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A parks staff speaker (identified in the meeting as James) said the proposed master plan will focus on recreational trails, natural‑surface networks and improved connections between recreational and transportation corridors. The plan’s scope will include consideration of whether and where to separate faster micro‑mobility users from pedestrians, solicit consultant advice on feasible design options, and create education and signage to reduce conflicts.

Key points from the discussion:

- Enforcement and education: Staff and committee members reported that simply posting a numeric speed limit is difficult to enforce and often unhelpful because many micro‑mobility devices lack speedometers. Members suggested a coordinated education campaign, signage harmonized across jurisdictions, and targeted enforcement where needed. Parks staff said the department is already increasing signage and social‑media outreach and will work with police to refine enforcement strategies.

- Design responses: Proposals discussed include widened trail sections, directional separation (striping), pilot projects to test separated lanes, underpass and undercrossing improvements, and physical measures where necessary to prevent illegal motorized use on recreational trails.

- Interagency coordination: Parks staff noted many trail systems cross federal, county and municipal land; the department will coordinate with the U.S. Forest Service and other partners where rules and allowed uses differ across jurisdictions.

Committee members recommended collaboration with local advocacy groups (for example, bike‑and‑walk organizations) to run education events and trail‑etiquette outreach during bike‑to‑school and bike‑to‑work weeks.

Parks staff said they plan to identify funds for a consultant‑led master plan and to pursue design and pilot measures as the planning progresses. No formal TMAC action was taken; the briefing was a request for feedback and coordination between Parks and Public Works.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Provo City TMAC | March 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Parks and Recreation staff told TMAC they intend to develop a recreational-trail master plan that will explicitly address micro‑mobility (e‑bikes, scooters, e‑dirt bikes) and clarify trail etiquette, enforcement and design for shared‑use sections such as the Provo River Trail.","taxTitle","Provo City Other, Provo, Utah County, Utah","taxId",66233,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6114861,"Provo presents sidewalk, intersection and bridge projects including 20 North Ridge bridge and refuge islands",184,2401000,2585000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741412-b16fbd671b3026d42df91e1757ec8eeb&start=2401&end=2585","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741412-b16fbd671b3026d42df91e1757ec8eeb/thumbnail_2401000.jpg","/articles/6114861/Utah/Provo-presents-sidewalk-intersection-and-bridge-projects-including-20-North-Ridge-bridge-and-refuge-islands","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114861-974d8f2ec292bdabadd43a79a710cb11/orig.mp4?Expires=1770552524&Signature=BFJRS6rjSCxAlJAuP5OdZw6PhX1aCBk3q-I~iL-7rwWbFNPtQmWugGxQ5cRfBoc6n0gTMhIIqR~EvNM0QQvgfvZ4peNgRn~Z3EcjYXAPlN807u9TA4ouNFPdL9hRD5EFxr2NdbxkaE5S039ZFkLeI-~RA1nOHCb8c8qR5i8fvp8nYCs0aa5PSNVi5qok0MpEvcDnVQtcL8Fs-GFTgJ9g9QeIKV4mRaiilPUdJVJa9fO06f9dGN7SQy2OPT4849DhIDoIHJUVtWLh7Mp3t6pOk03CvYdCFNBpYlCDDfWLcOliyzp5Qp-bvj2xFcvFadYu6EdTpFkmLdP3F2eXMDC6fQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Provo City engineers presented a bundle of capital sidewalk, intersection and bridge projects to the Transportation Mobility Advisory Committee, including the 20 North Ridge bridge, refuge islands and several school‑area sidewalk connections.

Staff said the 20 North Ridge project is at roughly 90% plan completion; the city is preparing bidding documents and expects construction to begin in the late summer or fall, with a detour route routing traffic via Independence Avenue and Fifth West onto Fifth North. Staff estimated the bridge work could take six to nine months and said pedestrian detours (ADA ramps and temporary trail routing) will be in place before construction begins.

Other projects covered:

- Sidewalk improvement bundle: includes Apple Avenue/Locust Lane intersection improvements, a refuge island at 560 North/900 East, curb and gutter repairs, ADA ramp upgrades and additional lighting. The refuge island is designed to limit east–west vehicle movements at the crossing and provide a pedestrian refuge.

