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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-19 Bicycle & Pedestrian_PACKETCITY OF ASHLAND BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION Agenda Thursday, April 19, 2007 @ 5:15 P.M. Siskiyou Room @ 51 Winburn Way Community Development & Engineering Services Building CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 15th , 2007 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 Subcommittee & Liaison Reports ICLEI/Conservation Partnership Memo Wheeldon Memorial Update Budget Update V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Special Vehicle Permit Application — Pedi-cab Proposal from Will Sherman Earth Day Tabling (April 21st, 2007 - Harding) Step It Up 2007 Debriefing (Harding) New Business Agenda Items for Next Month V. 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Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission March 15th, 2007 Regular Minutes Roll Call: Chair Dylan Robbins (absent), Jim Olney, David Young, Vice Chair Tracy Harding, Selene Aitken (late), Tom Burnham Council Liaison: David Chapman Staff: Dick Wanderscheid, Electric Department Director Derek Severson, Associate Planner Steve McLennan, Police Officer) RVTD liaisons: Paige West & Steve Maluk, TDMPlanners (absent) High school liaison: Vacant SOU liaison: Nathan Meyerson (absent) Call to Order Vice Chair Harding called the meeting to order at 5:19 p.m. Approval of Minutes — January 2007 The minutes of the January 2007 meeting were approved as presented. Public Forum Egon Dubois, Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) Bicycle Safety Instructor discussed the Alice B. Toeclips bicycle activist awards ceremony held recently in Portland, and encouraged Commissioners to consider attending this event in the future if they have the opportunity. Subcommittee & Liaison Reports Officer Steve MacLennan of the Ashland Police Department showed a new traffic analyzer mat used for traffic counts and speed monitoring. Jackson County Bicycle Advisory Committee liaison Olney noted the upcoming "Ride with Community Leaders" to be held on May 14`h and "Bike to Work" Week the week of May 15-19. Burnham/Olney m/s to endorse Senate Bill 926, which would use lottery funds to support a velodome. Discussion: Young indicated that he would like more information on any programs that might be losing funds. It was noted that this would be supported with lottery funds, and additional background information was provide. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed. Burnham noted that Siskiyou Velo would be sponsoring the Mountain Lakes Challenge, and that funds generated are available to support advocacy programs including helmet distribution, the Greenway, BTA and etc. He suggested that these funds be considered to support programs. Harding reported on SOU, noting that SOU Liaison Meyerson is no longer an SOU student. She discussed ongoing efforts by SOU's Community Bike Program, including distribution of kids' bikes to migrant students in HeadStart programs. She noted that there would be a raffle at the April Step -It -Up event, and that there were on -going clinics to teach bike repair skills, and a lot of volunteer energy in installing additional bike racks and awnings to cover them around the SOU campus. Severson noted that there had been a request from Teige to confirm that the Commission was comfortable with the Bike Swap Subcommittee expending Parks Foundation Bike Swap funds without a specific recommendation from the full Commission for expenditures relating to conducting the Bike Swap. Those present indicated general consensus that this was acceptable. ICLEI Overview Wanderscheid provided background on the ICLEI program, noting that the organization was a partnership of cities dedicated to addressing climate change. He noted that the ICLEI program involves developing an inventory of greenhouse gas sources, developing targets for reducing emissions, implementing measures to reach these targets, and evaluation of the effectiveness of these measures. He further explained that since all of Ashland's electricity is 2007-0215 Bike & fed minutes Page 1 of'3 from the Bonneville Power Administration and from local hydro -electric and solar facilities, the bulk of greenhouse gases produced are related to transportation. He discussed that some research had been done initially, but that the Conservation Division and Conservation Commission were hoping to partner with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission to develop an inventory of emission sources relating to transportation. He indicated that starting with the inventory would lead to the development of specific targets. Wanderscheid discussed several options to reduce emissions, including conservation measures to reduce trips and/or gain efficiencies, alternative transportation, land use planning, and utilization of bio-fuels. He added that on May 10`h there would be a panel discussion at Science Works as part of a series on Global Warming. Wanderscheid suggested that both the Traffic Safety Commission and Planning Commission might ultimately have roles in this discussion, and noted that he would also like to see some way to address the impacts generated by traffic generated from tourism. He emphasized that there was strong support from the Council for the ICLEI program, and stated that he hoped this would serve as a vehicle to bring all sustainability efforts under one umbrella and engage the public. He added that Larry Giardina and/or Jim McGinnis could bring the software and discuss how and where the necessary data might be gathered. Parks Commissioner Joanne Eggers noted that Jim McGinnis would be attending the Parks Commission goal setting and that she would like to see Parks involved in a leadership role as well. Wanderscheid clarified for Commissioners that the plan to be developed would amount to using the ICLEI software to identify the number of tons of the various greenhouse gases being produced and how. From there, methods and targets for reduction would then be set, and after implementation there would be assessment and evaluation. He stated that the initial data could be provided for distribution in packets, along with the city's most recent Valdez Principles report, and that Giardina could follow-up with the Commission at a future meeting to determine how best to proceed. Step -It -Up 2007 Harding noted that there would be an event on the Plaza on April 14`h as part of a national effort begun by author Bill McKibben to develop a nationwide grassroots campaign to encourage legislation to address climate change. She noted that Jim McGinnis would be speaking, and that John Quigley might be doing an aerial art project. She stated that there would be a rally from 12-2 with a bike ride after, and a tie-in with the Film Festival as well. Earth Dav 2007 Harding noted that Earth Day was April 21s` this year. She noted that the event was being held at Scienceworks this year, and that the attempt was being made to carry off a