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117 NW Lafayette Avenue Bend Oregon 977('1-1925
(541)388-6575 FAX (541)3£5-1764
http://www.co.deschutes.or us/cdd/
BPAC ADVISORY ROLE
As indicated in the adopted bylaws for the committee:
"The purpose of the BPAC is to advise the incorporated cities and other
governmental bodies of Deschutes County on bicycle and pedestrian issues, assist
in the development and maintenance of local and county wide pedestrian plans..."
The committee has a renewed commitment to provide valuable feedback in the
development of programs and projects throughout Deschutes County. This
commitment is expressed throughout the recently updated goals there are objects and
action items specific to this advisory role.
Advisory Highlights
BLM
- Cline Butte Recreation Area Plan
ODOT
- Highway 97 Bend North Corridor
- Hwy 20/97 Interchange
- Century Drive Improvement Project
- Tumalo-Highway 20 pedestrian
crossing
Deschutes County
- Old Bend -Redmond Highway
improvements
- Annual road improvement schedule
- TSP Update
- Comprehensive Plan Update-
- Recreational Assets Committee
City of Redmond
- 6th Street improvements
City of Bend
- Galveston Street improvements
- Road Users Task Force funded
improvements
- Trails Master Plan
Bend Parks and Recreation
Trails Master Plan
City of Sisters
- TSP Update
- Development Code Update
- Several Road improvement Projects
Commute Options
- Safe Routes to School
- Bike Education Program
Quality Services Performed with Pride
Bike and Pedestrian Plan
Here you will find information on pedestrian and bicycle opportunities, as well as
news and issues here in Deschutes County. This site is brought to you through the
support of Deschutes County and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
(BPAC).
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Committee's mission is to promote and encourage safe bicycling and walking
as a significant means of transportation in Deschutes County. Its goals include:
• The development of a coordinated system of safe and convenient bikeways
and walkways
• The stimulation of public awareness, and
• The examination of current and future financing options and budget
strategies for bicycle and pedestrian projects.
Committee work presently includes the development of bicycle and pedestrian
safety programs and reviewing bicycle and pedestrian project prioritization.
To view complete committee adopted bylaws, click here.
The Committee serves to advise Deschutes County, the Cities of Bend, Redmond
and Sisters, and ODOT in bicycle and pedestrian transportation, and matters
pertaining to existing and proposed road construction and signing. The
Committee is a source of current information relating to the use of bicycle and
walking as a means of transportation, and strives to support them as a viable
means of transportation in Deschutes County.
Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and serve a term
of three years.
Members are comprised of individuals whose primary residence is in Deschutes
County and who specify an interest in the stated goals of the Committee.
Members recommend individuals to the Board of County Commissioners for
appointment when vacancies occur.
Meetings are generally held on the 1st Thursday of each month from 12 noon to
1:30pm. The meetings are located at the Bend City Hall at 710 NW Wall St. in
Bend. The public is invited to attend. Agenda & Minutes are available online.
Staff liaison to the Bike and Pedestrian Committee is Peter Russell, Deschutes
County Senior Transportation Planner, (541) 383-6718, or peterr@deschutes.org
Bike Parking Guidelines
Deschutes County provides a brochure on the proper types of bike parking
facilities to choose, as well as their correct installation. This is the link to an
electronic version of the Bike Parking Guide.
Reporting Problems
To report debris, potholes or a problem with a bike facility in the unincorporated
areas of the County please call the Road Department at (541) 388-6581 or send
an email to: roaddept@co.deschutes.or.us
To report problems on other roads please contact the following:
State of Oregon, (ODOT) - (541) 388-6232
Bend Public Works Dept - (541) 388-5540
Redmond Public Works Dept - (541) 504-2000
City of Sisters- (541) 549-6022
Deschutes County Bike Guide
The Deschutes County Bike Guide is now online. When printed, it's a 24" by 40"
map (.pdf file) that shows County roads and 23 suggested bike rides throughout
Deschutes County. It's a work in progress, and available initially online, then it will
be available as a new hard copy.
