selecting alternate Citizen at Large members. The revised BMAC bylaws are attached for your reference. Action Requested A motion to approve revisions to BMAC s bylaws.

29 Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee By-Laws December 5, 2016 Approval date pending Purpose The Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee (BMAC) is established by the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to improve bicycle mobility within the Alamo Area MPO Study Area. Generally, the BMAC will: Provide bold and visionary leadership in all matters affecting bicycle mobility in the MPO study area Be expansive in its vision and assertive with its mission throughout the entire community In particular, the BMAC will: Consider all technical and public outreach issues related to bicycle mobility including but not limited to urban design, construction standards, design standards, maintenance, access, connectivity and safety. Communicate with and educate the public and elected officials on the importance of bicycling through a speaker s bureau as well as periodic articles and opinion pieces to appropriate agency and mass media. Participate in all regional transportation planning activities Explore and recommend funding options and opportunities for bicycle-related projects Participate in the promotion and implementation of the Regional Bicycle Master Plan and Walkable Community Program as well as other related initiatives Promote and participate in annual Walk & Roll activities year round Recommend bicycle-related planning studies to be conducted Serve as liaison to other stakeholders and interest groups for bicycling Communicate and educate both cyclists and motorists that cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles on the road Advise the MPO s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Transportation Policy Board (TPB) on bicycle-related technical and policy issues. Items on which TAC and the BMAC take different actions may still be brought to the TPB for consideration. 1

30 Membership The BMAC shall consist of a maximum of 25 voting members and a Chair who will vote only in case of a tie. These members define the voting membership of the BMAC and shall be appointed in writing by the respective agencies or from nominees. One (1) member shall be appointed from each of the following public agency staffs: a) Alamo Area Council of Governments, b) Bexar County Public Works, c) City of Boerne, d) City of New Braunfels, e) City of San Antonio Sustainable Transportation Manager, f) City of San Antonio Transportation & Capital Improvements, g) City of San Antonio Parks and Greenways, h) City of Seguin, i) San Antonio River Authority, j) Texas Department of Transportation - San Antonio District, and k) VIA Metropolitan Transit Three (3) citizen members shall be selected from applicants to represent bicycling interests at-large. These members shall reside within the MPO study area and be selected to serve on the BMAC because of their knowledge of and experience with bicycling in the Alamo Area. An application to fill open citizens-at-large positions will be ed to the MPO s standard mailing list and posted on the MPO s website within one month of a vacancy. A subcommittee of the BMAC will review applications, shortlist and may interview candidates as appropriate, and provide a recommended candidate to the BMAC, which as a whole will select the member. One (1) member shall be appointed from a professional organization selected by the BMAC on a rotating basis for a two-year, non-renewable term. The appointee should be serving an officer or staff role in a professional organization such as, but not limited to: American Institute of Architects, American Planning Association, Chambers of Commerce, Congress for New Urbanism, Real Estate Council of San Antonio, San Antonio Board of Realtors, or Urban Land Institute The rotating position is intended to allow different professional organizations to have representation over time on BMAC. After initial appointment the position will be filled by a candidate applying as the alternate member. The alternate will move into the primary position after two years and the vacant alternate position will be posted. One (1) member shall be appointed jointly by the Greater Bexar County Council of Cities (GBCCC) and the Northeast Partnership. 2

