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Meeting Minutes
DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, February 2, 2017 - Noon to 1:30pm
Redmond City Hall, 716 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond, 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: Cheryl Howard, Scott Morgan, Greg Svelund, Mark Smith, Bill Braly,
Michelle DeSilva, Mary Barron, Rick Root, Wendy Holzman, Scott Ferguson, Elizabeth Oshel
Agency: Matt Martin, Deschutes County; David Amiton, ODOT; Mike Caccavano, City of
Redmond; Scott Woodford, City of Redmond; Judy Watts, COIC/CET; Brian Potwin, Commute
Options; Jackson Lester, CET
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m.
Introductions
Approval of Prior Minutes
December 2016 meeting minutes were unanimously approved as drafted with correction that
David Amiton was not in attendance.
Redmond: Mapping projects, network plan, bike boulevard demo project, Play Streets
event planning, safe routes to school, Scott Woodford and Mike Caccavano, City of
Redmond
Mike Caccavano provided an overview of projects including demonstration of mapping
program that incorporates existing conditions, analysis, and improvement project options.
Scott provided an overview of the network plan , pathway development alternative to sidewalks,
and the homestead trail. Mike highlighted 15th Street improvement project. There is a plan for
a bike boulevard demonstration project along Deschutes Street. Scott noted collaboration with
Commute Options. Discussion took place throughout.
Redmond Transit Hub, Judy Watts, COIC
Jackson Lester provided an overview of the existing services of Cascade East Transit and
details of the planned transit hub at Kalama and 6th near Fred Meyer. Discussing took place
throughout.
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BPAC Business
Subcommittee Assignments
Rick Root led discussion on subcommittees and member assignments. Updates to
subcommittees and member assignments were made.
Committee Updates
None.
BPAC West County Vacancy
Cheryl will follow up with prospective members.
Updates
South County: La Pine Parks and Recreation is first bike friendly business in the City of La
Pine; All 32-miles of Sunriver paths have been open all winter; US Forest Service is holding a
virtual open house now that is related to new pathway extending from Bend to Lava Lands
Visitor Center.
Bend: Bend MPO met with high level discussions regarding funding options and 3rd street
connectivity improvements; “Safe passage NE” group is organizing to encourage a
roundabout at Butler Market Road and Wells Acres Road along with additional bike and
pedestrian facilities.
Commute Options: September 17, 2017, is next Bend Open Streets. Brian plans a
presentation before BPAC in March; Walking School program is expanding in collaboration
with Bend La Pine School District.
Sisters: Construction has begun on Barkley and Highway 20 roundabout.
Deschutes County: There is an ongoing effort to explore construction of a non-motorized
bridge over the Deschutes River in southwest Bend in a section of the river currently
designated wide and scenic. This effort could include amendment to state law. A series of
public meetings are scheduled.
ODOT: 3rd street improvement coming with addition pedestrian connections; 2018-21
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) review and comment period upcoming;
US 97 refinement plan including path continues to be refined including opportunities fo r public
comment; Jefferson County may pursue a Transportation Growth Management (TGM) grant to
update Transportation System Plan (TSP); City of Sisters working on refinement of TSP.
Open Floor
Rick requested an 11” x 17” copy of the BPAC goals at the n ext BPAC meeting.
Adjournment at 1:35pm
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Next Meeting:
Thursday, March 2, 2017
12:00 to 1:30 pm
ODOT, 63055 N Hwy 97, Building M, Diamond and Crater Lake Conference Rooms, Bend