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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRTBC 03.09.21 Agenda PacketMPOJC Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee Tuesday March 9, 2021 – 1:00 PM. Electronic Meeting Notice Zoom Meeting Platform Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting is being held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19. You can participate in the meeting and can comment on an agenda item by going to: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElduGorzojGtQqOhcgEpcmvdtz8MT9Z Ufn via the internet to visit the Zoom meeting’s registration page and submit the required information. Once approved, you will receive an email message with a link to join the meeting. If you are asked for a meeting or webinar ID, enter the ID number found in the email. A meeting password may also be included in the email. Enter the password when prompted. If you have no computer or smartphone, or a computer without a microphone, you may call in by telephone by dialing (312) 626-6799. When prompted, enter the meeting or webinar ID. The ID number for this meeting is: 958 1801 1900. Once connected, you may dial *9 to “raise your hand,” letting the meeting host know you would like to speak. Providing comments in person is not an option. MEETING AGENDA MPO Regional Trails & Bicycling Committee Tuesday, March 9, 1:00PM --- 1.Call to order; recognize alternates; consider approval of minutes 2.Public discussion* 3.Discuss applications for MPOJC Transportation Alternative Program and Surface Transportation Block Grant funding 4.Update on the Long Range Transportation Plan revision process 5.Discuss Bike to Work Week/Month 8.Other Business 9.Adjournment *Public input is permitted on any agenda item during discussion of the item. Please indicate to Sarah Walz if you wish to comment. To request any disability-related accommodations, please contact MPOJC staff at least 48 hours in advance at 319.356.5239 or email Sarah-Walz@iowa-city.org. To request any disability-related accommodations or language interpretation, please contact MPOJC staff at 356- 5230 or kent-ralston@iowa-city.org 48 hours prior to the meeting. DRAFT MINUTES MPOJC REGIONAL TRAILS AND BICYCLING COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 17, 2020 – 1:00 P.M. ZOOM MEETING PLATFORM MEMBERS PRESENT: University Heights: Louise From Iowa City: Juli Seydell Johnson Coralville: Sherri Proud North Liberty: Shelly Simpson, Ryan Rusnak Johnson County: Becky Soglin University of Iowa: Jay Geisen Bicyclists of Iowa City: Bob Oppliger STAFF PRESENT: Kent Ralston, Emily Bothell, Sarah Walz, Frank Waisath, Greta Larget, Alex Koberoski OTHERS PRESENT: Grant Finch Iowa City Bike Library: Audrey Wiedemeier 1.CALL TO ORDER Walz called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM. The meeting was held online through the Zoom meeting platform in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.8 due to complications preventing in-person meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. a.Recognize alternates None b.Consider approval of meeting minutes Walz explained that due to a lack of quorum at the March meeting, no minutes were taken and therefore there is nothing to approve. 2.PUBLIC DISCUSSION Wiedemeier mentioned that the Bike Library was running a program to keep individuals biking during the winter and asked for winter cycling gear donations to be dropped off at the Iowa City Bike Library. 3.ADMINISTRATION a.Report on Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funding availability and scoring criteria Bothell explained that TAP funding would be available early next year (2021). The Technical Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) and the Urbanized Area Policy Board (UAPB) recently discussed the TAP scoring criteria and recommended adding points under the Environment criteria for Stormwater Management practices. These scoring criteria are only one tool used in evaluating projects for TAP funding. Next year, the MPOJC would continue to solicit for TAP projects for FY2025 and FY2026 with about $500,000 available. Proud asked if the environmental change was associated with roads or just trails. Bothell explained that the environmental criterion is only used for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) projects, not TAP projects. Walz clarified that TAP is the funding used for off-street trail projects; STBG funding is typically used for road and bridge projects but that those projects nearly always include side paths due to the Complete Streets Policy. Proud responded that when considering off-street trails, environmental issues are already addressed as much as possible and wondered how the criteria related. Bothell explained that the environmental criteria are not used to score trail projects and so it did not apply to those situations. Soglin clarified that off-street trails cannot earn points for environmental mitigation