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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on September 12, 2005.
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Public Services Committee
September 12, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.
Members present: Ann Williams, Jimmy Ashley, Judy Furr, Cecil Province, Tim McCall and Mitch Johnson.
Chairperson Williams called the meeting to order.
MINUTES
Councilman Province moved, seconded by Councilman McCall for the adoption of the Public Service Committee meeting for August 10, 2005, as provided. All voted aye. Copies were provided to all in attendance.
TRANSPORTATION
Bike access for Craighead Forest Park: Mr. Ahmin Ulkarim informed the committee that in the 25 year plan for the city, bikeways and walkways were not included. Mr. Ulkarim stated that when they started asking people what they would like to see in the 20 year plan, the majority of those questioned asked for bikeways and walkways to be included. The main interest was to have the bikeways and walkways accessing Craighead Forest Park on South Culberhouse. Mr. Ulkarim further explained that they presented to the MPO to widen South Culberhouse from Parker Road to Craighead Forest Park to allow for bikeways and walkways. Neither the policy nor the technical committees accepted the proposal. Ms. Gayle Vickers added that the committee chose the widening of Harrisburg Road project over the widening of South Culberhouse because there is only money to do one project. It was also discussed the possibility of re-opening the old Craighead Forest Road to allow bikeway and walkway access to the park. Mr. Jim Stearns of the Ridge Riders Athletic Club stated that the club would be supportive of any bike lanes, as long as the riders are safe and there’s not too much car traffic. He further explained that an estimated 60 people in the Ridge Riders club ride on the weekends. Mr. Stearns supported allow access to Craighead Forest Park since it’s a central point of recreation for the club. Ms. Vickers recommended anyone interested in putting bikeways and walkways int...
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