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Home My WebLink About2024-05-02 - 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, May 2, 12:00 to 1:30 pm Sisters City Hall, Sisters Members Present: Dave Thomson, David Green, Sabrina Haggerty, Chris Cassard, Neil Baunsgard, Wendy Holzman, Jennifer Letz, David Roth, Mark Smith, Rachel Zakem Agency/Organization: Tanya Saltzman (Deschutes County), Chris Cheng (ODOT), Chris Blake (City of Bend), Trevor Johnson (Redmond BPAC), Tarik Rawlings (Deschutes County), Jackson Dumanch (City of Sisters), Tyler Deke (Bend MPO), 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. Public Comment  Trevor: People have been concerned about accidents with regard to the new recreation center being built in Redmond. Chris Cheng will follow up. Approval of Prior Minutes The April 2024 minutes were approved. Committee Business  Expiring terms: Still need info from Sabrina and Mark if they would like to be reappointed.  Annual report to BOCC: Sabrina and Dave Green have been working on it and are working on a draft. Aim is to present at May 29 BOCC meeting. Sisters Presentations  Jennifer Letz introduced the presentation of projects happening, given by Jackson:  Summary of Sisters TSP, showed the map with existing bike and ped facilities Page 2  East Portal Transportation Hub (formerly USFS rest stop) project: in final stages of design. The Forest Service is currently building their new ranger station; the old station will be removed and turned into a parking lot. This project is a great example of strategic partnerships. o The project has a phased approach starting with bus loop and drive aisle, then perhaps RV parking and EV charging. Ideally Sisters will get more regional bus transit (since it’s the first stop from the valley). o Getting an agreement for grant funding from ODOT for EV charging  Hoping to move some area bike trail starts from Village Green Park as those have a lot of use and could benefit from separating them from the park.  Mark: is the city still utilizing bike lockers? Jackson: not used anymore and won’t be considered for this location but other bike parking/locking will be incorporated  Potential for other amenities that could attract people all day (for instance, a dog park), which would help with community and safety  Neil: are there considerations for additional crossings over McKenzie Highway or other of the bordering roadways? Jennifer: Not sure but there were discussions about a potential crossing over Hwy 20 to the other Forest Service parcel. The City is also hoping to be able to lower speed limit on Hwy 20 in that location.  Barclay Drive Improvements: o Phase 1 construction: Fall 2024 o Would allow those who aren’t intending to stop in town to bypass the downtown area o Would also add multi-use paths on both sides, adding turn lanes o Neil noted the potential for bypass to attract too many car-centric businesses (drive throughs, etc.) and that development brings more traffic, but Jennifer noted the zoning is primarily light industrial, limiting franchises, but could be worth looking at code to see what might be permitted. Consider having one protected crossing somewhere on the corridor.  There are new asphalt paths near Pine, by the two former Forest Service parcels  The city has plans to create several multi-use paths: connecting Village Green Park to Peterson Ridge trailhead; connecting Sun Ranch and Barclay  US 20 – Locust roundabout: o On track to finish 3 legs of the roundabout by Memorial Day; southern leg to be complete later this fall Page 3 o Also includes a bypass on former road alignment for oversized vehicles o Soon-to-be-former elementary school property will likely be leased by Parks Department for needed programs and as a community amenity  McKinney Butte pedestrian safety improvements: crosswalk installation, including raised speed tables  Sunset Meadows Multi-use path: moved a path that was previously adjacent to road, making it meander more and get away from road  Lazy Z city property (currently used for wastewater): will have constructed wetland and path  City is starting its UGB expansion process External Committee Reports COACT  ODOT is starting work on the latest funding package to go to legislature. Seeing revenue decline due to gas tax. There has been ongoing discussion of EVs not paying their fair share  ODOT hired a new Region 4 director, coming from outside the region and the transportation world.  Terrebonne undercrossing project will start in July  Note: Dave Roth will take over being the rep for COACT, Dave T. will be backup MPO TAC Note: Neil will be BPAC rep on the MPO TAC to help Dave T. from now on Lava Butte – La Pine Trail Planning No update Other Updates Deschutes County  The TSP is still set for an effective date of 6/18/24 and the project website will stay up until then.  Tarik Rawlings spoke to the availability of about $291k of available extra COVID funds: bike ped related to safety, accessibility without any type of existing funding, ideally with broader (rather than local) impacts. Must be in MPO geography. Dave will send out some notes with more details for those who may have ideas. Page 4 ODOT  Microgrants are still open.  McKenzie pass construction is ongoing, please mind the construction crews  Sisters: carbon reduction program funding for EV charging is in progress, as noted above.  Sisters curb ramps to go out to bid in December. Commute Options  May Walk and Roll challenge started today, through May 17, lots of events. Tonight there is a panel on e-bikes at Deschutes Brewery.  Check Commute Options website for more info. COIC/CET  Extended hours for Mt. Bachelor shuttle this weekend for Rendez Van Sunriver/South County  Sunriver Board will try and see feasibility of getting people off the road between circles 2 and 3, where there isn’t a path (unlike the rest of the circles) Bend  Two new pieces of equipment for sidewalk/snow maintenance have arrived. Two small sweepers getting here end of May.  Bend Bike Night is happening May 13 4:30-6:30 pm. Northwest Crossing area, streets will be closed. There will also be bike trains from a couple of neighborhoods.  Lots of rocks out there on roads due to construction, but reach out to city if you find any pockets of them Meeting Adjourned at 1:36 pm Next Meeting Thursday, June 6 – 12:00 to 1:30 pm – ODOT offices, 63055 N Hwy 97, Building M, Baney Conference Room, Bend