and MPOJC Regional Trails and Bicycle Committee Minutes _________________ Page 2 Bothell confirmed. b. Update on 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Bothell explained that MPO staff was working on their update to the Long Range Transportation Plan, which is updated every five years and involves a two-year process. The plan is a document intended to guide improvements and funding for all modes of transportation in the Iowa City urbanized area. Projects must be included in the plan to be eligible for federally funding. She said if the committee had any questions they would be welcome to ask staff for more details. Currently, the MPOJC is working on project solicitations that they would share for public comment in the coming months. Walz asked if there were any questions, as the Long Range Plan can be difficult to understand since it builds off local community plans. Oppliger asked if the Long Range Plan was available online and Walz said it was posted on the MPOJC website. c. Review Trail Count Program Walz explained that infrared counters were set out to count pedestrians and bikes along several trails in the urbanized area over the preceding 6 months. Staff had observed a marked increase in trail use noted this year, which is reflected in most of the counts. Staff is attributing the increase to COVID-19 as many gyms, recreation centers, schools, and indoor activities were restricted. The increase in usage speaks to the value of the trail system in place, and MPO heard much positive feedback from the community about having the trails available. Though there may be a decline in numbers in the future, 2020 has done much for trail awareness; hopefully people remember the trails in the future. A schedule of locations for trail 2021 counts for was provided; Walz asked to community representatives to contact her if other locations were needed. The MPOJC is also looking to purchase a new counter that will be able to differentiate between pedestrians and bicycles and be out on trails for a longer period of time. Proud said that in her view a counter that can differentiate between bikes and pedestrians would be preferred over one that would only count bikes. d. Bike to Work Week/Month 2021—Preliminary Planning Walz said that when the RTBC last met in March, they had started to think about Bike to Work Week/Month and then, due to COVID-19, all activities were cancelled. Still, the MPO was looking at last year’s activities to see what could be planned for May 2021. The committee should start thinking about plans for 2021 in the event that group activities are still not recommended. Walz mentioned that the MPOJC provides a Bicycle Rules of the Road brochure in six languages and communities and bicycle organizations are encouraged to use these however they wish. Brochures may be printed or the links to them can be shared on the inernet . The MPOJC also has funding for a bike bell giveaway. W alz also noted that the MPO would offer a Bicycle Friendly Driver program that got its start with Iowa City Tranist to other transit drivers and to other government divisions that involve driving. The program familiarizes drivers with bike behaviors to make the roads safer for everyone. Oppliger mentioned that Channel 4 had bike videos starring some of the committee members but was curious about the accessibility of the content. Walz noted that the videos are on YouTube and you can link to them from the City’s Bicycle Master Plan page—www.icgov.org/ICbikes. Soglin responded that the video had been easy to find. Walz encouraged communities and bicycle organizations to provide links to the videos from their websites and social media pages. Oppliger asked whether communities were aware of Bike Index, which allows people with stolen bikes to search across communities. Oppliger added that there had been a recent case of success and wondered if a database of all bikes in the area could be created to help recover stolen property more quickly and visibly. Proud asked if it could be pushed during Bike Month if the communities agree. Walz recommended that the information be passed along to the police departments as they oversee bicycle registration; it would be up to the police to decide whether to use the service and to coordinate. Soglin mentioned that there were lots of good ideas generated at a Bike Month planning meeting in early 2020 and the committee and staff could refer to that f or more Bike Month ideas. Proud MPOJC Regional Trails and Bicycle Committee Minutes _________________ Page 3 agreed with Soglin and stated that the focus for Bike Month should be expanded beyond commuters and should engage more of the public in recreational riding. Wiedemeier stated that the Iowa City Bike Library had begun planning a ride series in Johnson County to engage the broader community and more information would be posted soon. Right now, the idea is called the Black Lives Bike Ride and a 10-mile ride posted