- CDBG-funded projects: Staff said the city received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for 1500 North/400 East ($~250,000) where a traffic signal is now warranted by traffic analysis; and for 6 North/400 East (Joaquin intersection) where curb, lighting, re-striping and storm improvements are planned.

- Lakeview Parkway / 2000 North and Canyon Road: Utilities are substantially in place for Lakeview Parkway; staff will construct two-lane roadway sections and complete sidewalks and connections at key school crossings on Canyon Road to eliminate mid‑block crossings near Foothill Elementary and other schools.

- 600 South multiuse path: Staff described a two‑phase project to build a 10‑foot multiuse path from the railroad area to 400 East; the path will tie into future University bridge work by UDOT. Staff noted coordination is required with Union Pacific Railroad and UDOT and said the path will be 10 feet where right-of-way allows but will narrow at constrained segments.

Consultant and construction coordination questions focused on detour routing, pedestrian accommodations during bridge work and whether planned map graphics accurately show where facilities can physically connect. Staff agreed to refine maps to remove connections that cannot be realized because of right-of-way or bridge geometry.","City engineers briefed TMAC on multiple capital projects: a 20 North Ridge bridge project (plans at 90%), refuge islands, school-area sidewalk work, CDBG-funded traffic signal at 1500 North/400 East and a multiuse path on 600 South tied to the university bridge work.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6114866,"Provo staff outline road maintenance program; crack seal and microsurfacing scheduled this summer",64,2021000,2085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741412-b16fbd671b3026d42df91e1757ec8eeb&start=2021&end=2085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741412-b16fbd671b3026d42df91e1757ec8eeb/thumbnail_2021000.jpg","/articles/6114866/Utah/Provo-staff-outline-road-maintenance-program-crack-seal-and-microsurfacing-scheduled-this-summer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114866-59e2d68197e72ee24b87fb0d68e6aea9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770552524&Signature=cOLxIwl0sZmk1P5kvY4H~3xQ~iYXHqmRFVsgh-j~x5X2a1gUn~SigNABkT7AVllkiLAG9JsNywbfvm8bUze1nYF8AossYh4osXSnD6SRHG0VP2xBEUcjRUJE7-GyDL0npOfoSpN8kBvivHfFembaPKRVyaqEeV6qF4cBGV8fR4u5BIWtA9eZJEtmrLXg2-BUS~BeCjpZx-gzWtqwxKfLJZUDnp5eMZB4xgy5NVWKiZd371ZwTYZdsBo1iz-1~sR-OtcITJnsJuqPHTlInQhZFuenvHoCEc8MF5-t4pkZwQhNzl8oRHeUar0EijewtfEaMiLowQyQ-7cpNv-7R5Zo1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Provo City staff told the Transportation Mobility Advisory Committee that the city’s crack seal and road rehabilitation program for the current year will target recently resurfaced streets for crack sealing and add microsurfacing and overlays in several neighborhoods.

Dave Mickelson, a city staff presenter, summarized the maintenance program and schedule, noting crack sealing is intended to keep water out of pavement edges next to curb and gutter and is planned to start in the coming two weeks. Micorsurfacing work is scheduled for the summer months (July–August) where higher temperatures improve material performance; staff said microsurfacing generally lasts about three to seven years depending on conditions.

Staff identified major road‑rehab targets for the year: Third South, 800/8800 North and portions of Canyon Road, with residential resurfacing prioritized around those corridors. Last year’s overlay projects (Century and Tenth View) were cited as previous work; this year’s rehab is broader in geographic scope.

Mickelson highlighted a badly deteriorated connector on Canyon Road (connection from Canyon down to University/2650) as a neighborhood priority for rehab. He also explained that microsurfacing placement is quick (often a day or two per street) while longevity varies by pavement condition.

Contracting and phasing notes included:

- Crack sealing focuses on roads resurfaced in the last year and other streets with cracking patterns.
- Microsurfacing will be contracted with stipulations about allowable start dates (summer heat necessary); contractors will begin work in July–August in targeted neighborhoods.
- Road rehab projects are larger and may include milling/overlay; timelines depend on paving seasons and contractor scheduling.