zero waste event. Chapman noted that he would be tabling for the Conservation Commission as well, but that he might be able to do double duty. Severson indicated that if no one else was available, he could assist with tabling. Harding indicated that she would look at available tabling volunteers and make the application if she thought tabling was feasible. Goal Setting Follow Uo Discussion Harding suggested that this item be tabled until new members were appointed and the full commission was in attendance. Lights, Helmets and Pedometers Severson indicated that he had contacted United Bicycle Parts and there had been no response, but that he could follow up on the lights, and asked for confirmation that Commissioners would prefer to look at a local company over a best -deal on the internet. Members confirmed that this was the case. Dubois discussed pedometers and his research, noting that he would like to promote them city wide and to tie into a car free pledge. Wheeldon Memorial Young noted that he would be contacting Public Works Director Paula Brown directly to get this item underway, and stated that he would look at potential opportunities for partnership with the Public Arts Commission. 2007-02 t 5 Bike & Ped minutes Page 2 of 3 New Business Young expressed his concern that a member of the Commission had not been chosen to represent the interests of bicyclists and pedestrians on the advisory committee dealing with ODOT interchange redesigns. He indicated that he had spoken to Administration after being contacted to apply for the committee, and was told that appointments had already been made. After discussion where all present expressed concern and indicated their feelings that the expertise of this Commission should be at the table for those discussion, Chapman indicated that he would attempt to address this issue at the upcoming City Council meeting. Burnham noted that he would like to see the large bump on the Greenway near the Dog Park addressed, and that he would like to see police data on bicycle and pedestrian related incidents provided monthly. Agenda Items for Next Month ICLEI/Conservation Partnership Discussion Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Upcoming Meetings: Regular Meeting — April 19`h, 2007 at 5:15 p.m. 2007-0215 Bike c& Fed miniftes Page 3 of-3 From: Rachel Teige To: Bike Swap Committee Date: 4/4/07 4:43:56 PM Subject: Meeting Minutes Hi Everyone - Attached are the minutes from our meeting that we had on Monday. I'm getting excited and a little nervous for the event! I feel like I am behind this year but I am attempting to catch up in the next week or so. As a reminder I am sending out an email to all those that volunteered last year very soon. If you know of anyone who would like to volunteer, please have them get in touch with me immediately. We will have about 30 spots to fill. Mark your calendars because our next meeting is the last day of April .... April 30th, 2007 at 4pm. Thanks everyone for all of your hard work and please read through the minutes to remind yourself of what you have signed up for! Call me if you have questions. Rachel Teige Recreation Superintendent Ashland Parks & Recreation 340 S. Pioneer Street Ashland, OR 97520 541-552-2260 - Direct 541-488-5340 - Main 541-488-5314 - Fax teiger@ashland.or.us ... v�.... _ Pugs I Bike Swap Minutes April 2"d, 2007 Present: Egon Dubois, Rachel Teige, Tracy Harding, Kat Smith, Steve Maluk, David Chapman Reciept Tags: Ready to go. All we need are bikes! Police Bikes: 49 units have been taken to the Grove including 1 baby jogger, 2 frames and 2 scooters. Help is needed finding bike mechanics to fix the bikes. Tracy and Steve said they would help find volunteers to make repairs before the swap. Donations: Cycle Sport has donated a raffle bike for the event. So far 3 tables are needed for sponsors. Cycle Sport, Bear Creek and Lowdown. Steve is still confirming participation from Lowdown Boardshop. Food: Tracy is confirming with Katrina's that they will be at the event. The cost of the temporary food license has gone up from $100 to $130. Tracy will confirm that we will still pay $50 or if it will go up to $65 and that she will be reimbursed after the event. Prizes: Bells will not be purchased this year. It was discussed that since Tracy and Dylan are making trophies and the parks department is donating swim passes, that would be enough. Other Expenses: It was reported that the Bike and Ped Commission approved for the Bike Swap Committee to make decisions regarding the Bike Swap funds. Posters: Steve will make quarter sheet flyers and email to Rachel. Rachel will email the group when they are ready. Advertising: Steve will check with RVTD to see if bus advertising is possible again this year and will also check into the Nickel. Bike Registration: Parks staff will make a big sign will be put next to Bike Registration to make it more visible. Bike Rodeo: Parks staff will bring 3-4 helmets for the Bike Rodeo. Random Supplies: Parks staff will put together some tool belts with tape, scissors, pens etc for those roving during check in of bikes. T-shirts: Tracy may be doing silkscreen t-shirts for Bike Swap Volunteers. Everyone is asked to collect free box shirts. Total cost will be about $30. Derek Severson - MinutesApril2-2007.doc Page 2 Bike Parking: After review of the minutes, it was determined that the group agreed that clothespins with an attached number on the bike with the matching number going to the seller would be the best way to keep track of equipment. Parks staff can make the numbers, laminate them and buy the clothespins. Volunteers: Start recruiting for volunteers now!! Email or call Rachel with names, phone numbers and interest of volunteer position. Rachel will be emailing out to all volunteers who worked last year. Please bring your availability to the next meeting so we can begin filling all of the volunteer slots. Volunteer Positions: Kat and David have committed to help fit bikes to people. Trace will be a bike cashier. Next Meeting Date: Monday April 30' at 4pm/Parks Office Report to Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission Ashland's Participation in ICLEI International Coalition for Local Environmental Initiatives The City of Ashland has joined ICLEI. The annual population based membership fee of $600 was equally supported by the Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission, the Conservation Commission and the Conservation Division. Membership in ICLEI will enable the City to participate in the Cities for Climate Protection° (CCP) Campaign to reduce the pollution that causes global warming. The CCP Campaign enables us to reduce local emissions by carrying out the campaign's 5 milestones. The 5 Milestones The methodology underlying the 5 Milestones of the CCP Campaign provides a simple, standardized means of calculating greenhouse gas emissions, of establishing targets to lower emissions, of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and of monitoring, measuring and reporting performance. ICLEI has developed a software tool that helps cities comply with the methodology. The 5 milestones are: 1. Conduct a baseline emissions inventory and forecast. Based on energy and waste data, the city calculates greenhouse gas emissions for a base year (e.g., 2000) and for a forecast year (e.g., 2015). The inventory and the forecast capture emissions from all municipal operations (e.g., city owned and/or operated buildings, streetlights, transit systems, wastewater treatment facilities) and from all community - related activities (e.g., residential and commercial buildings, motor vehicles, waste streams, industry). The inventory and forecast provide a benchmark against which the city can measure progress. 