every month with three stops along the way and ending at a black -owned restaurant. This would replace group rides for now and allow them to be socially distant. Each stop along the way would have an audio component narrated by a person of color from the community explaining the significance of the location, and whether it would be a physical button to press at the location or a phone component was still being decided. From asked for clarification on the name and Weidemeier responded that it was currently being called the Black Lives Bike Ride, but because it was not affiliated with the Black Lives Matter movement, the name Rise Up Bike Ride was also being considered. However, the intent was to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Walz said that another committee meeting would be scheduled in the new year and they would think of more ideas for Bike Week/Month at that time. Walz recognized the success of the Iowa City Bike Library’s weekly self-guided ride maps and that introducing people to more trails had been successful. Oppliger mentioned that BIC publishes maps on its webpage. e. Updates from communities on adoption/implementation of the Metro Bicycle Plan Walz explained that Iowa City now has 3 bike turn boxes in place; two at the intersection of Dodge Street and Jefferson Street, one at the intersection of Governor Street and Market Street. A two- stage bike box at the intersection of Burlington Street and Madison Street is scheduled. Buffered bike lanes were installed on Burlington Street, between Madison Street and Riverside Drive, and bike lanes were extended on Dodge Street to Kirkwood Avenue. Also the newly opened McCollister Boulevard extension includes bike lanes and a sidepath. Oppliger asked if the boxes were being advertised to students. Walz responded that contact had been made with the University of Iowa’s Active Transportation Committee, which includes members of the UISG. Oppliger believed that there was still confusion about how the boxes work and Walz said that Iowa City would be releasing a video today that explained the bike boxes better. Ralston added that there would also be signs installed at the two-stage bike box explaining how to use it. Walz asked Proud if the trail between Coralville and CRANDIC Park was under construction yet. Proud reported that the project had been delayed and would likely be mid-fall 2021 before the construction was finished. Coralville had received a small Wellmark grant of $25,000 for the Creekside Cross and Creekside Flow trail to add amenities including a kiosk, a bike wash station, and two gathering spaces, one at the maintenance building and one at the top of the hill, which would be opened next summer. Coralville had adopted both the Metro Bicycle Plan and their own Trail Plan; a more thorough action plan would be made this winter, as the fall had been primarily focused on supporting the schools throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Proud added that Coralville had hosted the first Iowa Mountain Bike Festival and it was a huge success. The rides had been distanced and comfortable and would be held here again for at least another year. Proud added that for Bike Month 2021 it would be good to encourage more female riders, so Coralville was hoping to plan some ladies’ nights in order to make that happen. Oppliger added that the festival had been very fun to attend and Ralston agreed. Proud appreciated the compliments and gave credit to the Iowa Bike Coalition for the sponsorship and support. Walz asked for other community updates. Simpson and Geisen had nothing to report. Soglin said that Friedhof from conservation was working on engineering designs from Half Moon to Kent Park for them and Soglin would follow up with Walz after the meeting about Bicycle Friendly Driver training. Soglin was also reapplying for the Bicycle Friendly Status for the Johnson County Administrative Campus. 4. OTHER BUSINESS Oppliger said that the National Bike Summit would be virtual this year as it was last year and he would MPOJC Regional Trails and Bicycle Committee Minutes _________________ Page 4 be willing to finance some registrations. Walz explained that the MPO would be announcing an effort to get people out using trails during the winter months to encourage outdoor activities as a safe opportunity during the COVID-19 winter months. Seydel-Johnson reported that Iowa City would be plowing more trails to help people get outside during the winter, although the focus would likely be on walking rather than biking. Iowa City was also adding five new playgrounds over the coming weeks. Walz asked if there was more information about plowing and Johnson had a map of the trails to be plowed. Proud was also working on one and would send it to Walz once finished. 