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Meeting Minutes
DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - Noon to 1:30pm
ODOT, 63055 N Hwy 97, Building M, Diamond and Crater Lake Conference Rooms
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: Cheryl Howard, Scott Morgan, Greg Svelund, Wendy Holzman, Mark
Smith, Bill Braly, Michelle DeSilva, Mary Barron, Rick Root, Scott Ferguson, Christopher
Cassard Agency: Matt Martin, Deschutes County; Gary Farnsworth, ODOT; Dan Serpico,
ODOT; Rob Hardie, ODOT, Joni Bramlett, ODOT, Jovi Anderson, Bend MPO ; Judy Watts,
COIC/Cascade East Transit; Kim Curley, Commute Options; Jeff Monson, Commute Options;
Marcos Bomero, USFS; Stan Nowakowski, SRTS Jefferson County; Holly Wenzel, Crook
County Health Department
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m.
Introductions
Approval of Prior Minutes
June 4, 2015 meeting minutes were unanimously approved as drafted.
Upcoming ODOT funding cycles, Gary Farnsworth ODOT
Gary provided an overview of funding programs and how they apply. A fact sheet was
distributed. Two programs are ConnectOregon VI (years 2016-18) and Enhance Non-Highway
(years 2019-21). Bicycle, pedestrian, transit projects are included. Application deadline for
ConnectOregon VI and the proposal deadline for Enhance Non-Highway is November 20.
Question and answer period followed discussing application/proposal review process, scoring,
and project types.
A Region 4 Bicycle-Pedestrian Needs list was distributed and discussed. Gary is interested in
feedback from BPAC on project priorities. Gary will be attending the October Tri-County
Summit to continue the discussion.
Bend Transit Expansion, Judy Watts COIC
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Judy provided an update on the expansion that is set to launch September 21. Changes
include new sign posts with posted route schedules. There will be 50 new bus stops. Projects
will include construction of accessibility and pedestrian amenities. OSU Cascades is building
transit shelter. St. Charles recently initiated a group bus pass program and will be
designing/funding stop near the hospital.
September bike counts and City of Bend count program, Jovita Anderson Bend MPO
Jovi provide program overview. Volunteer counters on September 15, 16, and 19 were
requested. A news release was distributed. Program is expanding with permanent bicycle
and pedestrian counters being installed at some locations.
Bill Braly announced that Redmond is also conducting a bike count on September 17 and 19.
BPAC Business
Election of Officers: Cheryl Howard (Chair), Bill Braly (Vice Chair), Greg Svelund (Secretary)
were re-elected unanimously.
Committee Updates: No updates. Ad Hoc Goals Committee formed with Bill Braly, Mary
Barron, Kim Curley, Chris Cassard, and Greg Svelund as members. Report expected by
December.
Media Release: Commute Options is issuing safety press release addressing “watch for kids,”
no parking in bike lanes, roundabout use, and school zone speed. Slow down for
safety(roundabouts, school zones, etc.) Kim and Greg will draft the press release and send to
Matt for distribution.
Tri County Summit, October 14th in Prineville: Kim provided an overview of the schedule,
activities, exhibitors, and presenters. The event will be held at Meadow Lakes Golf Course.
Updates
Bend: Exploring projects to apply for ConnectOregon VI or Enhance funding. Jovi distributed
a packet of bike/ped infrastructure enhancement projects.
Sisters: Various projects underway including improvements along Barkley. City Council will
be signing an IGA for the planned roundabout.
Redmond: Working with schools to identify what needs and can be done for safe
transportation. Working on trails connectivity plan.
South County: Scheduling of South County meeting was discussed. The meeting will be held
in Sunriver on October 1st. A ConnectOregon VI project is being considered.
ODOT: HB 3402 has been enacted increasing speed limits to 65 mph on Highways (197, 97,
31, 395, 20) on March 1st. Transition plans are in process.
Commute Options: Drive less challenge is October 5-18.
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USFS: In process of awarding a contract for multi-use pass extending along Cascade Lakes
Highway to new welcome center. Completion is planned for next fall or spring.
Adjournment at 1:32pm
Next Meeting: Thursday, October 1, 2015; South County (location TBD)