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I. Call to Order
Chair Jim Lane called the March 15, 2011, Roundtable meeting to order at 12:00 p.m., at the St. Etienne Room, Armory Building, 602 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA.
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Introduction
Participants introduced themselves.
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Approval of Agenda
Participants approved the March 15, 2011, Roundtable meeting agenda.
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V. (A.)
the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ms. Chase noted some trail managers and trail advocates are worried that the new ruling will allow any power-driven mobility devices, including even automobiles, to be used on trails. Ms Chase also noted the ruling places limits on the ability of a trail manager to inquire about ones disability status. Ms. Chase continued, noting the ruling went into effect on March 15, 2011. In order to limit the types of mobility devices allowed on trails, trail managers must complete an assessment as to why limits have been placed on the types of devices allowed. There is no set criteria on what the assessment should include, which likely will cause each jurisdiction to treat each trail a little differently. In addition, the assessments are not approved by any agency. Dennis Parker noted the ruling essentially requires an assessment to be on file in order to cite someone for using certain mobility devices on trails. If the trail manager has proof of an assessment, the burden will fall on the trail user who was cited to prove the trail managers assessment was in violation of the Department of Justices ruling. The biggest hassle will be to determine how a trail manager should document and make it known that an assessment has been completed. Discuss ensued regarding the ability to conduct assessments on a system-level basis rather than individual trail basis. Mindy Moore commented that the ruling does not just apply to trail but rather all public places. Chair lane summarized that assessments will be required by trail managers. Chair Lane asked for Roundtable members to share their assessment techniques with each other so that the assessments can be as coordinated as possible.
V. (B.)
Under Section 17 Parking o The section makes reference to prohibiting bicycle parking in areas of the public highway. Was this meant to say right-of-way?
Chair Lane asked MPO staff to share these comments with Ruth Randleman.
V. (C.)
Trails Marketing
Andrea Chase recapped the trails marketing meeting that took place in February, noting Brian Leaders from the National Parks Service discussed ways they could assist with marketing. Ms. Chase noted the most important discussion of the meeting concerned what attracts people to trails. Ms. Chase discussed having a smaller committee continue to work on the idea of promoting Iowa as the trails capital of the world. This committee would work on branding and marketing ideas and bring them back to the larger marketing committee. Carl Voss noted the Bicycle Collective continues to work on the Cycle Central Iowa maps that identify tourism trail loops. The maps will show bike trails and bike routes using low-volume county roads, as well as recreational features along the trails like restaurants and places to stay. Discussion ensued regarding the costs incurred by the Bicycle Collective to prepare the maps and potential sponsorship opportunities that could be explored with local companies such as Caseys. Chair Lane noted the marketing committee will meet again in April.
V. (D.)
VI. (A.)
Bike-and-Ride Counts
Roundtable participants reviewed the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) and CyRide bike-and-ride counts for January and February 2011.
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Adjournment
The February 15, 2011, Roundtable meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m.