5. ADJOURNMENT Oppliger moved to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Walz adjourned the meeting at 1:43 PM. Date: March 1, 2021 To: Regional Trails and Bicycle Committee From: Sarah Walz, Assistant Transportation Planner RE: Agenda Item #3: Discuss applications for MPOJC Transportation Alternative Program and Surface Transportation Block Grant funding MPOJC administers a grant process to apportion Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds and Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds . We are currently administrating our grant application for projects planned for FY2025-2026. The TAP program is of principal interest to the RTBC as it provides funding for on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities. MPO communities have traditionally relied on these funds for trail projects. The STBG program is a flexible program that may be used for a range of transportation projects—both motorized and active transportation. While MPOJC communities have traditionally used these funds for road and bridge projects, most project applications include pedestrian or multi-use sidepaths, ADA compliant curb ramps, pedestrian signals, separated grade crossings, etc., as part of the MPO’s adopted Complete Streets Policy. The MPO uses a set of criteria adopted by the Urbanized Area Policy Board in order to score projects. The scores offer a tool for evaluating the benefits o f each project but do not determine which projects will be funded or the level of funding to be allocated. Any input that the RTBC provides will be relayed to the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations to the Urbanized Area Policy Board. The Board ultimately makes the decisions on projects and allocation amounts. The scoring criteria along with all the TAP and STBG applications are attached. We will review these applications with you at your meeting. This year the MPO has $520,000 in available TAP funds to award. Only one application was submitted: Iowa City’s application for a 10-foot wide trail along Highway 6, between Broadway Street and Fairmeadows Boulevard . This project scored very well under the following criteria: •Economic Opportunity—project improves/provides direct access to planned growth, existing jobs, or retail. •Quality of Life—project improves transportation choices for location specifically serving multi-family development and enhances safe route s to school. •System Preservation—improvement of existing infrastructure (this is a high traffic corridor without pedestrian facilities). 2 •Choice—Project is on existing bus route, provides a separated trail, and reduces modal conflict. (A crossing at the 1st Ave./Highway 6 intersection) •Safety—Project is an area with two or more documented bicycle or pedestrian collisions in the last 5 years. •Health—project addresses a critical gap in the regional trail network. •Equity—Project improves the transportation network in lower-income neighborhoods. Summary of Applications for MPOJC FY25-FY26 Transportation Alternative Program Grant Funds Funds available:$520,000 Funds requested:$500,000 FFC LRTP Applicant Project Description 1a 1b 2a 2b 3 4 5a 5b 6a 6b 6c 7a 7b 7c 8a 8b 9a 9b 10 Total Project Cost Local Match Pledge Previous TAP Funds TAP Funds Requested 1 Iowa City Hwy 6 Trail - Broadway St to Fairmeadows Blvd Yes A portion 5 2 - - 5 5 0 0 3 3 3 7 0 0 0 5 5 0 9 52 1,700,000$ 1,200,000$ -$ 500,000$ Totals 500,000$ Shortfall 20,000$ Projects Scoring Criteria Funding MPOJC has $7,380,000 in STBG funding available. Six applications were submitted, seeking a total of $16,971,450 in funding. While the RTBC does not usually provide a recommendation on STBG funding, we want the RTBC to be apprised of these applications as several include bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Summary of Applications for MPOJC FY25-FY26 Surface Transportation Block Grant Funds Approximate Funds Available: Funds Available:$7,380,000 Funds requested:$16,971,450 FFC LRTP Applicant Project Description 1a 1b 2a 2b 3 4 5a 5b 6a 6b 6c 7a 7b 7c 8a 8b 9a 9b 10 Total Project Cost Local Match Pledge Previous STP Funds STBG Funds Requested 1 Iowa City Dodge St Improvements - Burlington St to Governor St Yes Yes 5 2 2 0 5 5 0 0 3 3 3 7 0 0 0 0 5 0 7 47 17,000,000$ 9,250,000$ 3,750,000$ 4,000,000$ 2 Iowa City Taft Ave Reconstruction - American Legion Rd to Lower West Branch Rd Yes Yes 5 2 1 0 5 5 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 9 38 11,000,000$ 7,000,000$ -$ 4,000,000$ 3 North Liberty Ranshaw Way (Hwy 965) Reconstruction Phase 6 Yes Yes 5 1 4 1 5 5 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 34 11,300,000$ 6,300,000$ -$ 5,000,000$ 4 University Heights Sunset St Pavement Repair & Ped Improvements Yes Yes 5 1 1 0 5 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 3 31 481,000$ 145,000$ -$ 336,000$ 5 Coralville Hwy 6 and Deer Creek Rd Yes Yes 5 2 3 0 0 5 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 28 3,105,000$ 624,105$ -$ 2,480,895$ 6 Coralville Heartland Dr - Commerce Dr to Jones Blvd Yes No 5 1 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 