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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-02 - BPAC Agenda AGENDA DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thursday February 2, 2012 Noon – 2:00pm Redmond Agency Coordination Summit* Redmond City Hall (12:00) Call to order (12:01) Introductions (12:04) Approval of prior minutes (January) (12:05) Review design for bike lane/sidewalk connection to Ridgeview High School on S. Canal Redmond’s first roundabout-it’s under construction, any last minute advice? Sharrows on 5th and plans for 6th –Is this the best solution? Bicycle refinement plan – ideas on implementation, ridership goals, separated facilities. Access plan – has grown from ramp plan to access plan Retrofitting collectors and arterials-ideas on lane width (1:30) BPAC Business: Message: Safe Sidewalk Nominations (1:35) Update on Planning Commission’s 1/26 public hearing on the TSP and bikeway designation, Peter Russell (1:45) City Updates: Sisters: speed limit change on 242, South County, Bend, Other ODOT Commute Options/BTA/COTA Open Floor/Comments/Announcements (2:00) Adjournment February: Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 1, 2012 12:00 to1:30 pm Bend City Hall, 710 NW Wall, Councilors Boardroom Note From Mike Caccavano, City of Redmond: Most we’ve covered to some extent, but Shirlee would like to get input from the committee, not just present what we are doing. I summarized them for the agenda, but here’s what she sent so you have a better idea of the topics: In regard to BPAC, I would suggest that rather than approaching the meeting with the idea of showcasing Redmond's achievements in this area, we might profit from humbling ourselves and admitting that Redmond is behind the curve with bike/ped amenities. Sisters and Bend are doing innovative things that we could learn from, if approached with an open mind, and the summit brings their experts to our town. For example- 1) Our proposed sidewalk that will connect Yew Ave RAB with Ridgeview HS. What is the actual cost of that including all the injection wells and other storm water requirements? Last I heard the sidewalk was only on one side, but a bike lane was on both sides, I believe. does that mean widening the road bed? Sisters has built a paved asphalt trail out to their middle and high school with a drain rock swale to create separation from road traffic and to handle the runoff. It is only on one side, and a little narrow, but we could ask for details of design and cost for a comparison. The residential housing along S. Canal backs to the road, so the sidewalk will not serve those residences. The length is over the 1/4 mile walking distance estimated to be reasonable and the only destination is the HS. Students will use scooters, skates and bikes because they have the energy to do so and it gets them their faster. If a 6' asphalt trail is less expensive and serves the need, we could consider it. 2) You did not put the RAB design on the agenda last year, but could do so this year. I realize it is being built, but the Bend staff have vast experience with these things and may give us suggestions on implementation that would solve problems before they arise. 3) Ask other experts what safety criteria they consider when using 'sharrows.' Redmond is currently using them on roadway with a 25 mph speed and the markings are in the 'door zone', 4' from the edge of parking strip. Are we ignoring 'best practice' recommendations? Why are we using sharrows on 5th rather than a bike lane? What is the intention for 6th St. north of Deschutes? That is scheduled for 2012, I believe. Let's try to do a good job with it. 4) Pull that Bike Refinement Plan off the shelf and figure out how to move it's adoption forward. Ask others what their town has as goals for bike/ped user rates, and how they actively increase walking and riding? Do they find more commuter users on separated trails or on streets with bike facilities? What are they doing for user education programs? What have they found to be the best use of their limited funds, to increase bike/ped use either as a commuter or recreationally. 5) Ask for help on the Disabled Accessibility program. How are other towns prioritizing their needs? What are their achievement measures? 6) Ask for advice on street lane width. What problems come with narrowing and how can those problems be addressed? Redmond has a great deal of retrofitting to do on older connectors and minor arterials. What standards should be adopted to safely and consistently bring our streets up to current expectations?