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MEETING MINUTES
DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, March 7, 2019 – 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
ODOT, 63055 N Hwy 97, Building M, Diamond and Crater Lake Conference Rooms, Bend
Members Present: Dave Thomson, David Roth, Wendy Holzman, Rick Root, Scott Morgan,
Christopher Cassard, Ann Marland, Sam Handleman, Morgan Crowell, Katrina Lagenderfer.
Agency/Organization: Zechariah Heck (Deschutes County – CDD), Scott Elliot (City of Bend Police),
David Amiton (ODOT), Kim Curley (Commute Options).
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m.
Introductions
Attendees of the meeting introduced themselves and, if applicable, identified the organization they
represent.
Approval of Prior Minutes
The February 7, 2019, minutes were approved.
Tri-County Summit Planning – Dave Thomson, BPAC
Tri-County summit scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, in Bend. Dave called for volunteers to help
organize the conference and to reach out to speakers. Sam, Chris, Ann, and Wendy volunteered to
help.
Safe Sidewalk and Big Chainring Awards schedule
The committee directed Zechariah to release a call for nominations within two weeks and to list a
deadline of April 15. Request for Big Chainring nominations are to be sent out in April in order to
facilitate evaluation by the group in May.
BPAC Goals and Objectives – Sam Handleman, BPAC
Sam and Dave provided an overview of the proposed objectives for BPAC during the 2019 calendar
year. Sam went over each goal highlighted in the BPAC adopting ordinance and provided examples
of how BPAC could create objectives that are achievable for each goal. The objectives are meant to
be on a timeline that is measurable and achievable. Sam asked the group to find goals that are of
value to them and that they are willing to spend time working on. Chris asked the group to engage
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in the process and help determine which goals and objectives they are individually interested in
pursuing. Wendy encouraged the group to consider how goals can reach pedestrian-oriented
groups. In April, there will be a vote to determine which objectives to focus on.
Committee Updates
COACT
Kim Curley shared that there will be a Safe Routes to School Program meeting before the COACT
meeting on the 14th. There were no other updates since February meeting.
Bend MPO TAC – Rick & Deschutes County TSAP - Dave
County and City are working on Transportation Safety Action Plans and the city is working on an
update to the Transportation System Plan. The city and ODOT are working on a parkway study as
well. Rick provided an overview of the data collected so far in the TSAP project. There is no
implementation money associated with TSAP.
Region/Stakeholder Updates
South County
Sunriver received approval to connect through federal land to the Phil’s Trail system. The beginning
point will be at Cardinal Bridge, which has no on-site parking. COTA may be establishing a South
County chapter.
Sisters
Multi-purpose paths are to be constructed when the weather clears.
ODOT
David mentioned ODOT the US 20 to Empire and Greenwood project is ongoing and the design is
supportive of bike-pedestrian usage. ODOT has created a project list for the 2020 and 2021 STIP
funding; there are some bike-pedestrian specific projects. Wickiup Junction refinement plan is
developing.
Commute Options
May is walk and roll month. Commute Options will be providing incentives for schools and work
sites.
The Deschutes County STIF committee did not select any bike/ped/transit members; Kim
encouraged members to attend under public comment.
Open Floor
Meeting Adjourned at 1:30 pm
Next Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2019
12:00 to 1:30 pm
Sisters/West County Annual Meeting – Location in Sisters TBD