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Meeting Minutes
DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - Noon to 1:30pm
Lava Lands Visitor Center, 58201 South Hwy. 97
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: Cheryl Howard, Scott Morgan, Greg Svelund, Wendy Holzman, Jim
Stone, Bill Braily, Mary Barron, David Olsen, Scott Ferguson, Matthew Olsen, Agency: Kim
Curley, Commute Options; Matt Martin, Deschutes County; Dan Serpico, ODOT; Robin Lewis,
City of Bend; Jovi Anderson, Bend MPO; Mike Caccavano, City of Redmond; Steve
Jorgensen, Bend Parks and Recreation District; Christina Peterson, USFS Guests: Tony
DeBone, Deschutes County Commissioner; Joe Bessman (plus 2 others), Kittelson & Assoc.;
Prospective Committee Members - Chris Cussard, Don Wright, Dave Martin, Bob Tucker
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 12:03 p.m.
Kim Curley announced Driveless Challenge and provided details.
Introductions
Approval of Prior Minutes
September 4, 2014 meeting minutes as drafted were approved unanimously.
USFS, Lava Lands Monument and trail system, Christina Petersen
Christina Peterson gave an overview presentation of the Lava Lands Monument including the
human and geologic history of the area. The 25th anniversary of the monument is 2015. The
she also discussed the new paved trail to Sunriver and noted it has been a “resounding”
success.
Traf X trail counters, Bend Parks and Rec, Steve Jorgensen
Steve Jorgensen provided an overview of the trail user counter system used by Bend Parks
and Recreation District. He provided details of types of counters available and how they are
used. He also discussed how the District uses the data collected.
Jovi Anderson announced new bicycle/pedestrian count is coming up. Volunteer counters
provide by statistical and anecdotal data. She indicated data collected will assist
transportation planning based on user groups.
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BPAC Business
Elections – Bill Braily was nominated and accepted Vice Chair position. Scott Ferguson was
nominated and declined Secretary position citing need for more experience with the
committee. Matt Martin will draft minutes for the committee.
Membership Update – The prospective committee members in attendance introduced
themselves.
Committee Updates –
o MMA – final report issued. Will be discussed as upcoming Bend City Council meeting, possibly in
October.
o COACT – Oregon Freight Committee met in region; Recognized the value of bike lanes.
o OSU Cascades – TAC not active. Currently exploring grants to improve infrastructure.
o RUSTF – Meeting with municipal judge to discuss bike/ped related law enforcement/ “Be Seen” campaign
forthcoming with funding provided by ODOT.
o BWIP – Summary report is complete and copies were distributed.
Updates
La Pine: Scott Morgan has been meeting with community representatives; Kim Curley
announced Family Fitness Fun night at La Pine Elementary School on October 9th; Tony
DeBone is advocating for pedestrian facilities and connections at new signal improvements at
1st Street/Highway 97 and extending to the south.
City of Sisters: Sisters receive Bronze Walk Friendly Community; Oregon Scenic Bikeway
proponents meeting was held in Sisters; Waiting for word on grant for bathroom improvements
at village green park that will include showers and bike lockers.
City of Redmond: Bike counts completed.
City of Bend: Crash assessment found crossing multi-lane roads is greatest cause. Projects
moving forward to make related changes. Public meetings coming up October 15th and 16th.
ODOT: 1st Street/Highway 97 signal in La Pine is slated for construction early 2015. 35 mph
speed limit extended to the north of town; New path from Romaine Village to Pinebrook
Boulevard in Bend under consideration.
Adjournment
Bike ride along new 5-mile paved path between the Lava Lands Monument and Sunriver
followed.
Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2014, noon to 1:30 p.m. in the
Deschutes Conference Room (in the old Region building) of ODOT located at 63055 N Hwy 97
in Bend.