31 One (1) member shall be appointed by San Antonio Bike Share. One (1) member shall be appointed by the San Antonio Wheelmen. One (1) member shall be appointed by the South Texas Off-Road Mountain Bikers (STORM). One (1) member shall be appointed by BikeTexasEarn-A-Bike Co-op One (1) member shall be appointed by a cycling organization selected by the BMAC on a rotating basis for a two-year, non-renewable term. An application to fill open bicycling organization positions will be ed to the MPO s standard mailing list and posted on the MPO s website at the end of each two-year term. The rotating bicycle organization position is intended This is to allow different community cycling groups to have representation over time on the Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee. The position will be filled by a candidate applying as the alternate member. The alternate will move into the primary position after two years and the vacant alternate position will be posted.a subcommittee of the BMAC will review applications, shortlist, and may interview candidates as appropriate, and provide a recommended candidate to the BMAC, which as a whole will select the primary and alternate members. One (1) non-voting member shall be appointed each by: BikeTexas Federal Highway Administration San Antonio Area Tourism Council Agencies, citizens and organizations are encouraged to appoint an alternate member (except when otherwise described above) to serve in case of an absence. Alternates have full voting membership privileges when acting as the primary agency representative. Should a citizen representative decline to appoint an alternate member, the BMAC shall select an alternate from applicants to represent bicycling interests at-large. The BMAC Chair shall be nominated by the BMAC and will be appointed by the MPO Transportation Policy Board for a two-year term. The BMAC Vice-Chair shall be a member elected by the BMAC membership. In order to allow for increased citizen participation, the following terms shall apply: Agency staff no term limit Citizens-at-Large renewable two-year term as approved by BMAC Greater Bexar County Council of Cities/Northeast Partnership renewable two-year term as approved by BMAC San Antonio Wheelmen, STORM and BikeTexas Earn-A-Bike renewable two-year term as approved by BMAC 3

32 Should a member fail to attend three consecutive meetings of the BMAC, the Chair may recommend that the member be removed and replaced by an alternate or by selecting a representative from previously submitted applications. In addition to appointing the voting membership, the BMAC may appoint ex-officio members as appropriate. The ex-officio members are not voting members but will receive all meeting materials and are encouraged to actively participate in all BMAC discussions. Procedures The BMAC shall meet regularly, or as often as necessary. The BMAC may meet jointly with the Pedestrian Mobility Advisory Committee (PMAC) as needed. BMAC meeting notices and information will be provided by mail or to all members approximately one week prior to a meeting. Meeting minutes shall be made of each meeting. Meeting minutes will be posted on the MPO s website following approval. Each agenda will include a Citizens to Be Heard item. Participation by interested citizens is encouraged. A meeting quorum shall be defined as a majority of the existing voting membership. Vacancies do not count against a quorum. A quorum will be present for all actions taken by the BMAC. The option for members to attend remotely shall be approved by the Chair. These by-laws and any future amendments will be approved by the Alamo Area MPO s Technical Advisory Committee. Additionally, BMAC will designate a representative and alternate to serve on the voting membership of the TAC. Designation shall be recorded in BMAC s meeting minutes to be officially recognized by the MPO. In accordance with Article VII Advisory Committees of the Transportation Policy Board By-Laws for the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, all meetings of the Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee and subcommittees, which may be created, are required to comply with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act. Staff Support Support shall be provided to the BMAC by MPO staff within limitations imposed by budgetary and personnel considerations. 4

33 In consultation with BMAC members, MPO staff will develop the meeting agenda, meeting package, provide meeting minutes, participate in discussions, and coordinate BMAC activities as appropriate. 5

34 Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee November 8, Action to Renew BMAC Member Terms Issue According to BMAC s bylaws, several positions on the committee have term restrictions. The following members terms have expired, but may be renewed for two years by BMAC: Member Name Organization Term End Larry Graf Citizen At Large August 2016 Luis Marti Citizen At Large August 2016 Cliff Hickel San Antonio Wheelmen August 2016 The BMAC membership tracker is attached for your reference. Action Requested A motion to renew the above member terms.