We've tried to include a variety of features including ride direction, parks,
campgrounds and historic attractions. By clicking on the map route number, you'll
bring up an individual 8.5x11 .pdf map that you can print out for ease of carrying
along on your ride. Included with those route maps is a route elevation profile so
you can see what you're getting yourself into.
Hard copy versions of the County map will be available at local bike shops in Bend
and Redmond, local chambers of commerce and the Bend Visitor Center. If you'd
like one of the older, partially outdated maps mailed to you, contact Peter Russell.
The entire County is on one side, with enlarged urban areas on the other.
Awards and Recognition
The Committee recognizes individuals, businesses, and public agencies that
significantly support bicycling and pedestrian in Central Oregon Since 1996, the
annual Big Chainring Award has recognized individuals, businesses, and public
agencies that make important contributions toward improving bicycling and
walking conditions, encouraging children or adults to walk and ride their bikes,
and making Deschutes County communities healthier and happier In 2006, the
Peter Hanson Memorial Award was introduced to honor those that have excelled
in bicycle and pedestrian volunteering efforts Peter was a BPAC member who lost
his battle with cancer in 2005 For current award information and application, click
here.
Since 2006, the annual Safe Sidewalks Campaign has recognized businesses that
have made an extra effort keeping their sidewalks clear of snow and ice in the
winter Many people are unaware that cities in Deschutes County require by code
that sidewalks be cleared after a snow storm to ensure public safety Sisters,
Redmond, and Bend all have such ordinances The Safe Sidewalks Campaign is
BPAC's way of reminding county business and property owners of their
responsibility to maintain clear sidewalks These codes not only help make
sidewalks safer, but encourage the good business practice of making it easier for a
customer to arrive at their doors To nominate a business through this process,
please click here for information and the nomination form.
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BPAC Board Bio's
Cheryl Howard, Chair: I am a lifelong Oregonian, having resided in Bend since the early 1980's.
Appointed to the Deschutes County Bike Pedestrian Advisory Committee in early 2004 (Chair 2007 —
present). Championed and/or coordinated numerous events that improve safety for students walking
and/or biking to school and around the community. These include: Central Oregon Safe Kids, Event
Coordinator (2000-2006), Coordinated CO's first participation in the International Walk to School Day
(2003-2005), Coordinated CO's first community bike rodeos (2003 -current) (Both of these programs
have now evolved into yearlong projects with Commute Options), Founder of the Good Samaritan snow
removal program for seniors and disabled. My other volunteer affiliations include serving on the board
of the Deschutes County Weed Advisory Board, Event Coordinator for the Lets Pull Together event, the
Orchard District Neighborhood Association Board of Directors (Founding member and Chair, 2001-2010)
and have most recently joined the board of the United Way of Deschutes County. Graduate of
Leadership Bend and both the Bend Police and Deschutes County Sheriffs Department Citizens
Academy.
Chuck Humphrey, Vice Chair: Resident near Sisters for over 6 years. Serious recreational and
commuter cyclist for 25 years. Treasurer of the Sisters Trails Alliance and the Edgington Road District.
Member of the Sisters Planning Commission. Served on Citizens Advisory Committees for the Sisters
Transportation System Plan Update, the revision of the Sisters Development Code, and the Deschutes
County Sheriffs Office Public Finance Advisory Committee. Retired from career in economic
development with the World Bank in Washington, DC, working mostly in Africa and the Middle East.
Ph.D. in economics.
Matt Martin, Secretary: A native Oregonian and a ten year resident of Deschutes County. Matt worked
for five years with the Deschutes County current planning division followed by 4 years with the City of
Bend current planning division. Matt enjoys music, snowboarding, camping, and experiencing the world
through the eyes of his two year old daughter. Matt has been a member of the BPAC since 2006.
