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City staff said the list — roughly the size of dozens of projects compiled over recent months — will be presented to council on May 19 for appropriation and that projects will enter Public Works’ work queue if approved. Committee members and staff said progress has slowed because some projects require more design work than previously expected and because the Charlottesville Fire Department must sign off on some traffic-calming designs.

The discussion matters to residents because the package includes a mix of treatments — speed tables, mini-roundabouts, rapid‑flashing beacons and curb bump‑outs — intended to reduce severe crashes and to be tested in multiple neighborhoods. Committee members pressed staff to make clear which items remain active “quick‑build” efforts, which are in Public Works’ separate queue, and which are being folded into the new urgent‑transportation program.

Staff said the urgent list grew from a post‑fatality directive and includes projects recommended by multiple departments, consultants and community feedback. “We compiled a pretty extensive list,” a staff presenter said, noting that staff ranked projects, estimated costs and then adjusted the set to match available funding. Staff described coordination with Public Works and said Ben (staff) will present the list to council to appropriate funding. Staff also said Public Works has begun some installations in the field but paused further work pending internal approvals and additional design detail.

Committee members and neighborhood volunteers said they want clearer public documentation. Several requested that staff add links to the public spreadsheets and label the “phase 1 / phase 2” quick‑build lists used earlier, so members and residents can see what has been built, what remains in queue and what has been reclassified into urgent projects.

On design and construction, staff described two pressures: (1) some projects can be handled quickly with “field‑level” low‑planning decisions and in‑house crews using flex posts and striping; (2) other treatments — e.g., speed tables or mini‑roundabouts — require engineering work to meet turning‑radius, MUTCD and fire‑department constraints. The new traffic engineer, Caleb, and Public Works staff are working to determine which projects can move forward with in‑house, low‑plan methods and which require fuller design packages or outside contractors.

Committee members asked whether urgent‑transportation projects will be queued alongside Public Works’ existing assignments. Staff said that, if council appropriates funding and the fire department has approved designs, projects will be entered into Public Works’ queue and prioritized along with other Public Works work based on crew availability, geography, materials and seasonality.

Members also urged the city to define a programmatic “quick‑build” standard — a written definition of what counts as a quick build, how long a temporary installation should stay in place before being evaluated, what evaluation metrics will be used and how projects transition to permanent treatments. Staff agreed to work toward a clarified definition and to provide clearer status headings in future staff updates.

Next steps identified at the meeting included the staff presentation to City Council on May 19 and additional coordination between the city’s traffic engineering, public works and fire departments to finalize designs and approvals. Committee members asked staff to post materials for the council meeting as soon as they are available and to flag which urgent‑transportation items originated in BPAC’s earlier quick‑build lists.

Ending: Staff and committee members agreed that more public transparency — linked project lists, clear phase labels and a definition of “quick build” — would improve accountability and reduce confusion about whether items are active, paused for design or being managed by a separate Public Works queue.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting (05/01/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","Charlottesville officials told the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee that a large package of “urgent transportation” projects compiled after a fatal crash on Elliott Avenue will be presented to City Council for funding, but committee members pressed staff this week for clearer status updates, design responsibilities and agency approvals.","taxTitle","Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia","taxId",4418,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186349,"BPAC raises concerns about micromobility permit and operator responsibilities as temporary permit nears July deadline",88,5772000,5860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5077007-556f7cb0dc5e83389079af30ac6be3aa&start=5772&end=5860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5077007-556f7cb0dc5e83389079af30ac6be3aa/thumbnail_5772000.jpg","/articles/6186349/Charlottesville/Albemarle-County/Virginia/BPAC-raises-concerns-about-micromobility-permit-and-operator-responsibilities-as-temporary-permit-nears-July-deadline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186349-24c489d758b4dc733357acdd845241f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166979&Signature=k4WngAbaFKogpM07gyO8uA7zWkJUlTuZeyw6q3mNPWXayNEPHfRm8ec2RicLqS4ujMgwO5PpLbqkHz0phjPlg2rA~F75uoQRJwakkGS544JSHgWtvODSYGWglNd7tCQt6XseIu1sBsVXSms7N4DQX-2fU6mIir~mvRECthJvLC4DdpPtSdEywbObEQdFykgpL3iDfZSlueD6a2tc1qn1y6-g2Tbg1e3YOZ95DaV3lD2-nDfKo08RJnpoU~prG2ehkHF1Tn9IOF4elQelmb~n6LAHwlEhz1AyVU3rhEgRiKgcKObi1JyT9TTfHg3AzlFsmEwkw9orPbML9DAoSNziSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of Charlottesville’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed the city’s micromobility program and a pending operator permit renewal as staff reported an extended temporary permit and ongoing enforcement questions.