2. Adopt an emissions reduction target for the forecast year. The city passes a council resolution establishing an emission reduction target for the city. The target is essential both to foster political will and to create a framework to guide the planning and implementation of measures. 3. Develop a Local Action Plan. The local government develops a Local Action Plan that describes or lists the policies and measures that the local government will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve its emissions reduction target. Most plans include a timeline, a description of financing mechanisms, and an assignment of responsibility to departments and staff. In addition to direct greenhouse gas reduction measures, most plans also incorporate public awareness and education efforts. The development of the Local Action Plan should include strong public input and involvement in order to build the consensus among stakeholders required to implement measures. 4. Implement policies and measures. The city implements the policies and measures contained in their Local Action Plan. Typical policies and measures implemented by CCP participants include energy efficiency improvements to municipal buildings and water treatment facilities, streetlight retrofits, public transit improvements, installation of renewable power applications, and methane recovery from waste management. 5. Monitor and verify results. Monitoring and verifying progress on the implementation of measures to reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions is an ongoing process. Monitoring begins once measures are implemented and continues for the life of the measures, providing important feedback that can be use to improve the measures over time. ICLEI's software provides a uniform methodology for cities to report on measures. The Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission may be able to contribute to carrying out the CCP Milestones by gathering significant transportation data, developing effective transportation proposals, and conducting public involvement and education to implement transportation programs. As staff moves forward with the CCP Campaign we hope you will consider requests we may make for these or other contributions to the efforts. Respectfully submitted, Larry Giardina Conservation Analyst f March 31, 2007 Paula Brown Public Works Director City of Ashland, Oregon 27 1/2 North Main Ashland, Oregon 97520 Re: Carole Wheeldon Memorial Dear Paula: Last week Midge Thierolf and I visited the proposed site for Carole's memorial, on the "island" between the fire department and the library. I had visited this site with David Young and others during the winter. The ideas we discussed included a bench, plaque, and perhaps a shade tree. At that time our focus was on the area where the bench currently sits. I would like to suggest placing the bench elsewhere. There is a circular planted area just to the east between the existing bench site and the area where the hospital Christmas tree is located. I think that this would be an ideal site. The crosswalk from the East Main side flows into this area, and a tree such as a flowering cherry would provide shade during the summer. A plaque could be located in the area, and further landscaping could be done to integrate all the features. I would love to further discuss this with you, David and other appropriate staffkommittee members. Thank you for your very kind note following Carole's death. I know you miss her and God knows I do! David Beaudoin 835 Oak Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 Cc: David Young 4�,c PV P� Jv-, w opv � x � k BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION 2006-2007 BUDGET UPDATE April 191", 2007 M FUN Bike Safety Education ( 'd 8/06 $1,500.00 Car Free Da a 'd 9/06 $ 85.69 of $100 Bike Swap Lights, Helmets, etc. Pedometers 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. Wheeldon Memorial Fund: $1,710.00 Helmets & Lights: $3,452.95 *** Derek Severson -SVP Application for April 19th Mtg From: "Will Sherman" <wfs@lexalaska.com> To: <dereks@ashland.or.us> Date: 4/9/07 2:34:07 PM Subject: SVP Application for April 19th Mtg Derek: We spoke last week regarding an application for a Special Vehicle Permit to operate a bicycle rickshaw. My understanding is that I should appear at the Commission meeting on April 19th at 1700. Attached is the application as well as several attachments. Please let me know if this is not an acceptable method of submission. Otherwise I will see you at the April 19th meeting. One other thing --I neglected to get a contact name and e-mail for your counterpart with the Traffic Safety Commission. Could you be so kind as to send me that information that I might also submit this application material to them? Thank you, Will Sherman 541 221 9876 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL VEHICLE PERMIT Submitted: April 9, 2007 Will Sherman, DBA Rogue Rickshaw Co., a sole -proprietorship ("Applicant"), hereby applies for a City of Ashland Special Vehicle Permit ("SVP"), to operate a bicycle rickshaw (pedicab) service within the City of Ashland. I. Introduction Ashland is not new to bicycle rickshaw service. This Commission has considered and approved at least one prior application for an almost identical service. In their 2003 SVP application, Dylan Robbins and Edward Rodgers provide an excellent apologia for the use of pedicabs in Ashland, which Applicant herein adopts by reference. (Attached) Applicant understands that the economics of this venture are marginal. Nonetheless, Applicant desires to enhance the experience of visitors and residents by adding a somewhat unique and enjoyable mode of downtown transportation and raise awareness that there are transportation alternatives that alleviate congestion and pollution. Such a service could also provide enjoyable, gainful employment and thigh development for some hardy Individuals. The prior pedicab operation generated no known complaints and demonstrated that such service could be provided in a safe and pleasing manner. Additionally, the City Council has already developed comprehensive and explicit regulations for such a service, found in AMC Chapter 6.28. Applicant will abide by all of the regulations found in AMC 6.28, including the provisions for permitted operations and insurance coverage. Therefore, Applicant requests a Special Vehicle Permit for pedicab operations to the full extent allowed by AMC 6.28. II. Information AMC 6.28.035 requires the following information be provided on the Application for a SVP: The name, address and telephone number of the applicant. Will Sherman, DBA Rogue Rickshaw Co. 183 Harrison St. Ashland, OR 97520 Tel: 541 221 9876 ' Although AMC 06.28.035(B) references an "application" form, Applicant has been directed by City Officials to submit the information requested by AMC 06.28.035(B) in the form of this letter. z By way of biographical detail, Applicant is a practicing attorney, former commercial pilot and flight instructor and Alaska Registered Guide. Applicant has operated tourist -oriented businesses for almost 20 years. 