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AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board Business Meeting on March 3, 2010
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DATE: February 24, 2010
FROM: Erik Kropp Admin. Services 388-6584
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
A pubic hearing on Ordinance No. 2010-013, Amending Title 10, adding Chapter 10.06, to the
Deschutes County Code to Regulate Bicycle Travel on Skyliners Road and Declaring an Emergenc).
PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? Yes.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Skyliners Road has been a popular location for events. Residents in the area have expressed concern s
about events and recreational cyclists that use Skyliners Road. At the February 8, 2010 public hear ng,
many residents submitted testimony about cyclists riding two or more abreast endangering public
safety.
The proposed ordinance would limit cyclists on Skyliners Road to ride single file unless when
passing another cyclist, making a left turn or a U-turn, or when the cyclist is riding as a registered
participant and in compliance with and conditions imposed on an event which has been specifically
approved by the County.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
First reading by Title only, Ordinance No. 2010-013 and Exhibit A.
ATTENDANCE: Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator
DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
Erik Kropp
For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
An Ordinance Amending Title 10, adding Chapter
10.06 to the Deschutes County Code to Regulate
Bicycle Travel on Skyliners Road and Declaring an
Emergency.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2010-013
WHEREAS, Title 10 of the Deschutes County Code concerns vehicle and traffic regulations on a id
along roads subject to regulation by the County; and
WHEREAS, Skyliners Road from approximately Mile Post 1.77 on the east at the Bend City Limits to
and including approximately Mile Post 10.038 where the road reverts to U.S. Forest Service jurisdiction (her( in
"Skyliners Road") is subject to County regulation as the road authority pursuant to ORS 810.010; and
WHEREAS, The current conditions of Skyliners Road are that it is a narrow two-lane road with seve-a1
curves which provide limited visibility, poor pavement conditions and contains no bicycle lanes; and
WHEREAS, due to its proximity near Bend, the relatively low motor vehicle usage and the nearby
availability of ample parking at Summit High School, Skyliners Road has become a popular venue lbr
recreational bicyclists, as well as for the organizers of competitive bicycling races and events; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to impose restrictions under ORS 810.030 which addrkss
potential conflicts and safety risks on Skyliners Road between operators of motor vehicles and people riding
bicycles, which become more acute when bicyclists ride side by side; now, therefore,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, ORDAINS
as follows:
Section 1. AMENDMENT. DCC Title 10 is amended by adding a new Chapter 10.06 to read as
described in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 2 EMERGENCY. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of Ihe
public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Ordinance takes effect on its passage.
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Dated this of , 2010 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
ATTEST:
DENNIS R. LUKE, Chair
ALAN LINGER, Vice Chair
Recording Secretary TAMMY BANEY, Commissioner
Date of 1St Reading: day of , 2010.
Date of 2' Reading: day of , 2010.
Record of Adoption Vote
Commissioner
Dennis R. Luke
Alan Unger
Tammy Baney
Yes No Abstained Excused
Effective date: day of , 2010.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
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Exhibit A
Chapter 10.06. BICYCLE RESTRICTIONS ON SKYLINERS ROAD
10.06.010. Bicycle Restrictions on Skyliners Road.
10.06.020. Exceptions.
10.06.030. Signage
10.06.040 Violation
10.06.010. Bicycle Restrictions on Skyliners Road.
Except as provided in Section 10.06.020, it shall be unlawful for the operator of a bicycle on Skyliners Road
to ride alongside and in the same direction as another cyclist.
(Ord. 2010-013 §1, 2010)
10.06.020. Exceptions.
A person is not in violation of the offense under Section 10.06.010 if the person operates a bicycle alongside
another cyclist in the same direction under any of the following circumstances:
a. when overtaking and passing another cyclist;
b. when preparing to execute a left turn or a U-turn;
c. at such time as the cyclist is riding as a registered participant and in compliance with any conditions
imposed on an event, which has been specifically approved by the County.
(Ord. 2010-013 §1, 2010)
10.06.030. Signage.
The Director of the Road Department is authorized and directed to erect appropriate signs giving notice of
the restrictions in Section 10.06.010 of this chapter consistent with the provisions of ORS 810.030 and the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, current edition.
(Ord. 2010-013 §1, 2010)
10.06.040. Violation
Violation of Section 10.06.010 is as provided by ORS 818.130.
(Ors. 2010-013 §1, 2010)
Chapter 10.06 1 (03/2010)