I'm totally all for improving sidewalks..that's a big part of access for
wheelchairs, walkers, etc. When I come back, let me know all about this and
other discussions that get tossed around at the meeting. Enjoy!
On Friday, June 16, 2017 12:35 PM, John Brooking <johnbrooking4@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
So you're suggesting a grant application for sidewalk improvements after the
roadway project is done? Certainly! I'll add a discussion of this to next
Wednesday's meeting.
On Fri, Jun 16, 2017 at 11:12 AM, Jill Johanning <JJohanning@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Phil,Just to clarify it is my understanding that we have to apply to DOT now
for the next available funding in 2020 which is after the triangle project and
does not include improvement to the sidewalks as part of the current project
scope.Jill Jill S. Johanning,AIAMaine Licensed ArchitectAccess Design / Alpha
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Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 10:44 AM
To: wsmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [wsmac] Re: Very Important! Please read and respond ASAP! Jill - that
upgrade won't be happening for a couple years and would be a great possible
target for this grant in the future, but I fear right now any Cumberland
Triangle project would possibly be undone by upcoming DOT upgrades. GREAT idea
though :) Phil Spiller, Jr.Captain, JetBlue Airways Commander, US Navy
ReservesWestbrook, ME Municipal Advocate850-529-3283 Honor the Past. Engage in
the Present. Embolden the Future.
On Jun 16, 2017, at 9:25 AM, Jill Johanning <JJohanning@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
John,I was referring to the Cumberland triangle redesign project at Cumberland,
Main, Warren, etc. Jill S. Johanning,AIAMaine Licensed ArchitectAccess Design
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Of John Brooking
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 8:36 AM
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Subject: [wsmac] Re: Very Important! Please read and respond ASAP! This morning
I want to try to summarize our discussion so far. Ann, Agy, and Jill all
mentioned a top priority of "bike paths, lanes, trails, route signage, and
bridges". I am told that lanes and/or paths were also discussed between Sylvia
(Ernie's) and Sarah. I brought up specifically the path behind Stroudwater
Street leading to the Middle School. We will hopefully hear more path or trail
related ideas at the Recreation & Conservation meeting tonight. (6 PM,
Community Center). In email conversation with Phil Spiller, he mentioned some
things that could be done around the Warren Outdoor Recreation area. I think he
means that area where there's the statue of the boy and the dog, near the
baseball field and the pool. I don't know exactly what projects he has in mind.
I suggested it would be great to pave that dirt trail around it. Agy, you
mentioned development of a curriculum for kids. Can you expand on that? If you
mean bicycle and pedestrian safety, the Bicycle Coalition already has such a
curriculum, which you can read abouthere. Along the right side of that page are
some downloadable handouts such as "Be a Safe Bike Driver" and "Be a Safe
Walker". However, Kat O'Neill and I a few weeks ago discussed the potential of
getting those translated into some other languages for the immigrant community,
maybe Arabic and French (apparently a common language for a lot of the
Africans). Again, this is really not Westbrook-specific, but maybe that's okay,
if we decide it is? Jill, thank you for mentioning that MaineDOT grant. We
should definitely look into that. I'm not sure what is the "Cumberland Mills"
project you mention. That's all the discussion I'm seeing so far. Lee and I
will touch base after tonight's Rec & Con meeting and decide the plan for
tomorrow. Is the group okay with deputizing her and me to make the decision?
On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 6:30 AM, Clarrage, Katherine C.
<Katherine.C.Clarrage@maine. gov> wrote:
I will not be able to attend this meeting…do know I’m interested in following
this group, but my time for meetings is limited at this time. Good luck! Kathy
Kathy Clarrage, COMSState of Maine, Division for the Blind & Visually
Impaired151 Jetport BlvdPortland, ME
04102207-423-5448Katherine.c.clarrage@xxxxxxxxx
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Of Lee Prince
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:16 PM
To: wsmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [wsmac] Re: Very Important! Please read and respond ASAP! I'm pretty
sure I can make both meetings. We can get together here no problem, just that I
may not have enough chairs etc to sit in! ;) On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 10:23 AM,
Agy Wilson <agywilson@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Okay, only one sip of coffee, I now
realize that one thing was actually two, lol. On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 10:22 AM,
Agy Wilson <agywilson@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:I might be able to make the meeting. I
think one of the things we really have to put our thinking hat on, is first,
HOW WE ACTUALLY USE the place. I know there's a lot of cut-throughs, especially
with kids headed to school or traversing the neighborhoods. Second, look at the
underused (like you pointed out with the Landing Road trail, and the best way
to promote them. I'm on the promotions committee, and the mobility and
activities of Westbrook are one of the things I'd really love to see promoted.
It would benefit everyone in oh-so many ways. Quality-of-life kind of thing. On
Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 10:06 AM, John Brooking <johnbrooking4@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:Thanks for the ideas! I'm sorry I've been out of the discussion. I've had
a lot going on for the last two weeks, and am just starting to come out of it.
