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Agenda
Thursday, August 17th, 2006 @ 5:15 P.M.
Siskiyou Room @ 51 Winburn Way
Community Development & Engineering Services Building
CALL TO ORDER
Il. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 20th, 2006
III. PUBLIC FORUM - Business from the audience not included on the agenda.
(Limited to 5 minutes per speaker and 15 minutes total.)
IV. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Budget Update
Sk8Guard Rack Installation Update
Subcommittee & Liaison Reports
V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Election of Officer — Vice Chair
BTA Funding Request/Ideas for Use of Bike Swap Funds
Car Free Day & Int's Walk/Bike Scooter to School Day/Week
Bear Creek Greenway Festival, September 23 (Harding)
Prioritization & Timeline to Implement Bike Friendly Community Recommendations
Safe Routes to School (West)
New Business
Agenda Items for Next Month
V. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Meetinas
Next Regular Meeting - Thursday, September 21Sf, 2006 at 5:15 P.M..
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City of Ashland Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission
Membership Roster (Updated May 2006)
1. 4.30.2009
2. 4.30.2009
3. 4.30.2007
4. 4.30.2007
Arnold Bleicher
Selene Aitken
Paul Rostykus
Tracy Harding
5. 4.30.2007
Vacant
6. 4.30.2007
Vacant
7. 4.30.2008
David Young
8. 4.30.2008 Dylan Robbins
Chair
Youth Liaison (AHS) Vacant
Traffic Safety Liaison Colin Swales
City Council David Chapman
Liaison
Planning Staff Liaison Derek Severson
RVTD Liaison Paige West
520 Herbert Street
292-0697
arnoldb@mind.net
446 Helman Street
482-7567
seleneaitken@vahoo.com
436 Grandview Dr.
482-2823 or 601-9709
sheroa@mind.net
334 Bridge Street
488.7884
reclamation @ riseup. net
(Julie Sornow resIgnedT
(Tom Marvin resignedl T
747 Oak Street
488-4188
dyoung @'effnet.or
78 Pine Street
210-3325
rrd tl n nisn.com
461 Allison St
488-0939
colin@mind.net
390 Orchard St
488-0152
davidchapman @ashlandhome.net
51 Winburn Wy.
552.2040
seversod@ashland.or.us
3200 Crater Lake Ave
608-2429
Medford, OR 97504
p.west@rvtd.org
transponationoptions@cimail.com
Youth Liaison (SOU) Nathan P. Meyerson (no address on file) 488-9179
natefoo@amail.com
Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission
July 20th, 2006
Regular Minutes
Roll Call Tracy Harding Arnold Bleicher (absent)
David Young Chair Dylan Robbins
Selene Aitken (absent) Paul Rostykus (absent)
Council Liaison: David Chapman
Staff: Derek Severson, Associate Planner (absent)
Steve McLennan, Police Officer (absent)
RVTD liaison: Paige West, RVTD/TDMPlanner (absent)
High school liaison: Vacant SOU liaison: Nathan Meyerson
Call to Order
Chair Robbins called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
Approval of Minutes — June 15th. 2006
The minutes of June 15` , 2006 were approved as presented. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed.
Public Forum
None.
Subcommittee & Liaison Reports
Robbins read memos from Planning Staff Liaison Severson on the status of the current budget and installation of
skateboard racks on the plaza and at the Library. Members discussed placement of the racks at the Library, and
noted that if the racks couldn't be installed adjacent to the bus stop at the sidewalk, they would like to see signage at
the entrance making people aware of the skateboard racks in the rear.
SOU Liaison Meyerson presented an informational quarter sheet on the Ashland Community Bike Program, and
noted that there was a front page article regarding the program. He noted that they are still conducting weekly bike
clinics at the Tuesday Growers' Market at the Armory. He added that there are weekly work parties on Saturdays at
6:00 p.m. at the bike shed on the SOU campus.
Council Liaison Chapman gave a status update on the helmet distribution program that he has been working on with
Traffic Safety Commissioner Keith Massey, and provided sample vouchers that are being distributed for children to
pick up helmets at the Parks Department. Harding noted that ten bikes are being given to the migrant Head Start
program through the Community Bike Program, and that these vouchers will be provided with the bikes.
Discussion of Use of Bike Swap Funds & BTA Funding
Harding asked that members begin thinking creatively about ways to use this recurring annual funding source, and
she suggested that one option she felt merited consideration was to provide funding for the BTA Bicycle Safety
Education programs that the Commission has co -sponsored since 1999. Robbins indicated that he thought this was a
great idea, given that it was a program that was in place and staffed and only needed to be expanded. He questioned
whether the program had any room for expansion.
Dubois noted that the primary limitations were staffing and weather, and reported that an experienced BTA
instructor from Corvallis would be moving to Ashland. He explained that the maximum classes one instructor could
teach would be three during one term, but added that with the addition of a new instructor it would open up
additional opportunities for more classes and or programs in additional schools. Dubois added that he would be
approaching the new principal at Bellview. He concluded that if funds were available, as they appear to be with the
addition of the Bike Swap funds into the mix, it would appear to be possible to offer bike safety training in every
school in Ashland. Members discussed the logistics of offering classes in each school without doubling up and the
difficulties for one instructor to teach every student in each school; Chapman suggested a varying curriculum that
would avoid duplication of the classes taught to individual students.
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Members discussed the recent implementation of a skateboard class, and suggested that some rules of the road
needed to be included in this training as well.
Dubois noted for Chapman that he had materials in Spanish as well to accommodate Spanish-speaking students, and
that he could provide these materials for anyone who needed them.
Harding noted that the per class cost according to the most recent BTA information was $800. Members discussed
the number of classes to be taught. Young noted that he feels the BTA programs are great, but that the budget
submittal was insufficiently detailed for his taste. Robbins noted that if others felt the same, there could be a request
for additional information. Chapman concurred with Young, and discussed the fact that the program was originally
intended to become self-sustaining, or that it would at least decrease in cost as interested parents were trained to
assist and a bicycle library was established.
Dubois explained that the budget was an average cost based on the BTA's programs statewide, and he added that in
particular insurance was very costly. Young stated that he would prefer to see a direct cost breakdown of the
program in Ashland and an honest assessment of additional costs that go directly to the BTA. Dubois noted that in
the past year, for instance, almost half of the bikes in the program had to be replaced. He concurred that it would be
good for Ashland if the program were to become self-sustaining, and he discussed that at present more funds are
available in Ashland than anywhere else in the state. He noted the difficulty in fundraising, and emphasized that this
was an on -going problem even in Portland. He added that the programs in Talent will likely be discontinued unless
a funding source there is found.
Chapman suggested that self-sustaining satellite programs that paid a membership fee to the BTA would benefit
BTA as well as the individual communities, but he indicated that the current percentage going to the BTA was
excessive. Members discussed the historic difficulty in fundraising, noting that in the past more than one third of
instructors' paid time went to fundraising. Dubois added that he is not paid for fundraising or meeting attendance,
he does these things on his own time to support the program. Chapman noted that fundraising is a budgeted item.
Dubois noted that BTA does not have the staffing to do itemized per class cost breakdowns for each city's programs;
he stated that the costs provided are an average for their statewide programs.
Robbins questioned whether it was up to the BTA to make the program self-sustaining, and to explain how they
proposed to do so, or if it was up to the Commission and the community. Dubois explained that there is an
instructor training and certification program in place; members questioned whether bike swap funds could simply be
paid to an instructor who would pay BTA to provide training and administrative support.
Dubois discussed the advantages of centralization, noting in particularly that umbrella insurance coverage statewide
would be less costly that individual insurance for diverse, separate programs. Chapman suggested that BTA could
provide umbrella insurance for individual franchisee communities. Dubois noted that this would require a wholesale
change in the BTA's structure, and he was uncertain if BTA would be willing or able to do this. He suggested that
the more realistic scenario would require individual communities to break with BTA and institute their own
programs, and he reiterated that insurance would be a huge issue. He noted that supporting the BTA brings with it
their political advocacy and the state and national level and their nationally recognized model for bike safety
training; instructor training and pay; bicycles and their maintenance.
Chapman expressed concern that the percentage of funds going to the BTA in Portland was money that could be
used locally for more classes. Dubois noted that BTA receives grants and funding from other sources, and that their
programs in every community are subsidized through other funding sources. Young indicated that he would like to
see the annual budget for BTA, and reemphasized his desire to develop a self-sustaining program. Dubois noted that
there are two people at BTA dealing strictly with advocacy at the legislative level, then one person who deals strictly
with Safe Routes to School, two who deal with bicycle safety education, and a clerical support staff.
Robbins indicated that it appeared additional information was needed. Harding suggested opening discussions with
BTA about whether a reduced cost would be possible with additional classes.
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Chapman noted that if Bike Swap funds were used, it would free up Commission program funds for both the Bicycle
and Pedestrian Commission and the Traffic Safety Commission to do other things. It was emphasized that the Bike
Swap funds were earmarked for bike safety education from the start. Members asked for additional information and
a discussion of becoming self-sustaining, and whether the BTA would support a self-sustaining program. Dubois
reiterated that the cost statewide for BTA's program is $800 per class, but that even if the city doesn't pay for every
class taught the BTA will subsidize the program in Ashland.
Harding stated she would like to give BTA ninety percent of the Bike Swap funds, but she recognized that this
would still not cover the cost of BTA offering classes in every school.
Robbins noted that he would also like to see the funds go to prepare a valley -wide bike route map, with color -coded
traffic volumes.
Young indicated that he would like to see expanded community education programs. Harding noted that the Parks
Department has been offering classes. Robbins suggested a bike commuting training would be valuable. Dubois
noted that he would be presenting a bike workshop for teachers on September I" to discuss lifestyle issues around
bicycle commuting. Harding noted that she has been working with RVTD to approach employers about presenting
similar programs. Dubois noted that teaching school teachers would hopefully result in their leading by example.
Young suggested that there was a need to shift the focus of these programs from employers to the community.
Dubois noted that hills are one of the biggest issues for commuters in Ashland. Harding noted that Car Free Day
was an excellent venue for presenting commuter training.
Chapman suggested funding an Ashland version of the BikeFirst program that RVTD has been doing in Medford.
Young noted that all of these ideas were tied to promotional costs.
Members suggested that they should develop a list of questions for BTA, and to ask themselves about the direction
this program is going. Dubois agreed to contact Scott Bricker to see if he would be willing to attend the next
meeting. Members stated that they would consider and decide next time how much could be dedicated to fund BTA.
Chapman suggested looking at a sliding scale based on the number of classes, as administrative costs should be
reduced at some point. Young noted that it was important to remember that BTA's cost is $800 per class, whether it
comes from the Commission or other sources; he suggested that the Commission commit as much as it is
comfortable with and if that does not get the number of classes desired looking at something else.
United Bicycle Institute (UBI) Scholarship
Harding noted that she had thought of this as another idea for use of available funds, which would allow someone
for instance from the Ashland Community Bike Program to gain new knowledge as a resource for the community.
