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Meeting Minutes
DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, December 1, 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: Greg Svelund, Mark Smith, Bill Braly, Mary Barron, Rick Root, Scott
Ferguson, Christopher Cassard, Wendy Holzman Agency: Matt Martin, Deschutes County;
Dan Serpico, ODOT; Chris Cheng, ODOT; Jovi Anderson, Bend MPO; Morgan Crowell, City of
Redmond; Brian Potwin, Commute Options; Christopher Blake, City of Bend-Streets
Businesses: Tom Headley, Century West Engineering; Alec Fransen, Century West
Engineering; Scott Beaird, Kittleson & Associates; Jacki Gulezynski, Kittleson & Associates
Guests: Dave Thomson, Elizabeth Oshel
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m.
Introductions
Ap proval of Prior Minutes
November 2016 meeting minutes were unanimously approved as drafted.
Roundabouts Tour, Kenna Sneed
Kenna provided an overview of her project and interest in partnering with area organizations
and agencies. She is also looking for support and a fiscal agent such as nonprofit or
government entity that is needed for the submission of a 2017 Travel Oregon grant application.
Discussion followed.
Move Bend, Erin Foote Morgan
Erin provided a PowerPoint presentation with an overview of a new coalition in development to
building public support and funding for transportation improvements. Discussion followed. Bill
suggested including an agenda item for next month’s BPAC meeting to further discuss
involvement of BPAC.
BPAC Business
Annual Goal Review
Chris Cussard provided an overview of the subcommittee ’s review of the BPAC goals and
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recommended amendments. Wendy Holtzman provided other comments.
ACTION: Rick moved approval of goals as amended. Mary seconded motion. Motion was
unanimously approved.
Annual Report
Mary Barron will prepare the report. As a second item, Rick Root volunteered to updated
committee/subcommittee list.
Committee Updates
Rick Root, Mary Barron, and Dan Serpico attended a meeting of a committee working on road
safety audit in area of the Old Bend-Redmond Highway corridor. They provided an overview of
the project and meeting. Additional meetings are planned.
Bill Braly provided a report on recent COACT meeting.
Bend to Lava Lands trail connection open house planned for December.
Develop calendar/messaging for 2017
Bill Braly led discussion regarding approval of 2017 calendar.
ACTION: Chris moved approval of 2017 including Jefferson County Tri County Summit in
October and future addition of Open Streets. Mary seconded Motion. Motion was
unanimously approved.
BPAC Vacancies
Chris led discussion of subcommittee evaluation of candidates and recommendations for
appointment. Recruitment for Sisters representative will continue given limited respon se.
Updates
South County: Scott Morgan expressed thanks for attending Tri County Summit in La Pine.
La Pine TSP update is coming. Rick raised topic of changes within the Sunriver Business Park
and he will follow up.
Bend: Jovi Anderson announced Bend maintained Silver Bike Friendly Community
designation and provided an overview of needed steps to achieve Gold designation.
Redmond: Redmond BPAC network plan to be approved soon.
Commute Options: Several program updates and announcements were made including Bend
Open Streets is happening in 2017.
Open Floor
Scott Morgan asked if a bike/ped dedicated position for Deschutes County. An agenda item to
discuss will be included for January meeting.
Adjournment at 1:20pm
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Next Meeting:
Thursday, January 5, 2016
12:00 to 1:30 pm
ODOT, 63055 N Hwy 97, Building M, Diamond and Crater Lake Conference Rooms, Bend