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Meeting Minutes
DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, June 1, 2017 - Noon to 2:00pm
ODOT, 63055 N Hwy 97, Building M, Diamond and Crater Lake Conference Rooms, 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, Greg Sveland, Bill Braly, Mary Barron, Rick Root, Wendy
Holzman, Scott Ferguson, Christopher Cassard, Agency: Matt Martin, Deschutes County;
David Amiton, ODOT; Dan Serpico, ODOT; Theresa Conly, ODOT; Chad Carpenter, La Pine
Park and Rec Guests: David Thompson, Bradford Tower, Greg Smith
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m.
Introductions
Approval of Prior Minutes
May 4, 2017, meeting minutes were unanimously approved as amended.
ODOT Paving project on US 20 from Powell Butte Hwy. to Horse Ridge . Dan Serpico, ODOT
Dan provided an overview of the project. The segment is approximately 2 miles in length and
begins east of Dodds Road. The project will include shoulder and centerline rumble stripes
with gaps for bicycles and near residences. Construction is planned for paving season next
year. Discussion followed.
BPAC Business
BPAC Positions
Cheryl provided an overview of member departures, vacancies, and recruitment
process. Departing members will be recognized at the Board of County Commissioners
meeting on June 21st. Prospective candidates Bradford Tower, Chad Carpenter, David
Thompson, and Greg Smith provided comments. Ballots were complete by the
committee members present.
Big Chainrings
Two nominations were received for City of Redmond Public Works (agency) and Matt
Cromwell (individual). Cheryl provided an overview of the two nominations. Ballots were
completed by the committee members present.
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Committee Updates:
COACT: Bill Braly provided an overview of the meeting last month that focused on the
transportation funding bill going before the Oregon legislature.
Three Sisters Scenic Bikeway Committee: The Bite of Tumalo was approved as bike
friendly business and will be included on Visit Bend materials and other public
information resources.
Bend MPO TAC: June meeting was canceled.
Messaging: Safe Sidewalk and Big Chainring Award Winners
Updates
South County: Cycle Oregon is coming through La Pine in September. Volunteers are
needed. A general overview of the event was discussed.
Deschutes County: HB 2027 is before committee today for a work session to discuss options
including original proposal, amendment proposed by Bend Park and Recreation District, or no
action.
Sisters: Cycle Oregon route will be traveling through the community.
Redmond: Streets Alive event planned to showcase a demonstration bike boulevard using
Bend Open Streets as a model; Improvements to Centennial Park are being discussed
including a bike aid station.
ODOT: David provided updates on the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP), the ODOT
Active Transportation Needs Inventory, and the construction schedule for the Cascade Lakes
Highway undercrossing at Rimrock Trailhead.
Open Floor
Steve Jorgensen with the Bend Park and Recreation District will be leaving the district June
2nd.
BPAC annual presentation to the Board of County Commissioners is at 10:00am on June 21st.
Adjournment at 12:49pm
Next Meeting:
Thursday, September 2, 2017
12:00 to 1:30 pm
ODOT, 63055 N Hwy 97, Building M, Diamond and Crater Lake Conference Rooms, Bend