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Minutes for the Master Street Plan Committee meeting on August 14, 2014
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Members present: Jim Abel, Josh Brown, Marvin Day, Eugene Holloway, Chairman Ben Owens, Bill Smith, Councilman John Street, Garry Tate
Members absent: Mike Cameron, Ann Garner, Paul Hoelecher, Robin Nix, Sr.
Mr. Tate motioned, seconded by Mr. Day, to approve the minutes. All voted aye.
Discussion was held concerning bicycle facilities.
Parks Director Wixson Huffstetler explained the City has a Master Street Plan for bicycle paths, and it is very important for the City to have this for the quality of life. The next path will be built at Craighead Forest Park and will be a 12 foot wide asphalt path for walking and biking around the park.
Mr. Marvin Day questioned if there are particular corridors along the streets that can be used for right-of-way preservation. Mr. Huffstetler answered the plan was put together in 2009 and the major one that needs to be done is from Joe Mack Campbell Park down Dan Avenue.
Mr. Eugene Holloway told the group the Arkansas Highway Transportation Department has initiated a statewide Bicycling and Pedestrian Transportation Plan. He noted this plan is already in effect, but is being updated. He then asked if that is the same plan this committee is discussing. Assistant MPO Director Travis Brooks answered that is a different plan. Mr. Huffstetler stated the Bicycling and Pedestrian Transportation Plan is a statewide plan. Mr. Holloway then asked if the committee is giving the statewide plan any consideration. Mr. Huffstetler answered the statewide plan deals with connecting city to city. Mr. Brooks stated the City will need to take the plan into account, even though it is does not address the city’s needs. Mr. Holloway asked why the City isn’t going to consider the statewide plan considering the plan is about pedestrian and bicycle paths. Mr. Brooks answered that group’s goal isn’t to specifically identify the streets that need to be updated, but...
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