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Home My WebLink About2023-09-07 - BPAC Minutes 117 NW Lafayette Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97703 | P.O. Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708-6005 (541) 388-6575 bpac@deschutes .org www.deschutes.org/bpac MEETING MINUTES DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thursday, September 7, 12:00 to 1:30 pm DeArmond Room, Deschutes Service Center, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend Members Present: Dave Thomson, David Green, Chris Cassard, Wendy Holzman, Neil Baunsgard, Matt Muchna, Jennifer Letz, Sabrina Haggerty, Mark Smith. Agency/Organization: Tanya Saltzman (Deschutes County – CDD), Chris Blake (City of Bend) Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. Introductions Attendees of the meeting introduced themselves and, if applicable, identified the organization they represent. Dave introduced BPAC’s two new members: Sabrina Haggerty (Bend); Jennifer Letz (Sisters) Public Comment There were no public comments. Approval of Prior Minutes The August 2023 minutes were approved. Committee Business Officer elections for 2023-2024:  Chair leadership was retained: Dave Thomson  Vice Chair: David Green  Secretary: Sabrina Haggerty volunteered; unanimous vote of approval Page 2 TSP Update  Dave Thomson provided a summary of the public hearing with the Planning Commission. County staff and the consultant presented the report, which included the bike/ped components. This was the part of the plan that received the most public comments, particularly the Sisters to Black Butte trail.  One comment which was later supported by written testimony suggested the County disallow any future trails on EFU or Forest. This appeared to be supported by one planning commissioner.  BPAC developed further written testimony to support trail connections.  Next steps: deliberations October 12. Central Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit Planning  Scheduled for October 26 in Sunriver; 9:00 am to 2 p.m. including lunch  Dave T. provided background for new members: this summit is meant to address all of Central Oregon, not just Deschutes County; have been doing it for many years with the exception of during the pandemic.  Dave distributed the draft agenda and provided highlights: o Sunriver panel will discuss paths, safety/enforcement; e-bike safety/access (with Rep. Levy) o Consider adding back in presentation about Lava Land paths o Lunch keynote: working on Deschutes National Forest supervisor but no response. o Commuter panel o Designing paths for accessibility (Henry Stroud/BPRD)  Looking into ways to carpool; Neil has a good website that allows coordination Big Chainring Awards  In the past, BPAC solicited nominations from the community for these awards. Low interest once it restarted after the pandemic. A few meetings ago, the group decided to try internally generating nominations. Thoughts? Is this still worth doing?  Thoughts: o Great for modelling advocacy. o What about being project-based? o Pedestrian/ADA category?  Neil will spearhead some brainstorming Page 3 External Committee Reports COACT  Regular COACT hasn’t met but safety committee has. Grant funding has been received, will do some media outreach on safe driving topics. Three options: bus wraps; social media blast about teenage distracted driving; plus a third TBD. MPO TAC  Met yesterday  Discussed the expansion of the MPO  Updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan; Dave emphasized to them the need to look at active transportation  Oregon Travel Study: every decade the state surveys commuting patterns. Spread the word that this is coming as the government uses this data to plan for facilities. Bend Transportation Bond Oversight Committee  Discussed Portland Avenue alternatives analysis; looking at a lighter set of projects  Neighborhood Street Safety Program: has been running for a few years, involves street safety projects that are brought up via neighborhood associations Lava Butte – La Pine trail planning  No update Baker Road Interchange Area Management Plan  No update Other Updates Redmond  Still working on bike map; adding speed limits and bike infrastructure  Pedestrian counts will be done next month Deschutes County  The proposed community connections outlined in the draft TSP continue to be contentious issues within the TSP review process and the deliberations for the TSP will be held before the PC on October 12, 2023  Tumalo Community Plan: the PC closed the oral record at the Aug. 24 hearing, kept the written record open until 4p, Sept. 7. The PC has not yet set a date to deliberate on the TCP. Page 4 COIC/CET  Concluded the summer rec services; Ride the River had huge numbers this year. Transit to Trails: pulling the data, hoping to do it next year too.  Looking to buy a bike trailer for the shuttle that has more capacity  Bus shelters: working with City of Bend; new crosswalk near Larkspur Community Center, looking at relocating some stops with new shelters. South County  Very busy year on paths; hearing a lot of input regarding e-bikes; will have to make some decisions for next year  Received grant for pathway signs, will be installing those. Will hire company to develop an app/website for pathway maps Bend  New striping truck with better technology; can do more in one pass and has a wider temperature range, have been improving roundabouts and crosswalks  Next task: present to City Council about smaller thermoplastic machines that fit into protected bike lanes Sisters  Prepping for roundabout construction, continued planning for alternate route Meeting Adjourned at 1:35 pm Next Meeting Thursday, October 5 – 12:00 to 1:30 pm – via Zoom