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Meeting Minutes
DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, May 5, 2016 - Noon to 1:30pm
ODOT, 63055 N Hwy 97, Building M, Diamond and Crater Lake Conference Rooms, Bend
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, Wendy Holzman, Mark Smith, Greg
Svelund, Scott Ferguson Agency: Kim Curley, Commute Options; Matt Martin, Deschutes
County; Dan Serpico, ODOT; Chris Cheng, ODOT; David Amiton, ODOT; Mike Caccavano,
City of Redmond; Steve Jorgensen, Bend Parks and Recreation District; Mark Wolter, City of
Bend; Casey Bergh, OSU-Cascades Business: Jessie Rykels-Wilson, HDR
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m.
Introductions
Approval of Prior Minutes
April 7, 2016, meeting minutes were unanimously approved as drafted.
Bike More Challenge, Commute Options
Kim provided introduction and overview of the Bike More Challenge in May. Participation can
be as an individual or team. Kim also distributed a “Pass Safely” flier related to requirements
for provided space for cyclists and circulated copies of the “Oregon Pedestri an, Bicycle, and
Driver Rules.” Discussion followed.
Degrading pedestrian facilities/Burlington Northern, Mark Wolter, City of Bend
Mark provided an overview of potential improvements at Franklin Ave and 3rd Street railroad
underpasses including lighting, pedestrian, cycling, accessibility, and aesthetic improvements.
A packet of materials was distributed. Additional work is necessary to evaluate structural
integrity of the facilities, estimate construction costs, and identify potential funding sources.
Cheryl suggested this could be part of a regional project to consider similar improvements
throughout the tri-county area and initiate a dialog with owner of facilities. Dialog followed.
Kim Curley will reach out to Oregon Department of Transportation Rails Division. Cheryl will
reach out to the regional communities to identify resources related to location of railroad
crossings.
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Lava Lands Trail System, Bike Lanes, David Amiton, ODOT
David distributed a map and provided an update on the Lava Lands Regional Trails System
Conceptual Plan. The goal is to provide a loop connecting Bend to Lava Lands Visitor Center
area and Deschutes River Trail area. Recent changes to the plan include revision to routes in
the vicinity of Bend. Mark Smith suggested inclusion of a cycling loop along Forest Service
Road 41 to Mt. Bachelor. An application for Federal Lands Access Program grant funding is
being prepared for some of the project elements. A meeting with the Forest Service is
scheduled for May 13, 2016, to further refine project details. Steve Jorgensen provided
additional details of pertaining trails master planning process, the Conceptual Arterial Trail
Network, and other related projects under consideration by the Bend Parks and Recreation
District.
BPAC Business
Committee Updates
None
Big Chainring Nominations
Wendy motioned to approve nominations, Scott Morgan 2 nd. Motion passed unanimously. Bob
Bryant will receive the award for lifetime achievement category and Therese Madrigal will
receive the award for individual category.
BPAC Committee Positions
No terms ending. Wendy moving from Sisters position to at large position.
May Messaging: Big Chainring Award Winners, BPAC Positions (west county) & Tri County
Summit announcement (messaging postponed to September)
Tri County Summit is on October 12th and planned to be held at a South County/La Pine area.
Drive Less Challenge in October and can be integrated in the programing and funding.
Updates
South County: The Sunriver pathway system improvements will be completed this year. This
is a year earlier than scheduled.
La Pine: La Pine bike routes map completed and printed.
Redmond: Redmond BPAC convened a mapping subcommittee ; The BPAC is also working
on wayfinding measures; 15th Street project going out for bid today.
Deschutes County: Powell Butte Highway roundabout at Neff Road to be completed late July
2016;
ODOT: Safe Routes To School funding for non-infrastructure improvements is available.
Commute Options: 25th Anniversary celebration planned for June 17, 2016.
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Open Floor
Casey Bergh introduced himself.
Adjournment at 1:30pm
Next Meeting:
Thursday, June 2, 2016
12:00 to 1:30 pm
ODOT, 63055 N Hwy 97, Building M, Diamond and Crater Lake Conference Rooms, Bend