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Home My WebLink About2007-06-21 Bicycle & Pedestrian_PACKETCITY OF ASHLAND BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION Agenda Thursday, June 21s', 2007 @ 5:15 P.M. Siskiyou Room @ 51 Winburn Way Community Development & Engineering Services Building CALL TO ORDER III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 17th, 2007 Ill. PUBLIC FORUM - Business from the audience not included on the agenda. (Limited to 5 minutes per speaker and 15 minutes total.) IV. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Subcommittee & Liaison Reports V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Goal Setting New Business Agenda Items for Next Month V. ADJOURNMENT Upcoming Meetings Next Regular Meeting - Thursday, July 19"', 2007 at 5:15 P.M. % k, 1l 1w, vel i r�'e ci a vt wta1,c W i v k i I i k r "',i R ct I" <'l l I 'n ir I, a rl� i"4 Z Ir 1, i q r, k o R t r, I I C r o li 1, " r, i l 1. 1 1 i fluv 1, 1 3 `5 0 1 ;[ ,, 4 '�"' 'k "k Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission May 17th, 2007 Regular Minutes Roll Call: Secretary Selene Aitken, David Young, Matthew Seiler, Julia Sommer, Jim Olney Tom Burnham, Michael Church (absent) Council Liaison: David Chapman Staff: Derek Severson, Associate Planner Steve McLennan, Police Officer RVTD liaisons: Steve Maluk, TDM Planners (absent) High school liaison: Vacant SOU liaison: Nathan Meyerson (absent) Call to Order Aitken called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Approval of Minutes — April 19th, 2007 Olney/Burnham m/s to accept the minutes of the April 2007 meeting as presented. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed. Public Forum None. It was noted that several members needed to leave early, and it suggested that items with outside speakers be addressed first out of agenda order out of consideration for citizens who were in attendance with items to discuss. Introduction of New Members New members Seiler and Sommer were introduced to the Commission. Subcommittee & Liaison Reports It was noted that the Wheeldon family had contacted the Public Works Director, and that their preferences for a memorial were for a tree and bench with a plaque to honor Carole Wheeldon's memory. It was noted that the subcommittee would be working with Public Works to finalize placement of the bench and selection of the tree, as previously approved by the full Commission. Alternative Bike Parking for 308 Laurel Street Severson explained the bicycle parking requirements from Ashland's Land Use Ordinance, and noted that there is an option for applicants to pursue alternative methods if they meet certain ordinance standards and are approved by the Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission. Severson noted the alternative design proposal provided by the applicants, and explained that for the Planning Staff the biggest concerns with the alternative proposal has to do with the standards in AMC 18.92.040.J.2 which require bicycle racks to hold bicycles securely by means of the frame, with 1) locking the frame and both wheels to the rack with a high -security U-shaped shackle lock, if the bicyclists removes the front wheel; 2) Locking the frame and one wheel to the rack with a high -security U-shaped shackle lock, if the bicyclists leaves both wheels on the bicycle; and 3) Locking the frame and both wheels to the rack with a chain or cable not longer than 6 feet without removal of the front wheel. Applicant Rick Landt explained his proposal for an alternative bicycle rack design, consisting of a 1-inch diameter bar of schedule 40 steel, powder -coated and installed by bolting on wood blocks and mounted horizontal on the side of the building within the breezeway at a height of 36-inches above finished grade. Under discussion, members expressed concern not only with the locking requirements raised by staff but also with potentially narrowing the width of the travel corridor for the breezeway to a degree that would create an accessibility concern, and with the height of the installation, the ability to accommodate bikes of different sizes, and the possibility for a locked bike to roll along the bar. Members suggested that mounting the same bar horizontally might address these issues, as well as having it extend farther from the wall face than the four inches proposed. Members added that extending 10- inches from the wall face might be more flexible to accommodate a broader variety of bikes, and it was noted that horizontal and vertical installations could be staggered. It was noted that the applicants were proposing to install 2007-0517 Bike & Ped minutes Page 1 of 3 three racks more than were required by the parking standards of AMC 18.92. Sommer/Young m/s to recommend that the Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission is agreeable to an alternative bicycle parking method in this application provided that the applicants demonstrate that the proposed alternative method can accommodate the locking requirements found in AMC 18.92.040.J.2 and do not create access or circulation issues for the Building Division or Fire Department. Discussion: Members noted that a combination of horizontal and vertical installations would be appropriate. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed. Chapman and Olney exited at 6:02 p.m. to attend the Budget Committee meeting. Prior to leaving, Chapman presented a draft Greenway Map being produced with the financial assistance of Siskiyou Velo. He asked for comments, and noted that the map would be presented both to Siskiyou Velo and to the Parks Commission over the coming weeks. He suggested that further comments would be welcome in either of these venues. Bike Safety for Adult Riders (Matt Warshawsky, TSC) Matt Warshawsky of the Traffic Safety Commission noted that while bicycle safety education has been a focus of the commission, bicycle safety education for adults has often been neglected. He called for a focus on adult education, requirements for licensing and registration of bicycles, the creation of diversion programs, helmet laws, and for efforts to better integrate parents into the bicycle safety education curriculum offered in Ashland's schools through the cooperative efforts of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission, the Traffic Safety