Harding added that Dave Nourie was also hoping to raise funds for a covered indoor space that would serve as a
performance, recreational and educational space.
Chapman noted that the American Wheelmen offer commuter classes, and he indicated that there is a local instructor
(Bill Hyman) who teaches the certification classes for commuter and touring trainers.
Robbins expressed his support for a UBI Scholarship, hopefully at a reduced rate; Young suggested adding a proviso
to require that any recipient would need to sign a contract to reimburse the Commission if they didn't remain in the
community as a resource for an agreed to period of time.
League of American Bicyclist's BFC Feedback Letter
Robbins explained that the redemption of Ashland's bronze status through May of 2008 included recommendations
to improve that status. He noted that the recommendations included programs and events to encourage additional
bike commuting, expanding the Safe Routes to School program to every school, and increase bike route and trail
network connectivity. Harding noted that BTA is considering a Bike Commuter Challenge in Ashland. Robbins
suggested discussing this next time, and looking at ideas and timelines for implementing these recommendations.
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Car Free Day (Friday. September 22nd)
Harding noted that there is a lot to do in preparation, and more now with Sommer's resignation. Harding stated that
she would welcome any and all assistance; she noted that a regular meeting time needed to be established and she
stated that this was likely one of Sommer's frustrations. Harding noted that she and West have been working
together at RVTD and can continue. She stated that she would compile and e-mail a progress report. Robbins asked
for a list of specific tasks so that people could take them on in their own time. Harding stated that Sommer had
already completed her tasks, including preparing and distributing the merchant letters and making personal contact
with individual merchants.
Int'I Bike/Walk/Scooter to School Day (Week of October 2nd through 6th)
Harding noted that Wednesday would be the big day, with events at Walker and Helman, and stated that for the
Commission the biggest contribution would be through volunteers. Harding noted a parent and a teaching assistant
were championing the program at Helman.
New Business
Young noted that he had made contact with the Grange Co -Op about installing bike parking. He indicated that they
have plans for a bike rack next to the entrance; he indicated that it would take a while unless the city could provide
or purchase a rack. Harding and Meyerson discussed the possibility of using left -over racks from SOU or having
them welded in a shop class. It was noted that inverted U-racks are the standard, and a varying from this standard
would require approval of this commission. It was requested that Severson determine if the City has any racks
available.
Agenda Items for Next Month
BTA Funding Decision; Discussion of other uses for Bike Swap Funds; Timelines for implementing League
Recommendations; Car Free Day
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Upcoming Meetings:
5:15 P.M. Thursday, August 17t — Regular Meeting in the Siskiyou Room
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BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
2006-2007 BUDGET UPDATE
August 17t"12006
2006-2007 PROJECTS AMOUNTS APPROVED TO DATE
Bike Safety Education/Safe Routes
Car Free Da
Bike Swao
t.i hts, Helmets, etc,.
Maps
Other�
TOTAL BUDGETED FOR FY'05-06
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COMMISSION FUNDS
$750 in Commission Funds available in addition to the $3,300 in Program Funds.
These are set aside for subscriptions, conference attendance, etc.
REMINDER: The Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission does not have the
budgetary authority to appropriate funds, and cannot enter into contracts
for services. Requests to fund outside organizations should be directed to
make application for funding to the City Council through the annual budget
process.
BIKE SWAP FUNDS
Funds generated from the Bike Swap are under the control and management of
the Ashland Parks Foundation, a private non-profit affiliated with the Parks
Department. The Foundation has indicated a willingness to allow the
Commission to make recommendations for the expenditure of these funds; staff
would strongly recommend that any motions for the use of these funds be framed
as recommendations to the Ashland Parks Foundation in order to avoid any
confusion about the status of these funds or the Bicycle & Pedestrian
Commission's role in managing them under Oregon state budget law.
July 17, 2006
Derek Severson
City of Ashland
51 Winburn Way
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Derek,
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is very grateful to the City of Ashland for its $4,200
contribution in support of Bicycle Safety Education efforts in Ashland.
Ashland's support of our nationally recognized Bicycle Safety Education program helps
students to lead healthier, more active lives. In addition, the program's classroom and
on -the -bike instruction help reduce a child's risk of being involved in a traffic accident,
which is the leading cause of death in American children.
Contributions like yours are critical to the success of this program, which has reached
more than 20,000 children in 19 communities throughout Oregon and southwest -
Washington. 11
In 2006 and beyond, we will be expanding our youth programming to include more "Safe
Routes to School" efforts. Safe Routes to School is a growing international movement
that involves working with teachers, parents, and community members to create
environments that are safer and more supportive of children walking and bicycling to
school.
Please save this letter as a record of the city's contribution. The Bicycle Transportation
Alliance is non-profit, 5016 organization. Our Tax ID# is 93-1057956.
Again, thank you for supporting the BTA's Bicycle Safety Education work. If you would
like more information about our programs, please call me at 503.226.0676 x15.
%innG regards,
Kristie Perry
Development Director
OPENING MINDS AND ROADS TO BICYCLING
BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE P.O. Box 9072 PORTLAND OR 97207-9072 503/226-0676 FAX 503/226-0496 WWW.BTA4BIKES.ORG
July 14, 2006
City of Ashland
Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission
C/o Derek Severson, Assistant Planner
20 E. Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Ashland Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission,
Thank you for the Commission's past support of our programs. In planning for the coming school year,
I'm excited to take on the challenge of offering the Bicycle Safety Education program to every school in
Ashland where 10-13 year olds are enrolled. In order to meet that challenge, we will need to prepare for a
30% increase in the numbers of classes we provide.
To take a step back for those of you unfamiliar with our work, the Bicycle Safety Education program is a
unique 10-hour course that teaches ten to thirteen year -olds how to safely ride a bike on the street. Pre-
adolescents experience the highest rates of injury and fatality from bicycling of any age group. Kids also
need encouragement to be physically active; bicycling provides this in a fun way that allows for
exploration of newly gained independence.
Our program is different from commonly run `bike rodeos' in that we believe a comprehensive, hands-on
approach is necessary for kids to truly learn the concepts of safe on -street riding. BTA provides a fleet of
up to 40 mountain bicycles with gears and handbrakes, hundreds of helmets, teaching equipment,
curriculum and video, volunteers and most importantly, a trained instructor for every participating school.
BTA has taught over 25,000 Oregon children since 1999. We hope that someday, our program will be
institutionalized in all school districts.
The following table shows an estimation of the grades, numbers of classes and seasons in which we will
work with each Ashland school in the coming year:
2006-2007 School Year: Ashland Bicycle Safety Education Classes
School
BSE Grade Level
Estimated # Classes
Teaching Season
Ashland M.S.
6`
8
Fall
Helman E.S.
5`
3
Fall
John Muir E.S.
3 /4"75 1h mixed
3
Fall
Walker E.S.
3 /4 /5` mixed
4
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Bell, E.S.
4` and/or 5 th
3
Spring
Total Classes
21
The two schools that will be new additions for us are John Muir E.S. and Bellview E.S. John Muir is a
new K-8 school where we have already identified a teacher -champion interested in bicycle safety.
Additionally, John Muir's principal formerly worked at Walker E.S. where BTA has been teaching for
years. Bellview E.S. has refused to offer our program in the past four years, however, with anew
principal, we're hopeful that Bellview will want to take advantage of the opportunity to provide bike
safety education for the 4`' and/or 5`h grade. Scheduling all schools during fair weather months will be
challenging, but there are just enough weeks to fit everyone it. Additionally, our Eugene Bicycle Safety
Education instructor is moving to Ashland this summer, so we will likely have a back-up instructor.
In 2005-2006, we worked with a per class cost of $800. We think the actual cost may be higher than this,
but we haven't completed our internal audit work to determine the updated cost; we will use the
$800/class figure for another year. With 21 classes, the total program cost is $16,800. We are asking the
Commission to support BTA in funding half of these classes (10 classes), for a total of $8000. If we
reach all 21 classes, we will teach approximately 630 kids.
Other partners who have supported us in the past that we will request support from again include:
• Asante Health Systems: $2000 (request to be made)
• Ashland Food Cooperative: Community Grant, $1000 (secured)
• Ashland Community Hospital: $400 (request to be made)
• Ashland Parks and Recreation: $1600 (request to be made)
• Ashland Traffic Safety Commission: $1600 (request to be made)
• Oregon Department of Transportation matching grant: unknown amount, based on the percentage of
kids taught in Ashland compared to the rest of the state.
• Siskiyou Velo: $2000 (request to be made)
With your support, we hope to reach our goal of offering Bicycle Safety Education in all Ashland schools.
Please see the attached documents that provide more background on our $800/class cost, the history of
BSE classes taught in Ashland, and a look at spring 2006 programs run statewide.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at 503.226.0676 x19, anna@bta4bikes.org, or our
local Ashland Bicycle Safety instructor, Egon Dubois, at 541.482.2347, egon@mind.net.
Thank you in advance for your consideration
Sincerely,
Anna Scalera
Youth Programs Coordinator
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Dates of Program School Grade Level # classes # kids # volunteer
taught I taught hours served
1999-2000
Spring 2000 Ashland M.S. 6th 4 120 41
Subtotal: 1 school 4 120 41
2000-2001
Fall 2000 Ashland M.S. 6th 2 50
Sgring 2001 Ashland M.S 6th 6 165 46
Subtotal.. 1 school 8 215 46
2001-2002
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Lincoln E.S.
4th/5th
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67
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Heiman E.S.
4th/5th
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Bellview E.S.
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Fall 2002 Lincoln E.S. 4th/5th 3 80 41
Sprina 2003 Walker E.S. 4th/5th 2 49 ?
Subtotal: 2 schools 5 129 41
2003-2004
Spring 2004 Lincoln E.S. 5 and 4/5 mixed 3 81 13
Sgring 2004 Walker E.S. 5 and 4/5 mixed 4 108 16
Subtotal: 2 schools 7 189 29
2004-2005
April 25-May 6, 2005
Walker E.S. mixed
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May 9-May 20, 2005
Lincoln E.S. mixed
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Sept. 19-Sept 30, 2005
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Ashland M.S.
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2005-2006 Program Cost Figures
Estimated average cost per class taught = $800
#1: Local Instructor Direct Expenses: $250
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#2: Additional Direct Program Costs: $300 includes:
• instructor training
• community outreach & fundraising
• volunteer coordination for community rides
• transportation and storage of equipment
• bike fleet maintenance (assumes volunteer support)
• curriculum development, revision
• supplies and materials
• travel (BTA central staff to meetings; instructors to trainings, etc.)
• central program administration, including hiring of instructors, instructor support,
compiling timecards, managing instructors, meetings with community leaders &
volunteers, reporting on MOT grant, etc.
#3: Organizational Supporting Costs: $250 includes:
• office rent, phones, computers, etc.
• newsletter, website, etc.
• financial management (payroll, budgeting, audit, etc.)
