HomeMy WebLinkAboutBig Chainring- Safe Sidewalks AwardsDeschutes County Board of Commissioners
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AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board Business Meeting of June 23,2014
DATE: June 16,2014
FROM: Cynthia Smidt Community Development Department 317-3150
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Presentation of "Big Chainring" and "Safe Sidewalk" Awards from the Deschutes County Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? NO
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BP AC) has selected the 2014 "Big
Chainring" Award recipients. Since 1996, the Big Chainring Awards have been awarded annually to
honor individuals, businesses, public agencies, and advocacy groups that have made significant
contributions in the support of better bicycling and walking in Central Oregon.
In addition, the Peter Hanson Memorial Award specifically recognizes individuals in the community
who have provided outstanding voluntary contributions. Staff and BP AC members request that the
Board assist in the presentation of five awards this year including the following: "Peter Hanson
Memorial Award" to Patrick Eckford and the Big Chainring awards to Trinity Bikes, Robin Lewis with
the City of Bend, and Pam Hardy with Bend Bikes.
Also, the the Big Chainring award for a special project goes to the Transition Center Community Bike
Ride, which includes recognition of the following individuals: Amy Nickell with Redmond School
District, Allen Tenney and Bryan Malone with High Desert Education Service District, Courtney
Moran with Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District, Joanie Krehbiel with Wheel Fun Rentals,
and Ken Cardwell with Jericho Road.
The BPAC has selected the 2014 "Safe Sidewalks" Award recipients. Since 2006, the Safe Sidewalks
Awards have recognized those businesses and property owners who not only fulfill, but also often
exceed the legal requirements of keeping their sidewalks safe and clear of debris and hazards this past
year. Staff and BPAC members request that the Board assist in the presentation of 15 awards this year.
The winners are Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District, Bronco Billy's, Cedarwest Apartments,
City of Bend, Deschutes County, Leavitt's Western Wear, McMenamins Old St. Francis School, ODOT
Region 4 District 10, Rancho Viejo Mexican Bar and Grill, Selco Credit Union, Sidelines Sports Bar
and Grill, Sterling Bank, Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village, Umpqua Bank, and US Bank.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff requests that the Board assist in the presentation of the Big Chainring and Safe Sidewalks awards
this year.
ATTENDANCE: Cheryl Howard, BPAC Chair
DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
Cynthia Smidt, CDD
Bonnie Baker
From: Anna Johnson
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:32 PM
To: Anna Johnson
Subject: IN OTHER NEWS .... Big Chainring Awards
Attachments: BPAC Big Chainring Winners MR 14 (final).doc
MEDIA CONTACT:
Cynthia Smidt
Deschutes County Community Development
(541) 317-3150 Cynthia.Smidt@deschutes.org
Website: http://www.deschutes.org/cdd/
Chainring Awards Given to Groups and Individuals June 23
The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) has selected the 2014 Big
Chain ring Award recipients. Robin Lewis with the City of Bend, Patrick Eckford, and Trinity Bikes will
be recognized on June 23 for their contributions to pedestrian and bicycle friendly environments in
Deschutes County. In addition, recognition will go to Amy Nickell with the Redmond School District,
Allen Tenney and Bryan Malone with High Desert Education Service District, Courtney Moran of
Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District, Joanie Krehbiel with Wheel Fun Rentals, and Ken
Cardwell with Jericho Road.
The awards will be presented at the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Business Meeting on
Monday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Barnes and Sawyer rooms of the
Deschutes County Services Center at 1300 NW Wall Street in Bend.
Since 1996, the Big Chainring Awards have been awarded annually to honor individuals, businesses,
and public agencies that have made significant contributions in support of better bicycling and walking
in Central Oregon.
This year's winners include:
Peter Hanson Memorial Award
Patrick Eckford
When Patrick Eckford moved to the Sisters area a few years ago, he brought along his passion for
promoting safe biking and walking opportunities. Patrick has been an outstanding volunteer for
promoting trail adoption in Sisters Country. He has dedicated many hours to planning and
maintaining trails with the Sisters Trail Alliance (STA) and with other Sisters area events. In addition,
he has worked with the STA designing and teaching a standardized format for all volunteers and
assisted in producing STA related information for distribution. Patrick's tireless efforts show a
successful celebration of bicycle and pedestrian culture in Sisters and throughout Central Oregon.
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Big Chainring Award for Special Project
Amy Nickell, Redmond School District
Allen Tenney & Bryan Malone, High Desert Education Service District
Courtney Moran, Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District
Joanie Krehbiel, Wheel Fun Rentals
Ken Cardwell, Jericho Road
The partnership between these entities and individuals has significantly advanced the bicycling
opportunities for individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the Redmond community. This
group helped make riding a bike a viable transportation option for eighteen young adults between the
ages of 18-21 as part of a yearlong transition program. Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District
loaned the bikes for the program and Wheel Fun Rentals loaned the 3-wheeled bikes (deuce
coupes). Ken Cardwell helped modify the bikes making them strider bikes for beginners. Allen
Tenney and Bryan Malone with High Desert Educational Service District assisted with the
maintenance and modifications to seating, which included a seat for an adult in a wheelchair who has
never before had been able to ride. Redmond School District staff oversaw the program that taught
them how to ride, rules of the road, basic maintenance, and then at the end, took them on rides
around town. The benefit to the participants was a newfound independence that allowed them the
ability to commute to jobs without always relying on family or the bus and the confidence to ride a
bike independently and enjoy the health and mental benefits of exercise. In the future, the group
hopes to offer the program to high school students with special needs and then expand to middle and
elementary school students.
Big Chainring Award for Commercial Business
Trinity Bikes
Trinity Bikes has been very active in promoting bicycling in Redmond and Deschutes County through
sponsoring multiple clean up and construction of trails at the Radlands complex in Redmond, building
up BMX activity in Redmond and being more involved with trail and road bike activities. During the
last two years, Trinity Bikes has held the Redmond cross races at the old golf course. In addition,
they have always been gracious at their bike shop with free advice and technical help. Trinity Bikes
has been extremely accessible to bicyclists, especially to those who are new in getting around on two
wheels. Trinity Bikes is very encouraging, providing a lot of their time, effort, and materials to the
biking community in Redmond.
Big Chainring Award for Public Agency
Robin Lewis, City of Bend
Robin Lewis, Traffic Engineer with the City of Bend was a driving force behind the vision, grant
application, and design of the Riverside and Franklin Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
project. Robin successfully applied for and received an ODOT Bike and Pedestrian Grant for the
project. The project was completed in 2013 and highlights state of the art multi modal transportation
safety. Bicycle elements included buffered bike lanes, green bike lane markings, sharrows, covered
bike parking, and 'floating vehicle parking. The project provides outstanding multimodal uses for all
members of the Bend community.
For more information about the annual Big Chainring Awards, please contact Deschutes County
Associate Planner Cynthia Smidt at (541) 317-3150. ##
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