PTC minutes_1.05.21 Parking and Traffic Commission
January 5,2021 Meeting Minutes
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Binns moves to approve the modifications as presented. Laracy seconds. Motion passes 7-0.
#3 Discussion: Beverly Bike Committee
Carl Kooyoomjian, along with Dan Brosnan of the Beverly Bike Committee, presents and discusses the
packet information submitted to the Commission and welcomes the opportunity to discuss the Beverly
bike infrastructure.The application submitted by the Committee is being implemented into a 2-year
action plan.The Committee submitted to the city cost estimates to review using the city of Somerville as
an example for comparison. Kooyoomjian would like to point out additional revenue brought to the city
by bicycle tourism. After the brief introduction and presentation Salt suggests the BBC return to the
commission in the spring to discuss bike parking. Collins suggests the BBC return periodically to provide
updates to the Commission and discuss concerns as they arise. Commission members appreciate the
proactive approach of the BBC and their attention to balance within the city infrastructure. Benevento
complements the committee on their initiative and the strides they've taken. Also notes that for
projects presented to P&TC they provide careful consideration for all modes of traffic taking care to
ensure that one mode of transportation does not take away from another.
Henebury looks forward to the cooperative venture between BPD and BBC. Collins raises concerns with
the roundabout owned by MASSDOT.They need to be restriped for bike traffic. Bicyclists should not be
in the roundabout. Collins is trying to get MASSDOT to restripe the areas. Collins also notes striping
along Rte. 22. Collins notes that Rte. 22 is owned by the city and they try to restripe every spring.
There being no further comments. No additional actions at this time.
4. Approval of Minutes:
Binns moves to approve September 1, 2020 minutes as presented. Collins seconds.The motion
carries 6-0.
Binns moves to approve October 6, 2020 minutes as presented. Collins seconds.The motion
carries 6-0.
Binns moves to approve November 10, 2020 minutes as presented. Collins seconds.The motion
carries 6-0.
5. New/Other Business:
There being no further comments. No action needed at this time.
6. Adjournment
Binns moves to adjourn. Henebury seconds.The motion carries 6-0.
Meeting adjourned 11:06 am.
Next meeting scheduled for 2.2.21.