Planning Commission Mini Symposium- How We Can Make Fenwick Safer for Walking & Biking
10/18/2022 - 10:00 AM
Location: Fenwick Island Town Hall
Address: 800 Coastal Highway
Fenwick Island
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81106824855 OR Call-in#: 1-301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 811 0682 4855
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Mini Symposium
How Can We Be Safe Walking and Biking in Fenwick Island
on Main Street/Coastal Highway
Tuesday October 18 from 10 to 11:45 am
In person at Town Hall | 800 Coastal Highway | Fenwick Island DE 19444
Via zoom: Connection details will be at https://fenwickisland.delaware.gov/
Organized by the Fenwick Island Planning Commission
Purposes:
- To hear from members of the Fenwick Island community about safety hazards and concerns related to Main Street/Coastal Highway;
- To inform the people of Fenwick Island about ways to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, particularly with regard to Coastal Highway;
- To identify alternatives to create a safe environment around Main Street/Coastal Highway — sidewalks, crossings, lighting, median, intersections, and design for all.
- To highlight concerns for individuals with mobility limitations, pedestrians that may be transporting children and gear to the beach, and bicyclists transporting goods.
- To explore the role and responsibility of the State, County, and other relevant entities
Draft Agenda:
10:00 Welcome and introductions
10:05 The view from Fenwick: public comments about safety concerns for walking and biking
10:20 Progress to date: sidewalks projects.
10:25 Jennifer Cinelli-Miller, Transportation Planner for Sussex County, DelDOT;
William (BJ) DeCoursey, Associate Policy Scientist, University of Delaware.
Safety for walkers and bicyclists in Fenwick: Role of DelDot & recommended practices
10:45 Bill Zolper, Town Manager, Dewey Beach.
Development of pedestrian and bike-friendly infrastructure in Dewey Beach: lessons learned
11:00 James Wilson, Executive Director, Bike DE.
Creating Safe Bikeways.
11:15 Questions and comments from participants
11:30 Discussion
11:40 Wrap-up and next steps
11:45 Adjourn
The public is welcome in person or via zoom