Commission, and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Under discussion, it was noted that there are several bicycle safety education instructors available within the community and that Parks is set up to offer classes for adults, and that it seemed like a fairly feasible task to create adult bicycle safety education classes to be offered through Parks that could also address bicycle commuting in general, and which could serve as a traffic school/diversion program for the Municipal Court. Officer MacLennan, Traffic Safety Commissioner Warshawsky, and those present indicated an interest in forming a task force/subcommittee to work further on this issue. Election of Officers Severson noted that with the departure of Robbins and Harding, both the Chair and Vice Chair positions were open. He noted that Aitken had been elected secretary a relatively short time ago. David Young was elected as Chair by a unanimous vote of those present. Julia Sommer was elected as Vice Chair by a unanimous vote of those present. Severson questioned whether all present were agreeable to Aitken remaining as secretary and she was elected by a unanimous vote. Aitken left the meeting at 6:34 p.m. Goal Setting This item was postponed until the July meeting, and Young requested that it be the only item on the agenda to allow for adequate discussion time. Bicycle, Pedestrian & Skateboard Ordinances Burnham noted that he had found Grants Pass's ordinance requiring a three foot buffer zone for motor vehicles passing cyclists and was interested in a similar ordinance for Ashland. Members indicated that they would read up on the ordinance materials prior to future discussion. Traffic Safety Commissioner Warshawsky indicated that he would like to be present for this discussion, and left some materials for inclusion in the packets. Updating Educational Materials This item was postponed. 2007-0517 Bike & Ped minutes Page 2 of 3 Lights, Helmets & Pedometers Burnham/Seiler m/s to purchase 43 front bicycle lights, to supplement the 43 rear lights remaining in stock at the Police Department, for an amount not to exceed $300 from the Commission's remaining Program Funds. Discussion: Members suggested that lights could be distributed from a single point along with helmets and pedometers through the Parks Department. Severson indicated that he would verify that Parks was agreeable to this arrangement. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed. Burnham/Seiler m/s to purchase 50 pedometers for distribution through the Parks Department, for an amount not to exceed $500 from the Commission's remaining Program Funds. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed. Burnham/Young m/s to purchase bicycle helmets with the approximately $900 of the Commission's remaining Program Funds. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed. New Business Young noted that the next meeting with ODOT to discuss the two freeway interchange area master plans (IAMPs) would be held on Wednesday, June 20te at the Community Center. [NOTE: This meeting has since been canceled; the next Citizens Advisory Committee meeting will be on Wednesday, July 18th, at 5:30 p.m. The first Public Workshop for IAMPs 14 and 19 will be held on Thursday, July 19th, from 5: 00 to 7: 00 pm at the Rogue River Room, Stevenson Union building, SOU Campus, in Ashland. It is the building at the corner of Siskiyou Boulevard and University Way. The Public Workshop is open to the public, and is intended to educate and receive comments from the public on the IAMPs.] Burnham reported that the bump which had been a concern on the Greenway near the Dog Park has been repaired by Parks. Dubois expressed concern with the way the Central Ashland Bike Path crosses Wightman Street near its intersection with the railroad tracks and the placement of the crossing just before a stop sign. He asked that Traffic Safety be advised and that the stop sign be relocated to before the path. Agenda Items for Next Month Vice Chair Sommer asked that the Commission begin to consider "Car Free First Fridays." Chair Young asked that the next meeting's agenda be dedicated entirely to goal setting, which has been an on -going unfinished item since January. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Upcoming Meetings: Regular Meeting — June 21 s`, 2007 at 5:15 p.m. 2007-0517 Bike & Ped minutes Page 3 of 3 BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION 2006-2007 BUDGET UPDATE June 21St, 2007 2006-2007 PROJECTS TS Bike Safety Education (ap3/06�._...... Car Free Day (app'd 9/06) Lights (app'd 5/07) Helmets app'd 5/07) mm_ ... .. . t Pedometers (app'd 5/07) APPROVED TO DATE $1,500.00 m.ITITmmmmm$m-85.69 of $100 ____ ............... _....._..__.m...m_ $900 $500 COMMISSION FUNDS $750 in Commission Funds is available in addition to the $3,300 in Program Funds. These are set aside for subscriptions, conference attendance, and etc. To date, $200 have been expended for a one-third share of the cost of the city's ICLEI membership approved by the Commission in January, 2007. BAL: $550. 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. *** Revised Bike Swap numbers reflecting May Bike Swap to follow... ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION Sections: 2.22.010 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ® Established Membership. 122.020 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN -Term Vacancies, 2.21030 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Quorum Rules and Regulations. 2.22.040 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Powers and Duties Generally. 2.22.050 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Reports. 2,22.060 BICYCLE/PEDESTRLAN ® Compensation. Section 2.22.010 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Established Membership, The Bicycle, and Pedestrian Commission is established and shall consist of nine voting members, one of which shall be a city councilor, and four non -voting members including a representative from Rogue Valley Transportation District, the Director of'ConituUnity Development, the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police. (Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998) Section 2,22.020 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Term Vacancies. The term of the voting members shall be for three years, expiring on April 30 of each year. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, with confirmation by the city council, for the unexpired portion of the term. The seven commission members currently serving as of the date of this 1998 amendment shall serve their remaining terms. For the two members to be appointed to the commission as as result of this 1998 amendment, one shall be appointed to a term expiring April 30, 2000, and one member to a term expiring April 30, 2001. The successors shall be appointed to three-year terms. Any inernber who is absent for four or more meetings in as one-year period shall be considered no longer active and the position vacant, and a news member shall be appointed to fill the vacancy. (Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998) Section 2.22.030 BICYCLE/PEDESTIUAN - Quorum Rules and Regulations. Four Voting members of the commission shall constitute a quorurn. At its first meeting of the year, the commission shall elect a chair, vice -chair and a secretary, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the commission. The commission may make rules and regulations for its meetings, consistent with the laws of the state and city charter and ordinances, and shall meet at least once every month. (Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998) Section 2.21040 131CYCLUPEDESTRIAN - Powers and Duties Generally. Fhe primary purpose of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission shall be to advocate the equal opportunity to use non-aUt0lu0t1VC forms of travel and to ensure the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities into a �4,,ell-designcd, integrated transportation nctwork for all Ashland citizens, In doing so, the powers, duties and responsibilities of the cornmission shall be as follows: A. To promote bicycling and walking in Ashland. B, To review and make recommendations on the long-range transportation plans as related to bicycle and pedestrian issues of the city. CTo prornote bicycle safety programs. Page I (_-)f2 ASMAND MtT ICIPAL CODE JN D, To serve in a liaison capacity between the city and Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee in developing the statewide bicycle and pedestrian program, and in meeting the goals of the State of Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, E, To serve in a liaison capacity between the city and the Jackson County Bicycle Committee in developing overall coordinated plans for bicycle facilities and bicycle safety ' I . programs, F. On a yearly basis, to review and make recommendations on transportation projects as related to bicycle and pedestrian issues in the city, G. To review and recommend transportation project prioritization and funding as related to bicycle and pedestrian issues in the city. H. To advise the planning commission in the administration of the site review process with respect to bicycle and pedestrian facilities and parking. I. To assist in the implementation of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. J. To develop and recommend to the city council and planning commission adoption of ordinances and policies for the planning and maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the city, K. To advise the city administrator and city departments regarding bicycle and pedestrian issues in the city. (Ord 22832, Replaced, 11/03/1998) Section 2.22.050 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Reports. The commission shall submit copies of its minutes to the city council and shall prepare and submit Such reports as from time to time may be requested of them by the city council or planning commission, (Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/199,S) Section 2.22,060 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Compensation. Voting inembers of the commission shall receive no compensation for services rendered. (Ord. 2469, 1988-- Ord 2832, 1998) (Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998) Page 2 of 2 Page 1 of 1 Derek Severson - Committee Goals From: David Stalheim To: Angela Barry; Brandon Goldman; Derek Severson; Maria Harris Date: 5/17/2007 4:06 PM Subject: Committee Goals We talked about this in staff meeting, but I want to remind you to see if you can get a couple of primary goals or projects that the committee's want to tackle over the next 18 months. The council is doing a retreat on July 14th to do goal setting, and they would like this input. The goals should be something that can be accomplished. Martha has asked to have these by the 2nd of July. Thanks. file://C:\Documents and Settings\seversod\Local Settings\Temp\GW}000O1.HTM 5/17/2007 BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION GOAL SETTING J U LY 2007 These are the items discussed in our initial goal setting discussion back in January. (Note that Robbins and Harding are no longer on the Commission). SAFE ROUTES (Grant Funds) — West/RVTD WHEELDON MEMORIAL — Young BIKE SWAP — Teige, Harding, CAR FREE DAY(S) — Harding, West/RVTD INFRASTRUCTURE/MISCELLANEOUS CONCRET PROJECTS/TSP - EDUCATION/OUTREACH/PROMOTION - Robbins BIKE SAFETY EDUCATION (On -going) - ADULT BICYCLE EDUCATION — Teige, Hyman, Dubois JACKSON COUNTY BICYCLE ADVISORY COMM. LIAISON — Olney SISKIYOU VELO LIAISON — Burnham PEDESTRIAN PROGRAMS/PEDOMETERS — DRIVER EDUCATION/DIVERSION PROGRAMS - CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP/ICLEI - Page 1 of 1 Hi Dave, I will not be able to attend the upcoming Commission meeting on June21 st as I will be out of town. Attached is my list of some goals that I believe should be addressed in 2007- 2008. 1 believe, we as a commission should look beyond one year when establishing our goals, thus the 2007-2008 dateline I mention above. We should review our goals each year and add/change them as necessary. Perhaps we may even accomplish a few. As it is now June, the 2 year schedule would make much more sense. Hope you have a great meeting. Thank you. Regards, Tom Burnham FREE Emoticons for your email! click Here! file://C:\Documents and Settings\seversod\Local Settings\Temp\GW}000O1.HTM 6/12/2007 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION GOAL SETTING 2007 Perhaps the goals should projected into a 2 year cycle, 2007-2008. Some goals that should be addressed this year and into 2008: 1. Review and update the Municipal Codes regarding pedestrians (Chapter 11.44), bicycles (chapter 11.52) and skateboards (chapter 11.54). Add the 3 foot regulation as used by Grants Pass. 2. Solve the bike path/lane situation along North Main Street as it leaves downtown and proceeds to the railroad underpass. 