2. A description of the vehicle, including seating capacity, colors, murals or thematic devices. Vehicle: 21-Speed Main Street Pedicab (See attached product information). Color: Forest Green with tan upholstery and folding sun canopy (See attached). Note: This is the same make of pedicab approved by the Commission in 2003, although this is a newer 2007 model which contains minor upgrades in the braking and other systems. 3. The proposed days of the week and hours of operation, and the beginning and ending dates during which the service will be offered. Applicant requests a permit to provide round-the-clock service for a period of one year beginning May 1, 2007. Nonetheless, Applicant envisions actually holding out service on afternoons and evenings during the summer tourist season and on select special events throughout the year, such as the annual lighting of the Christmas lights, or for the occasional low -carbon credit wedding. 4. The proposed passenger pick-up and delivery point. Applicant proposes to generally hang out in the vicinity of the occasionally -headless Lincoln statue at the East entrance to Lithia Park. The vehicle would always be attended and staged out of the way of traffic and pedestrians. Additionally, Applicant envisions picking up patrons at various hostelries and restaurants as well as shuttling patrons between the Plaza and the emerging Railroad District. 5. A description of where patrons may park their private vehicles (applicable to tour bus only). Not Applicable. Nevertheless, Applicant points out that the proposed service is designed to alleviate parking and vehicle congestion downtown by allowing tourists to leave their cars at their hostelries and to decrease cross-town vehicle trips. 6. The rates proposed to be charged to patrons using the service. Identical to the proposal approved in 2003, Applicant will not charge fixed rates for most service, however will accept tips. The exception would be for providing service for a specific function or specific block of time, which will be charged at $60/Hr. The vehicle will thus display an interior sign stating "Driver works for tips or $60/Hr," to avoid confusion. 2 The proposed route over which the vehicle will operate. Applicant requests a permit to operate in any part of Ashland legal for Bicycles, subject to the constraints imposed by AMC 6.28. In 2003 the Commission considered allowing pedicab operations on designated bike trails and approved such use. Additionally, the vehicle will be limited by topographical constraints and where possible will favor back alleys with less traffic congestion. 8. The speed the vehicle will travel. The Vehicle will travel at roughly the speed of an ordinary bicycle on level surfaces and slightly slower up hills. III. Conclusion The Commission should grant Applicant's request for a Special Vehicle Permit allowing operations to the full extent permitted by AMC 6.28. Submitted April 9, 2007, By: Will Sherman 04/02/2007 MON 11:41 FAX 5415522050 City of Ashland Planning Q 003/009' Proposal for the Operation of a Pedicab (Bicycle Taxi) Service In Ashland, Oregon Presented by Dylan Robbins (541)488-4322 and Edward Rodgers (541)482-2454 m 04/02/2007 MON 11:41 FAX 5415522050 City of Ashland Planning 0 004/009 Introduction The seasonal tourist population in Ashland, Oregon is the backbone of the community's economy. As this population continues to grow, the need for innovative, environmentally -friendly transportation options becomes more evident. Pedicabs, also known as bicycle rickshaws, have been incorporated into numerous communities, both in the U.S. and abroad, as a clean, quiet and enjoyable method of collective transportation, The integration of a pedicab service into Ashland's transportation structure, in addition to providing an enjoyable experience to passengers, will serve to reduce automobile emissions and congestion, help alleviate parking issues, and encourage patronage of local businesses. As Ashland's population grows, so too do problems associated with increased automobile usage. The City of Ashland has demonstrated a commitment to encouraging alternative forms of transportation. This can be seen in the recent project to incorporate bicycle lanes on Siskiyou Avenue, as well as an expanded bus service that allows passengers to carry bicycles to their destinations. Pedicabs represent an ideal, human -powered means of community transportation that would service both the local and tourist population. Tourists who consider their accommodations too far from the city center to walk would have an environmentally -friendly alternative to driving their automobiles. This would reduce not only automobile emissions, but also the number of cars present in downtown, thus easing pressure on the city's limited parking resources. In addition to providing a zero -emissions alternative to the extant travel mix in Ashland, the incorporation of pedicabs can also serve as a boon to those businesses that lie outside 04/02/2007 MON 11:41 FAX 5415522050 City of Ashland Planning 9 005/009 the main commercial and tourist traffic zone along North and East Main Streets. The restricted mobility of many tourists, coupled with a lack of knowledge regarding the existence of satellite commercial zones --most notably the A Street Marketplace --often limits patronage to these areas. These limitations could easily be overcome by providing shuttle service via pedicab from the f,ithia Park plaza area to A Street, thus increasing patronage to these businesses without the attendant automobile congestion and parking problems. One of the hallmarks of a progressive community is the development of innovative solutions to those problems with which they are confronted. The City of Ashland has distinguished itself as just such a community. This image, fostered by years of forward - thinking community planning, would be further bolstered by the incorporation of bicycle taxi service into the city's transportation network. Visitors and locals alike would benefit from this addition, providing individuals the opportunity to experience the beauty of our city in an enjoyable and mindful way. 04/02/2007 MON 11:41 FAX 5415522050 City of Ashland Planning Q 006/009 Proposed Vehicle The proposed operation will employ the 21-speed pedal -powered taxi manufactured by Main Street Pedi-Cabs, Inc. of Denver, Colorado. Main Street Pedi-Cabs is recognized as the leading manufacturer of quality pedicabs in the United States, with an unparalleled record of safety and reliability. Their standard models include features such as dual - beam halogen headlights, rear running lights, brake lights, turn signals, and powerful rear disc brakes. They also come equipped with seat belts and an optional canopy to protect passengers from sun and rain. Source; htt�.