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Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission
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May 15, 2008 Regular Minutes
Roll Call: Chair David Young, Vice Chair Julia Sommer (absent),
Secretary Jim Olney , Steve Ryan, Tom Burnham
Council Liaison: David Chapman
Staff: Steve McLennan, Police Officer
Derek Severson, Associate Planner (absent)
RVTD liaisons: Paige Townsend, RVTD Senior Planner (absent)
High school liaison: Vacant
SOU liaison: Eve Woods (absent)
Call to Order
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
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Approval of Minutes – April 17, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
Top 10 & Near-Miss Lists
Dubois questioned why the bike lane from B Street to East Main on North Mountain Avenue had
disappeared.
Kidical Mass
Dubois explained that Kidical Mass was developed by Shane Rhodes in Eugene, and was
designed to work like Critical Mass but was based on polite and courteous ridership with the
intention of educating families on sharing the road. He noted that the route was a 1-hour loop,
beginning at Evo’s and ending at Mix Sweet Shop on the plaza.
Car Free Day
Ryan discussed efforts of the organizers, including developing a survey for the Employer
Challenge to track participation, having promotional coffee mugs and how to coordinate the
event incentive logistics. Ryan asked for verification of the process for spending commission
money in support of Car Free Day for advertising and promotion. Ryan suggested that those
interested should attend the event organizing committee, and he would communicate the next
meeting time.
Mapping/Trails
Members discussed mapping, and Burnham indicated that he would work with the subcommittee
to put together proposals and come back for Commission support.
Chapman exited the meeting.
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On-Going Discussion of Commission Goals
Young recapped on-going efforts in reaching commission goals.
New Business
Burnham noted that he would be absent next month. Burnham noted that the Bicycle Friendly
Community status had been renewed, and requested that the Commission should consider
placing an additional sign or sign in better locations. Warshawsky noted that the permitting cost
through ODOT is considerable and that it is not as easy as it seems. There was unanimous
consent to schedule an award ceremony before the Ashland City Council.
Agenda Items for Next Month
None mentioned.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Upcoming Meetings:
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Regular Meeting – June 19, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. in the Siskiyou Room
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