1. Announcements and Public Comment Period a. Mr. Telesco distributed copies of a report he completed which details bicycle/auto accident locations in Rockville between 2003-2006. i. He noted that detailed information (exact locations and sides of intersections, fault, severity, etc.) was difficult to ascertain from the accident reports, and that the information is pared down as it is relayed between jurisdictions (i.e., from city to county or state).
ii. He shared a map of intersections where accidents took place, and noted that, out of the 39 accident locations mapped, 16 were along MD355 from Middle Lane to Twinbrook Pkwy. The two places with the most incidents were at the intersections of Templeton Pl./MD355 and Atlantic Ave./MD586. Most accidents occurred in the afternoon.
iii. Chair Oberg requested that this information be shared with the Rockville Pike Corridor Plan project manager and consultant.
b. Mr. Telesco shared the following dates for bicycle-related events:
i. May 7: Character Counts awards presented at Mayor and Council meeting.
ii. May 9: Jeff Radan will conduct a bike maintenance class at Elwood Smith.
iii. May 16: Ride of Silence – to memorialize bicyclists killed or injured.
iv. May 18: Bike to Work Day.
c. Mr. Telesco shared that the DC Dept. of Transportation Bicycle Coordinator, Jim Sebastian, will do a presentation before the Planning Commission about Bike Stations on April 11 or 12. He invited Commissioners to attend. Ms. Kelly will relay information about the date to Commissioners when it is confirmed.
2. Review February 2007 Meeting Minutes a. The February 2007 meeting minutes were approved with minor changes.
3. Zoning Code Update: Sidewalks, Loading, Parking a. Ms. Kelly shared updated versions of zoning articles pertaining to sidewalks, loading, and parking. b. After discussion, Commissioners understood the concept of reductions for shared uses in section 25.16.03 (e)(2). They stated, however, that the language was not clear and recommended that “Reductions for shared uses” be changed to “Supply for shared uses”. They also recommended that headings for the columns in the chart include the word “supply” (i.e., “weekday supply”, “weekend supply”, and “night time supply”. c. Commissioners requested that language in 25.16.07 (f), 3rd sentence, where it states “Efforts should be made to…”, be stronger and changed so that it reads “Pedestrian walkways must link to pedestrian walkways in adjacent parking facilities…”. d. Commissioner Rosselle noted that emergency phones should be included in section 25.16.08 (a), parking garage design. Commissioners requested that Police be consulted to ensure that all possible safety features are included in the design. e. Commissioners unanimously agreed that 25.16.07 (c) should be changed so that items 1, 2, and 3 in the section be removed. They expressed concern that the existing language does not allow the City to require permeable paving surfaces. Commissioner Resnick agreed to draft and send recommended language within the next week.
4. Pedestrian Safety at State and County-Owned Intersections: Review Status a. Ms. Kelly and Chair Oberg provided a brief history on the project to review the status of pedestrian safety at State and County-owned intersections. b. Ms. Kelly provided status updates of the requests for improvements. Chair Oberg noted that much progress has been made in the past two years since the requests were submitted to the State and County. c. Ms. Kelly pointed out that the City continues to lobby the State to implement a crosswalk on the southern leg of MD355/Wootton Pkwy. and the County to implement a crosswalk on the northern leg of Shady Grove Rd./Fallsgrove Blvd. Commissioner Roselle noted that the crosswalk on the southern leg of Shady Grove Rd./Fallsgrove Blvd. needs to be re-striped. d. Commissioners Klein and Resnick inquired if there has been an update to the original study to determine intersection safety ratings. Ms. Kelly noted that there are not staff resources are available at this time, but that this would be a good project for an intern.
5. Pedestrian Safety Campaign Memo: Review Draft a. Ms. Kelly distributed copies of an updated draft of the memo from Commissioner Crane, who had emailed the updated version shortly before this meeting. Ms. Kelly also shared a version of the memo that she had completed earlier and included in the agenda packet. b. After much discussion, it was agreed that Ms. Kelly would add a few sentences to the version in the agenda packet and email to Commissioners for review. The purpose of the final version is to focus on a requested amount of funding for measures to implement a Pedestrian Safety Campaign. Information about engineering concerns will be added to supplement the request.
6. CIP Memo: Review Draft a. Commissioner Levine drafted a memo noting concern about the decline in funds available for the Asphalt Maintenance CIP in future years. Chair Oberg made a motion to approve the memo. The motion was seconded and approved. Staff will prepare the memo for submittal to Mayor and Council. b. Commissioner Klein inquired if milling and grinding reduces the cost for the Asphalt CIP (rather than purchasing new asphalt, e.g.). c. Commissioner Klein inquired what the City’s GASB 45 rating is. Ms. Kelly will inquire with Finance staff.
7. Staff Report and Updates (Weekly) a. Commissioners reviewed the staff weekly. There were minor questions about items. Ms. Kelly shared information about the Safe Routes to School funding and updated the Commission on the status of the Town Center Shuttle.
8. Additional Items for Discussion a. Ms. Kelly shared that the City Clerk had presented an updated to Mayor and Council on Boards and Commissions. She relayed that there will not be any major changes in the way the Commission currently functions, namely that Mayor and Council did not approve term limits and did not approve staggering terms of Commissioners.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M | 