//www.pedicab.com The 21-Speed, Pedal -Powered Taxi Manufactured by Main Street Pedi-Cabs, Inc. Pedicab standard features Pedicab Frame and Chassis: • Tig-welded chromoly frame with powder -coat finish. Available in a number of colors. • Heavy-duty steel axles • Rear axle differential for outstanding maneuverability lar 04/02/2007 MON 11:42 FAX 5415522050 City of Ashland Planning 191007/009 Passenger Cab: • Fiberglass passenger cab with steel suspension sub- frame available in a variety of gelcoat colors. • Durable vinyl upholstery with padding. Fork: • Chromoly solid front fork with chrome finish Wheels & Hubs: • 48-spoke hubs laced to aluminum alloy downhill rims Components: • 21-speed drivetrain with indexed, grip -shifting Lights: Halogen headlight system, running lights, turn signals and brake light Brakes: • Rear: Powerful rear hyrdraulic brake with innovative "floating disc" -- no brake drag Front: V brake I 04/02/2007 MON 11:42 FAX 5415522050 City of Ashland Planning a 008/009 a� 04/02/2007 MON 11:43 FAX 5415522050 City of Ashland Planning 0 009/009 Proposed Fee Structure Due to the nature of the service and the technical problems associated with attaching a fee meter to the vehicle, the fee structure will differ from conventional taxi service. Standard practice in the pedicab industry dictates that drivers work for tips. This allows the passenger(s) to independently consider factors such as distance traveled, number of passengers and difficulty of the route traveled and adjust compensation accordingly. There are situations, however, in which the "tips only" compensation scheme is inappropriate. In order to allow pedicabs to be hired for private functions or to be rented for tours of a specified duration, an hourly rate of $50 an hour will be assessed. Signage stating, "Driver works for tips or $50 an hour" will be posted on the pedicab in a prominent location, informing the passengers of the fee schedule. Insurance As with any form of public vehicular transport, insurance is a necessary component to protect both the passenger as well as the driver should an accident occur. Several reputable companies provide comprehensive insurance for owners and operators of pedicabs. Most communities in which pedicabs currently operated specify that the operators must possess insurance providing coverage of five hundred thousand dollars per occurrence for bodily injuries and personal injuries or property damage caused by the operation of the pedicab. 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I Ph: 1-303-295- 3822 1 Contact Us 3 of 3 4/9/2007 14:27 ThQ Boardwalk Pjftpb^eek Wffk Canvas I �BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ALLI E OPENING ROADS AND MINDS TO BICYCLING Letter from the Director When the BT_AL N% as founded sixteen rears ago, the people pushing for better bicycling Ni ere hardy types — road warriors fighting for a couple feet of space on the road, braying narroll shoulders and shrugging off insults. As bicycling becomes more popular in Oregon and SW Washington, due in large part to the accomplishments of those pioneers, our movement and our needs are becoming more diverse. Though the BTA continues to fight aggressively for bike lanes as a core element of a good bike network, this year we're taking you Beyond the Bike Lane as we report on our work on the next step: reaching beyond the hardy and the brave to get the young, the old, and the timid riding their bikes. Through our work to get kids biking and walking to school, our efforts to expand off-street trails, our lobbying for improved traffic safety, our bike -to - work programs, and our development of neighborhood Bicycle Boulevards, we are bringing the joys of bicycling to people of all ages and abilities. Thank you for supporting this incredible work! As global warming, transportation funding gaps, and health epidemics get more public attention, the humble bicycle — the eighth Wonder of the World — will come to take its place as an elegant solution to the challenges we face. Bike oil, °; pan ,1laaa\e9 Vl. catkti\e Director Thank "You For Your :r Each year, the BTA receives support from individual members, business sponsors, and community partners. We're honored to receive your support, and proud to put it to good use. In 2006 we set a record for both income and expense, and we managed to build our cash reserves, which are key to long-term organizational health. Thank you! Expenses Outreach and Promotion $151,775 Advocacy Safe Routes to School Development Bike Safety Education Pedestrian Enforcement Administration Total $149,325 $126, 863 $110,790 $100, 800 $76,362 $59,230 $775,146 By the Numbers Number of bike commuters in the 2006 Challenge. . . . . . . . 6,147 Number who said they were new to bike commuting . . . . . . . . 1,014 Average visitors per day to the BTA website in January of 2006 . 250 Average visitors per day in December of 2006 . . . . . . . . 1,150 Percent of children who walked or biked to school in the 1970's 52 Percent who walk or bike today . 12 Average percentage walking/biking increase at schools in Portland's Safe Routes program, after one year 10 Number of kids who took our bike safety classes in 2006 . . . . 5,180 Participants at 89 schools in Oregon on National Walk + Bike to School Day. . . . . . . . . . 18,000 Revenue Contract Work Individual Support Corporate Support Fee for Service Foundation Support Other Total $458,233 $273,462 $192,577 $51,566 $16,515 $11,084 $1,003,437 Employees of New Seasons Arbor Lodge win their category in the Bike Commute Challenge. BTA member Rick Browning lets his bike take a break on the way to Mt. Flood. _ ,.�.,,_e.,..,,®,,..e wo,.., ��o„...... ,,,„,�. �oo��o�nq.r.��ativ-,:-��d� �.��.