North Fayette  TranSystems  d  North Fayette Active Transportation Plan Project  Meeting Minutes  Date/Time: Location: Point of Contact:  Wednesday May 26th, 2021 @ 6:00-7:30pm North Fayette Township Community Center 580 Donaldson Rd, Oakdale, PA 15071 Sean Stark, Project Manager (412) 463-4585] psax@tansysemscom  Summary: Steering Committee kickoff meeting to discuss the new Active Transportation Plan that will be  developed for the township over the next 6 months.  Participants (in person): Sean Stark Brian Krul Sidney Kaikai Khari Smith Tony Ellis Matt Trepal Bob Derosky Shaun Leslie Linda Diffendal Bob Doddato Andrew Hartwell Matt Gilfillan Chuck Kyle Ann Orgoeuc Moira Egler (via phone) Agenda  TranSystems TranSystems TranSystems TranSystems Resident (Fayette Farms HOA) Allegheny County  North Fayette Township Coordinator of Community Development Services  North Fayette Township Parks Superintendent Resident (Real Estate Agent) North Fayette Township Board of Supervisors North Fayette Township Director of Community Development North Fayette Township Planning Commission North Fayette Township Planning Commission  Allegheny County Port Authority  Introductions  TranSystems Team  Brian Krul (Project Manager) Sean Stark (Project Engineer) Sidney Kaikai (Senior Transportation Planner) Steering Committee Members  Members rolei in identifying problems and potential improvement opportunities  Page115    North Fayette  TranSystems  Project  To create an. Active Transportation Plan for North Fayette Township, with the goal of providing realistic, cost-effective, and implementable designs that can improve walkability, connectivity, accessibility, and safety throughout the Township for pedestrians and bicyclists. A critical step of this project is to gather valuable input from both the Steering Committee and the general public to gain consensus and provide agreeable improvements that satisfy all stakeholders. This isa multi-modal planning and conceptual design project that willi focus ont thei following initiatives: Safety- - Assessing characteristics of existing roadway right-of-ways for opportunities to incorporate improvements that increase overall safety of pedestrian and bicycle travel. Connectivity - Providing connectivity to the Township's recreation center and park complex on Donaldson Drive, the Montour Trail and the Panhandle Trail, shopping destinations, businesses, and other Township amenities, including existing and Walkability - Recommend alternatives that contribute to a healthier lifestyle for all ages while promoting an active lifestyle for pedestrians and bicycle travel toi important Environmentally Sustainable - Studying multi-modal transportation options that decrease pollutants and greenhouse gases (ie. solar powered rapid flashing beacons) Task 1: Inventory of existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities within ac one-mile Task 2: Mapping of existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities, creating an ESRI  proposed residential developments. Township destinations.  Scope of Work  radius oft the Township (mid-May) map layer (late-May)  Task 3: Identify Sidewalk Connections (end of. June) Task 4: Develop Complete Streets (end of. July)  Complete Streets is a transportation policy and design approach that requires streets to be planned, designed, operated, andi maintained to enable safe, convenient, and comfortable travel and access for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode  oft transportation.  Task 5: Recommend Trail Connections (end of August)  Task 6: Meet with Steering Committee Members-C Consisting of 6 meetings over a 6 month  period of time Task 7: Public Process  Public Meeting #1 to be scheduled (June) Task 8: Implementation Plan (late-October)  Public Meeting #2 to be scheduled with Task 8 (Implementation Plan) (September) The implementation plan will consist ofi implementation strategies for sidewalk connections, complete streets, trail connections, and other multi-modal improvements. The plan will identify strategies and priorities for future bicycle, pedestrian and ADA facilities, consisting of coordination with new developments and the Township's Public Works maintenance projects. The plan will consist of a priority matrix ofs short term 1-5 year/medium term 5-10 year/long term 10-20 year multi-modal improvement  implementation timeframes.  Page215    North Fayette  TranSystems  Township's Pedestrian/Bicycle Facility Problems/Concerns  Any avid! bicyclists in the room?  Create a wayf for there to be safe access to Montour Trail and Panhandle Trail. An member stated, "Bikers on some roads, especially those that are long, winding, and  narrow are interfering with and slowing down drivers.  TranSystems stated, "We willl looki into what can be done to improve the current conflicts between bikers and drivers utilizing the same road space, especially  roads that are long, winding, and narrow. Ifbike lanes installed, how will traffic be affected?  An analysis oft the existing roadway pavement width and right-of-way are taken into account and depending on the available pavement roadway width, we can perform ai travel lane width reduction to accompany a minimum 21 foot painted buffer between the travel lane and a minimum 5 foot bike lane. Speed, topography, pavement width, andi right-of-way are taken into consideration which makes not all roads good candidates for bike lanes.  Any business representatives?  Getr residents and employees ofr neighborhood connectedi to' The Pointe" (Near Panera) Walkability through a Shared Use Path will enhance the life and satisfaction of  through walking access employees working in "The Point"  Provides convenience toy younger residents Linda stated connection to the West Allegheny Schools Increase walkability - Allegheny County Comprehensive Plan  Anyi institutional representatives present? Anyone from the surrounding community?  Area of concern with a bridge crossing 376 on Summit Park Drive has no sidewalk, while Another concern of his was connecting neighborhoods with sidewalks and safe walking  many people are walking to get across there.  trails, particularly near Steubenville Pike and Point West.  Find ways to slow down traffic  Change street alignment, perform lane width reductions Add speed bumps, raised crosswalks, rapid flashing beacons  Page315    North Fayette  TranSystems  Add signage  Ultimately, connect North Fayette Community Trails back to Montour Trail Montour Trail crosses ai five-way intersection that is potentially dangerous  Discussion on the Areas on Interest Montour/Enlow Road Summit Park Drive - Sidewalks  Connecting neighborhoods via trails and sidewalks  Noblestown Road Pointwest- Sidewalk Mahoney Road - Hawthorne The Pointe  Anticipated Outcomes  Bike improvements, sidewalk connections, crosswalk improvements, intersection improvements,  roundabouts, shared use paths, etc.  Next Steps  O Any other potential members (up to 15)  Looking for 3 more members ACTA-Lynn Manion School District Members PennDOT Representative Any information needed  Township Website Page  Meeting minutes from the Steering Committee Meeting will be posted to the  Township's website  Page415    North Fayette  TranSystems  Upcoming Steering Committee Member Meeting understanding vacations & schedules)  Wednesday June 23d @ 6-7pm Wednesday July 21st @ 6-7pm Wednesday August 18th @ 6-7pm Wednesday September 15th @ 6-7pm Wednesday October 20th @ 6-7pm  Public Meeting Date and Time  Find ways to reach older population if they are not able to attend public meeting Online Discussion (Google Docs, CommentDiscussion Forum, etc.) Senior Picnic, June 9th @ 12PM (Pavilions outside of Community Center)  In-Person or Online?  Pre-recorded video posted on the Township's webpage and/or multiple media platforms instead of ani in-person option. This will give an opportunity to capture a broader public base for comment and suggestions for people not able to make In-person option was suggested at the Community Center but will need to accompany this with an online option (a downloadable comment form) to reach  an in-person event.  the senior community.  Ibelieve these minutes accurately reflect the items discussed at the subject meeting. If there are any revisions or corrections tot these minutes, please contact the undersigned within ten (10) days ofr receipt of these minutes. Ifno  revisions or corrections are requested, the minutes will stand approved as submitted.  Project Engineer  E  Page515