Town of Fenwick Island

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