�,�,�A�:u�wur,,m�,mu�rtrw;ou�u,�rw�i,rr�a�mn,��r�rram�car�✓�u+ur�r Advocating Bikes Across Region, State,f Country After publishing our Blueprint for Better Biking: 40 Wq)is to Get There report in October 2005, we set about accomplishing it. In 2006 we made notable progress on 27 of those 40 projects. We helped pass the Metro Natural Areas Bond (Measure •` dollarNovember. This 227.4 million bond will be • to purchase spaces and Vreenwags across the reviall, and we are pushing Metro to purchase the rights of way • f for a variety of projectstrail • f to Washington • Last year also brought the completion • projects,of key trail • Three Bridges on the Springwater Corridor, the North Willamette Trail, the Tualatin River Trail Bridge. • :' i.... ing for the Gresham -Fairview Trail, Portland's South Waterfront trails, and a fwEid- The City of Portland committed to projects12 new traffic safety in part because i BTA {• • city's second on -street bike parking rack in a former car parking space Mississippi,N. Belmont businesses and neighbors are poised to do the same. e collaborated on three big bike summits in 2006, where community members came together to learn and to imagine a better future. A Portland summit had 450 attendees, a Eugene summit 225, and the Oregon Bike Summit brought 140 leaders from across the state. '"e worked to ensure the Oregon Transportation Planning plansand Transportationlobbied the Oregon Department of • • preserve threatened bike access to Metro area freeways. supported We communities to make their cities great •' i advocates promote their projects. recognition of the progress being madq gold- levelin these communities, the League of American Bicyclists has given Bicycle Corvallisawards to • Portland, a bronze-levelsilver-level award to Eugene, and Beaverton, Bend and Vancouver. representatives ing Oregon's memberNational Bike Summit in Washington, D.C., each year. Oregon is one of only two states with every National of its congressional delegation in the By mobilizing i ' members sponsorwe convinced Senator Ron Wyden to Benefits Act in the Senate.The 4 which now has ten • would allow employers to give the tax- deductible i benefits to i and car commuters. BT'A members and staff cruising through downtown Lake Oswego. Jose Lopez of Boise -Eliot Elem., with BTA Coordinator Anna Scalera and Principal James Brannon, wins a bike in Safe Routes raffle. • y o• tht Bike Lane In Portland, where the number of bicyclists has been regularly tracked, bicycling has nearly quadrupled since 1990 — and has gone up 18% in the last year alone. abilityOur people bicyclingdepend uely on safer, more attractive routes. In the last fifteen years we've done well, getting whether we can provide higher -quality, advocating for a regional trails system, bike commuting and bike fun. But the next big r is to reach out to new and potential bicyclists by designing bikingroutes that meet their needs for safe, to try out r t r e envision cities full of` clearly - marked, low -traffic Bicycle Boulevards that offer a safe and comfortable experience for the beginning cyclist. Existing neighborhood streets can be beautified and optimized for bicycle travel at a fraction of the cost of most road and trail projects, while improving neighborhood livability and becoming streets our kids can safely play on. This past June, our Boulevards campaign launch received front-page coverage in the Oregonian, statewide enthusiasm, and national press. We researched lo`v-traffic routes around the world, and surveyed more than 1,250 people to find out what people want in bike facilities. Now we are moving to get Bicycle Boulevards designed and built. In 2006 we helped secure funding for two Boulevards in Portland — an alternative to dangerous SE Foster and an eight -mile Boulevard in the east 50s — and consulted with BTA members in Eugene and Salem about Boulevards in their cities. As we move forward, we will work to integrate low -traffic routes into community plans across Oregon and SW Washington. I r AIM publisill Id the Walk + Bike School III Bus Mdb III �trained 60 Beaverton,,Q,w,r,d-i=ors in el lit cities, - rovided technical assistance statewide, and helped the Oregon Safe Routes Advisory Committee with its $4.4 million grant program. We also taught our comprehensive bicycle safety class to nearly 5,200 kids in Albany, Ashland, Corvallis, Gresham, Indel2endence, M IV In Portland, the BTA managed the country's most comprehensive urban program aimed at increasing the number of children and families safelv walking and bicycling to school, serv- ing 19 schools with biking and walking education, promotion and engineering efforts to create the next generation of cyclists. In 2006, over 6,000 people at 550 work- places in Oregon and SW Washington rode to work as part of the Bike Commute Challenge, our month -long bike -to -work competition. More than 1,000 of these riders reported that they tried bike commuting for the first time during the 2006 Challenge, and we taught hundreds of bike commuters and would-be bike commuters through more than two dozen lunchtime Bike Commute Workshops. The Challenge is the country's largest bike -to -work program. It is eight times the size, per capita, of similar events in San Francisco and Chicago. At the end of 2006, the BTA secured a two-year grant to improve the Challenge website and services and to reach out to new companies and commuters. In our 2004 survey of 900 Portland residents, we found that concerns about safety were the most commonly cited as keeping people from biking. In 2006, we worked with police departments, district attorney offices, and local elected officials to respond effectively and strongly to crashes and safety hazards. We helped develop a class to teach Portland traffic violators about the keys to safety in situations involving bikes and pedestrians. We developed a three -bill safety agenda for the 2007 Oregon Legislature. And we dispersed ODOT grants to local police depart- ments to help with their enforcement of pedestrian crosswalk laws. Community Supporters The Bicycle Tr ansportation Alliance is very gratefill to the following government agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals 1'()r making our work possible.' Government, School, Civic, Club, and Corporate Supporters $10,000+ Alta Planning + Design Bridge Ped-al, Inc. Grapheon Design Nike Oregon Department OF Tramporration Portland Office ofTransp(u talion TrnMet $5,000 -- $9,999 Bike GaHer v Bike -n-1 like Bikes Belong Coalition Brightstone Alachnosli Consulting Chris Flo Photography Clark COLUItV Public Works Earth Share of Oregon Giant Bicycles Edritund.j. and Afton S. Greenwell Fancily Foundation Juan Young Trust New Belgium Brewing New seasons Marker Rails to'll-ai Is Conservancy River Clitv Bicycles Swan son,'I'lionias and Coon. The Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation $2,000 — $4999 City of Ashland Commuter Solutions - Lane'l'nansd District Creative Database Solutions (.',' vck�. Oregon David Evans & Associates DK Whitaker Engineering East SvIvan Middle School Easwarect Onfine Experiencephis! Giles Creek Insurance ierding Edlen Development Company Good Sport Promotion Gmater,`fflsany Public School District 8j Greater Eugene Area Riders (GEARS) Green Gear Cycling, Inc (Bike Friday) Health Net M'Orcgon KPMG Kii-fin l.ensen Consulting Mir ]Taira Books MidNalley Bicycle Club Oregon Screen linpoessions Portland WIwelmen Touring Club (PWT.'C) Rejuvermcion, Inc, Siskiyou;Vck) 116un Estrogen, Inc West Sylvan Middle School S1,000 — $1,999 Ashland food Cooperative Ashland Park. Commission Atlas Tattoo Studios, LLC lndMdual Supporters $10,000+- Anonyrnou.s S5,000-$9,999 Susan Rosenthal S2,000 — $4,999 Craig Bachman Rex Burkholder & Lydia Rich Mark Chatiman Jonatban Cohns ..Inn & Cheryl Coon Steve Eftinge Mary v Fellows & John Russell Karen & Dave Johnson Chris King Kevin it -ricsien Evan Marivel Jonathan Poisner Allen Poole Nl'arl, & Mary Roberta $1,000 .