Our citizen-based Bike Plan Focus Group is meeting periodically during the course of the planning process. The group plays a vital role in providing input and championing community engagement and advocacy efforts for the development of Cary's Bike Plan. Below are the presentations and discussion topics for the group to date.
First Meeting (April 13):
- Project schedule
- Network analysis and development
- Project scope
- Upcoming community engagement opportunities
Presentation from the first meeting [April 13 Presentation].
Second Meeting (May 30):
- Bike month and bike plan engagement overview
- Analysis takeaway
- Outdoor activity to experience varying widths of bike facilities
- Discussion on bike facilities and selection process
Presentation from the second meeting [May 30 Presentation].
Third Meeting (August 8):
- Engagement and results to date
- Expanding engagement opportunities
- Building a Draft Bikeway Network
- Mapping Exercise - Draft Network Review
Fourth Meeting (September 13):
- Bikeway Projects and Tradeoffs
- Bikeway Design and Comfort
Presentation from the fourth meeting (September 13 Presentation)
Fifth Meeting (October 11):
- Network overview
- Prioritization and Criteria
Presentation from the fifth meeting (October 11 Presentation)
Sixth Meeting (November 8):
- Critical bikeway network criteria
- Map Review
Presentation from the sixth meeting (November 8 Presentation)
Seventh Meeting (February 21):
- Prioritization
- Policies, programs, and engagement
Presentation from the seventh meeting (February 21 Presentation)
Eighth Meeting (March 13):
- Online engagement
- Spring Daze and Bike Month
- Getting involved and volunteer opportunities
Presentation from eighth meeting (March 13 Presentation)
Ninth Meeting (April 10):
- Bike plan online engagement
- Bike amenities
- Bike Month discussion
Tenth Meeting (May 22):
- Focus Group Ride through Cary
Eleventh Meeting (August 14):
- Public engagement review and summary
- Overview of Phase 2
- On-street vs. street-side trail discussion
- User profiles for bikeway types
Presentation from the eleventh meeting (August 14 Presentation)
Twelfth Meeting (October 9):
- Implementation scenarios
- Bikeway Transitions
- Neighborhood bikeway elements
Presentation from the twelfth meeting (October 9 Presentation)
Thirteenth Meeting (December 11):
- PRCR Greenway Plan Comments
- Bike Plan naming
- Big Ideas
- Schedule and Timing
Public Open House (March 25)
Fourteenth Meeting (October 8):
Presentation from the fourteenth meeting (October 8 Presentation)
Fifteenth Meeting (December 3):
- Draft Bike Plan Review and Discussion
Presentation from the fifteenth meeting (December 3 Presentation)