• organizational management
• liability insurance
• workers compensation insurance
Expenses not included:
• Bike purchases
• Helmet purchases
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• Fun, Food & Music • Games
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WHEN?
Now thru September. Photos must be mailed by midnight, Sept 5th.
Email jpegs to bearcreekgreenway.com or mail 5 x 7 : PO Box 4561,
Medford, 97501, with name, address & phone # on back of photo.
WHAT?
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(2) Greenway Nature shots; (3) Greenway Creekside shots.
Each photographer is eligible to win only one award
WHO?
2 Age divisions: 5 thru 17 years and 18 years and up.
WHY?
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$250. All photos become property of Bear Creek
Greenway Foundation, will be placed on official web site and
www.bearcreekgreenway.com
or call 541-732-1604
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS
1612 K St„ NW, Suite 800 1 Washington, DC 20006-2850
WEBSiTE www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org I EMAIL bikeleague@bikeleague.org
6 y fe 6ndl t7ftt`tfY1U'nit PHONE 202.822.1333 I FAx 202.822.1334
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Feedback on Ashland's application to be designated a Bicycle Friendly Community
Ashland is well on its way to becoming a Silver level Bicycle Friendly Community.
Reviewers noted that with continued improvement in some key areas, the city will
quickly move up the ranks of Bicycle Friendly Communities. Highlights of the city's
application included the fact that 79% of the community's arterial streets provided wide
shoulders or bike lanes for cyclists, the Car Free day, improved connectivity through the
city and SOU campus, and the expansion of the Safe Routes to School program.
Ashland should continue expand its education programs including Safe Routes to School
and motorist education efforts. Therefore, reviewers provided the following suggestions
to further promote cycling:
Increasing bicycle use. The City should continue to develop its commuter
encouragement and trial commute program; continue to increase encouragement
of bike commuting through Bike Month or Bike to Work Day programs; and
encourage local employers to offer guaranteed ride home programs, secure bike
parking and showers at workplaces.
Olympia, Washington holds a Bike Commuter Contest during Bike Month and
encourages people to participate in the month -long Contest to see who can ride
the most number of days or miles in the month of May. The growth in
participation has been stunning. Olympia also offers city employees a $2 per day
incentive for commuting by bike (as well as for walking, riding the bus or
carpooling). Each year, approximately 50 to 60 of the City's 600 employees
participate in the Bicycle Commuter Contest. Visit www.climatesolutions.org
for more info.
Expand motorist education and Share the Road encouragement programs by
creating informational hand-outs for drivers and cyclists. Use valuable
information from the League's Ride Better Tips in your outreach education and
encouragement efforts. See the Ride Better Tips pages at
http://www.bikelea ue.org/resources/better/indeLphp
Work on motorist education and encourage bike commuting with a Bike Month or
Bike to Work Day celebration and use of Share the Road psa's --
http://www.bikelea ug e.org/pro Jrams/bikemonth/
Expand the Safe Routes to School Program in every school. In Arlington, Virginia
a team visited every school in the County with representatives from Department
of Public Works, the Police and Schools to assess conditions for walking and
biking to each school. A list of problems and solutions was developed measures
were identified to address problems. Short-tenn projects such as painting
crosswalks were done right away while larger construction projects are on -going
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS
"r 1612 K St., NW, Suite 8001 Washington, DC 20006-2850
wEBSrrE www.bicyclefHendlycommunity.org I EMAIL bikeleague@bikeleague.org
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PHONE 202.822.1333 1 FAx 202.822.1334
http://www.saferoutestoschools.or-W More funding -than ever before is available
for both infrastructure and non -infrastructure projects in the federal transportation
bill, SAFETEA-LU, among several other sources at both the federal and state
levels.
• Continue to expand the bicycle network and fill gaps and to connectivity.
Derek Severson - Re: FW: Safe Routes to School- Ashland
Page 1
From: "Paige West" <transportationoptions@gmail. corn >
To: reclamation <reclamation@riseup.net>
Date: 8/7/06 11:01:39 AM
Subject: Re: FW: Safe Routes to School- Ashland
Hola,
I just spoke to Lynn Mutrie from ACTS Oregon, you may remember the SR2S
training we did at the Fire House a little over a year ago with Robert Ping
and ... Lynn!
I have invited her to attend the meeting with Helman and Walker on the 15th
and to speak a little about the Community Safe Routes Plan that each Rogue
Valley city will need to complete in order to be eligible for future SR2S
state funding. The plan addresses Safe Routes needs from crosswalks, to
completing sidewalks to adding benches for senior citizens. She advises
having Engineering and Public Works involvement in the community plans; she
has already spoke to Jim Olsen about this I believe. This could be a great
project for both the Traffic Safety and Bike Ped Commissions to work on
together. Luckily their will be a Community Safe Routes Plan template
distributed as the funding and ORS becomes more solid but Lynn says we
should have a general mission statement and parternship building occurring
right now.
Derek ... when are the Commissions doing their goal setting for the next
year? I think its important that drafting a Community Safe Routes Plan be a
priority for the Commissions to work on next year.
She said we are well ahead of other Oregon communites by having active Safe
Routes programs, she was especially excited to hear about Walker's Walking
Wednesdays!
Paige West
RVTD TDM Planner
541-608-2429
CC: Conners <conner5@mind.net>, "Derek Severson" <seversod@ashland.or.us>
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OREGON'
Alliance for Community Traffic Safety in Oregon
405 West Arlington Street • Gladstone, OR 97027
phone: 503 656-7207 fax: 503 656-7329
Community Traffic Safety Program
Oregon Child Safety Seat Resource Center
Annual Oregon Transportation Safety Conference
James H. Olson
Ashland Traffic Safety Committee
20 E. Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520 July 7, 2006
Hi Jim,
It was a pleasure meeting you in Ashland. I love your city!
A little late, but as promised here is a copy of the Walking School Bus Guidebook. Please keep in
mind, this document has an urban bent to it, but the basic structure can be applied anywhere. I
have also included a document called Creating a School Travel Plan. This could easily be used
as reference if any schools or neighborhoods choose to develop a travel plan that will be needed
to apply for the Safe Routes funding.
Also, please be aware that Walk and Bike to School Day is October 4 this year. Please have any
interested principals go to www.walknbike.org to register. Perhaps this day could be a good lead
up to further SR2S initiatives.
The actual grant specifications are not complete yet but a plan touching on all the components of
Safe Routes to School- the 5 E's- will be necessary. I will let you know when the applications are
available.
Please let me know if I can help further, and thank you for your interest in Traffic Safety and
Safe Routes within your community. If any teachers or principals are interested in more specific
SR2S issues, please let me know. You did mention a principal at Walker Elementary; please
forward me her contact information so I can follow-up with her directly.
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How walkable is your community?
Take a walk with a child
and decide for yourselves,
Everyone benefits from walking. These benefits
include: improved fitness, cleaner air, reduced risks
of certain health problems, and a greater sense of
community. But. walking needs to be safe and easy.
Take a walk with your child and use this checklist
to decide if your neighborhood is a friendly place
to walk. Take heart if you find problems, there are
ways you can make things better.
Getting started:
First, you'll need to pick a place to walk, like the
route to school, a friend's house or just somewhere
full to go.
The second step involves the checklist. Read over
the checklist before you go, and as you walk, note
the locations of things you would like to change.
At the end of your walk, give each question a
rating. Then add up the numbers to see how you
rated your walk overall.
After you've rated your walk and identified any
problem areas, the next step is to figure out what
you can do to improve your community's score.
You'll find both immediate answers and long-term
Solutions under "limprovingYour Community's
Score..." on the third page.
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Partnership for a U.S. Department
Walkable America of Transportation
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
Take a walk and use this checklist to rate your neighborhood's walkability.
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problems problems
1. Did you have room to walk?
❑ Yes ❑ Some problems:
❑ Sidewalks or paths started and stopped
❑ Sidewalks were broken or cracked
❑ Sidewalks were blocked with poles, signs,
shrubbery, dumpsters, etc.
❑ No sidewalks, paths, or shoulders
❑ Too much traffic
El Something else
Locations of problems:
Rating: (circle one)
1 2 3 4 5 6
2. Was it easy to cross streets?
❑ Yes ❑ Some problems:
❑ Road was too wide
❑ Traffic signals made us wait too long or did
not give us enough time to cross
❑ Needed striped crosswalks or traffic signals
❑ Parked cars blocked our view of traffic
❑ Trees or plants blocked our view of traffic
❑ Needed curb ramps or ramps needed repair
❑ Something else
Locations of..�..w..�_.�....,� problems:
Rating: (circle one)
1 2 3 4 5 6
3, Did drivers behave well?
❑ Yes ❑ Some problems: Drivers...
❑ ;Hacked out of driveways without looking
El Did not yield to people crossing the street
Turned into people crossing the street
Drove too fast
Sped up to make it through traffic lights or
drove through traffic lights?
❑ Something else .....
Locations of problems .�„ .
Rating: (circle one)
1 2 3 4 5 6
4. Was it easy to follow safety rules?
Could you and your child...
❑ Yes ❑ No Cross at crosswalks or where you could
see and be seen by drivers?
❑ Yes ❑ No Stop and look left, right and then left
again before crossing streets?
❑ Yes ❑ No Walk on sidewalks or shoulders facing
traffic where there were no sidewalks?
❑ Yes ❑ No Cross with the light?
Locations of problems:
Rating: (circle one)
1 2 3 4 5 6
5, Was your walk pleasant?
EJ Yes ❑ Some unpleasant things:
El Needed more grass, flowers, or trees
El Scary clogs
El Scary people
❑ Not well lighted
❑ Dirty, lots of litter or trash
El Dirty air due to autornobile exhaust
EJ Something else _._,......
Locations of problems:
Rating: (circle one)
1 2 3 4 5 6
How does your neighborhood stack up?
Add up your ratings and decide.
1. _ 26-30 Celebrate! You have a great
2. neighborhood for walking.
3 _ 21-25 Celebrate a little. Your
4. _............ neighborhood is pretty good.
5.
16-20 Okay, but it needs work,
11-15 It needs lots of work. You deserve
better than that -
Total . ...... 5-10 It's a disaster for walking!
Now that you've identified the problems, Z�
go to the next page to find out how to fix them.
Now that you know the problems,
you can find the answers.
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community's score...