$1,999 Anon vynous Tvnn Bauer & ZJs'h 111111 Mia Birk Hugh & Amn Byriurn Scott Dikyorrh MaTk & Laurie Engbcrg Sharon fTketv AvLffk Gav zM to Linda Ginenthc] Mark Ginsberg 8k Julie Glasser J;13 Graves Sandni &John -Manle Jack, Vlai ion & Hazel Nmlcvant Calvin Parker & C"Trev Shea Doug & Jackie Parrow William "Bud" Pierce Phil & Debbie Richman Jun Sinith Jarnes"fluchschmidt i'vlargarer Weddell $500_$999 Josh Berezin Todd Boulanger Mike & Dianne But i-Green Dale Call Debra & Bob Carus john Curiningham Laura Doincla Mi i k Fisch I Karen Frost Matt & Elaine Cirrasid Stephen Gomez Jeff & Susan H*artnetl: Jerf'Jarvi & Beth Dayton Jarncs.Pwvgcr Alain Kagi Byrne & Peggy Lovell Jim Xleakirt Jane J\400ce Dolores & Nick Orfanakis William & Deborah Origer Shelley Ovleal Scott Parker & Ellen. Vanderslice Unda Rankin Deb Robertson Gar% Rodenbeck Char Rollier KI'Sirnith & Sharon I lejnicssy jeff'I'l-tece Better World Club Bicvclemuirnev COM C' Z Becker Company Conuinunity Action Organization Flexcar Pordand/Vancouvet Groves P,rc Higgins Resiaurrnr & Bar KPF' Consulting Engineers Melvin -\,lark COMparries Mid -Valley ITA, Inc. Oregon Museum of Science & Inclustry Robert Gray Middle School PTA Russ Auto Group Salern Bicycle (-:hit) Sanfianr Spokes Sobella Farms Sunnyside Environnaerital School The Treqidder Company Trurkon'Corp LLP Vancouver Bicycle Chib Widmer Brothers Brewing (..'.0. Williams & Dame Deveh)pnient $500 -$999 ACUMed LLC Bicycle Repair Collective Bite of Oregon Burley Design Cooperative Caplan Art Designs Center fin- Climate Change jklitigation Randy Tucker & Mar) Logan PaulVin Orden Allison & Man Zimmerman $250—$499 Eric Abrarns Mardi Alvares & Peter Darnik Lloyd & Pauline Anderson Peggy Anderson Aaron Angel & Linnea Frederickson. Anon vrnous John Beaston Paul Blackburn .John Blackwell Bruce. Blank Joe & LaVonne Movvea 9 Richard Boucher Craig Bo%vui Chuck Brabenac Ginny Burdick Bill & Carla Canfield Ed & Cynthia Chilton Catherine Ciarlo Bud Clark Data Colley; Bob & Eflen, Curre.N Wilson Mark Donnelly Scott & Lori 6uftens Brendan Durinn-rigan, PC Arny I"auver [,,its Fielsaad & Nlariha Richards Ted rorgeron Sarah & Roger Fricclel George Gardner & Leslie Cole Donald Geddes Chris King Precision Coraporienas Classic Sash & Door Coventry (_'ycle Works Cycle Path Eye Health Northwest f-rernont F'ainilyVision Grand Cenn al Baking C.ofnpany Hot Lips Pizza Larnpros Steel [Vic Legacy Health Sy stern Niffler Nash NIU11110olah County North Star Foundation Or ekori Brewers Festival Sellwood Cycle Repair Sopo Properties The G.I. Joe's foundation The Standard Veloc.e Bicycles Wallis Engineering S250 -$499 Aaron Stensvad, DMI) Advanced Massage Therapy Ahearne Cycles Artisan O&I"rechnologies Bardy'rrophy Company Blackberry Hill Farm Bicycle Inn Bours Health Center, PC Bridlernile Elementary Caineron Winery Case & Du%terholl" T,LP Kenan Ginsberg Peter Goodkin, MJA Barb &Joel Grover Dan I lansraerstrorn. Annie Hanaway & Peter Navritil Robert Heffernan, i'vID. I Jz I lengeveld & Patricia Wetzel Mary Henry Gillian Holbrook iMike .rya kiewicz Dan Kaernpff& Kim. l'oren Caroline Klur & Erne Weberg Robert Krum & Hans-Midiael Wrineerscli Rhett Lawrence & LeeAnn 1'riedinan Monique Levesque David & Alika Lord Leshe Madison Achirn Marx Larry Mastiri Droq.,, & Linda McCannnon Karen & Kevin McConkey .John Mealy .John & Diane Miner Erik. Mitchell LecArin Nloldovanvi & Shane Beers Steven & Karen Neely Dan & Gail Nelson Jonathan Nicholas David Oberhausen & Barb F'hin Carol Orange & Patty Newland Darren PentlingUm Harm, Phinney steve, Polson City ofBeaverton, Cil.3 of'Eukene Community Cycling Center Corvallis C.yclery Darnel MacNaughton., Inc. Gilmer Wood Company I ful Itco Supply King ofAll Trader Design Literate Arts Ma7,11.11,1S McGuire Barber Design Na inal Press Nautilus, ItIC. Nw�m T.annfia Coffee Oregon Eye Specialists Omgon Food Bank Rastaworks Paul & Sugernian, P( PGE Renewsbic Power Prorrani Powelf's City offlooks Radisys CArq)oratron. Revolver Bikes Santiarn Bicycle Sims Cycle & 1riness Sturnprown Printers The Caphol Group Companies Chav itable Foundation `flieJoriery The Money Mystique Velocity wine Cellar S Via Training, LI.0 Wilken & Company, PC,, CIPAs Yakima David & Elaine Prause David Qualman Greg & Beth Rmsirian Leslie Root Brian SaMay Rick Sany Galen Seitz SkjacquefineNlifinave Curia Smith Malcolm Snider & Kathleen Mefliuse Arn.) Stork James Thomas, ACT), John'I'lioren Nick & CindyTichinin. ErikTonkin & Rhonda Mazza Nancy & Bob Turner TiraTurner l,orm Waxman Craig Wilson 'N'tark Wilson Sue Wolling Adana & Shelley Zucker 'If we inadvertently rifissed listing your donation here, please let us know so vve can run is correction in our next newsletter. BTA Board of Directors President: Hugh Bynum, Photographer Vice -President: Craig Bachman, Lane Powell Secretary: Mary Fetsch, TriMet Treasurer: Drew Corrigan, KPINAG John Bloss, TriMet Debra Carus, Elementari Handverk Linda Ginental, Portland Office of Transportation Jay Graves, The Bike Gallery Jim Meakin, Brookhouse Properties Jane Moore, Oregon Department of Human Services Doug Parrow, Oregon Water Resources Department Mary Roberts, Roberts Collaboration Many thanks to our outgoing board members Brian Reynolds and Craig Wilson, and outgoing staff members Casey Filice, Robert Ping, Jessica Roberts, and Katherine V"lilson. BTA Staff Evan Manvel, Executive Director Scott Bricker, Policy Director Chris Duran, Office Manager Emily Gardner, Policy Advocate Gretchen Horton, Finance and Development Assistant Scott Lieuallen, Safe Routes to School Program Coordinator Lynne Mutrie, Safe Routes to School Program Manager Kristie Perry, Development Director Michelle Povourow, Events and Outreach Director Anna Scalera, Youth Programs Coordinator Jacqueline Villnave, Safe Routes to School Program Coordinator The 2006 BTA Staff, arranged in ascending order by height. 17 Bicycle Transportation Alliance ' A P.O. Box 9072 Portland OR 97207-9072 Maria Harris City of Ashland 20 E Main St Ashland OR 97520-1050 5110 ,�i • r lnmi-1l Ccpoi`t ale�ivn: Graphcon.cum Apr 20 Child Passenger Safety Week 2007 To promote child passenger safety ODOT—Transportation Safety Division sent out over 240 packets of educational materials. The packets included brochures, reproducible fliers, and posters. These materials were also available in Spanish and Russian. Child passenger safety technicians and advocates were also very busy in February. There were 31 check-up clinics and fitting stations listed on the ACTS Oregon web site. Of the fourteen events reporting results, a total of 508 seats were checked! Reports were received from Bandon Police Dept., Burlington Coat Factory, Roseburg Fire Dept., MJ Gross Motors, Tuality Health, Wood Village Wal-Mart, Legacy Emanuel, Corvallis Fire Dept., Lake Oswego Fire Dept., La Grande Fire Dept., Kuni Cadillac Saab, Beaverton Police Dept., and Redmond Fire and Rescue. Agency and business support is crucial to the success of these events. We thank everyone for all the good work! is