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City of San Rafael
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
Wednesday April 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Minutes
Present: Chair Powers
Member Allison
Member Mooney
Member Bergman
Member Hagerty
Member Coyne, Alternate
Youth Member Nielsen
Absent: Member Solomon
1. Call to Order
Chair Powers called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm.
2. Approval of meeting minutes
Minutes for regular February 6, 2020 meeting approved.
3. Public Comments for Items not on Agenda
Craig Murray: Earth Day Clean up Saturday April 24, 2021
4. Remembering Jimmy Geraghty
Alternate Member Jimmy Geraghty passed away at the end of March 2021. Staff took a
moment to remember him for his contributions to the community.
Committee members shared some of their favorite memories of Jimmy.
Chair Powers invited public comment.
Speakers: Jean Severinghaus, Craig Murray, Patrick Seidler
There being no further comment, Chair Powers closed the public comment
5. North-South Greenway
Warren Wells, Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC) and Patrick Seidler, Transportation
Alternatives for Marin (TAM) presented about the gap closure in the North-South Greenway
from Los Ranchitos to the top of the Puerto Suello pathway.
Warren and Patrick responded to questions from Committee members.
Chair Powers invited public comment.
Speakers: Don Magdanz, Jean Severinghaus, Dave Rhoads, Lisa Merigian
There being no further comment, Chair Powers closed the public comment.
Committee members discussed the draft letter of support that was prepared.
Youth Member Nielsen made a motion to approve the submittal of a letter City Council.
Member Hagerty seconded.
AYES: Members: Allison, Bergman, Coyne, Hagerty, Mooney, Nielsen & Chair Powers
NOTES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Solomon
6. San Rafael Transit Center
Lauren Davini, Traffic Engineer, presented a brief update on the transit center alternatives.
Committee members provided feedback on the different alternatives. There was a general
concern about congestion with the Gateway and Whistlestop alternatives. There was
concern about safety with the Under the Freeway alternative.
Chair Powers invited public comment.
Speakers: Don Magdanz, Jean Severinghaus, Dave Rhoads, Lisa Merigian, Patrick Seidler,
Warren Wells
Member Hagerty made a motion to approve the submittal of a letter of support to City
Council urging them to consider the pedestrian and bicycle connections in any alternative
and with more specific language that Member Bergman will provide. Member Coyne
seconded.
AYES: Members: Allison, Bergman, Coyne, Hagerty, Mooney, Nielsen & Chair Powers
NOTES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Solomon
7. Possible future agenda items
Chair Powers requesting discussion of the BPAC work plan
8. Adjournment
Chair Powers adjourned the meeting at 8:27 pm
Approved this 2nd day of June 2021
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Lauren Davini, Staff Liaison