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Meeting Minutes
DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, September 4, 2014 - Noon to 1:30pm
ODOT 63055 N. Hwy 97, Deschutes Conference Room (old Region bldg), 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: Scott Ferguson, Cheryl Howard, Rick Root, Jim Stone, Pam Hardy,
Wendy Holzman, Matthew Olsen, Scott Morgan Ag ency: Matt Martin, Deschutes County;
Mike Caccavano, City of Redmond; Robin Lewis, City of Bend; Brian Potwin, Commute
Options; Scott Aycock, COIC; Ally Steinmetz, COIC; Peggy Fisher, Deschutes National Forest
Guests: Scott Beard, Kittelson & Assoc.
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m.
Introductions
Approval of Prior Minutes
June 5 meeting minutes as drafted were approved unanimously.
Deschutes Nat’l Forest Alternative Transportation Feasibility Study, Scott Aycock, COIC
Scott Aycock, along with Ally Steinmetz and Peggy Fisher, introduced and described the
project. This study will provide a framework plan with the goal of promoting the use of non-
motorized alternative transportation options to access high-use recreational areas on the
Deschutes National Forest while reducing environmental impacts at these sites. Scott noted
that this study is not required to follow formal forest service processes. Six transportation
corridors are being studied. Both technical advisory committees and stakeholder groups are
working on this project. Federal Lands Access Grant is possible outcome to facilitate priority
areas. Interested parties are referred to project webpage for more information.
(http://coic2.org/transportation/dnfalternativetransportationstudy/)
City of Bend project to implement bike-ped safety countermeasures, Robin Lewis
Robin distributed a map and discussed the bicycle and pedestrian safety countermeasures
that are under consideration. The map identifies key crossings to analyze and design. The
next meeting with the technical advisory committee and stakeholders is planned for October.
Robin also provided an update on the City of Bend Bicycling and Walking Improvement
Priorities (BWIP) subcommittee. BWIP has developed a list of priorities and recommendations
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as shown on the distributed map and lists. Staff provided additional recommendations to the
list. The final list will serve as recommendation for Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) policies. A final meeting is planned in September. Question and answer period
followed with topics including OSU-Cascades and 2nd Street.
Safe Routes to School annual update; upcoming DriveLess Challenge, Brian Potwin
Brian gave a presentation on Safe Routes to School and related programs including Eco Hero
Camp conducted in partnership with the Environmental Center and International Walk and Bike
to School day which is scheduled for October 8th. Brian highlighted the importance and need
for volunteers for the programs to be success. Brian announced the Drive Less Challenge
scheduled for October 9th through 18th and encouraged all to sign up.
BPAC Business
Upcoming Elections – Officer ballots were distributed and elections discussed. Cheryl
requested that they be submitted to her via e-mail prior to the next meeting.
Membership Update – Pam Hardy resigned from the committee due to commitments related
new position with Oregon Wild. Matt Martin resigned from the committee but will continue to
serve the committee as Deschutes County staff representative. Scott Morgan appointed as La
Pine area representative on the committee.
Committee Updates – Committee appointments were discussed. Chery will update list.
o MMA – final report issued. Project is on hiatus until later in the Bend UGB expansion project timeline.
Updates
South County: Paved path from Lava Lands Visitor Center to Sunriver is open and is already
seeing heavy usage.
City of Sisters: The Oregon Scenic Bikeway Conference will be held in Sisters on September
26th.
City of Redmond: Initiating public outreach campaign discussing biking, walking, non-
motorized access. Making progress with bikeway plan.
Deschutes County: First rural roundabout is planned for the intersection of Neff Road/Powell
Butte Highway. Proposals to design are under review. Construction is anticipated in 2015.
Other: Bend Bikes is hosting “Bike the Back yard Farm Tour.” Wendy will be running for
Sisters city council but, if elected, intends on continuing to be a member of BPAC.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2014, noon to 2:00 p.m. at Lava Lands
Visitor Center, 58201 South Hwy. 97 Bend, OR 97707