Staff said the shared‑micromobility operator currently has a temporary permit extended through July 1 and that BPAC and city staff are preparing comments and conditions for any renewal. Committee members urged the operator to provide a stronger on‑the‑ground management plan — including more staff to manage bikes and scooters — rather than leaving city staff to triage operational problems.

BPAC members discussed a possible shift from a purely dockless model to a system of designated parking hubs or permanent docks. Staff said one near‑term proposal under consideration is a “virtual parking hub” strategy — geographic zones or suggested parking locations that users are directed to via the operator app — rather than immediately installing physical docks. Members noted a docked system would require numerous physical stations and additional capital.

Meeting participants also raised equity questions about geofencing and the placement of scooters near public‑housing communities. Staff said they are working on permit conditions to require better parking strategies and operator accountability, and that BPAC will be able to review draft changes before they are finalized for the July deadline.

Ending: Staff said they will continue negotiations with the operator and aim to tighten permit conditions so the private operator increases its staffing and management capacity; committee members said they want clearer operator performance metrics and that city staff should not be responsible for managing private operators’ routine operations.","Members of Charlottesville’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed the city’s micromobility program and a pending operator permit renewal as staff reported an extended temporary permit and ongoing enforcement questions.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186354,"Charlottesville kicks off Bike Month with Family Bike Day, pump‑track plans and e‑bike subsidies",678,3696000,4374000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5077007-556f7cb0dc5e83389079af30ac6be3aa&start=3696&end=4374","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5077007-556f7cb0dc5e83389079af30ac6be3aa/thumbnail_3696000.jpg","/articles/6186354/Charlottesville/Albemarle-County/Virginia/Charlottesville-kicks-off-Bike-Month-with-Family-Bike-Day-pumptrack-plans-and-ebike-subsidies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186354-60e2114777278f125beffca76e99c5c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166979&Signature=dbAKS1OgxY6HX4iUyEZD1Z~9yJarvEYJChgvSwAeBHLbG3K39ty76PKoUhKErE~TaHwK3jOj-tS-k1iqJNz6IQwi0eoPIN95iuxsXDDFY0THSlx~hYBjAqkhYHQeGMKwek6amakk3o0hWmwZsrP35DMtnXAamXIFVPahEx-PhsvDoP9KtWjFJEpd6Fl0Q48PMqhrVaUCKZ3i2SbJ6~0KcZoBKf8asdsFdkQn~59ZTsaodLKUyPN84iW~ZFbij1s4-q~AWqB~v4lRcYLKYu9VDSohMajbRD-rwB-b7eGsXh9-xn6AYbNqfWIOlvNDUh0eaxYCsUbTitqtRQsxKI0SfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Charlottesville’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee opened the city’s Bike Month calendar and discussed this weekend’s Family Bike Day, the status of a modular pump track and an e‑bike subsidy program that has issued vouchers to residents.

Staff and community volunteers described a multi‑week slate of events: community group rides, a Friday bike valet, a family bike day featuring helmet giveaways, a pump‑track demonstration and an e‑bike demo. The family bike day is planned for Sunday but organizers said they will cancel the one‑off event if weather creates safety risks; cancelled dates will not be rescheduled, staff said.

The committee discussed the pump track installed recently at McIntyre and whether a permanent facility should be placed at McIntyre or moved elsewhere. Parks and Recreation and BPAC staff said the parks master plan calls for permanent pump‑track facilities and that a final site decision remains under consideration.

On e‑bikes, staff said the city ran a voucher/lottery program to subsidize purchases. At the meeting staff reported there remain 13 voucher recipients who had not yet used their subsidy and that two of those people are unlikely to use the voucher. Staff said remaining vouchers may roll into a future round if not redeemed by the program deadline.

BPAC members also endorsed promotion of a new community website, BikeSeaville, now live and intended to aggregate events, rentals and resources. Staff asked members to help populate site content and suggested producing coordinated graphics for outreach.

Organizers urged volunteers to help staff tables at the farmers market and to support future guided rides and repair clinics. Staff said many planned events — including a hospital bike appreciation station and a school‑focused Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day — will proceed across May if weather permits.

Ending: Organizers said the family bike day and other one‑off events are part of a broader effort to build year‑round bicycling programs and that they will use survey feedback from temporary installations to help decide which quick‑build items should be made permanent.","BPAC members reviewed Bike Month programming, a family bike day event (weather‑dependent), a modular pump track under consideration for a permanent site, and updates on an e‑bike subsidy program and BikeSeaville website.","actionData","errors"]

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