22 1,445,000$ 290,445$ -$ 1,154,555$ Totals 16,971,450$ Shortfall (9,591,450)$ Projects Scoring Criteria Funding Surface Transportation Block Grant & Transportation Alternatives Program Scoring Criteria MPOJC Policy Board Approved November 18, 2020 1: Economic Opportunity – Supports metro area growth, innovation, job creation, and productivity A.Project improves/provides direct access to planned growth area, existing jobs, or retail +5 B.Project involves more than one MPO jurisdiction +1 each (Points Possible: 7) Total Points Possible: 12 (13%) Score: 2: Environment1 – Preserves and protects our natural resources, including land, water and air quality A.Project promotes air quality improvements via congestion reduction through one or more of the following: Geometric improvements (physical improvements that improve motorist operations), ITS/signalization improvements, Reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), Improvement to turning movements +1 each (Points Possible: 4) B.Project preserves the natural environment through Stormwater Management practices such as: Incorporating permeable pavements, bioretention, soil restoration, etc. +1 each (Points Possible: 3) Total Points Possible: 7 (8%) Score: 3: Quality of Life – Enhances livability and creates vibrant and appealing places that serve residents throughout their lives A.Project directly enhances safe route(s) to school, or improves transportation choices for locations specifically serving multi-family developments or elderly populations +5 Total Points Possible: 5 (5%) Score: 4: System Preservation – Maintained in good and reliable condition A.Maintenance or improvement to existing facility/infrastructure +5 Total Points Possible: 5 (5%) Score: 5: Efficiency – Builds a well-connected transportation network and coordinating land use patterns to reduce travel demand, miles travelled, and fossil fuel consumption A.Project in a corridor with existing congestion (defined as having LOS E or F during peak hours according to the adopted MPO Travel Demand Model) +7 B.Project in a corridor with forecasted future congestion (defined as having LOS E or F during peak hours according to adopted MPO Travel Demand Model, LOS map is attached) +7 Total Points Possible: 14 (15%) Score: 6: Choice – Offers multi-modal transportation options that are affordable and accessible A.Project is on existing bus route (bus route map is attached) +3 B.Separated trail or wide sidewalk (8’ or wider) +3 C.Project reduces modal conflict (pedestrian hybrid beacons, grade separation, dedicated bicycle lanes or sharrows, bus pull-off, etc) +3 Total Points Possible: 9 (10%) Score: 7: Safety – Designed and maintained to enhance the safety and security of all users A.History involving two or more documented bicycle or pedestrian collisions in the last five years (collision maps are attached) +7 B.Top 25 highest MPO accident locations or top 10 highest accident mid-blocks in last three years (accident tables are attached) +7 OR C.Sight distance or related safety issue documented by an expert (planner/engineer) +7 Total Points Possible for A&B: 14 (15%) OR Total Points Possible for C: 7 Score: 8: Health – Invites and enhances healthy and active lifestyles A.Project extends regional trail network (map is attached) +3 B.Project addresses critical gap in the regional trail network +5 Total Points Possible: 8 (9%) Score: 9: Equity2 – Provides access and opportunity for all people and neighborhoods A.Project improves transportation network in lower-income neighborhoods +5 B.Focus of the project is to correct ADA non-compliance +3 Total Points Possible: 8 (9%) Score: 10: Local Commitment – Gauges local commitment to the project including local and/or state funds pledged A.Local match 20.1% - 30% +1 B.Local match 30.1% - 40% +3 C.Local match 40.1% - 50% +5 D.Local match 50.1% - 60% +7 E.Local match 60.1% - or more +9 Total Points Possible: 9 (10%) Score: Total Score: 1Not used to score Transportation Alternatives Program projects 2Lower-income neighborhoods are defined as being at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) by block group. Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2012-2016) Date: March 1, 2021 To: Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee From: Emily Bothell, Sr. Associate Transportation Planner Re: Agenda Item #4: Update on the Long Range Transportation Plan revision process Last fall the MPO began an update to the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) we’re referring to as Future Forward 2050: Connecting Communities. The LRTP is a transportation planning document designed to help guide decision making about transportation improvements and transportation funding into the future. The Plan is a compilation of plans and visions for all modes of transportation (vehicle, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle) for the Iowa City Urbanized Area (Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, and