bikewalk OKC Advisory Group

Purpose

The Advisory Group provided overarching review and recommendations for the update of bikewalkokc. It included City elected and appointed officials, local partners and stakeholders, and City staff from a variety of departments.  The group's participation provided a variety of perspectives and ideas, and added transparency to the plan update process. 

Step 1: Pedestrian Planning

With Step 1, the City staff guided the Advisory Group to focus specifically on pedestrian components of Chapters 3 and 4 of bikewalkokc. Chapter 3 outlines the prioritization processes for each of the Pedestrian Priority Areas while Chapter 4 displays the outcomes of these prioritization processes resulting in comprehensive lists of projects by Pedestrian Priority Area. These areas include 10 specific Pedestrian Priority Areas or PPA's, the Downtown Area, Park Area, School Areas, and Transit Areas. 

City staff solicited feedback and recommendations on the PPA boundaries, recommendations for new pedestrian projects within the PPA boundaries, and recommendations on the consideration for the creation of new PPA boundaries.  

Step 2: Bicycle and Trail Planning

With Step 2, City staff guided the Advisory Group to focus on the review of bicycle and trail components of Chapters 2 and 4 of the plan.  Chapter 2 outlines the bicycle and trail facility types and selection process; the analysis for project selection; and the current and proposed bicycle and trail networks.  

City staff sought new recommendations for bicycle and trail facilities. At this time, the City does not plan to do an overhaul of the existing and currently proposed networks; however, comments are welcomed and will be reviewed for consideration.  

Step 3: Project Implementation Process and Action Plan

During Step 3, City staff will guide the Advisory Group on discussions related to the plan implementation.  Topics will include Funding Opportunities, Ongoing System Maintenance, Staffing Resourcing Needs, Performance Measures, and Action Plans. 

As part of step three, consideration will be given to including a Special Corridors and Safe Crossings Component to the plan.  

Advisory Group Members

ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
City Councilmembers
James Cooper, Ward 2
Jobeth Hamon, Ward 6
Mark Stonecipher, Ward 8

Planning Commission
Scott Cravens - Chair, Ward 8
Asa Highsmith, Ward 6

Traffic & Transportation Commission
Rob Littlefield, Ward 2
JB Scheuelein, Ward 6

OKC Trails Advisory Committee
Hal McKnight, Chair

Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Advisory Board (CNEAB)
Kris Dahlgren, Ward 6

Meetings

January 13, 2021 Meeting

• January 13 Agenda(PDF, 113KB)
• January 13 Presentation(PDF, 3MB)
• Recording

February 10, 2021 Meeting

• February 10 Agenda(PDF, 62KB)
• February 10 Presentation(PDF, 9MB)
• Recording

May 12, 2021 Meeting

• May 12 Agenda(PDF, 96KB)
• May 12 Presentation(PDF, 3MB)
• Recording

July 25, 2023 Meeting

• July 25 Agenda(DOC, 40KB)
• May 12 Presentation(PDF, 3MB)

Advisory Group Resources

• Pedestrian Priority Areas Appendix(PDF, 35MB)  
• Pedestrian Projects Funding Checklist(PDF, 32MB)
• Bike and Trail Projects Funding Checklist(PDF, 14MB)
• Bike Tiers Sector Maps(PDF, 8MB)
• Action Plan(PDF, 5MB)