3. Come up with ideas and plans to connect the city bike path that ends at A Street along the RR tracks to connect to the Bear Creek Greenway at the Dog Park. 4. Work on signage regarding pedestrians, cyclists and skateboarders throughout the city especially at the entrance streets. Thank you for considering these goals. Best regards, Tom Burnham Page 1 of 1 c.x"page 2522 David Lane Medford, OR 97504 541 535 5276 -----Original Message ----- From: Edgar Hee [mailto:ejhee@juno.com] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 11:52 AM To: bkorfhage@charter.net Subject: Jackson County Bike Map Update s ! 16 51 ........ Bob, Please forward. Edgar Hee Siskiyou Velo Members and Friends, The Jackson County Bike Committee is looking at updating the "Jackson County Bicycle Map". We would appreciate your input and/or comments on the bike routes. Are there any errors or changes that need to be reflected in an updated map? Many of you may have a paper copy of the "Jackson County Bicycle Map". Those who don't have a map can view pdf copies by downloading the bike map from the Jackson County Website: Go to Smartmap Map Gallery page: u,iG pl://w .awe'ri, rt� °iNam:lip.oirg/IIMipGaQ1ery,cf'irmr� Expand "Other Maps" (click on the "+" in front of "Other Maps") Or you can go directly to: /Tut;"p1 //a w w.sir°ria iirtiri:aw .a ir'g/IGldalp /am:I4er .cfir°uei?F ar( ir°�t@1::)= 401 Click on "Jackson County Bicycle Map" and the PDF files for the map (two pages). Please address comments to: Karen Smith, Jackson County Bike Committee 'ml)r iit[i�ksQacks riCa::alia�l:7.oirg Edgar Hee, Siskiyou Velo Advocacy E: Il'i(:Qan .a:orn 5/13/2007 He 1pp the BTA through BridgePedal! On the [Horning of August 12th, all of Portland's bridges will he closed to car traffic and thousands of bicyclists, young and old, will go streaming over them in the Providence BridgePedal. BridgePedal is a benefit for the BTA, and it also runs on BTA volunteers power. This year the BTA will actually be directly super- vising and staffing the western side of the BridgePedal course, and we need your help! Volunteers help with set- up or cleanup, hold signs, help lost riders, guard barricades, and more. Many volunteers get to ride with the group before or after their shift. And all volunteers get a free ride, either this year or next year. If you can help, this is a great way to contrib- ute to the BTA! Email michelle@bta4bikes.org to sign up. If you'd rather register and ride, that's another way to support our work — go to wwwbridgepedal. com to sign up. There's also a join the BTA and ride special, for your friends who aren't yet BTA members! Greener Horizons disc golf tournament On Saturday, June 23trd bicyclists and disc golfers will meet in Portland for the Fifth Annual Greener Horizons Disc Golf Tournament, Post -Party and Awards Ceremony. Players of all ages and abilities are wel- come. The tournament is a benefit for the BTA - all proceeds go towards mak- JUNE/JULY 2007 C (CLETTER FOR NIEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE BICY( LF. TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE n Nov ember of• 2000 voters passed a ntctsurc direc6111 ;Metro, the Portland area's regional government, to sell $227.4 million in bonds to raise nunn.y Iilr natural areas acquisition. The BTA supported the bontl measure as it will add more bike -accessible trails to our regional trails network. Metro councilors are hosting open houses this June around the region to give residents an opportunity to look at maps, learn 11101-C about these areas, and give feedback. Your Iccilback at these workshops will help shape future natural spaces and trails. Stop by and .we what they have planned for hicv- clists like you! For times and locations, call (503) 797-1741 or visit www.metro-region.org/ naturalareas. HANKS to the hundreds of BTA, members who spoke up recently and asked Portland Niayor Tom Potter to fund the Portland Bicycle Master Plan. Thanks to your letters, e-mails, and phone calls, the Mayor revised his budget and found S100,000 to fund the plan. The Plan, an update to the 1995 Portland Bike Aifaster Plan, is long overdue and will reflect the new thinking and circum- stances around biking in the Portland area, including a renewed focus on bicycle boule- vards and other low -traffic routes. The BTA is sitting on the steer- ing committee for the Plan, and there will be chances for public input. Watch the BTA blog (btablog.org) for updates! June 12, 6 to 8 p.m. June 20, 6 to 8 p.m. PCC Rock Creek, Fvent Center, Bldg. St. Johns Community Center 9 Room 122 8427 N. Central St., Portland 17705 N W Springville Road, Portland Featured: Willamette River Greenway, Featured: Westside Trail Forest Park Connections June 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Metro Regional Center, Second Floor 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland Featured: Springwater Corridor, Willamette River Greenway June 14, 6 to 8 p.m. Tualatin Hills Nature Park Interpretive Center 15655 SW Millikin Blvd., Beaverton Featured: Fanno Creek Linkages, Westside Trail wo of the BTA's legislative propos- als are on the move. The BTA's lob- byist Scott Bricker has worked with our legislative partners to pass SB 573, our pedestrian hand signal bill, through the Senate. This bill, which would improve the legal ability for pedestrians to cross busy streets, has received front-page coverage and edi- torial support from The Oregonian. We are now working to get it passed through the Oregon House. HB 3314, our Vulnerable Roadway Users Bill, recently passed the Oregon House on a 45-9 vote. While not as June 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Gresham City Hall, Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham Featured: Gresham -Fairview Trail June 25, 6 to 8 p.m. Boring Middle School 27801 SE Dee St., Boring Featured: Clackamas River Greenway, Cazadero Trail strong as we originally drafted, the bill would create a significant penalty for careless or reckless drivers who seri- ously injure or kill cyclists, pedestri- ans, and other vulnerable roadway users — drivers who currently often get off with minor traffic violation fines. The bill would create a fine of S12,500 or required 200 hours of community service in traffic safety and completion of a road safety class and recertifica- tion of one's knowledge of safe driving. We are now working to get it passed by the Senate. continued on other side CYCLETWA YES"I want to support $35 Individual $250+ Business Sponsor RirccicTrnn nnrtatiun.Alli—ce ■ the Rirv-rlr ..n.. _. .. .