HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Minutes November 2019ASHLAND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
November 20, 2019
Transportation Commission
November 20, 2019
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CALL TO ORDER:
Borgerson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Katharine Danner, Bruce Borgerson, Linda Peterson Adams, Derrick Claypool-Barnes,
Mark Brouillard, Joe Graf
Commissioners Absent: Corinne Vièville
Council Liaison Absent: Julie Akins
Staff Present: Scott Fleury, Taina Glick
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Borgerson reminded commissioners to speak into their microphones and for public forum speakers and presenters to
stay within their allotted timeframes.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes: October 21, 2019
Commissioners Danner/Peterson Adams m/s to approve minutes as amended.
All ayes. Minutes approved.
PUBLIC FORUM
Donna Butchino Ashland, OR
Spoke to safety concerns due to a narrow section of Munson Dr between Fordyce St to Village Park Dr and requested
a No Parking zone on the East side of Munson Dr between 1245 Munson Dr to 1213 Munson Dr. She provided a map
and letter to the commission.
Heulz Gutcheon Ashland, OR
Spoke of his concerns regarding homelessness and multi-modal transportation. He supports additional speed signs.
ACCIDENT REPORT
Commissioners discussed accidents involving pedestrians from the most recent accident report.
NEW BUSINESS
Siskiyou Velo-cycling presentation meeting audio starts at 10:50
Harlan Bittner and Gary Shaff provided a presentation regarding bicycle facility improvements to create a better bicycle
network as a means of increasing cyclist safety and use. Presentation attached.
Brouillard questioned presenters if the reduction in the overall number of cyclists is due more to a change in times than
lack of safety. Presenters responded that enthusiasm amongst students in school biking courses indicates that youth
are interested in cycling and cited increased cyclist activity in multiple cities and countries after facility improvements
were made. Graf inquired if Siskiyou Velo was scheduled to talk to the Revitalize Downtown groups. Danner believed
there is potential for some increase cyclist activity, but that topography and age of our population will limit that growth.
OLD BUSINESS
West Village Subdivision – Traffic Calming meeting audio starts at 53:08
Fleury explained the current plans regarding the development of the Cowan property. He described certain findings
outlined in the Traffic Impact Analysis.
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Commissioners asked questions about:
Bike path connectivity
Parking
Sidewalks within the subdivision and how those connect to the existing infrastructure
Traffic calming possibilities
Randy St as a Safe Route to School
Proper ramp and crossing path alignment
Traffic Calming Updated Draft meeting audio starts at 1:18:41
Borgerson reminded commissioners that discussion should be limited only to measures that impact driver habits.
Fleury described updates made to the document as a result of changes approved at the last meeting. Graf
questioned the wording in Section 2.2 related to placement of the speed trailer and asked for clarification.
Graf moved to approve the traffic calming plan with the recommended changes to Sections 1.5 and 2.2 provided by
Borgerson. Danner seconded. Discussion: Graf felt that it was time move forward with the program and that changes
may be necessary but this is a good start. Ayes: Danner, Borgerson, Graf, Peterson Adams, Brouillard Nay:
Claypool-Barnes Motion passed 5:1.
TASK LIST
Discuss current action item list meeting audio starts at 1:34:20
Graf inquired about data information regarding RVTD express. Fleury responded with data provided by RVTD at the
October meeting. Commissioners questioned if bicycles and/or scooters are allowed on the express bus. Fleury has
received positive feedback about the micro-transit program.
Graff asked about crosswalks across N Main St at both Nursery and VanNess. Fleury informed the group that the
intersection at N Main and VanNess is being reworked at crosswalks will be handled at that time. Design plans for the
crosswalks at Nursery will be submitted to ODOT around the first week of December.
Brouillard asked if the crosswalk recently installed at Oak St and Lithia Way could be modeled after a crosswalk in
Phoenix. Fleury indicated that intersection could be changed based on the outcome of the Downtown Revitalization
Plan.
Commissioners discussed Revitalize Downtown efforts. Frustration was expressed about how the in-person and online
open houses were set up. Fleury requested input on how to improve for future online open houses.
Brouillard asked about improved electric vehicle charging stations. Fleury indicated that the charging station in the
Pioneer parking lot is set to be improved in Spring 2020.
Fleury mentioned attending a meeting of the metropolitan planning organization TAC where 5 projects were ranked.
The Clay St improvements application submitted by Jackson County was ranked 2. Funding could be available in 2022-
2024, if the application is functionally eligible.
There was only one proposal for the TSP update. Fleury issued a notice of intent to negotiate scope and fee to the
responder, Kittleson & Assoc. The scope and fee agreement could be presented at the December TC meeting.
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November 20, 2019
Transportation Commission
November 20, 2019
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FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS
MUTCD 4-way stop sign training
Crosswalk Policy
ADJOURNMENT: 8:02 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Taina Glick
Public Works Administrative Assistant