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Roseville staff report on Bike Month events and Dry Creek Greenway construction
Summary
City staff updated the Transportation Commission on Bike Month activities including Bike Fest, school outreach, a temporary traffic garden and progress on the Dry Creek Greenway East Trail; the item was informational and no commission action was required.
Alternative Transportation staff briefed the City of Roseville Transportation Commission on Bike Month activities, community outreach and progress on the Dry Creek Greenway East Trail during the May 20 meeting. The item was informational and no commission action was taken.
Associate Transportation Planner Suzanne Engel Key said staff installed a temporary traffic garden on the blacktop at Coyote Ridge Elementary School during spring break to teach children bike-safety skills. Staff also summarized Bike Fest (April 26 in Downtown Roseville), which included safety stations, helmet fittings, an obstacle course and a safety show focused on e-bike safety; staff said about 42 participants attended despite light rain and two donated bikes were awarded.
Suzanne Engel Key reported that phase 1 work on the Dry Creek Greenway East Trail is under way: three pedestrian bridges are in place, retaining walls are being built and contractors have started restroom work at the trailhead parking area off Riverside Drive. Staff said nearly 50 guests attended an April open house to provide input on phases 2 and 3 and that attendees asked for benches, bike racks and safe crossings.
Staff outlined Bike Month programs including Bike to School Day (May 7 at five elementary schools), a bike-themed story time at Martha Riley Library (May 21) and a city trail passport program (referred to in the presentation as "Trelebration") that will run from Memorial Day through Sept. 20; participants visit selected trails, collect emblems and may enter to win prizes. Staff also noted ongoing efforts such as bicycle counts, safety education, helmet and e-bike rebate programs and coordination with schools and volunteers.
Commissioners praised the events and volunteer participation, and several commissioners encouraged continued outreach and partnerships with police for bike patrols and with parks for programming. Because the item was informational, no vote was required.