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1. Did you have room to walk7 can do immediately can do with more time
Sidewalks or paths started and stopped
Sidewalks broken or cracked
Sidewalks blocked
No sidewalks, paths or shoulders
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2. Was it easy to cross street,--)
pick another route for now
tefl local traffic engineering or
public works department about
specific problems and provide a
copy of the checklist
.speak up it board meetings
write or petition city for walkways
and gmher neighborhood signatures
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work with ra. local transportation
engineer to develop a plan fbr a safe
walking rt.)ute
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pick another route foi now
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push for crosswalks/signals/parking
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Crosswalks/naffic signals needed
local traffic engineering or public
works det.mr-trnent
report: to traffic engineer where
parked cars are Safety hazaKds
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Clim your trees or bushes that block
report illegafly parked cap.s to the
plants
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police
Needed curt.) ramps or ramps needed repair
do the same
request that the public works
leave nice notes on problern cars
department trim trees or plants
I Did drivers behave wpill?
asking owners net to park there
make media aware ofl.)Kobtem
Backed without looking
Did not yield
Turned into walkers
Drove too fast
Sped up to make traffic lights or drove
through lights
4. Could you follow safety rules?
pick another route For now
set an example; slow down and be
considerate of'others
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the same
report unsafe driving to the police
petition for snore enforce.ment
request protected turns
ask city planners in.d traffic evigiricers
for traffic calming ideas
ask schools about getting crossing
guards at key locations
organize a neighborhood .speed
watch propuaw
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Needs grass, flowers, trees
Scary clogs
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point out areas to avoid to your
child; agree on safe routes
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or Breed
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walk along, shaded routes where
possible
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wear a fiat and sunglasses
U.-Y not to walk: during the hottest
time of day
request increased police er&Kcement
start a crime watch progKayn in your
neighborhood
organize a community clean, -up day
sponsor` a neighborhood beaufflicatiorr
or tree-plawing day
begin an adopt: -a -street program
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health benefits ofwilking
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about COMITIUDity walks
encourage corporate Stit.:)port for
erlipiuyec walking progKanr;
plant shade trees along KoWCS
have a sur, safety seminar for kids
have kids learn about UrIlleddly ozone
days and three Ait Quality hidc,x (AQI)
Need some guidance?
These resources might help...
WALMNG INFORMATM
Pedestrian and Bicycle Inf6rination Center. (PBIC)
UNC Highway Safety Research Center
730 Airport Road , `suite 300
Carnpus Box 3430
Chapel Tnil mr-
27599-3430
Phone: (919) 962-2202
www.pedbikein.fo.org
www.%valkiKiginfo.org
National Center for
Bicycling and Walking
Campaign to Make
America Walkable
1506 2 1 st Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (800) 760-N1BPC'
wwwbikcfed,org
WALK TO SCHOOL DAY WEB SffES
USA event: wA,w.sv-,ilktoscho(31-usa,org
International: www.rwalktoschool,oxg
STREET DESM AND TRAM C CALMNIG
Federal Highway Administration
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety R.escarch Prograin
MR - 20
6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean,VA 22101
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Arnerica Walks
P0. Box 29103
Portland, C)Kegon 97210
Phone: (503) 222-1077
wvvNv.amcrica%valks.org
Partnership for a Walkable America
National Safety Council
1121 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, IL, 60143-3201
Phone: (603) 285--1121
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How bikeable is your community?
Riding a bike is fun'.
Bicycling is a great way to get -around. and to get
your dailly dose of physic'.Al ac-tivi.t)r. It's goc)cl for
(fie environnienr, arid it can save YOU money. No
V,'Orider inarty corninttmfies ,.rre encoirn.iging
people to ride dieli.r bikes more often!
Can you get "to where you
an., to go by bike?
Some conimanitles are nnorc. bikeable dian orhc-rs:
how ck.)es yol-Irs ratc? Pead ove-i the questiows iii
Oik checklist and rhen take a ride in youi
cominit.rni(y, perhaps co the loclal shops, to visit. a
ffierld, or ,--ven. to work. See llyoti can get where
you warit to go by bicycle, even if your ate jtist
riding- -,.um.irid (he rtc,4yhborhood to gc't sonle,
exercise.
A�. the (,.°,nd ol"vouy richer, .lLHS\VU ('.-2Ch Cj.LK-S(i6-M 'Mld,
base'r-I on your Opiltion, circle an ov(.u,jH im.itig for
e'ach cp.wsnion yor.1 can "ilso nore, any Problems You.
encotinLeared by checking the appropfiaie box,(c,,S).
Be suircto rti-akc, a carefi.il nou.,, of any specific
locat:toris ilia(:: impicivenient.
Add u.,q) the numbeis to see how yrm.a. rated your
rides. Th(..-ri, turi-i to dic pages (prat Show you how
(.o bcgin to irnpiove Lhose areas where you gave
YOUl- COMMAIrlity .r low score,
B C f'O re �Yoil ride, iauake sure your [)Ike n in good
workin order, p(.a on a and lac ssrrie o
ccu rnanavc, rhe, v - llde oiroutc, vou'vv Chosen -
I :nJoy tire ride!
it of Ransl)oitation
Nationall fighway Traffic
Safety Adifnhistrahon Pr,,,destHan and Mcyde finforntaflon CeiMer
Go for a ride and use this checklist
to rate your neighborhood's bikeability.
W a, ® VI a M 0
your community?
Location of bike ride (be specific):
1. Did you have a place to bicycle safely?
a) On the road, sharing the road wWh motor
vehicles?
E] Yes E] Some problems (please note locations):
El NO space for bicyclists to ride
FJ Bicycle- lane or paved shoulder disappeared
E] Heavy mid/or fast moving, traffic
0 Too many trucks or buses
0 lNo space for bicyclists on bridges or in
tunnel,
El Poorly lighted roadways
Otherproblems: ............. .... . . . ....................................
b) On an off -road path or trail, where imotor
vehicles miere not allowed?
El Yes I_-] S ome problems:
E-1 Padi ended JbrUpdy
E-1 Path didn't go whec.e I wanted to go
I I Path imersecced with roads that. were
difficult to cross
EJ Path was crcovoled
E.] Path was unsafe because of sharp UMIS Or
dangerous downhills
El Path was uncomfortable because of
many hills
E.-] Pach was poorly lighted
Other problems: ,, ... ....... ..
Overall "Safe Place To Ride" Rating: (circle one)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Rating Scale: 2 3 4 5 6
awful many
o a n Y saute good very good excellent
problems problerns
2. [low was the surface that you rode on?
El Good D Some problems, the road or path had:
Cl Potholes
El Cracked or broken Pavement
0 Debris (e.g, broken glass, sand, gravel, etc,)
El Dangerous drain graces, utility covers, or
metal plates
E] Uneven surfiace 01 gaps
F] Slippery surfaces when. wet (e.g. bridge
decks, construction places, road markings)
D Bumpy or angled railroad cracks
D Rumble strips
Other problems: ..... .... ............... ............
Overall Surface Rating: (circle one)
1 2 3 4 5 6
3. IHow weire the intersections you rode
through?
Good D Some vroblerns
El Had t.o.) wait too long to cross intersection
El Couldn't see crossing tra
ffic
El Signal didn't give me enough time to cross
the 1.0ad
C_ml Signal didn't change for a bicycle
EJ U!1SL1r(_- where or how to ride thfOLIFlil
InCeEsecUoll
Othrr pioblews ..... .... .
Overall Intersection Rating: (circle one)
1 2 3 4 5 6
b A
2
EJ Yes El Some problems, drivers:
EJ Drove too fast
El Passed me too close
El Did not signal
EJ Harassed me
EJ Cut me off
[_.I R an red lights or stop sign
Other problems:
Overall Driver Rating: (circle one)
1 2 3 4 5 6
15. Was it easy -for you -to use your bike"?
EJ Yes it Sorne problems
EJ No nraps, signs„ or road markings to help
nic find cry way
El No safi., Or secure place to leave my bicycle
at my desunarion
No way to take my bicycle with nee on the
bus or train
El Scary clogs
❑ Hard to find a direct route I liked
R.ou.te was too hilly
Other prcible.ins.
Overall Ease of Use Rating: (circle one)
1 2 3 4 5 6
How does yodr COMMU11111ty irate?
Add Up Your ratings and decide.
(QLaesdons 6 and 7 do not contuibutp to your cwnnst.uflty's score)
I . ........
26-30
C'elebrate! You live in a bicycle
fliendly COMMLIHILY
21....25
YOUIr C01111711111A)' IS j)rC(Ay good,
but there's always room for
inq)ToveixIe1)(,
3 . .................................
16-20
Conditions f'ir t ding are oLty, bUt
Clot: ideal. Plenty of opporturray for
4. . ................
uilprovelinelits,
11-15
Conditions ire poor" and you
deserve be"I'Let than this! C�111 LI)e
5 . . . ......
.
mayor and the wnvspaper right
away.
`Fo t al._.... . . ......
5-10
Oil dear, Consider weartrig body,
armor and Christmas tree lights
befi.)Ke VelAuTulf!, Out il.gellll, I's
6. What did you do -to rnake your iride
safer?
Your beha.vior contributes to the bikeability of yocir.
corrununity. Check all that apply:
Wore a bicycle fielmet
Obeyed traffic signal and signs
El Rode in a straight line (didn't weave)
Signaled my LLIMS
Rode with (riot against) traffic
Used lights, if riding at night
Wore reflective and/or retroreflective
nrateiids and bright clothing
F1 Wq.s cos..rrteous to other travelers
(motorist„ .skaters„ pedestrians, ctc.)
'7. "Fell Us a Ilittl lbout YOUrselff.
In good weather niondis, about how.many days a rnonth
do you ride your bike?
1....) Never
F.] Occasicmally (one or two)
Fieqaerrcly (5 10)
Most (more than 1 -5)
1:: ve, T y day
Which of: these phrases best describes you?
EJ An advanced, confident rider who is
courfortable riding in most: traffic Sil.'LUIUCUS
El An intermediate rider who is riot reall%
comfortable riding in tnosr traffic situations
LI A beginner rider who prefers t:o stick to the
bdce Path or trail
Did you -find sornething that tine to
be changed?
On the neat page, you'll fi.nd suggestions for improving
the bikeibility of your comr-nun.ity based on the problems
you identified. Take ,.i. look at both the short and loril, Lerni
SOILILIC)IIS alld C01unlit LO seeing at. least one of each dirocigli
to the end If YOU don't, then who will?
During your bike ride, how did you feel physically?
Could you go as far or aS fi-)St as YOU WlMed to? Were YOLI
short of breath, th-ed, or were your muscles sore? The nex(
Page. also has SOIVIC SLTgestions to iinprove the enjoyincrit of
yoni ride.
13icycfing, wlicr.her For transportation or recr("16 oil, is a
grtna sway to get 30 minutes of h��icql activity into your (Ly.
P Y activity
Riding, just hk(� any other activity, should be something you
enjoy doing, The More YOU enjoy oy it, the more Likely you'll
stick. %vali it, C.,'hoose routes ghat Match your Skill level and
physical activities. if route is too long or hilly, find a view
one Start slowly And work up to your potential.
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Now that you
problems,
can find the
What you can do What you and your community
1. Did you have a place to immediately can do with more time
bicycle safely?
a) On the road?
