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Committee reviews trail-count data, considers totem counters and Lockstop pilot; members press on Greenway safety
Summary
Dane presented trail-counter dashboard data showing Old Wire and North Street Greenway sites among the busiest; committee discussed costs and theft of counters (totem cited at ~$40,000), options to relocate counters, a potential Lockstop smart-lock pilot for downtown bike parking, and recurring complaints about teenagers on small motorcycles on the Greenway.
Dane presented a dashboard of trail counts showing long‑term and monthly usage patterns: Old Wire and the Greenway near North Street posted the highest counts (thousands to tens of thousands monthly), while soft‑surface and mountain bike trail counters showed lower absolute numbers but event-driven spikes.
He described the totem visual counter — remote, live-feed capable and more expensive (he cited roughly $40,000) — alongside lower-cost units that can be $500–$3,000 and may carry modest annual platform fees (Dane said roughly $150/year for some low-end devices). Dane warned that low-cost counters have been vandalized or stolen in the past and that the city tries to place devices discreetly.
Committee members debated whether to keep long‑term baseline counters in place (Old Wire) or relocate some devices to capture usage near new developments and Walker Park. Members suggested coordinating with Trailblazers, university researchers (Dr. Mitra and others were mentioned) and ARDOT to share data and avoid breaking historical time series.
Dane also described a Lockstop smart-bike-lock product that can act as bike parking and a pedestrian/bike counter; staff said the unit is promising for downtown amenities but currently exceeds local budgets and might be considered for a future pilot or vendor presentation.
During other business a member raised repeated incidents of teenagers operating small, gas‑powered motorcycles on the Greenway at high speed and doing donuts in parking lots, causing noise and safety fears. Members discussed reporting such incidents to the nonemergency line, signage, camera options and police bike patrols.
Dane agreed to share Lockstop materials with the committee and to follow up on potential placements and data needs; committee members asked staff to consider Walker Park and Midtown locations for additional counters.