__ n. ^ . 1 -. 1 - . continued Prom cover lag Oregon and si,V \rIashingion better places firr biking. Shotgun start at 1:30 Din at the Pier Park Disc Golf Cent se, at N, Seneca and St. Johns in North Portland. Post - Party starts at 3:30 pm. Registration for individu- als is $25, for foursomes is $60, for those "living lightly" is $15, and for children under 12 is free. Entail greenerhorizons cy) gniail.com for more infor- mation, and register through www.ORB!ke.com. 11ope to see you there! Bike Parking is taking a break The 13'I:A has been parking hikes at summer liwtivals for to fe%% )Cars note, bat this Near we are taking a break to focus on our core events. Itre are very grateful for all the volunteer help we've had v ith the program, and we're sorry we can't make use of that energy this tear. Look for an noproved and rnorc cost- eflcetive system in future scars -- and we'll be yery gratclul Ior more volun- icer help Ilion! please let us know if' iiou can help with some of our utlier surainter benefit t'Nt lus by emalling nriclrcllc(rr;lrta-6bikcs.nrg: I'he Night 161C, July call, Union Station; Portland 13ridgepcdal, August 12th, Portland 'Jowl' do Fat, August 80- ax'ater'r -ofir "ark, a t Peda. days of bike fun Started in 2(H)2 as IiikeSummcr, Pedal- palooya has cvole'ed Into :all aminal conlrnnnit N-- drk en celebration of bike fun and .adventure last tchu's feslital olfcretl more th:m 100 cecnts, all around the Portland) metro Alva. Check out rides, par- Iics, Classesantl tcork- shops al www.shift2bikes. org/pedalpalooza, or list t ur rrti It event. THE BTA CALENDAR JUN 23 GREENER HORIZONS DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT. Join in the fifth AUG 4 VOLUNTEER SATURDAY at the BTA. 233 NW 5th (note new 1:30PM annual tournament, benefits the BTA. More information in the 9:30AM address!), Portland. Join BTA staff and other volunteers to get the sidebar. word out about the BTA. JUL7 VOLUNTEER SATURDAY at the BTA. 233 NW 5th (note new AUG 12 PROVIDENCE BRIDGEPEDAL. Ride, volunteer for the BTA, or do 9.30AM address!), Portland. Join BTA staff and other volunteers to get the both! This event is a major benefit for the BTA, and one of the word out about the BTA. nation's signature bike rides. More at bridgepedal.com, or email michelle@bta4b!kes.org to volunteer. JUL7 THE NIGHT RIDE. Starts at Union Station in Portland. Registration BPM at 8pm, ride starts at 9pm. More: www.thenightride.com or 503- AUG IB TOUR DE FAT. Come play with the folks from New Belgium Brew- 459-4508. ing and benefit the BTA. Waterfront Park, Portland. Volunteers needed,too! Bicycle Industry Changes Gears [cycle industry insiders have noticed a recent change in the mar- keting, advocacy and product dCVClop- ment strategies of bicycle manufactur- ers and retailers. In market research surveys con- ducted last year, bike components manufacturer Shimano found most people think of bicycling as a rigorous competitive sport, and not as a part of daily life. And it's no wonder, given the recent popularity of Lance Armstrong, manufacturers' and retailers' focus on high -end athletic bikes, and the inhos- pitability of most American communi- ties to casual cycling, Shimano ;also discovered beginning CNClists are intimidated and confused hN the Ilrocesz of buN ing a hike, and are frightened of Tiding 11cul' Cars. lieginncrs want an experience like the one they had at age ten — characterized by quiet streets and paths and easy -to - ride bikes. Shimai.:_ marketing to these new bicyclists through their Coasting proj- ect, in which an automatically -shifting three speed hub is paired with bicycle manufacturer's cruiser Fratiies (the Trek Lime, the Giant Suede and Lhc Raleigh Coasting are this Niear's mod - CIS). ;And they've designed it special retail environment, to be set into bicy- cle shops, that will make purchusing a hike ICSS daunting fill' file uninitiated. 131-It building ease -to -use hikes is only hall ol'the battle— the easier half. l ixing the second problem identified bit Shimano the Lack of nice places to ride tl ill lake Nears, dollars, and alli- ances among bicycle manufacturers, rclailers and non -profits. Truk IliesidentJohn 13urke, in a prescntalion to bicycle parts manufac- BTA Board Member Jay Graves has been a leading partner in the industry effort to increase the number of people bicycling. t LIKCTS in Taiwan this year, argued con- tinued growth of the bicycle market will require a "bicycle friendly world." He urged the bicycle industry to get involved with elected officials and to support advocacy groups. Meanwhile, Kryptonite, the bicycle lock manufacturer owned by Ingersoll- Rand, is changing its market strategy to reach more casual bike riders, who park their bikes in public far more often than athletic bicyclists. The com- pany is exploring the possibility of sponsoring valet bike parking lots at special events and even permanent bike parking structures in major cycling cities around the countrv. Bicycle retailers and manufacturers in Oregon have long recognized the importance of bicycle advocacy and education to their businesses. \lost major Oregon bike shops support the BTA, and a few were instrumental in the I3TA's early development. any thanks to the following cor- porate, government, education, and foundation partners for their generous support of the FI T.A and for recognizing that bicycling is good for our communities. 