No spme Ar bicyclists to rule (e,g. no bike lane ou
MuMer; narnsw land)
Bcycle Uane os paved shoulder dkappemed
fle-avy a)cf`oir pest movning trafEc
Do nwny uucks or buses
No space Ir bmychqr on �)irrdges oi[ in tunriek
Pooh4y hglhced rojd%vays
b) On an off iroad path or tiraW?
pick mmawr mute fear novy
Leg locJ nansporm6mi enpneeto
or pAhc %yorks depairtnient abOLIt
Spe C ih.c probpenu; pi[ovidea copy
.ryaw dMulst
tnid a dam m Rog ymir
confidence about ricfing in tnbffic
10h ended abruNdy sloo,, down and take cru-e when
NA dill go whre I warrad ter go uAg Se paih
Pack ifuersecred with roads dw wwm Mcul to cross Rd an on -street route
Path was cn)"',ocied LISC die pa0i, at les,, cno,,%,ded times
P201 WJS UHSZe bCCJLISL' Of Sfilig ORRIS Or, tell the ti(ad nuuuages or age incy
dangerous dowNW, about specific pioNevns
P,uh %oas Lwcomfortable bteCaUSC Of too MJ[ny IIIIIS
AS "no poody [ighad
2. H o vv eras the SLUrface YOU rode on"?
A d " es
Cackud ubruk,�.0 pavcrmcnr
INhu 4 1 broh" glmawl
Dangerous bin granq utility onTr, or mNd plates
UnC'Veu. SLntrCC Or gaps
StTeq surfaces when wa (e.g,bAdF decks,
COMtrUE fi(M pIves, road uia6 kings)
Myy or angkd radmad tracks
RUMUe swp�,
I How vvere, the intersections you
rode through?
glad to r,arr tCx) long" to Cross in[�u-sc( tkon
w;ouidrr t sew L uorSlng nHiC
S ,urd (hdn't rne enough Me to cross dw goad
I h(' slgwd d[JI11,C chjn�,,,e hor e bicycle
Uniuw v:hew or- hotv ro ride duough Intersectiovn
fqpoiu, pirolflenls 11mynediard), to
PAk "Wb dTUMVnt or
appfopnate a�,,,,ency,
keep your eye ork the Yoad/patfk
PA MWIM Mnm unw do
pfoleleur is fixed (and check to see
d-mt the probGens are fixed)
oymme a CMnnMUq CM Lo
dean up the pa h
pick anothe.i roucc For nov)
red local tFansPurMfinn eng I Meers
or PWIC work dTarmotm abow
Tecific pobleaw
fake a cbs to Npronn )our MrT
Confide nee and ikdh,
IM
pairricipate Ara Mocal phnning nneefings
encourage your cone uLinty to Qop a
plan to bripmve coMonq inc: ulng
a network of'bfl<e Vanes on InneJor roads
ask your public works deparwienr to
Consult C'Sham be RM&N, at
specific Vocatiovrs
ask yow sTe dTanrnmt oF
UOMPOCURUOu W irldUde paved
Mulden on ad WArrurd hQlns
corablish of -join a loc".11 brcyde
x0macy group
ask dre trad nmwger or agemy to
am,prove directional and warning signs
pewuon your kcal Umqmnahon
agency to Implus"%.. padl/foachxay
Crossings
ask For Innore u-ads in your
cornrnurny
estabhsh or jon a Tr, [ends ofdoe'Fra&'
acbmany group
voork Md"mu p"w wmb md parks
dqxrruma m d"Hop a p0wle or
hazard report card or 0,nhne hnk to
vain the asgency of'poennal hazairds
ask yna pudslm "orlss Qumvenr to
gnAu.flly repbce alb dangerous
chubcoge grams with.nvare blyde-
ffieirrocfly designs,and improve rAroad
cuossrngs So (yCfisCs can cm,u dielin at
90 degrees
pention your state L)OT to adopt a
b�c,yde ffien(Uy rcini[Ne-sunp policy
ask the public works depairninera to Book
ar be A&I Use Yom& MC AVU
A Q public "vrks dqamnnu u)
msr,ffl loopy -detectors fhat detect LaqychsLs
wj;gnt "nprrwernunt, to ughdKes that
mclude cuLnng C-.mck buildini,
Our the path crcosmg; and moving,
parked car; thus obstruct youir view
oof, pnu,e. conununity-~vide, on- bflke
trairrhig an how to mbo Me rimm1h
rnCerseojolrs
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(continued)
What you can do
What you and your community
immediately
can do with more time
4.
Did drivers behave well?
ll )rivers:
r:epolrt Uns;aue chiveis to die pyolice
ask the paohce depalrtlrurnt to enforce
Drove, too fast
set tin exaCV"ipi by rl(fing
speed linifts, and sa6drivnig,'
Passed line too close
resp:Ponsib y'; obey hma.fFic by s� don't
encoilaage your deparrrnerIC of laaof:or
Did nor. sigiimp
aritagoinize drivers
ve lude.s to 1rlr.ludc"Sh` iie die Road"
Harassed line
" always expect die unexpected
rrre55ag'e.s in dlriver tests arlld:.11
C',TIIr rue oflf
work W'1CQ'1 yoro cor➢rrri initl.y to raise
correspondence with dirivelr8
f' .afll Ired lights or Srop !4l rlti
a`wvirC ne-ss to shaire Ole road
" ask city f'Shiareirs and ri V(C'a( e:lal:;llrreers
folr traffic Caliklinj ld€.'au
encoVl your col'rurwrility/ to rise
5.
Was it easy or 'to use
caineras to caV:'ch .sp1ecder;s and red
You
light, runners
Your
NO nrips slgns, or road Cl irking's co b.elpJ rile fined
• plan yout iod.rre ahead of 6ine
�� a.'.i �'. Your coCriillrlroi.y' to pVl a local
my %vay
r filrlid soilleWkivre close. by to lock youir
bike rillal fk
No 3;.#Ire. or recur' Place to leave wy bicycle at Imy
bike', never" le_'ave it unlocked
* ask yorlr p}u.blic works c1cp'Aa.r'rlf ierdC: to
desrllrl:al.lon
°' l'ep7olr Sc"Ir'y Clfaf"s to the mini"tial
111ns(.alll bike Q•lalrkillfy Lacks at Isey
li`'+ro way to rake my/ bicycle v'vith rio- on tine kris oil nam
corluol
tlesi iaLlolls; woi'VS.'wldli fhenl ro
Y C a.lr dogs
uC-aLri to ust,_� aIIH of yolif peaks
identify poca(.ions
_I P:o find a dir(::Lt l 11 liked
p �l,rrty
" p7k.'Lir.ion your tdal11ut agency to liasrall
R_oore Was too hilly
hike l'vck':r ou all their buses
plan your local rou.lre laetwork: to
I[ith-iiii-like the rrl of steep Milli
abhsh or -join a bllcyde user gicitV
6.
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M'gdpl
What
t did you do to make our
(f.3UC-',)rayour workplace
rid e s af e r'.,
°Jkore a bicycle h llncr
Obcye+d tja(hc.signals aurd sa rla
Rode 111 a siiafdv purr (didn'r vveav,,)
ig,nal ,d Ally Cut-ils
R,ode vviirui (Irrsat agailss,t) uafPic
O 1 ecl Bights, if Eldul(; al 16, lr
woi:e reilccove I iare_iials and Parigklu clothing
Wa, rorrrteoeri to wilier rlruveleus (IrndlLoll Isrs, ck.ateis,
fled (,Srrlaad,s, era:.)
wyo CO Wouar ocad bike shop? 2lnldl bi.ly a_
helillr r l,er hgllrs arrd r: lli e tors of you
me exlrecdfrly; to ride at lrur>hu:
alwWlys follovv (Ile hides of du,,r road
aild sr r a good rxau:rrpsle
rak c. a s less ro imprrovc yollr ridni).;
skills;md knovvl<.dge
ask the poBice to eriforr e. k:lac:yde lnvs
err.( oduiage your schooll or y udi
ag:;em ies to reach b'icyclr safwty
(oil -bike)
stairorpm a local bicycle club
Wlecollltc a bi.c_y de. wh,ly rrlct.i'I.nctor
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STREET DESWN AND BICYCLE FACRTRES
Anwrk,an Assocn Jon of Sta,te I-fighway and'11ansporLation
CNIICu,ds
444 NorOi CapiaoC Snivet, N",V, Suw.e 249
OV'nshingcon, DC, 20001
Td: (202) 624-5800
hL,e Oyg,
hnsLiwte of'Tnnsportadon Engnecrs
1099 14th Strce., NSW' Sake 300West
Washhigton, DC 200(�5-3438
TelL (202) 289-0222
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Associa6on of PedesGriin and Bicycle Piofesskmah (3,111311)
RO Box 235 )r 6
-Washington, DC 20026
TeC: (202) 366-40-71
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llede,su tan and Hicyck, Illation Ceimer (111311C)
UNC I Iq_?,Ih%wy Safety Keseaadh. CenU.nr
730 An pore ftaad, Suore.300
CIM�.)Us Box 3,130
Ch[apel I Idl, rNC?/599 3430
I'd: (919) 962 2202
www pedbiik6inFo.org
I edciraf Higrhway Admain csrra6on
400 seveillith StT.ee, SW
Wad6nVwn, DC" 20590
EDUCANON AND SAFEW
N,I�IOTI-11 AAWMIMINOan
400 SeV(-Imh Street, SOOT
Wa5lu ngwn, 17C 20590
TeI (202) 366 1731)
wwwv,nhtsa. dorV,,ev/peopIe/'dI-Ijm y/pedblinw/bike/
League cA'Aikaencan Bicydws
16 t2 IK Srreet NW, Sui(e 40
V/Iashmg(on, DC, 20006
Tel,` (2 02) 8 22 133 3
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N;i6ond 13icyde Safety NeeLw(mk
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Nanon'd SaCe. Kids Clanyaq;n
1301 Pennsylvoina Ave N\V Scone 1000
Wishmgcm, DC' 2000
T1.1, (202) 662-0600
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PATHS AND IUUMLS
R'lik tCjTmds Conservancy
1100 170h SLceet S`A/, l Otk Fb-xm
V(/Jshington, D' 2)036
Tel: (2N) 33 1-9696
vVwwradurads wiry;
Nador,,fl Paik Service
RJwrs,Trails and Comervation Ass%sLqnce Program
IM9 C' Suoet, NW, MS 3622
Wxshivgton, D(-20240
wwwncrc
H IE A UI
C],enrem, f,er Dsease ConLrcd and Prevention
DMSi(A-I OC1` Utri6OIR and Physkal ActiviLy,
4770 Biufoird Highway, NE.,
Adanta, GA 3034 � 3724
wwwcdc gov/nccdphp/dnpa
Telk (770) 488-5692
Na6OTIJS CCT�tCr 10f pDjLUY Preven6orl And COWYOI
ChAdhood InJwy 11yevention
4770 Buford I fighway,
Adr ,mui, GA 3034 1
wwwcdc govhncrpc
A[)VOCACY AM) USER GROUPS
Thundeirhead Alkarce
1612 K StrecC',, NW� Saire 401
w1sluring ton, [ )(-,' 20006
TeL (202) 82.2 - 1 333
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LeaVue ofAnneiicain Bicyclists
f 612 K SkiceL, NW, Suae 401
Wishing,ton, DC', 20006,
Tel: (202) 822-1333
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Nadonal Center kor Bicychq, and Walkinf.',
1906 21 s�. Snree,(, NW Suite 200
Wishuligum, DC' 20036
Te1 (202) 463 66 22
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Pohcy Project
1100 1 7di SUCCI, l\,W, I Oth Noon
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Developing a Scho
Travel Plan
A School Travel Plan (STP) is a
process whereby a school works out
how it intends to make travel to and
from the school by pupils, parents
and teachers more sustainable and
safe. This information is set out in a
document that should be linked in
with the school development /
improvement plan. With 30% of all
children and young people travelling
to school by car the STP is an
important tool for changing this
trend.0"
STPs are created in consultation with
the whole school community and
take account of current trends and
the local situation so one school's
travel plan will be very different from
that of another.
