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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-16 Bicycle & Pedestrian_MIN Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission th June 16, 2005 Regular Minutes Roll Call Members present: Julia Sommer Vice Chair Brad Knickerbocker David Chapman Tracy Harding John Hinke (absent) Dylan Robbins (absent) Chair Lexi Delgado (absent) Tom Marvin (absent) Council Liaison: Russ Silbiger Staff: Derek Severson, Assistant Planner Tom Cook, APD Officer Rachel Teige, Ashland Parks & Recreation Recreation Coordinator RVTD liaison: Paige West, RVTD/TDM Planner High school liaison: Cory Lescher (absent) SOU liaison: Phil Clark (absent) Call to Order Vice Chair Knickerbocker called the meeting to order at 5:18 p.m. th Approval of Minutes – May 19, 2005 th The minutes of May 19, 2005 were approved as presented. Public Forum Bran Jones/125 Clear Creek Drive noted that she was the designer of the Ashland bike logo on the plaza awning, and stated that she would like to come back to discuss revisions and wider use of the logo. Robert Ping of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) gave an update on the BTA’s efforts relative to the Safe Routes Bill, developing statewide programs and getting TEA21 funds if and when they are released. He also discussed the Bicyclist’s Bill of Rights being considered at the state level now. He noted that the hope was that TEA21 funds would be allocated based on a “fair share for safety” meaning that Oregon would receive 14% of these funds. He added that BTA was working on a Welcome Back to School Day, and stated that he would e-mail the Safe Routes to School newsletter to those who were interested. Dave Nourie of Bike-It noted that their recent event at the Grove attracted 200-300 people for a four hour period, mostly in the 5-18 year old age group. He briefly discussed the event and the Bike-It program. Assisting Ashland Middle School to Encourage Children to Ride on the Correct Side of the Street This item was postponed to a later agenda. Car Free Day Discussion It was noted that Sommer, Harding and West had attended the subcommittee meeting. Members discussed and updated the task list for the event. Harding stated that she would check on whether there was an opening on the schedule (or a fee) to place a banner across East Main Street for Car Free Day (CFD). She also noted that she was pursuing participants and people who would be willing to have booths at the event, including the Rogue Valley Transportation District, the Ashland Community Bike Program, SOU/ECOS, United Bicycle Institute, the Conservation Commission, the Traffic Safety Commission, the Parks Department, the Ashland Woodland Trails Association, and the BTA. She also noted that she would contact Rosalee Singer with ODOT Region 3 to see if they would be willing to table or at least provide materials. 2005-0616 Bike Min Page 1 of 2 Dave Nourie noted that he could stage a flatland Bike-It demonstration and provide his own music and public address system in the evening at the Wells Fargo lot. Harding noted that there was a possibility to close off the Wells Fargo lot and use it for the event. She noted that participants would need to bring their own tables. Chapman stated that there were two banners, and that they were located on top of the cabinet in the Electric Department breakroom. Harding stated that she would check on these. Subcommittee Reports None. New Business Severson noted that the map requested last month could be prepared by the GIS Department, but the commissioners would need to identify the data desired and do some legwork. Cost would be potentially prohibitive at $80 per hour. Severson noted that several members had met with Oregon Department of Transportation regarding the future Siskiyou Boulevard resurfacing, and they would like further feedback or suggestions. Chapman noted that he would like to have someone take over his spots at the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Jackson County Bicycle Advisory Committee, and the Master Trail Plan meetings. It was noted that a skateboard class had been held earlier today, and ten kids ages 6-13 were in attendance. It was also noted that new instructors had taught the class, and that there would be additional sessions to follow in Talent as well. Dave Nourie of Bike-It suggested that bike safety for the skate park also be taught, and he and Recreation Coordinator Rachel Teige agreed to discuss it further. Agenda Items for Next Meeting Bike Swap Report – there are $4100 on account now, and there needs to be a discussion of handling those funds; Keith Massie re: Signage ?; ODOT Siskiyou resurfacing; bike logo discussion with Bran Jones. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m. 2005-0616 Bike Min Page 2 of 2