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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-05 - BPAC Minutes Meeting Minutes DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thursday, September 5, 2013 - Noon to 1:30pm ODOT, 63055 NW Hwy 97, Building M, Sparks Lake Room (Upstairs) Audio recording of this meeting is archived for review and/or transcription. The purpose of this document is to outline topics of discussion and actions by the Committee. Members Present: Pam Hardy, Cheryl Howard, Phyllis Lewis, Michele Sims, Jim Stone, Kevin Tanski Agency: City of Bend - Chris Carney, Robin Lewis, Bend MPO - Jovi Anderson; Commute Options – Kim Curley; ODOT - Bill Hilton, Dan Serpico, Joel McCarroll; City of Redmond - Mike Caccavano Guests: Glen Bates, Erik Huffman - Becon Engineering Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. Introductions Approval of Prior Minutes The minutes of June 6, 2013, were approved, with the date corrected to reflect the correct meeting date. Bike Safety Count Program, Jovi Anderson, Bend MPO Jovi handed out maps and graphs for the bicycle and pedestrian counts; Jovi also asked for sources of funds to purchase some additional signs designating the bike friendly community award. Drive Less Challenge, Kim Curley Commute Options Kim handed out information about the Challenge, and informed the group about how to join the effort; she affirmed the need for data collection – stating that it helps to demonstrate that transportation demand management (tdm) really works. Challenge participants can log on to register at driveless.com. The program is statewide. She indicated that a party is being planned to highlight the program. The City of Bend overlay program/opportunities, Robin Lewis, City of Bend Robin described the new approach to the paving program, which offers some great opportunities for striping and configurations more conducive to bicycling and pedestrian traffic in conjunction with the City’s capital improvement and repair project list. Cheryl and Kim volunteered to assist with design suggestions for the 1-year list 2 Portland St. University, Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation, Dan Serpico, ODOT Dan presented slides about the Portland workshop he recently attended. He indicated that there was a diverse group of 30 transportation colleagues, along with 10 instructors. The slides generated a lot of follow up discussion, which included encouragement to present the slides and important complete streets concepts to elected officials and community leaders. It was also recognized the strategic events help to generate awareness of bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure and opportunities. BPAC Business A motion was introduced to elect officers for the coming year, which included Cheryl Howard, Chair; Pam Hardy, Vice-Chair; Kevin Tanski, Secretary. The motion passed unanimously. An ad hoc Subcommittee was formed for the purpose of assessing progress towards achieving Committee goals for the current year. Kevin agreed to facilitate. Kim, Pam, Jim and Cheryl agreed to participate, and Matt Martin and Bill Braley will be invited, as well, based upon their prior participation in the process. Kim and Kevin will coordinate messaging with County Planner and liaison Cynthia Smidt Updates South County: Jim indicated that lava lands pathway is moving forward, and contracts are expected to be let in October. A Sunriver group has formed to develop mountain bike pathways, and COTA and the USFS will be assisting with the process. Bill commented on Prineville and their discussions about bike design. City of Bend: It was noted that Rene Mansour was actively recruiting volunteers for the Masters cycling championship race. City of Sisters: Phyllis and Michele indicated that an Environmental Assessment has been published for pathway to Black Butte and Crossroads. It was noted that there is still considerable controversy about the project. City of Redmond: Mike reported that the City is wrapping up the 6th street project. They are also working on the path along Wickiup near Sage Elementary. He also reported that the Redmond BPAC recently did a site tour. ODOT: Bill reported that ODOT is doing sidewalks as part of Cascade improvement in Sisters. They are actively examining roundabout options in conjunction with the trucking industry. Additionally, ODOT is under agreement with Commute Options for their assistance to modify traffic demand behaviors as part of the Murphy Road project in Bend. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting, the South County/La Pine Coordination Summit, is scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2013. The location is tbd.