STPs are not just about travel but also
about improving health, broadening
education and cornbating social
exclusion. They contribute towards
making the local cornrnunity greener
and irriproving quality of life.
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The benefits of
School Travel Plans
Writing a STP isn't something that can
be done overnight, it will take a while
and require commitment from a
number of people, but it will be time
well spent. Start with small steps,' you
will be surprised how much can be
achieved as part of classroom work or
other existing initiatives. A STP will:
® Demonstrate the school's
commitment to environmental and
community concerns. School
inspections, although focussed on
standards within the school, also
take note of projects supporting
education for sustainable
development and involving the
wider community.
® help to secure funds for Safe Routes
to Schools initiatives and projects
such as bike parking or road safety
improvernents
promote school travel issues with
parents, pupils and staff
® improve chances of planning
consent for further school
development
Department for
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The Safe Routes to Schools project is co-ordinated by Sustrans and provides support to local authorities,
schools and parents. Sustrans is the UKs leading sustainable transport charity and works on practical
projects to encourage people to walk cycle and use public transport to benefit health and the environment.
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Pupil participation is an important
consideration inthe development ofu
BTP Keep inmind that primarily i\ia
the travel behaviour of the young
people that you are hoping kzchange
through the plan. U is important
therefore that they are able toexpress
(heir views and that those opinions
are listened and taken into account,
As young people make the journey ho
and from school each day it in only
noium| that they are going to have
some of the best ideas and
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could beencouraged towalk orcycle
and how routes could bemade safer.
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delivering projects and monitoring
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A school travel plan working group
should beset upioget the project off
the ground and keep it going. This
small group might consist of the
headteache[ paren|a, Pupils,
governors / ochuu| board membem
and a local authority officer, yet the
whole school. community will need kz
be involved in some of the stages,
especially the consultation. The most
successful STPo are those that
engage the whole school effectively.
The following is a suggested list of
contents for aSTP Under each there
are pointers and prompts Nhelp you.
STPofrom schools across the UKcan
be found in the School huvu| Plan
section of ou/weboite.
This will include numbers, |ocabun,
catchmeni, any plans for future
expansions and other factors
affecting travel toorfrom school. It is
beneficial to demonstrate how the
STP fits into the ethos of your school
Consultation should establish how
staff and pupils currently travel to the
school and how they would like to
travel to school,
Aquick hands -up survey will give you
the results you need, However you
mightUnd it more useful toask each
pupil and parents to complete
a travel audit s«p|ohnQ the reasons
(o/travel choices Questionnaires are
available to download from
the Routes 2 Action section of
our wmbuii* or you can use
Young TranuNoi'o on-line survey,
vwvw,young\roxnneLorguk
Provide survey data in both raw
the number of pupils / staff that were
surveyed and responded.
3. Summary of school's transport
and road safety problems
This will identify the key issues for
pupUe, parents. staff and governors,
U might include traffic problems
outside the school gates, reasons for
not walking or cycling to aohon|
issues relating to start and finishing
times and after school activities
The majority cdthe information inthis
section will have come from the
consultation carried out with pupils,
parents and aia8 Say how these
prob|ema were identified, for
examp|e, at a parent's evening.
during Planning for Real workshops.
through the travel audit
4. Proposed initiatives with
objectives and targets
Set objectives based onthe results of
your consultation An objective
describes how your school is going
kzmake the changes you are trying to
achieve with the STP For example:
~ Wencourage sustainable transport
modes
- to reduce car trips and car [Darking
- to improve road safety
For each of your objectives set a
target i.e. what change you hope to
objective, For example:
to increase the number pupils
cycling to school to 12% by July
2006
to inhunn pupi|u, parents and
teachers of the benefits of green
transport each academic year
°to improve access to the school
site for pedestrians by September
2006
Finally develop initiatives that will
enable you to meet your targets and
deliver your objectives. For example:
° setup acycle club that will include
cycle maintenance and cycle
training
° provide secure storage space for
books and equipment for people
walking toschool
~ |ieue with public transport
operators toamend service routes
and timings to meet the potential
demands from staff and pupils
It is imperative that having set out
what you want to achieve you have
an action plan in place for achieving
it. For each o[the initiatives consider
and record the following:
° start and end date for key tasks
" lead person atthe school
~ action needed by other
organisations including` the local
authority o/ police
- cost intime and money
° source offunding
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Having devoted valuable time to
WrW
is on track. It maybe that some of the
things you planned are no longer
relevant or things have happened
sooner than you planned. For your
STP cotsider:
Further information
Local authorities will have further
resources to help you with your STIP
They will also be able to advise you
on any specific requirements that you
may have to include in your STP in
order to access government funding,
for example, schools in England need
to ensure their travel plan meets
specific criteria in order to quality for
capital grant funding Ask the school
travel advisor / co-ordinator based
within your local authority, we can
provide you with their details.
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sheets that can support initiatives ir
your STP Topics include walking,
cycling, safety, health, cycle parking
and Safe Routes to Schools.
contact us for hard copies.
References
1. Department for Transport (2004)
National Travel Survey 2003, London:
DfT
Further information
Visit the Safe Routes to Schools websi[e www.saferoutestoschools.org.uk for
latest news and information on Safe Routes to Schools
specific information on each of the UK regions
downloadable resources including other information sheets
case studies, curriculum materials and newsletters
For Safe Routes to Schools enquiries call 0117 915 0100
or email schools@sustrans.org.uk 40
Sustrans would like to thank
everyone who has contributed
photography including its own
staff and Julia Bayne, North
Yorkshire County Council,
Hertfordshire County Council,
Surrey County Council and
Coventry City Council.
This information sheet may be
freely photocopied for use in
schools and local authorities.
For reproduction in other
publications, please contact the
Safe Routes to Schools team at
Sustrans for permission.
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City of Ashland, City Hall
20 E. Main, Ashland, OR
Dear Commission;
No doubt, you have heard all the stories about bicyclists in Ashland, so let
me add mine. Of course, the usual, no waiting for the light to change before
proceeding through the intersection; but I had a good day in May, saw three
bicyclists wait for the light to change. Yet, those who ride through the
interchange against the light expect to be treated with respect by vehicles??
Then there are the bicyclists who ride along Siskiyou Boulevard without
hands; and if that isn't bad enough, I recently saw a young lady, maybe late
teenager, not only riding without hands, but playing a handheld game. Ugh.
New to me. All that bike tire would have to do is hit a rock and she is down,
maybe in front of a vehicle. Oh well, you can't legislate against stupidity.
Sincerely,
D. Wayne Linn, a bicyc ist and bi List wa , �-
899 Hillview Dr., Ashland, OR0
ACTS Oregon
Board
Nominations
Open
ACTS Oregon is seeking
individuals interested in
joining the board to help us
pursue our mission to reduce
fatalities, injuries and crashes
throughout Oregon. Currently
there are eight open board
positions up for election. For
more information on board
membership and the
application process call
800-772-1315 or visit
www.actsoregon.org.
AFETY
afety Advocates
Driveway Safety
Dri ' y For Children
Some of the most devastating motor vehicle
incidents involving children occur in driveways.
In fact, the driveway is the second greatest killer
of young children around the home. Driveway
safety statistics show that children who do
survive sustain severe permanent physical and
brain injuries.
During 2001-2003, an estimated 2,492 children
aged 1-14 years were injured annually after being
struck by or rolled over by a motor vehicle
moving in reverse.1 Very young children,
particularly between 1 and 4 years of age, seem
especially vulnerable to being killed by a vehicle
backing up. Off -road locations, such as driveways
and parking lots, are common locations where
backing incidents occur. The drivers of vehicles
involved in these types of incidents are often
parents, relatives or neighbors.2 Larger vehicles,
such as SUVs, vans and pickup trucks, are common
vehicles involved in these types of incidents.
Driveway safety is a very demanding
responsibility for parents or guardians of small
Children And All -Terrain Vehicles
One Size Does Not Fit All
Summer vacation marks a time when children have more free time, some of which
may be unsupervised and include access to an All -Terrain Vehicles (ATV). With
huge increases in the popularity of ATV riding as a recreational sport have come
significant increases in ATV -related injuries and death among children in Oregon.
Since 1999, the number of hospital admissions among children in Oregon for
major trauma due to ATV -related injuries has increased by 146% percent.
Safety Through Standards And Supervision For ATVs
In the U.S. today there are over 5.5 million ATVs in use. Several different sizes of
ATV engines are manufactured, 50-70cc ATVs, 70-90cc models, and vehicles 90cc
up to 700ccs. These vehicles can weigh up to 600 pounds and adult models can
travel at speeds over 70 miles per hour. Rider weight, coordination, maturity, skill
and use of appropriate safety equipment are all key to a safe riding experience.
SAFE KIDS Worldwide and Oregon SAFE KIDS recommend that no child below the
age of 16 be allowed to ride an ATV. At the age of 16, a child can begin riding on an
ATV with a lower weight to assure that the child's body weight will enable him to
maneuver the vehicle on turns, hills and rough ground. The lower cc models will
allow for a learning period where the power of the vehicle does not overwhelm the
child's ability to successfully learn the complex tasks necessary for safe operation.
It is important to note that the operation of an ATV is a much more complex task
than driving a motor vehicle.
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OREGON
Volume 4, Number 8
children. Small children are not visible to a driver
who is reversing a vehicle. It is also difficult to
react quickly when children dart out from your
driveway into the street either chasing a ball or
riding a toy.
Driveway safety is comprised of two categories:
preventing children from being run over in the
driveway and protecting children from running into
the street.
Preventing Children From Being Run Over In
The Driveway
A slow moving vehicle backing down a driveway
can trap a child, and cause fatal or severe long-
term injuries.
Small children can be impossible to see if they
are directly behind a car. Studies show that there
is a large "blind spot" behind most cars,
particularly when driving in reverse. Even cars
with parking sensors or a video camera may not
notice a small child until it is too late.