Michelle Sims: Michele Sims is a professional land surveyor and certified water rights examiner. She
holds a degree in biology from Indiana University. A resident of the Sisters community, she has served
on the board of Sisters Habitat for Humanity and is a member of the Sisters Trails Alliance. She believes
that small communities benefit in many ways when their residents may safely walk or bike when
shopping, running errands or traveling to and from school.
Eli Ashley: A five year resident of Deschutes County, Ashley has worked primarily in the public and non-
profit sectors including 19 years with the City of Tacoma. He has managed several performing arts
facilities including most recently the Tower Theatre Foundation in Bend as Executive Director, a position
that he retired from in 2008. He has chaired and served on the board of directors of numerous non-
profit organizations in Washington and is currently on the board of directors as development committee
chair of the Tower Theatre Foundation. He is committed to building a healthy, and safe, community
through enhanced use of bicycles and walking.
Jim Stone: Owner of Sunriver Sports, a Bicycle and Snowsport Retailer in Sunriver, Avid Bicyclist, BPAC
Member 2nd year, South County Rep., Member of the Three Sisters Scenic Bikeway Committee.
Sami Fournier: Appointed to BPAC in Fall, 2008. She holds a Masters Degree in Public and International
Affairs from Columbia University, and spent 10 years as a policy analyst in Washington DC think tanks.
Her work at the Director of Education at the League of American Bicyclists, starting in 2003, involved her
in helping to lobby for the $600 million in federal transportation funds that comprise the National Safe
Routes to Schools program created in 2005. This program, through ODOT, currently funds her work with
Commute Options as a Bicycle Safety Instructor. By the end of this year, Sami and her team will have
taught over 1,000 students in Deschutes County how to commute safely by bike and on foot. Sami also
serves as a CASA volunteer, and on the Leadership Committee of Bend's Community Bike Shed, as well
as helping lead a local Road User Safety Campaign. Sami is a League of American Bicyclists Certified
Instructor (LCI #1111), an ACE certified personal trainer, and she teaches youth mountain biking with
MBSEF in the summers. Additionally, Sami has twice participated in the Cascade Cycling Classic, and she
is a former National Cyclocross Champion in the Masters 40+ women's division.
Kevin Tanski: Moved from Colorado to Bend, Oregon with his wife, Debby, in 2007. In Colorado, Kevin
served for seven years as Education Director of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, and
ten years as Parks Coordinator for the Teller County government, whom he represented on the Pikes
Peak Area Council of Governments Transportation Enhancements Subcommittee. Prior to their move,
Kevin was the Executive Director of Colorado Springs -based Palmer Land Trust, overseeing land
conservation in a nine -county region. He established a successful consulting business, Sage Grant
Writing, in Bend in 2008, and also works part-time and seasonally as an alpine ski instructor and
whitewater rafting guide. Kevin and his wife enjoy music and the wealth of outdoor recreation
opportunities in Central Oregon, including bicycling, kayaking, Nordic skiing and bird -watching. He was
appointed to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee in 2008.
Glen Bates: Career Experience: Management and executive positions with Boeing and ITT. Formed US
subsidiary of UK computing services and software company and served as president. Founded software
development company and was involved with several other software and technology companies in
executive or consulting roles. Participation on other Boards and/or Committees: Board member of the
newly formed Central Oregon Velo, a bicycle advocacy group. Member of the bicycle sub -committee of
Senator Wyden's Central Oregon Recreation Initiative. This sub -committee initiated the Three Sisters
Scenic Bikeway concept. Board member of the Awbrey Glen Golf Club (3 years). Board member of the
Awbrey Glen Homeowners Association (4 years). President, Treasurer and board member of West
Mountain Estates Homeowners Association in Ridgefield, CT which maintained a recreation area
including swimming pool, tennis courts, volleyball facility and play field for use by the families of around
140 home owners. Member of Bellevue (Washington) Citizen Advisory Committee charged with
determining the use of school and open space in the Wilberton Hill area of Bellevue for the city council.
This is now a botanical garden and park.
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