Bike/Walk Commission
Agenda — 7 items
- Commission Equipment, Budget, and Supply Access <br><ul type="disc"><li>Review FY26-27 Budget</li><li>Consider purchase of a portable outreach table, subject to pricing and available funds.Review outstanding event charges and documentation before authorizing additional expenditures.
- Event Updates and World Day of Remembrance <br><ul type="disc"><li>World Day of Remembrance, November 14: confirm program time, location, Commission responsibilities, volunteers, supplies, and final outreach.Walk, Bike & Roll to School RecapEstablish a consistent way to collect community questions, volunteer interest, and newsletter sign-ups at events.
- Communications and Outreach<br><ul type="disc"><li>November newsletter and World Day of Remembrance promotion.Website ownership and priority updates: school toolkit, e-bike resources, events, bike-rack requests, and Norwalkie Award.Roundabout and NRVT access/connectivity videos: scope, approvals, accessibility, and publication schedule.Follow-up with residents seeking clearer information about planned bike/pedestrian improvements.
- Annual Report and 2027 Strategic PlanningReview the 2026 strategic plan: completed, in progress, deferred, and unverified goals.</li><li>Assign collection of event attendance, bike-valet use, education participation, communications engagement, expenditures, and infrastructure recommendations.Bicycle Friendly Community application/report-card follow-up and safe-cycling course outcomes.Identify 2027 priorities, owners, resource needs, and potential grant partnerships.
- City Departments and Intercommission Coordination Mayor’s Office: Boards and Commissions Open House follow-up; meeting/partnership opportunities.</li><li>TMP: letter of support for Wilson Avenue at Roton Avenue roundbabout<strong>, </strong>project milestones, accessible construction detours, sidewalk and crossing conditions, winter maintenance coordination, Complete Streets implementation, and Safe Routes for All updates.Redevelopment Agency: Urban Core Neighborhood Reconnection Planning Project; South Norwalk–Wall Street connections, station access, engagement schedule, and Commission participation.Health Department: walking-program schedule, winter continuity, education partnerships, and safety-campaign coordination.
- Education, Safety, and Board of Education Policy 5038 <br><ul type="disc"><li>October 30 Education Subcommittee report and recommended next steps.Confirm the current text, adoption status, effective date, and implementation guidance for Policy 5038.Commission recommendations or a request for a joint discussion with NPS, Police, Fire, TMP, and Health.E-bike safety flyer and school/PTA/pediatric-office distribution; English- and Spanish-language resources and training opportunities.Safety campaign: request verified crash and incident data, distinguishing bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, and other motorized devices.Open Streets 2027: identify a lead, preliminary location criteria, partners, and next planning milestone.
- Norwalkie Award <br><ul type="disc"><li>Finalized nomination form, criteria, flyer, review process, and launch date.
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