Continued on Page 2
The ATV Industry has set forth certain age and
size recommendations for ATV operation that are
less stringent than the ones recommended by
SAFE KIDS and the American Academy of
Pediatrics. The table below highlights the
differences:
r
And Size Recommendations for ATV Operation
ATV Industr AAP & SK
r 6 ears of a e No o eration No o eration
to 11 Under 70cc No o eration
2 to 15 70-90cc No o eration
years and older 90cc and up 90cc and up
...........In.. order to�w�........_�.�w�w��_rw�___�_�_
improve the ATV experience, SAFE
KIDS Worldwide would like you to keep the
following considerations in mind:
a. Children under 16 don't have the physical
mass to safely drive an ATV because body
weight is a key factor in the safe handling of
ATVs up hills and around tight curves.
b. Operating an ATV requires the ability to
measure speed, distance, force, and
landscape, while operating hand brakes and
the throttle. Younger children may not have
mastered those skills.
Continued on Page 2
Traffic Safety Connection • August ..............................................For information call 503-656-7207 or 1-800-772-1315.................... ,................................. ....1
ACTS Oregon Staff
Ruth Harshfield
Executive Director
ruthh@actsoregon.org
Gayle Watts
Certified CPS Technician
gaylew@actsoregon.org
Sandy Holt
Technician Coordinator
sandyh@actsoregon.org
Lynne Mutrie
Community Traffic Safety
Coordinator
lynnem@actsoregon.org
Purnima Unni
Community Traffic Safety
Assistant
purnima@actsoregon.org
Kate Murphy
Administrative Assistant
safety@actsoregon.org
ACTS Oregon
BOARD MEMBERS
Mike Hattan, President
Clackamas
mikehat@co.clackamas.or.us
Tony Tirico, Vice President
Bend
ttirico@ci. bend. or. us
Lucie Drum, Secretary
Portland
lucie-drum@amr-ems.com
Daniel Marcisz, Treasurer
Medford
firedan@charter.net
Mark Alexander
Ontario
malexander@ontatiooregon.org
org
Driveway Safety For Children
Continued from Page 1
The greatest number of fatal driveway accidents
occur on weekdays as opposed to weekends.
They usually occur between 8:00 A.m. and
10:00 A.M. and between 4:00 P.m. and 6:00 P.m.
Additionally, most of these accidents occur in
good weather and bright conditions.
Safety Steps
• Always watch children, never leave them alone
while playing in the yard —especially near
parked or moving vehicles.
• If you need to move your vehicle, and no one is
around to help, put the child securely in the
vehicle while you move it.
• Use security doors, fencing or gates for areas
that exit your home to make access to the
driveway difficult for young children.
• Walk around your vehicle before leaving an area
where children have been playing.
• Backing into your driveway or garage will make
leaving the property safer. Consider whether
you can reverse into the garage or driveway.
Children And All -Terrain
Vehicles
Continued from Page 1
c. ATVs can weigh 400-600 pounds. Children
don't have the body strength to get out from
under an overturned ATV.
d. The leading cause of injury on ATVs is
getting thrown off. While helmets reduce the
risk of fatal head injury by 42%, they cannot
protect from other serious spinal cord
injuries.
e. Although ATVs may be considered
recreational for children, their injury
patterns, severity and costs to the healthcare
system more closely resemble those from
motorized vehicles and are more significant
than bicycling.
• Never allow unsupervised children to use your
driveway as a place to play.
• Hold children firmly by the hand whenever a
vehicle is being moved.
Protecting Children From Running Into
The Street
Use your driveway or sidewalk to demonstrate
the proper way to enter a street. Have the child
practice looking left, looking right and looking left
again. Make sure that they understand that
because they see a car does not mean the driver
sees them and will stop.
A good driveway safety solution is a driveway
safety net, which extends across the bottom of
the driveway and creates a safety zone. It acts as
a deterrent by preventing children and toys from
leaving the driveway and entering the street and
also is a visual barrier to deter automobiles from
entering the driveway where children are playing.
1 Journal of The American Medical Association
(March 23/30, 2005)
2 Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- (May 2004)
Tips For Parents To Increase Safe Riding
Behaviors Among Youth
a. Ensure your child is operating the
appropriate sized ATV based on age, size
and maturity of the child.
b. Never allow child to ride on public roads.
c. Ride only on designated trails.
d. Ensure child rides at a safe speed for the
terrain.
e. Wear helmets and other protective gear at
all times.
I. Do not allow child to carry passengers.
g. Have the child complete an ATV safety
course.
h. Provide constant supervision while child is
riding an ATV.
More information: Adrienne Greene, Oregon SAFE
KIDS and Children's Injury Prevention
971-673-1001 or Adrienne.j.greene@state.or.us.
Bruce Appleyard
Building Safer Communities Mini -Grants
Portland
bappleyard@msn.com
Accepting Applications
Larry Christianson
The 2006-2007 application forms for the Building Safer Communities
Amity
mini -grants are now available at www.actsoregon.org or by calling
dejaceo@msn.com
800-772-1315.
Stephen J. Manning
The most successful projects involve a collaborative effort within
Keizer
communities and we encourage grant seekers to partner with other
smanning@capitol.quik.com
agencies to increase the effectiveness and reach of the grant project.
Mike Stupfel
Priority is given to local Traffic Safety Committees and/or
Salem
Commissions and Safe Communities Coalitions but Neighborhood
Michael.Stupfel@state.or.us
Associations and other non-profit entities are also encouraged
to apply.
Graphic Design by Melissa Gannon
Traffic Safety Connection *August
The deadline for the mini -grant applications is October 2, 2006. Let us
know if you have any questions, need assistance identifying a project
or determining whether your idea is fundable. Contact Lynne Mutrie
at 800-772-1315 or lynnem@actsoregon.org.
.......................................Click on www.actsoregon.org for Traffic Safety Information in Oregon..........................................2
Josephine County
Child Passenger
Safety Program
By Justin Miller
Since taking over the Child Safety Program, we
have distributed over 300 car seats and received
over $6,000 in donations from the citizens who
purchase the seats. When Justin Miller started as
the program head, the City Manager had heard
that the fire station was performing walk-in child
safety seat inspections. He was so excited by the
importance of making our community safer he
had Justin do a presentation to the City Council
and Department Heads. Once he heard the
presentation, he mandated Grants Pass Fire to
offer this service for the citizens of Josephine
County.
The city has provided a budget for the past 3
years that has increased by over $1000 every
year for the purchase of car seats and equipment.
Last year $3,475 in funds was allotted. Along with
donations from other community organizations
such as the Caveman Kiwanis, Rotary Club, and
Move Over Or Slow Down
Maintaining A Safe Distance From
An Emergency Vehicle Or Ambulance
The 2003 Oregon Legislature passed ORS
811.147 in honor of Maria F. Mignano, Senior
Trooper and Albany Police Officer Jason
Hoerauff who died and Sergeant John Burright
who was critically injured as a result of being
struck by a vehicle while assisting a disabled
motorist in September 2001. This law provides
for the safety of police officers and emergency
personnel performing official duties on the
side of the road. It was also designed to
protect citizens.
The law requires that a driver approaching the
rear of an emergency vehicle displaying
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the Grants Pass Active Club, we have received over $7,100 for the purchase of child
safety seats.
In our community we work in collaboration with Annette McCraley, Josephine
County Health —WIC (Women Infants and Children). She provides the screening of
families needing child safety seats. After the screening process is done she
schedules 3 parents every half hour to come to the fire station and receive a car
seat for $20.00. We host 6 Car Seat Distributions a year, 1 every other month and
usually serve 25 participants at each event.
Currently our department and partnering agencies have 25 personnel trained in
child passenger safety: 2 Technicians, 1 Fire and 1 Police; 9 Specialists in the Fire
Department; 2 Specialists in Fire Prevention; 2 Specialists in Police; 3 Specialists
that are student firefighters and 7 Specialists with the County Fire Department.
Specialists attend the 16-hour training. With all of their help we have been able to
continue to provide this wonderful program to the citizens of Grants Pass and
Josephine County.
For questions or to receive further information contact Justin Miller, Grants Pass
Department of Public Safety, 541-471-8560 orjmiller@ci.gran1s-pass.or.us.
emergency lights get over
into another available
lane away from the
emergency vehicle. If
moving to the other lane
is not safe, the driver
must slow down. When
traveling on a two-lane
road, a driver must slow
down when approaching
the rear of an emergency
vehicle stopped on the
side of the road. If there
is not an available lane to
move into safely, the
preference is for drivers to safely provide as
much space as possible within their lane of travel
for the emergency vehicle.
Hillsboro Technician Class A Great Success!
In 2005, 861 drivers were
convicted of violating this
law statewide. This violation
is a Class B traffic violation
with a base fine of
$242.00. The fine increases
to $355.00 in a Work Zone,
School Zone and designated
Safety Corridor. Enforcement
personnel statewide will be
providing an enhanced level
of enforcement in 2006.
Information: Steve Vitolo,
Program Manager, Law -
Enforcement and Judicial
503-986-4446, steue.d
uitolo@odot.state. or. us.
Many Thanks To Our Partners!
We would like to thank Tuality Health Education Center for hosting the Technician Certification Course June 6th-9th, 2006. The facility was
wonderful and it is always a pleasure to work with you. Thank you Candii Dana and Tammy Franks for being such great hostesses. Tammy
also did a wonderful job as an Instructor Mentor. Thank you to the instructor team! Doris Girt for traveling each day from Vancouver, WA
and Cindy Storlie who traveled from Boring. It was also great to see CPS Instructors Brandon Meyer, Bill Balzer and Bret Barnum who
stopped by and lent a hand at the clinic. And thank you, Tony Montes for sharing your translation talents with us.
Congratulations to Jeff Oliver, Oregon's newest CPS Instructor —Welcome to the team!
A BIG CONGRATUI.ATIONS Goes Out To The 15 New Tech'sl
Tamara Babad—Oregon Department of Human Services; Joe Bowman —Cannon
Beach Police; Mark Creighton —Port Orford Police; Sharon Dunham and Megan
Palinsky—Oregon Health Sciences University; Rebecca Fletcher and Shana
O'Brien—Doernbecher Children's Hospital; Danielle Foster —Volunteer, Tim
lba—Oregon Child Development Coalition; Kate Murphy —ACTS Oregon; Craig
Pickens —American Medical Response; Anita Stefan —Wellness Within
Chiropractic; Neil Stellingwerf—Beaverton Police; Bill Urban —Community
Action Head Start; and Mark Visaya—Mason County Fire District 16.
Traffic Safety Connection • August .....................„..................Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon..............................................3
Child Safety Seat Clinics And Fitting Stations
Fitting stations are also held regularly in Beaverton, Corvallis, Independence,
La Grande, McMinnville, Milwaukie, Redmond, and Salem. Please check www.childsafetyseat.org under Child
Passenger Safety/Calendar for specific dates, locations and times.
08/12/2006
Lake Oswego Fire Department
300 "B" Street
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
08/19/2006
Astoria
Astoria Safeway
3250 Leif Erickson Drive
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
08/19/2006
Oregon City
Light On The Hill Fellowship
19691 S Meyers Road
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
08/19/2006
Salem
Hospital
665 Winter Street SE
11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Parking lot under Com. Bldg.
