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Batavia advisory commission reports progress on bike-ped planning, pushes state updates for e-bikes and post-fatality studies
Summary
BATAC commissioners reported on outreach, bicycling counts, League of American Bicyclists certification efforts, and proposed state-level changes including an updated legal definition of bicycles for e-bikes and a mandate for traffic studies after pedestrian or cyclist fatalities.
Commissioner Liam McKay presented the Batavia Transportation Advisory Commission (BATAC) quarterly report, describing education, outreach and policy initiatives for walking and cycling in Batavia.
McKay said BATAC is pursuing a League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community certification (currently bronze) and is working with city staff on a 10-year strategic plan to increase walking and cycling. He described ongoing data collection using camera-based counts to identify where infrastructure is working and where new facilities are needed.
On legislative priorities, McKay asked for updates at the municipal level and said BATAC advocates updating the state definition of "bicycle" to reflect e-bikes and three-wheel bikes used by riders with balance issues; he also urged that a traffic study be required when a cycling or pedestrian fatality occurs so municipalities can better identify infrastructure or behavioral causes. McKay said BATAC coordinates with Kane County and regional partners for mapping and network continuity.
Why it matters: The commission's work informs the city's active-transportation planning and could shape future capital and policy requests. The commission requested continued staff partnership and data-sharing.
Discussion vs. decision: BATAC provided advice and requested continued staff coordination; no formal council action or budget allocation was taken at the meeting.