35 BMAC Membership Tracker Name Organization Role Term Start Term End Term Limit Process Councilwoman Shirley Renewable 2 year term as Chair March 17 March 19 Nominated by BMAC; approved by TPB Gonzales approved by BMAC and TPB Annette Prosterman Primary No term limit Staff member appointed by agency AACOG Lily Lowder Alternate No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Tiffany Simper Primary No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Bexar County Adam Chavarria Alternate No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Cristian Sandoval Bicycling Organization Primary November 15 October 17 Non renewable 2 year term Application Vacant (Earn A Bike Co op) Alternate Non renewable 2 year term Application Lydia Kelly Renewable 2 year term as Primary October 17 September 19 approved by BMAC BikeTexas Appointed by organization Vacant Alternate In conjunction with primary Appointed by organization Larry Graf Renewable 2 year term as Primary September 14 August 16 approved by BMAC Citizen At Large Application Vacant Alternate In conjunction with primary Appointed by citizen or by BMAC Luis Marti Renewable 2 year term as Primary September 14 August 16 approved by BMAC Citizen At Large Application Vacant Alternate In conjunction with primary Appointed by citizen or by BMAC Rafa Veraza Renewable 2 year term as Primary September 16 August 18 approved by BMAC Citizen At Large Application Abe Salinas Alternate September 16 August 18 In conjunction with primary Appointed by citizen or by BMAC Vacant Primary No term limit Staff member appointed by agency City of Boerne Vacant Vacant No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Ylda Capriccioso Primary No term limit Staff member appointed by agency City of New Braunfels Ken Wilson Alternate No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Vacant City of San Antonio Primary No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Erika Ragsdale Office of Sustainability Alternate No term limit Staff member appointed by agency David Arciniega City of San Antonio Primary No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Vacant Parks & Recreation Alternate No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Jillian Harris City of San Antonio Primary No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Transportation & Capital Rebecca Pacini Improvements Alternate No term limit Staff member appointed by agency

36 Crystal Miranda Primary No term limit Staff member appointed by agency City of Seguin Kyle Kramm Alternate No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Renewable 2 year term as William Shelby Primary June 16 September 18 Appointed jointly by organizations approved by BMAC GBCCC/NE Partnership Renewable 2 year term as Vacant Alternate Appointed jointly by organizations approved by BMAC Stacey Sinclair Professional Organization Primary November 15 October 17 Non renewable 2 year term Alternate moves into primary position (Women's Transportation Barry Sturrock Seminar & Olmos Park EDC) Alternate September 16 August 18 N/A Application JD Simpson Primary Not stated Staff member appointed by organization San Antonio Bike Share Abel Gonzales Alternate Not stated Staff member appointed by organization Matthew Driffill San Antonio River Primary No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Jordan Merson Authority Alternate No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Renewable 2 year term as Cliff Hickel Primary September 14 August 16 Appointed by organization approved by BMAC San Antonio Wheelmen Renewable 2 year term as Vacant Alternate Appointed by organization approved by BMAC Jeff Jordan South Texas Off Road Primary January 17 December 18 Renewable 2 year term as approved by BMAC Appointed by organization Brenda Gonzales Mountain Bikers (STORM) Renewable 2 year term as Alternate April 17 March 19 approved by BMAC Appointed by organization Darcie Schipull Texas Department of Primary No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Gregg Granato Transportation Alternate No term limit Staff member appointed by agency Abigail Rodriguez Primary No term limit Staff member appointed by agency VIA Metropolitan Transit Michael Dominguez Alternate No term limit Staff member appointed by agency

37 Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee November 8, Action on the Formation of a Nominations Subcommittee for Open BMAC Positions Issue According to BMAC s bylaws, several positions on the committee have term restrictions. Several members terms have now expired. It will be the responsibility of a Nominations Subcommittee to review applications and recommend candidates for open positions. The following positions are now vacant and must be posted in accordance with BMAC s bylaws: Bicycling Organization Primary (provided BMAC bylaw revisions are approved as written) Bicycling Organization - Alternate Professional Organization - Alternate Any Citizen At Large positions from Agenda Item #8 that were not renewed Action Requested A motion to form a Nominations Subcommittee to recommend candidate selections for open BMAC positions. 10. Discussion and Appropriate Action on Agenda Items for Upcoming BMAC Meetings Issue This is an opportunity to discuss potential agenda items and meeting operations for upcoming BMAC meetings. Action Requested For discussion and feedback only. 11. Announcements