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ACTS Oregon Child Safety Seat Resource Center wishes to recognize two outstanding child passenger safety technicians. Sandy Nipper has been involved with child I passenger safety for over 10 years. She became a Child Passenger Safety Technician in 1998. Sandy led the child passenger safety efforts at both Tuality Healthcare and Legacy Health System during this time. Sandy Nipper is now coordinating the Shaken Baby Syndrome Project at Legacy Health Systems but will continue to be active at the check up events held at Legacy. Lois Reike, La Grand Fire Department r„ has been a Child Passenger Safety Technician since 2002. Through her efforts one of the first Fitting Stations in Oregon was started at the Fire Department. This fitting station also serves as the seat distribution site for low income families referred by Union County Public Health. We wish Lois the best in her retirement and know she will continue to be an advocate for children. AM Connecting Oregon's Community Traffic Safety Advocates Different Ways to Target a Tough Audience One of the most challenging, yet high -risk, road users to reach today is teens. This issue did not go unnoticed at the 2007 Lifesaver's Conference. There were nine sessions in the Teen Traffic Safety Track that explored different approaches to reaching this vulnerable group. Several different speakers from throughout the U.S. and abroad spoke about their programs. The sessions focused on successes. There was also a teen panel that discussed their involvement with teen targeted programs. The young adults responded quite candidly as to what caught their attention and was effective in changing their behavior. "Community Efforts to Reduce Teen Crashes" included three excellent presenters. The first speaker to grapple with this topic was Debbie Gerhardstein from Illinois' Think First program. Her overall goal with the program was to "Break the invisibility factor." She felt like our youth carried around the stigma of being invincible, 'it will never happen to me,' syndrome. Gerhardstein felt the ultimate culprit in this belief OREGON Volume 5, Number 6 was the fact that many of our children are not touched by the tragedy of a car crash. With this in mind she set out to confront teens with the aftermath of a crash. She created presentations to target teens, in their driver's education and health classes. The program centered on brain and spinal cord injuries, and used survivors of these injuries to speak to the focus groups. Gerhardstein used pre and post surveys to monitor the impact of the presentations. Joanne Banfield from Sunnybrook Trauma Unit in Canada introduced another approach. Banfield helps administer a program called PARTY. This program focuses on the prevention of alcohol and risk related trauma in youth. Banfield uses the trauma center as an educational facility for the program. She uses everything from the operating rooms to the six flights of stairs that the students must climb to reach the classroom. Once the group has climbed the stairs, Banfield states aren't you glad that you have the ability to do that? She knows that the PARTY program has been effective because the kids volunteer the release of their driving records. The records have shown that kids who have participated in the PARTY program have better driving records then the ones who haven't. Continued on Page 2 ®Changes Occurring at the DMV As mandated by SB 640 passed in the 2005 legislature, this summer Oregon will begin changing the way it issues driver's licenses. It is moving to a centralized issuance of licenses and identification cards as part of a new fraud prevention effort. The new distribution will utilize 'facial recognition software.' This software will help prevent people from receiving a driver's license under a false name. Facial recognition software will use measurements of the face when electronically comparing photos. The DMV already has digital photos of everyone in their system. When it is time to reissue a license or identification card the DMV will use the new photo in comparison with the photo already on file. In the past this process has been handled manually. When someone qualifies for new identification they go to the DMV, have a new picture taken which is then compared to the their old picture by DMV staff. Now the comparison will be done by the new technology. Adding this additional security will add some time to the process of receiving identification pieces. The addition of new security measures does not go without cost. The DMV will charge up to three dollars more for driver's licenses or identification cards. These changes and the increased charge must be implemented by July 2008. For more information on this topic visit, http.//www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/news/cards_facialrec.shtml. Traffic Safety Connection • May ......... ............... ............................ For information call 503-643-5620 or 1-800-772-1315...... ..................... ............ ......... ,.........1 ACTS Oregon STAFF Ruth Harshfield Executive Director ruthh@actsoregon.org Gayle Watts Child Passenger Safety Program Coordinator gayiew@actsoregon.org Sandy Holt Child Passenger Safety Technician Coordinator sandyh@actsoregon.org Kate Murphy Community Traffic Safety Coordinator katem@actsoregon.org Administrative Assistant safety@actsoregon.org BOARD MEMBERS Tony Tirico, President Bend ttirico@ci. bend. or. us Lucie Drum, Secretary Portland lucie-drum@amr-ems.com Daniel Marcisz, Treasurer Medford MarcisDE@jacksoncounty.org Mark Alexander Ontario malexander@ontariooregon.org Larry Christianson McMinnville dejaceo@msn.com Tammy Franks Hillsboro TFranks@LHS.ORG Stephen J. Manning Keizer stephen687@earthlink.net John Naccarato Oregon City johnnac@co.clackamas.or.us Mike Stupfel Salem Michael.Stupfel@state. or. us Beth Wemple Portland BWEMPLE@kittelson.com Graphic Design by Melissa Gannon Operation Educate, R r- r° Serve and Promote ' ACTS Oregon is pleased to announce the receipt of a Good Neighbor Citizenship Philanthropy Program grant from State Farm Insurance. This grant supports the child passenger safety efforts of the Child Safety Seat Resource Center, a program of ACTS Oregon. Grant Activities A total of eight Child Safety Day events will be held. Funds are used to support local coalitions who host the events and purchase seats for families in need. This April and May Child Safety Day events are scheduled in Klamath Falls, Medford and Woodburn. Child safety seats at a reduced cost are always needed. One hundred child safety seats will be purchased and provided to distribution programs in Douglas, Lincoln, Linn, Marion and Multnomah counties. CSSRC staff will help with the distribution events providing these seats to low income families. Additional funds are also available to purchase seats