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Meeting Minutes
DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, November 3, 2016 - Noon to 1:00pm
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, Mark Smith, Bill Braly, Scott Ferguson, Christopher
Cassard, Wendy Holzman Agency: Jeff Monson, Commute Options; Matt Martin, Deschutes
County; David Amiton, ODOT; Ron Taylor, Bend PD; Mike Caccavano, City of Redmond; Scott
Woodford, City of Redmond; Susanna Julber, City of Bend Guest: Dave Thomson
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m.
Introductions
Approval of Prior Minutes
June 2, 2016, meeting minutes were unanimously approved as drafted.
September 1, 2016, meeting minutes were unanimously approved as drafted.
Active Transportation Needs Inventory, David Amiton, Active Transportation Liaison
David distributed a handout and provided an update on the project and next steps. Several
potential stakeholders to contact were suggested by those in attendance. David requested
feedback on factor weighting and proposed criteria. Discussion took place throughout.
Agency Update, Jeff Monson, Commute Options
Jeff provided an overview of current and future Commute Options programs. Notable
highlights include: The rating of Bend for the Bicycle Friendly Community remains silver;
Bend Open Streets was a great success; Commute Options has renewed participation in Safe
Routes to Schools for 3 more years; Commute Options is working on Redmond based
programs coming; Initiating bike share programs in other communities; Drive Less Challenge
completed with 500 local new users, 5,000 new users statewide , for Drive Less Connect.
Discussion took place throughout.
BPAC Business
South County Summit in October
Cheryl provided a summary of the event.
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Committee Updates
None.
Update: Goals Assessment and Review
Subcommittee meeting will be scheduled.
Develop calendar/messaging for 2017
To be developed and finalized via e -mail.
BPAC Vacancies
Subcommittee to be formed to evaluate/interview the applicants. Wendy to move from Sisters
representative to at large position.
Updates
Bend: City Council having transportation meeting from 4:00-7:00pm on November 14th at
Municipal Court Building. This discussion will “set the stage” for transportation funding moving
forward. There was a brief discussion of recent pedestrian fatality.
Redmond: Implementing work plan including development of bike network plan and bicycle
and pedestrian map; Partnership with Commute Options on school oriented programs; Draft
ADA Transition Plan in development and a community meeting for comments will be held on
November 17th and action from City Council is expected in December; Wayfinding funding has
been secured.
ODOT: Research Division working on a proposal for a pilot project measuring miles travel by
cyclists.
Commute Options: Bend Open Streets project discussed.
Open Floor
Dave Olsen memorial discussed. Rick Root was the lead on the concept. Commute Options
may be able to partner.
Adjournment at 1:05pm
Next Meeting:
Thursday, December 1, 2016
12:00 to 1:30 pm
ODOT, 63055 N Hwy 97, Building M, Diamond and Crater Lake Conference Rooms, Bend