Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Zoom Virtual Meeting Tuesday, January 19, 2021 4:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m. Notes - Town of Windsor
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Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Notes
1. Attendees
Town Staff: Alejandro, Wade, Mona, and Nelle
W-Trans: Mary Jo and Cameron
Sonoma County Bike Coalition: Tina and Eris
Residents: Mike Freedman and James Brooks (Cali Calmecac teacher)
2. Public Comments – Bike2it Campaign from SCBC
3. Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Report – Tina gave a summary of the program developments
since the previous meeting.
Education and community outreach are happening virtually. There are four family bike
workshops scheduled this month.
Small group in-person family biking lessons will be on Wednesdays beginning 1/27.
This is being offered through a partnership with Parks and Recreation.
Cali Calmecac, Brooks Elementary School, and Windsor Middle School are participating
in the Countywide program, which include monthly “Walk & Roll to Anywhere”
challenges.
Tina also provided a school-specific update on the synchronous and asynchronous
education efforts happening at each school. For more details, see attached SRTS
Program Report notes.
4. BPAC Topics
a) Review and Discuss Ideas and Issues for the Future Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan Update
The Town will be issuing an RFP for the project shortly and hope to have selected a
consultant by April. This will be a consultant led effort. Mike Freedman expressed
desire for less outreach done by the consultant and more done by the Town and
individuals. He thinks that the current plan includes too many trails and not enough on-
street facilities. Would also like the plan to focus more on improving existing routes
versus identifying new routes that are not feasible. The committee agreed that it would
be appropriate to discuss structure and goals for BPMP at the next meeting.
b) Crosswalk at Starr Road/Stellar Lane
Mona said that the Town is looking into the feasibility and cost for crosswalk
improvements and a RRFB system at this location. James Brooks expressed desire for
more sidewalk in the vicinity and pointed out that there is a bus stop just north of the
intersection.
c) Pedestrian Bridge for East Windsor Creek (Adjacent to Foothill Drive)
Resident expressed desire for a bridge over East Windsor Creek near Foothill Drive.
The ditch is difficult to navigate in winter due to rains. A bridge was identified in the
Trail Feasibility Study. Nelle is going to check to see if it was identified in the Parks
Master Plan.
5. Transportation Program Updates
a) Shiloh Road – Caletti Left Turn
The Town is negotiating a change order to install green paint in March.
b) Pavement Resurfacing (and associated restriping, if any)
c) Old Redwood Highway Corridor Enhancement Plan
Outreach is underway and public input will be obtained next month.
d) Local Road and Safety Plan
Outreach is also underway and a website with maps is being developed.
6. Maintenance Topics
a) There is raised AC in the northbound bike lane on Old Redwood Highway at Hembree
Lane. This item was added to the Traffic Safety Committee resident request log.
7. Other Business and Announcements – None
8. Future Agenda Topics
Goals and Structure for the BPMP Update
9. Next Meeting – April 20, 2021
Future Meetings set at:
i. July 20, 2021
ii. October 19, 2021
Attachment: SRTS Program Report
Safe Routes to School Program Report
Windsor BPAC January 2021
Community Bike/Ped Education
• Upcoming Virtual Family Bicycling Workshops (county program)
o Route Planning & Great Sonoma County Family Rides – 1/21 3pm
o Street Skills for Parents – 1/23 – 2pm
o Into to Family Bicycling & Basic Bike Maintenance occurred on 1/14 & 1/16
o Free registration at: www.bikesonoma.org/family-bike-workshops
o Classes repeat each month
• Small Group In-Person Family Bicycling Lessons (via Windsor Parks & Rec)
o Wednesdays in Keiser Park, 3-4:30pm beginning 1/27
Learn to Ride a Bike
Bicycling Skill Building – Kids Only (ages 8-11)
Family Bicycling Part 1 – Bicycle Skill Building for Parents and Kids
Family Bicycling Part 2 – Instructional Neighborhood Ride for Parents &
Kids
Teen Independent Bicycling Workshop (ages 12-14)
o Register via www.townofwindsor.com/registration
Countywide Program
• Cali, Brooks, and WMS participating in County program
• Asynchronous Video &/or Synchronous Zoom lessons are currently being implemented
(see below status for each site)
• Monthly “Walk & Roll to Anywhere” Challenges have been:
o October: International Walk & Roll Month/BINGO Challenge – win ice cream
o November: Walk & Roll Gratitude Month – Walk/Roll tracker – win pumpkin pie
o December: Walk & Roll for Wheels Month – Scavenger Hunts – win
scooter/skateboard or roller skates (link to video commercial)
o January: Idle Free Sonoma County Challenge – win $50.00 gift card (for
families, teachers, principals, school staff) (link to video commercial)
o February: Walk & Roll for Our HeARTS/Art Contest – win $50.00 gift card to Art
Supply Store &/or be featured in calendar
o March: March for Miles/Mileage Tracker – prize TBA
o April: Earth Month Challenge/TBA
o May: Bike 2 It Week/prize TBA
School Site-Based Education/Encouragement Status
Cali Calmecac Language Academy:
• 2nd/4th Grade Teachers have expressed interest in Asynchronous videos but have not
yet scheduled – seem overwhelmed
• Plan to schedule Middle School Drive Your Bike Lessons with 6th Grade PE teacher
• Cali promotes monthly challenges/Walk/Roll Days/Family Bike Workshops through Liz
Lockett, volunteer coordinator, newsletter, etc.
