BPAC members say pavement plan lacks clarity; repaving timing risks lost bike improvements

BPAC members told city staff that the publicly posted pavement plan lacks hyperlinks and context, and they raised concerns that some repaving projects (Locust Avenue, Rose Hill, West Main and Cherry Avenue) are not visible on the plan or lack a committed scope that would allow the city to add bike infrastructure.

Residents and committee members described repeated efforts to obtain a clear repaving schedule. "We've been asking for this plan... since 2 and a half years ago," one attendee said. Staff clarified that when utilities perform a restoration plan—often patching, milling or partial lane work—there is not necessarily a restriping or streetscape component included; the restoration schedule is driven primarily by utilities and permit work.

Josh, a member of the planning commission, pushed back on the idea that restriping is the only path to bicycle infrastructure. "I don't see why it couldn't be resumed after the work is complete if we don't restripe," he said, arguing the city should pursue bike lanes even if utility work temporarily disrupts the corridor.

Tommy said staff has heard this confusion and is attempting to secure better cross‑departmental coordination but conceded previous monthly interdepartmental meetings that helped align projects have lapsed. Members requested clearer written commitments that confirm when utility work will be followed by repaving or restriping so that BPAC can prioritize corridors for traffic calming and bike improvements.

Next steps: BPAC asked staff to provide the pavement quality index or a block‑level repaving schedule, to update public hyperlinks and to convene the relevant departments so decisions about bike lanes and traffic calming can be made earlier in project planning.