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MEETING MINUTES
DESCHUTES COUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, April 4, 2019 – 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
ODOT, 63055 N Hwy 97, Building M, Diamond and Crater Lake Conference Rooms, Bend
Members Present: Dave Thomson, David Roth, Wendy Holzman, Christopher Cassard, Ann
Marland, Sam Handleman, Morgan Crowell, and Katie Hammer.
Agency/Organization: Zechariah Heck (Deschutes County – CDD), Dave Yeomans (Sunriver
Chamber of Commerce and COTA-Sunriver Chapter).
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m.
Introductions
Attendees of the meeting introduced themselves and, if applicable, identified the organization they
represent.
Approval of Prior Minutes
The March 7, 2019, minutes were approved.
Tri-County Summit Planning – Dave Thomson, BPAC
The Tri-County summit scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, in Bend. Dave explained the group has
decided to rename the event “Central Oregon Bike and Pedestrian Summit.” The group has created
a list of presenters and assigned members to reach out and see if they can attend. This year there
will be a panel in hopes of engaging the public more. The group seeks a pedestrian specific
presenter; any ideas are welcome. The topics of the summit will be focused on connections in
communities and between communities.
Safe Sidewalk Awards schedule
Zechariah explained there were nine nominations submitted. Dave asked the group when would be
a good time to present the awards. In the past, Safe Sidewalk Awards would coupled with the Big
Chain Ring Awards during the annual report in front of the Board of County Commissioners. The
committee decided to release a press release of the awardees and invite them to a fall meeting with
the Board of County Commissioners.
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Summer Schedule
Dave asked the group to consider whether they want to meet as a committee over the summer,
which has not historically occurred. Dave would like the committee to discuss further in May.
Committee Updates
Deschutes County TSAP - Dave
Dave updated the group that Kittelson, the project consultant, has presented crash data for the
county. Dave was surprised there was no data on distracted driving because officers typically do not
have an ability to investigate.
Tumalo: US 20 / Cooke Ave Advisory Group - Dave
ODOT and the County are considering two alternatives: a full interchange and a roundabout. A
ped/bike underpass would allow crossing of the highway.
BPAC Goals and Objectives – Sam Handleman, BPAC
Sam explained the committee needs to determine what goals shall be set for the end of calendar
year 2020. This also includes objectives that are intended to be more specific. He also suggested
there be at least four people that can establish a subcommittee to follow through on each
goal/objective. The committee discussed each duty described in the BPAC charter and how the
committee might go about achieving goals and objectives related to the duties. Chris encouraged
the group to engage with the community so that the committee has a foundation of what goals
should be prioritized. The committee agreed that it is important to gather stakeholders in order to
create momentum for achievement of goals.
Chris suggested the committee discuss further during the next meeting. The goal is to get the
committee to a consensus on how to move forward regarding the goals and objectives.
Open Floor
Dave Yeomans with COTA mentioned a new mountain bike trail has been approved from FS 41 to
Wanoga Snow Park. Also, a new chapter of COTA has been created in South County.
Meeting Adjourned at 1:45 pm
Next Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 2019
12:00 to 1:30 pm
Sisters/West County Annual Meeting – Location in Sisters TBD