for other county distribution programs. Outreach and education on the safe transportation of children with special needs is the other area that will be addressed. Funds will support the first "Safe Travel for All Children: Transporting Children with Special Health Care Needs" course to be offered in Oregon. This two day course will be held in May. Grant support will also purchase materials, car seats and supplies. Child passenger safety training is an ongoing We are very appreciative of the ongoing support need. Funds will be used to provide a Child ACTS Oregon has received from State Farm Passenger Safety Technician Course in Lincoln Insurance. Working with Curt Penrod and Jeff County and to send Sandy Holt, CSSRC, to the Aeschliman, Public Affairs Specialists, is always 2007 Lifesavers conference. positive and productive. New "Safety Belt Comfort Tips" Informational Card "Next to 'short trip' and 'not in habit,' the most common excuse people cite for not j wearing safety belts is that they are uncomfortable," according to Carla ' Levinski3Occupant Protection Program Manager at Transportation Safety Division. "And although most cars today have built-in belt 'adjusters' or 'comfort guides,' we have found many people are unaware of these features or don't know how to use them. We can help many Oregonians become habitual belt users if we can simply help them get comfortable." Therefore an informational card that describes the correct way to wear a safety belt and how to cope with the most common causes of discomfort is now available. This card illustrates and describes how to use different types of adjusters, comfort guides and cushioned belt covers. These cards were specifically designed for medical exemption applicants, alternative sentencing classes, law enforcement, and DMVs. They are available in shrink-wrapped packs of 25 each (up to 8 packets or 200 cards per order), free of charge from the ODOT Storeroom. The stock number is 330009 and an order form is available from Transportation Safety Division by calling 503-986-3883. Different Ways to Target a Tough Audience Continued from Page I A third approach was a program initialized by a parent. Lori Becker is the founder of Teen Sharp in Colorado. This is a driver's education class that Becker created due to the loss of program funding. The program is taught in coordination with law enforcement in order to attain a better rapport between youth and local police officers. This course is forty-six hours and is taught over a four to five week timeframe. This allows the students to take what they have learned and apply it to their actual driving time. The course also includes current event focused homework assignments, practical car maintenance knowledge, and defensive driving practice with the officers. The program requires a parent meeting to ensure that the principles being encouraged in the classroom are being delivered at home as well. effectiveness of these and similar programs in "Teen Panel: What Do Youth Have to Say and How Are They Saying It?" There were three students on the panel. They all were presented with the same questions and took turns responding. The teens were seventeen and eighteen years of age and came from different schools with different programs. Questions that were asked of the group included; Do teens abide graduated drivers license laws? Do teens wear seat belts, if not, why? Are curfew laws effective? The three teens generally seemed in agreement about these issues. They said that they don't believe teens abide by GDL laws because they are not enforced. The group did say however, that most teens do wear their seatbelts. If they don't they believed that it was out of laziness or discomfort. Their comments on curfew laws all centered on the fact that they are not enforced and if they are enforced the curfew should be later. Listening to the teen's candidness provided a great perspective about the programs effectiveness. i o view ine i een i ranic -)aiety l.. racx at auu i Lastly the conference allowed an opportunity for Lifesavers, visit http.//www.lifesaversconference. the students themselves to reflect on the org/workshops.html#TT. Traffic Safety Connection 9 May ............................................Click on www.actsoregon.org for Traffic Safety Information in Oregon ........, .............................2 Albany Tech Class The Child Passenger Safety gods were shining down on the ACTS Oregon Child Safety Seat Resource Center during April for Oregon's last certification course using the 2004 National Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Program Curriculum. We want to thank Melissa Pfleiger, Tammy Jordan and the rest of the crew at Albany Fire for providing such a great training space and such beautiful weather! And thank you to Denise Cardinali for being on the instructor team. Child Passenger Safety Certification Program Curriculum Revision! The Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Certification Program National Standardized curriculum revision is focusing on making sure that the students are able to "Learn, Practice, Explain" all the key concepts. The revision concentrates on providing CPS Technicians with information and skills needed curbside. It includes information that is necessary to teach a parent/caregiver the Teen Drivers—GDL and Driver Education Are Effective in Oregon ODOT—Transportation Safety Division has reviewed crash records that indicated Graduated The Child Passenger Safety Technician students were a fun bunch representing law enforcement and fire fighters. This class will forevermore be known as "Gun's and Hoses." Congratulations to Oregon's 7 newest technicians —Sadie Bernt and Ben Cooper —Albany Fire; Jenn Williams and Jed Wilson —Albany Police Department; Kyle Voll—Corvallis Police Department; Keith Bybee —Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and Brent Schneider —Tualatin Police Department. To make things even more exciting, a CEU workshop was held in conjunction with the last day activities. Fourteen currently certified technicians attended this workshop for CEU credits toward their re -certification. There was a full house at Albany Fire's Station 14! Thanks for making this last go around with the 2004 curriculum such a wonderful experience! correct child restraint installation and safety belt use. The goal is for technicians to empower parents to do it themselves. Broad format changes include lower literacy level, several technical changes, policy updates, and additional hands-on activities. The course focus remains the same: safely transporting children. SAFE KIDS Worldwide is hosting an opportunity for Instructors to meet and practice teaching the new curriculum in San Antonio, TX in June. Three Instructors from Oregon will be attending: Sandy Holt—CSSRC, Bill Balzer —Portland Police and Betty Groshong—St. Charles Medical Center. 