• Meeting with Cali Team on 1/20 to discuss status
Brooks Elementary School: TBD
• Grade 3 completed Pedestrian Safety Virtual/Zoom lessons via asynchronous video &
google quizzes
• Grade 4 & 5 signed up for synchronous Zoom lessons via PE classes, in process,
should be complete by end of February.
• Promotes the Walk/Roll to Anywhere Encouragement program as well as our Family
Bicycling Workshops, via principal.
• Met with Brooks Team on 1/19 to discuss status
Windsor Middle School:
• Reaching out to WMS 6th & 7th Grade PE teachers next week to schedule MS Drive
Your Bike lessons.
• Promotes the Walk/Roll to Anywhere Encouragement Program and Family Bike
Workshops, via school office manager. No identified “Champion” this year, in contact
with Leadership teacher Sarah Alvarez, PE teachers, office manager Maddie Cleaver.
Asyncronous Video Courses available as of January 2021
SRTS Education Portal URL: http://ed.sonomasaferoutes.org/login/index.php
2nd/3rd Grade Pedestrian Safety:
o Lesson 1 - Pedestrian Safety with the Felt Family, Video
o Lesson 2 – The Felt Family Crosses the Street, Video
o Lesson 3 – Walking Fieldtrip across Beautiful Sonoma County, video
User: walk2
Pass: Safewalk2!
4th Grade Bike Basics:
o Lesson 1, Bike Safety, The 3 B’s
o Lesson 2, Bicycle Safer Journey, cartoon
o Lesson 3, Bike Laws and Rules of the Road
o Lesson 4, Who’s at Fault? Applying Bike Laws
User: bike4
Pass: Safebike4!
5th Grade Intermediate Bicycling, Communication & Mapping
o Lesson 1, Why do we ride a bike? Where do we ride a bike?
o Lesson 2, Movin’ and Groovin’ and Turnin’ in the Road
o Lesson 3, The Right of Way and other Tips and Tricks
o Lesson 4, How to Find a Safe Street to Ride On
User: bike5
Pass: Safebike5!
Middle School Drive Your Bike Lessons
o Lesson 1: Introduction/Who is Safe Routes to School/Course Outline
o Lesson 2, Why we ride!
o Lesson 3, The Amazing and Incredible History of the Bike!
o Lesson 4, Before We Ride
o Lesson 5, Route Planning
o Lesson 6, Skills Drills: Suggestions for Practice
o Lesson 7, Visibility and Communication
o Lesson 8, Street Skills
o Lesson 9, Navigating Intersections
o Lesson 10, Hazards to Watch For and Other Good Things to Know
username & password TBA (releasing at end of January)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cherie Barnett
February 2, 2021 Outreach & Events Coordinator
Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition
707-545-0153 • cherie@bikesonoma.org
SONOMA COUNTY BICYCLE COALITION LAUNCHES BIKE2IT! CHALLENGE
The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition (SCBC) is launching a new campaign with the slogan “Within 2
miles – Bike2it!” The campaign encourages residents to bicycle rather than drive to everyday
destinations within two miles, and will provide participants with mapping tools, safety education, short
guided rides, and gear tips. Monthly prizes add a fun element of competition, and an associated
Facebook group offers opportunities to post routes and photos, ask questions, and find riding buddies.
“One silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an explosion in the number of people bicycling,”
says SCBC Executive Director Eris Weaver. “We’d like to keep that momentum going, by helping those
who might be just riding around the neighborhood with their kids for fun to see that cycling can also be
a convenient mode of transportation for many destinations – the supermarket, library, bank, park, and
so on. You don’t have to be a skinny athlete in spandex to ride a bike – cycling is for everyone!”
Cycling is also a simple way individuals can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
According to the Sonoma County Travel Behavior Study, 30% of local trips are two miles or less – a
distance even most beginners can ride in about fifteen minutes.
“Biking isn’t just good for the planet and for your health,” Weaver adds. “It saves money, reduces
stress, builds community, and it’s just plain FUN!”
Everyone who joins the challenge in February will be entered into a drawing for a free bicycle lock,
rack, or basket. To find out more, visit www.BikeSonoma.org/bike2it or call 707-545-0153.
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