08/26/2006
Sandy
High School
17100 SE Bluff Road
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
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Early registration of $95.00 is available until August 25th. Plan now to attend and join other traffic safety
professionals and advocates in learning about the latest techniques, technologies and technicalities regarding
traffic safety efforts in Oregon.
Exciting presenters this year include Dr. Anne McCartt, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety; Matthew
Garrett, ODOT Director; Karen Dixon, Associate Professor Transportation Engineering OSU; Ed Fischer, ODOT
Engineer; Dave Pickhardt, EMS Division Chief Redmond Fire; Joanne Fairchild RN and Cathy Bowles, Trauma
Nurses Talk Tough; Trooper Scott Skinner, Oregon State Police and many more excellent presenters.
Networking opportunities include the Monday night reception and second annual ACTS Oregon Mini -Golf
Challenge. Tuesday we will be honoring the "Oregon Transportation Safety" and "Looking Beyond the Traffic
Tickets" Award Winners.
Registration information is available at www.actsoregon.org.
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Availability of
Seatbelt
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We would like the public
to know that "Seatbelts
Must be Worn in This
Vehicle" stickers can be
ordered from the ODOT
storeroom as single
sheets with a maximum
of 200 per order. The
stickers come 6 to a
sheet. The newly
assigned stock number
for the stickers is
220532.
To order, call ODOT
Order Room at
503-986-2793 or
Fax 503-986-2801.
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Enjoy the Ride: New Bicycling Skills DVD
Available
Enjoy the Ride is a 22 minute video, hosted by Selene Yeager,
which teaches people how to ride confidently in traffic. Topics
covered include: the pre -ride checklist, bicycle handling skills, and
riding in traffic. Enjoy the Ride is based on the League's BikeEd
curriculum and is the perfect teaching aid for delivering BikeEd
classes and livening up bike safety presentations. Bonus features
on the DVD include Bicycle Safety Tips for Adults, an 8-minute
NHTSA video, A Kids Eye View (Spanish and English) and A
Cyclists' Eye View, featuring on -bike footage. Enjoy the Ride is
available from the League store for $32.00.
On-line Sales Pitch for Safe Routes to School
Looking for a succinct, attractive and non -technical promotional
piece to sell the new Safe Routes to School program to your local
school board or PTA? Check out this four -minute pitch. The piece
was developed by the League with the help of a grant from the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Discover Bicycling, in Florida
The new Florida Discovery Bicycling- Center (FDBC) in Lake Helen,
Fla. will roll out its inaugural training and touring program this
November. The Center combines adult bicycle safety training and
touring into vacation -like packages along the St. Johns River
region of western Volusia County. FDBC is sponsored by the
Florida Bicycle Association (FBA), the River of Lakes Heritage
Corridor, and the City of Lake Helen. The FDBC's first five -night,
six -day program will begin November 12, 2006, with a full day of
cycle training by League of American Bicyclists -certified safe
cycling instructors.
Open House
We're throwing our doors open at the League's World
Headquarters, Tuesday, August 15 to celebrate a number of
things, so if you are in the area, come on down. Between 4pm and
8pm you'll be able to watch our new Safe Routes to Schools and
Bike Ed movies; and you can swap tales of epic bike rides with
staff members. We're at 1612 K Street, NW, Suite 800. Limited
indoor bike parking available.
Boston Cyclists Invited to Meet and Greet LAB
Boston -area cyclists are cordially invited to meet LAB executive
director Andy Clarke at Landry_'s newest biQcle shop on
Commonwealth Ave, August 18th. Discover what the League is up
to and what Andy thinks about bicycle commuting, how MassBike
is firing on all cylinders with new Executive Director Dave Watson,
and how Landry's supports bicycle advocacy and education in the
region. League members especially welcome!
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Two Important Reminders
First,, please take a few minutes to complete the League's arwn-u—al
M rnher hmq� , .,4irypy — we need lots of responses. And if youaren't
a member, we're obviously disappointed but you can just skip the
first couple of questions that relate specifically to membership and
tell us what you think aboutthe rest of the questions.
Second, don't forget the deadline for the next round of Bicycle
Friendly Community applications is Friday, August 18.
Announcements on the awarded cities will be made towards the
end of September.
Media Blasts Hit Cyclists Again
Incredible as it may seem, radio shock -jocks are still taking
potshots at bicyclists! In July, cyclists in Portland and St Louis were
appalled by insensitive and inapprolariate remarks by show hos'ls
on Ja Tin"On95 15 and KPN1' respectively, The Portland station is
owned by a locat chain, Bose City Radio and excellent coverage of
the debacle can be found at varwy tlikolsrtl tra�,t a°.ri°. KPNT is a
member of the [usually] highly respected Emns media empire — in.
both cases broadcasts of the offending segments have yet to be
released, making it difficult for local cyclists to reach closure.
Lots of Bicycling Jobs Available
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is seeking an
experienced professional to serve as Safety Education Program
Coordinator. For more information please visit
ham://www.waba.org/new/abo_�obs.p>h
The Indiana Greenways Foundation is seeking an Executive
Director. Contact Matthew T. Klein, President, Greenways
Foundation, Inc. at pikegop@sbcglobal.n_et.
Transportation Alternatives in New York City has three job
openings:
1) Bicycle and Environmental Transportation Advocate, city cycling
experience and Spanish language skills are a plus.
2) Pedestrian and Public Space Campaigner, Spanish language
skills also a plus, and
3) Bicycle Ambassadors (2). City cycling experience and Spanish
language skills are a plus. See www.transalt.or4/about/iobs.html
for full job descriptions and application details.
Interesting Facts and Figures
Did you know that... the US has 5% of the world's population, about
30% of the world's automobiles, but is responsible for 45% of the
world's automotive CO2 emissions according to a study by
Environmental Defense.... Maneuvering through traffic while talking
on the phone increases the likelihood of an accident five -fold and is
actually more dangerous than driving drunk, according to a
University of Utah research study... and in related news a British
study_ recently found that SUV drivers are more likely to flout the
law by talking on hand held phones and not wearing a seat belt
because they feel safer and take more risks...
From the Desk of the
Executive Director
2006 promises to be even better. We recently launched
the TravelSmart program, which uses an innovative,
customized approach to educate and motivate individuals to
use alternative modes of transportation. A new partnership
with the Bicycle Transportation Alliance is bringing bicycle
safety education into local elementary and middle -schools.
The 16th Annual Commute Options Week is slated for June 4-
10, with the biggest, most competitive Corporate Challenge
yet. The Commute Options Fair will be Sunday June 4th.
And the City of Bend is working with consultants on a
proposal for a fixed -route bus system.
Inside this Commuter Reporter you'll find a report on last
year's progress and an update on a few upcoming projects.
After learning more abut the transportation choices your
neighbors are making, I think you'll agree that what's good
for Commute Options is good for Central Oregon.
Jeff Monson, Executive Director
Commute Options for Central Oregon
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Jeff Monson, Executive Director
Kim Curley, Community Outreach Coordinator
195 NW Irving Street, Bend, Oregon 97701
941/330-2647
Commute options' ongoing mission is to create a livable community by promoting
transportation choices that encourage healthy Individuals, a clean environment.
and a strong economy. We pursue our tnlselon by educating citizens, businesses,
and government about the value of carpooling, vanpooling, walking, bicycling,
teleworking, and riding the bus.
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Underway
re you one of the lucky ones? 1200 Bend residents have been
randomly selected to participate in TravelSmart®, an innovative
„program that encourages environmentally -friendly ways to travel.
The concept originated in Australia, where one TravelSmart project
targeting 35,000 people in Perth resulted in a 14% reduction in car trips
and increases in walking (35%), cycling (61%) and public transit use (17%),
Here in Oregon, the Department of Transportation is funding
TravelSmart pilot projects in Bend, Eugene, Portland and Salem/Keizer.
In partnership with the City of Bend and Commute Options, the project
will use a survey to
identify individuals
who want to change the
way they travel. Using
personal, individualized
contact, TravelSmart
aims to motivate them
to choose green travel
options by providing
customized information
and training to help
them bike, walk or
carpool for some of
their trips.
TravelSmart gives
participants just the
Information they ask
for to help them get
started, or to keep on
walking, biking or
carpooling. Those who
don't want information
receive no further
contact. And best of all,
materials are delivered
to participants' doors in
the most efficient and
cost effective way — by bicycle.
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Commute Options Week is entering its 16th year in Central
Oregon, June 4-10, emphasizing the importance of transportation
choices in creating a more livable community. Mark your
calendars for:
• The Commute Options Fair, Sunday, June 4th, at the Les
Schwab Amphitheater— presented in partnership with the
Summer Sunday Concert Series.
• The 16th Annual Corporate Challenge, starting June 5th —
regional businesses, from extra -small to super -large, compete
to reduce their motor vehicle trips.
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ixth-graders at Obsidian
Middle School in Redmond
and fifth -graders at Juniper
and other elementary schools in
Bend are eagerly anticipating
the arrival of Kent Howes, a
Bicycle Safety
Education
instructor
trained by
the Bicycle
Transportation
Alliance.
Howes will
arrive with
a fleet of 30
bikes, helmets,
brochures,
safety vests,
videos,
and other
equipment.
Students
will receive
ten hours of
in -class and
on -the -bike instruction in bike
safety, rules of the road, helmet
fitting, equipment repair and bike
handling skills. They will even
get a chance to take a community
bike tour.
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April To November
n case you haven't yet heard, Newport Bridge will be closed
for widening from April to November, reducing the number of
downtown river crossings from three to two.
Commute Options is working with the City of Bend to cut down on
construction chaos by encouraging alternative methods of travel rather
than just alternate routes. "That is such a heavily -used corridor, and
we'd like to keep those cars off the alternate routes," says Kim Curley,
community outreach coordinator for Commute Options. "Commuters
can help by carpooling, biking, walking, setting alternate work
schedules, or teleworking."
Downtown workers in particular can avoid traffic snarls and
parking hassles by not bringing their cars to work. "there is free
parking at Mt. Bachelor Park and Ride, and it's an 11-minute walk
along the river to downtown. That's much more convenient than
moving your car every two hours," points out Curley.
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7 hank You!
Commute Options for Central Oregon couldn't do the work we do
without our Board of Directors, volunteer Working Group and the
community at large. We appreciate all your support.
Chairman: MARK RUST, Planner, City Of Bend
Treasurer: GREGG HOSHOVSKY, Bend Memorial Clinic
Secretary: SUSAN CHRISTENSEN, Department Of Environmental Quality
GARY BELL, Property Manager, Sunriver Resort
MARK BRUSKIEWICZ, Washington Department of Transportation
JOE HOWARD, Pepsi Bottling Company
BETH ANN WESLEY, Activities Director, Touchmark
A special thanks to Gene Carsey and
the Funny Farm for outfitting executive
director Jeff Monson in vintage
clothing and sharing an authentic bus
schedule from Bend's past. And thanks
to grassrootsPR for coordinating this
newsletter.
Kim Curley, Commute
Options' hard-working
Community Outreach
Coordinator.
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