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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-05 - BPAC Minutes Meeting Minutes DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thursday, February 5, 2015 - Noon to 1:30pm Redmond Public Works Training Room, 243 E. Antler Avenue 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 Braly, Michelle DeSilva, Mary Barron, Rick Root, David Olsen, Scott Ferguson, Christopher Cassard Agency: Kim Curley, Commute Options; Matt Martin, Deschutes County; Bill Hilton, ODOT; Robin Lewis, City of Bend; Mike Caccavano, City of Redmond; Scott Woodford, Judy Watts, COIC; Bill Duerden, City of Redmond; Annie McVay, City of Redmond Guests: Rondo Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. Introductions Approval of Prior Minutes January 8, 2015 meeting minutes were unanimously approved as drafted. Presentation of Redmond BPAC Activities Scott Woodford provided background on the Redmond BPAC highlighting the structure and goals of the committee. He included overview of Bike Refinement Plan that is currently under development. He also summarized several projects including safe routes to school type of project, trails amenities plan, US97 Corridor Plan, access plan, bike and pedestrian counts, among others. BPAC Business Committee Updates  RUSTUF The task force is shifting its approach. Instead of focusing on risk data there is a new effort to highlight safe access opportunities. They are working with a consultant to identify counter measures to reduce crashes and conflicts.  COACT At the recent meeting the commission addressed “Cascadia Event” planning including 2 possible Highway 97 improvements. The commission also discussed legislative updates.  Bend 2030 Request received for BPAC member on transportation committee. Scott Ferguson will be primary and Kim Curley will also be attending as Commute Options/BPAC representative. Annual BPAC Report The annual report was distributed and discussed. Rick Root moved for approval, Scott Morgan seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Updates South County: HUB for La Pine area is in the works with initial planning talks held. Sisters: The creation of a Sisters BPAC is being discussed; Pauline Hardie, Community Development Director, has resigned; Meetings held with State to discuss roundabout design. Construction is planned for 2016; McKenzie Pass is currently open to bikes. Deschutes County: County will assume liability for White Rock Loop bike aid station. Amended license agreement forwarded to Bob Haas, adjacent property owner, for consideration; Powell Butte Highway/Neff Road roundabout design contract awarded to WH Pacific. Commute Options: Open house scheduled for February 24th in Camp Sherman to discuss scenic bikeways. CET: Thanks expressed for letter of support from BPAC related to mountain transport gran application; Working with Redmond to refine bus hub; Piloting a project of “bus “stopper” indicators at bus stops in Bend; Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC) is being formed. Adjournment at 1:21pm Site Visit to 15th Street to look at possible bike/ped design solutions.