16-year old drivers behlnd the wheel In a crash when someone was killed or Injured 11101 'W, - "tl A1X 'NN r N. rN: 9Y Driver's Licensing (GDL) has been effective in Oregon. The report has shown that, "The number of 16-year old drivers behind the wheel in a crash when someone was killed or injured has declined since 1998 by more than 41 %." In 1998 there were 1,196 of these crashes involving 16-year old drivers behind the wheel in Oregon. This was the year prior to the implementation of GDL. The following data illustrates this decrease. In addition to the success of GDL, a national study completed in Oregon in 2005 has shown that formal driver education has increased benefits compared to parent instruction. The crash rates were lower among teens that participated in a driver -training program. Conviction and license suspension rates were decreased as well. A recent study unveiled by the Texas Transportation Institute concludes that teen -alters taught to drive by their parents are nearly three times more likely to be involved in serious accidents than young drivers taught by professionals. (Star. Telegram.com, April 26, 2007). Calling Card Promotion Following this training, all Instructors in Oregon will be invited to a work session on course implementation. The improvements to this course are very exciting. If you have been interested in certification, now would be a good time to join other CPS technicians in providing this valuable service. Although Driver Education is the optimum choice there are various reasons including cost and availability for why some parents don't choose that route. As an alternative, some states are providing guidebooks to parents on how to properly instruct their child to drive. Oregon has adopted this approach as well. The guidebook Oregon Parent Guide To Teen Driving is available at http.//www. odot. state. or. us/forms/dmv/ 7190.pdf. More information contact John Harvey, ODOT—TSD Driver Education Program Coordinator, john.l.Harvey@ odot.state. or. us. Callers often tell us of the struggles they have finding the Child Safety Seat Resource Center. Please help us get the word out by purchasing a supply of Calling Cards. ro°MdS94i"lwo= This card prompts parents to call for information on free child safety seat inspection events and for answers to questions about child passenger safety. Cards can be displayed in the convenient holder on office counters or just handed out to parents, grandparents and caregivers. Distribution sites include medical offices, preschools, child care centers, fire stations, insurance offices and businesses. Consider ordering a supply now! Order forms available at www.childsafetyseat.org or call 503-643-5620, 800-772-1315. Traffic Safety Connection • May ............................................Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon...............................................3 Check Up Clinics and Fitting Stations ' Please check www.childsafetyseat.org under Child Passenger Safety/Calendar for , current list, specific dates, locations and times. Date City Location Address Time Highway, Local 5/17/2007 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Road, & Street Safety 5/17/2007 Bend Fire Department 1212 SW Simpson 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. for Non -Engineers 5/19/2007 Portland Legacy Emanuel 2801 N Gantenbein 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Hospital Parking #3 Mojie Takallou 5/22/2007 Keizer Fire Department 661 Chemawa Road 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Date: May 22-6:30 P.M. 5/24/2007 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Location: Hillsboro 5/29/2007 Keizer Fire Department 661 Chemawa Road 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Civil Center 5/31/2007 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Auditorium 6/03/2007 Hood River Les Schwab Tire 3140 Cascade Avenue 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. 150 E Main Street 06/05/2007 Keizer Fire Department 661 Chemawa Road 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Hillsboro 06/07/2007 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Register. 503-943-7292 06/07/2007 Redmond Fire Department 341 Dogwood Avenue 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. stroheck@up.edu u 06/07/2007 Silverton Hospital 342 Fairview 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Free workshop 06/07/2007 Beaverton Police Department 4755 SW Griffith Drive 8:45 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. designed for persons 06/07/2007 Independence Fire Department 1800 Monmouth Street 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. with responsibilities 06/09/2007 Milwaukie Fire Department 2930 SE Oak Grove Boulevard 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. related to traffic and 06/09/2007 Beaverton Police Department 4755 SW Griffith Drive 8:45 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. highway safety. Thefocus is on the types, Child Passenger Safety Certification Courses: For information and causes and costs of crashes and the applications visit www.child importance of Using the new revised curriculum three courses are currently being scheduled. safetyseat.org under Child Engineering, Beaverton June 13 to June 16 ACTS Oregon 8059 SW Cirrus Drive Passenger Safety/Training or Enforcement, and Ontario July 24 to July 27 Treasure Valley Community College contact Sandy Holt at 503-643- Education. This is an 650 College Boulevard 5620, 800-772-1315, opportunity to have Lincoln City August 13 to August 17 Location to be determined sandyh@actsoregon.org. those roadway safety questions answered. Traffic Safety Co-nnecdon # May ..................... .... ..........Click on www childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon ........................... ..4