First off, I've been in touch with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) and
gotten permission to extend our deadline for the letter one day, until Friday.
This is because I've been in email communication with Phil Spiller for the
Westbrook Recreation & Conservation Committee, and they are going to discuss
this at their meeting Thursday evening, which I plan on attending. Others are
welcome too! It's at the Community Center @ 6 PM. I also confirmed with BCM
that if we are not selected this year, or even if we don't submit anything this
year, we can try again next year. I was concerned that we aren't going to have
a very detailed proposal by the end of the week, just a general idea. But we
might as well try. Here's my contributions to the ideas pool: I noticed
yesterday while riding on Landing Road (the new road connecting Stroudwater by
the Animal Refuge League to Spring near the Springbrook housing) that there is
actually an official trail of Portland Trails that crosses it, and goes out
towards the Middle School. I had heard that there were trails there, but I
haven't ever used them. I was told by someone walking there that students do
sometimes use it to walk or bike to school, but it seems to me that it could
use more promotion, signage, and possibly more work? I haven't tried it, so I
don't know how good shape it's in the whole way. (I was also told that there
are sometimes transient camps along it, but that's a separate issue.) We need
to start planning how and when we will decide, and how the letter gets written.
I'm willing to take a try at writing it, unless someone else would rather. I
think Abigail is probably the most experienced at this (I haven't done it
before), but I'm sure she's very busy too. Maybe Kathy, Jill, or Ann have
experience too? In any case, I'm not sure how much of it we can write until we
decide what the project is. Can those of us interested in guiding this through
meet after the Rec & Con Committee meeting Thursday evening? Phil is putting us
first on their agenda, so we can leave as soon as that discussion is over, and
perhaps we just find another room at the Center, or come back into town to
Lee's house if that's more convenient for her, as early as 7 PM. Could enough
people do that? Then the letter could get written late Thursday night or Friday
morning, with some passing around by email for approval. - John On Tue, Jun 13,
2017 at 11:09 PM, Agy Wilson <agywilson@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Thank you Jill. Just
out of curiosity. looking at the idea of creating a curricula for kids and
older, with pamphlet and website to match, is useful for far more than just
Westbrook, though of course it would be a focus. Some great suggestions. I also
like your idea of prioritizing bike paths, lanes and trails. On Mon, Jun 12,
2017 at 9:21 AM, Lee Prince <leeleeprince51@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Ty Jill! On Mon,
Jun 12, 2017 at 9:15 AM, Jill Johanning <JJohanning@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:I
would also support prioritizing bike lanes/paths. Also I apologize if it has
already been suggested, but there is MaineDOT funding available for Bicycle and
Pedestrian programs:http://www.maine.gov/mdot/pga/ funding/The challenge is ;
that the City of Westbrook actually has to apply for it directly, funding is
spoken for until 2020, and there is a local match requirement. I was told by
DOT that Westbrook has never applied for it, and the Cumberland Mills project
would rank very high if it was submitted. Just a thought for the group to
advocate for the city to apply – we have a little time as applications are due
in August. Jill S. Johanning,AIAMaine Licensed ArchitectAccess Design / Alpha
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Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 8:44 PM
To: wsmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [wsmac] Re: Very Important! Please read and respond ASAP! I think the
bike, paths. lanes, trails, route signage, and bridges would be a first
priority.The next for me would be the End-of-trip facilities such as bike
racks, bike parking, bike repair stations, and bike storage (further
encouraging community interaction, downtown business and overall health
benefits- less cars, more bikes, perhaps).Bike Parks and pump tracksthen the
Mountain and BMX facilities. Take all of this with a grain of salt, I'm
ambulatory more than a rider. On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 7:30 PM, Lee Prince
<leeleeprince51@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Ty Ann for your imput ;) On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 4:55 PM, Ann Peoples
<annpeoples11630@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
They, obviously, are all important! If I had to prioritize it would be:- 1- 3-
4- 2- 5 On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Lee Prince <leeleeprince51@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hey WSMACers!
Our next topic/project to focus on is getting the Letter of Interest *LOI* out
to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Their deadline to receive this letter is
approaching fast - June 15th! Here’s your part in helping us achieve such a
goal.
The Grant would fund the following:· Bike paths, lanes, trails, route
signage, and bridges· Mountain bike facilities· Bike parks and
pump tracks· BMX facilities· End-of-trip facilities such as bike
racks, bike parking, bike repair stations, and bike storage.Does any of the
above catch your attention? If so which ones?
Also please let us know if you've already had conversations with others about
this, and what their thoughts were. Please reply to the list no later than
Tuesday, June 13th, to let us know what infrastructure project/s you would like
to see funded. The core group will make the final decision and write the LOI
next week.
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