portions of unincorporated Johnson County). The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requires that the LRTP be updated once every five years as a requirement for the receipt of federal funds. The Future Forward plan will be the culmination of a multi-year planning process in which residents, municipal staff, and elected officials in the metro area are engaged to help create a vision of the transportation network of the future. In November 2020, we shared the Plan’s transportation vision and guiding principles. Below is an update on our recent planning activities. Travel Demand Model Coincident with the update of the LRTP is the update of the MPOJC Travel Demand Model. The model is used to help predict how vehicular traffic patterns may change in response to land-use changes and to provide forecasted traffic volumes. In the upcoming months, staff will be working with MPO entities for assistance in developing a picture of growth for the urbanized area for the Plan horizon year of 2050. It is that growth, plus the anticipated transportation network of the future, which drives future traffic projections. Needs Assessment We received capital transportation infrastructure projects from all communities for the years 2022- 2050. These projects are those for which communities anticipate the use of federal funds. These projects will be screened and subsequently scored by staff using the Policy Board approved criteria. The scores and public input will be provided to the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) and Policy Board who will be responsible for ensuring the final project list is fiscally constrained using the MPO’s forecasted federal transportation infrastructure budget for years 2022-2050. The final fiscally constrained project list will then be included in the Plan to be adopted in May of 2022. Public Input Staff will be engaging the public in multiple ways throughout the planning process. Survey We released an online survey on February 11, 2021 for all those who live, work, attend school, or do business in Johnson County. The survey is designed to better understand how area residents get from place to place each day and also gain an understanding of any changes or improvements that could make it easier, safer, or more efficient to travel throughout the metro area. Survey responses will be used at a series of virtual workshops and will help inform the development of the Plan. The survey is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2050LRTP and will remain open until March 12, 2021. Virtual Workshop Staff will host a series of virtual public workshops in late April/ early May to solicit feedback on capital infrastructure projects proposed as part of the needs assessment. When writing of the plan commences, the public will also have an opportunity to review and respond to draft chapters. To find out more information about the Long Range Transportation Plan or view a copy of the current Long Range Plan, please visit https://www.mpojc.org/what-we-do/transportation- planning-division/long-range-transportation-plan. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @MPO_JC for other opportunities to provide input. I will be available at your March 9th meeting to answer any questions you may have. Date: March 1, 2021 To: MPO Regional Trails and Bicycle Committee From: Sarah Walz, Assistant Transportation Planner RE: Agenda Item #5: Discuss Bike to Work Week/Month Bike to Work Week 2021 will take place May 17 -23, 2021 with Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 21. With the continuation of Covid-19 precautions and many people still working or studying remotely from home, Bike to Work Week has a different meaning. Our meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss any plans your community/organization may have for bike events in May or later in the summer. In response to the pandemic, the League of American Bicyclists has suggested an alternative focus during the pandemic: bicycling for well-being. This includes fitness and recreational bicycling as well as bicycling to replace essential trips. During the months of December and January, the MPO encouraged people to take to the trails for safe outdoor fitness, social connection, and mental health. We produced 13 maps for walks/rides of various lengths. These could be repurposed for self-guided bicycling during bike month and throughout the summer. Other resources available from the MPO: •Bicycling Rules of the Road brochures in 6 languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Swahili. We encourage communities and organizations to share these in printed form (as flyers or posters) or as links from your web pages and social media posts. •The MPO has budgeted for bicycle bells for free distribution. Communities could use the bells in conjunction with education regarding trail etiquette. •The MPO will update the Metro Area Trails Map for availability in May.