Staff answered questions about timing near schools and said the microsurfacing schedule aims to reduce disruption during the school year by scheduling the work in the height of summer. No formal action or vote was taken; staff requested TMAC input and noted work will proceed under the city’s public-works procurement and contracting processes.","Provo City staff described this year’s road maintenance program, including crack sealing slated to start in the next two weeks, microsurfacing planned for July–August and targeted road rehab on Third South, Canyon Road and other collectors.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6114872,"TMAC unanimously recommends active-transportation maps to Provo Planning Commission",1590,428000,2018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741412-b16fbd671b3026d42df91e1757ec8eeb&start=428&end=2018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741412-b16fbd671b3026d42df91e1757ec8eeb/thumbnail_428000.jpg","/articles/6114872/Utah/TMAC-unanimously-recommends-active-transportation-maps-to-Provo-Planning-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114872-0038b2d5467b460192e7514cc69f63e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770552524&Signature=bAYkR2WzGdxZIiygAhYX9n2a-m3Z8W8JIxlJm0RZ9vq6M4gIdonDA1gSiEiMrLGM~wQq8HLkjYUuCEn7UsTmgQmyB1JkAVG3XpkeyKG-ccby5w-iZnuWVqq8gCLrISbnbEipYnZFN9ACfSLx94anVXIsmLuxe~mvPV2cstGaJaxV5mf1a8VASl14XsQPWmBW7FZvPPeRhVXyTudZv42Hde3rky0LIbui~qGp9krjvigmKFTtxNvveEZoy1CjhhVJRWhogrWdsziCDNCay8qdBCXbhr2lKDpkC1WA9~rR22IGLKj-qR0Zehxjsjdhs-B09RIRWUQpyDnGT-trC-88jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Transportation Mobility Advisory Committee voted to recommend Provo’s draft active-transportation (walking, biking and shared-use path) maps to the Planning Commission, TMAC Chair Joy McMurray said during the committee’s March meeting.

The committee’s recommendation approves the maps as a planning-level, “best case” set of concepts rather than fixed construction plans, members and city staff said. Committee members asked for language clarifying that some features shown — for example, stamped-brick crosswalks or specific path alignments — are illustrative and subject to later engineering, funding and right-of-way decisions.

The recommendation matters because the maps are intended to guide where the city will prioritize pedestrian, bicycle and shared-use connections as redevelopment and capital funding occur. Mary Bond of Provo City Planning and other staff told TMAC the maps are deliberately conceptual: they show “where” the city expects connections and improvements and will be refined in later phases of the transportation plan and in project engineering.

Discussion highlights included:

- Joaquin-area shared path: Committee members supported the proposed east–west shared path behind the library but asked staff to note in the plan that the exact alignment would be shaped by future redevelopment and engineering. City staff said the map will include text asking developers to provide a continuous east‑west connection as parcels are redeveloped.

- Seventh, Eighth and Fifth North: Members debated differing roles for these parallel streets. Several members favored prioritizing Seventh and Eighth North for pedestrians and bikes while keeping Fifth North as an automobile through route to preserve east–west vehicle connectivity to the library, recreation center and shopping areas. Staff noted right-of-way limits on Fifth North that restrict widening and suggested the map reflect distinct purposes for the streets rather than identical treatments.

- FrontRunner station / Fifth South bike facility: Committee members asked how a proposed east–west bike lane by the FrontRunner station would function. Staff said the lane aims to fill a gap in south‑central Provo’s east–west bike network and could include a bike‑only or signalized crossing where needed. The final alignment may shift to Fourth South depending on the new bridge and intersections being built by UDOT.

- Micro‑mobility and shared uses: TMAC asked staff to add clarifying language on how the maps should treat emerging micro‑mobility (e‑bikes, scooters) and shared paths. Staff said they can add text and implementation notes about where separated facilities or guidelines might be needed.

After discussion, TMAC Chair Joy McMurray called for a vote. The committee voted in favor of recommending the maps to the Planning Commission in the form presented with the changes discussed; meeting minutes record no roll-call names nor any formal “no” votes at the time of the motion.

Provo City staff said final, GIS‑quality maps will be produced after this recommendation; the materials discussed by the committee are concept maps prepared in review software and are not the final GIS deliverables.

Looking ahead, staff said more detailed implementation text, funding-source notes and project phasing will accompany the maps when they return to TMAC and then go to the Planning Commission for formal consideration.","Provo’s Transportation Mobility Advisory Committee voted to recommend the draft active-transportation maps to the Planning Commission after members discussed design flexibility, funding and several route-specific questions.","actionData","errors"]

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