Connecting Oregon's Community Volume 5, Number 5 Rolling Along in Harney County Harney County Safe Communities received a 2007 Building Safer Communities Mini -Grant. They are using their awarded grant funds to promote child passenger safety in their community. They will purchase forty car seats to support the low-income distribution program, host two child safety seat check up events, publicize child safety seat laws, helmet laws and clinics through local media. According to Chief Rob Nou, "Things here in Harney County are rolling on, gathering momentum. Community awareness continues to grow." With mini grant funds Harney County has already purchased eleven seats. The child safety seat check-up events are scheduled for June 18th and September 17th. Presentations promoting the importance of child passenger safety to community members and service organizations are also being scheduled. Other activities of the Safe Communities Coalition include a high school vehicle inspection program, community safety fair, and bike rodeo. We commend and support the outstanding efforts that Harney County Safe Communities has put forth to service their community. This Is the Way We Walk to School One way that communities are encouraging their children to walk to school is through the introduction of a Walking School Bus. The concept was developed in Australia and was first implemented in England in 1995. The goal of the concept is to promote health and safety among youth. These two aspects can be easily attained through the formation of the bus, which is not a complicated endeavor. A Walking School Bus is a group of children who are supervised by adult parents or volunteers who assume the role of the driver. The parents walk a predetermined route making stops along the way. Like a school bus the stops are assigned pick up times. The bus can run everyday or once a month. The consistency of the route is determined by the needs of the community. The Walking School Bus is a way to bring parents and children together in the community while decreasing vehicle congestion around the school. Starting a walking school bus in your community is not difficult, however there are some key steps to be taken in order to ensure a safe and organized experience for participants. As outlined in the Walk+Bike School Bus' Guidebook', there are seven steps to getting your bus on the move. • The first step is to promote the idea. It is important to make connections with members of the community. A great resource is the school principal. They often have several contacts with whom they could acquaint you. • Establishing those contacts leads into the next step, which is finding kids and adults. Starting a bus around your immediate neighborhood is one way to attract attention and solicit interest. The organizer can also hold a planning meeting to clarify, review, and begin preparing routes. • Thirdly you'll need to get organized. To start, conduct a survey to confirm who can drive and who can ride. Surveys are generally an effective way to find out who is interested, available and where they live. After establishing participants, map your routes. Get a group together and actually walk the proposed routes. This allows everyone to be a part of the planning process, and helps identify barriers or dangers that need to be avoided. • Number four on the list is establishing guidelines and rules, outlining everyone's responsibilities. The groups involved with this process should include; parents, volunteers, students, and the school office. Continued on Page 2 Traffic Safety Connection •April .............................. ....................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 gaylew@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@jacksonco un ty. 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 Promoting Booster Seat Use Partners for Child Passenger Safety (PCPS) recently released their Fact and Trend Report for 2006. PCPS, the world's largest study of children in crashes, is a research partnership between The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Insurance Companies. They found that child restraint use among children 4 to 8 years old has increased from 15% in 1999 to 54% in 2005. For a copy of this report, visit http://stokes. chop.edu/ programs/injury/files/PCPS Reports/2006_FT.pdf. In Oregon, the observed booster seat usage for ages 5 to 8 has increased from 29% in 2002 to 52% in 2006. In the City of Portland the observed use rate was 62% in 2006. In an effort to increase the booster seat usage in the City of Portland, ACTS Oregon and Legacy Emanuel Trauma Nurses Talk Tough entered into a partnership with the Portland Safer Routes to Schools program. Between January and March, 30 assemblies were held for kindergarten and 1st grade students at 18 schools. About 1,800 children participated in these informative assemblies. A video featuring Will and Jada Smith talking about the importance of using boosters was shown, a short power point presentation from the Trauma Nurses Talk Tough program highlighted important topics and the smash ending of the assemblies was a demonstration car crash using a toy car and 2 hardboiled eggs. One egg was safely boosted and buckled and the other one was not. The kids really enjoyed the car crash part, especially when the eggs weren't completely hardboiled; the runny yolk went all over the car and the presenters!! In addition to the assemblies, fliers were sent home reminding parents of Oregon law, the importance of using booster seats and how to access booster seats for $5.00. 98 booster seats and 22 convertible seats were purchased for distribution to families from the schools. Fifteen booster seats were distributed at 2 schools and to families who came to the Portland Fitting Station in February and March. Distributing seats to families at the schools was more effective but time and staff limitations made it difficult to offer at all schools. Families will be encouraged to come to the Portland Fitting Stations in April, May and June to get seats. Additional ways to provide seats to families at these schools will continue to be explored. This was definitely a team event. In addition to funding from the Portland Safer Routes to Schools Program, Legacy Emanuel Health System provided funding for seat purchases. We sincerely appreciate all of the hard work of the Portland Safer Routes To School Coordinators: Jacqueline Villnave, Scott Lieuallen, Anna Scalera and Lynne Mutrie as well as Legacy Emanuel's Trauma Nurses Talk Tough Program staff: Joanne Fairchild, Shelley Campbell and Candace Severson. This Is the Way We Walk to School Continued from Page 1 • Next review walking safety tips. It is beneficial for everyone to go over the behaviors required to keep the bus safe. The review should cover crossing the street, crossing at crosswalks, and crossing at corners. • The sixth step is to account for weather. When drivers and passengers are equipped appropriately for different types of weather they will have a more favorable experience. • Lastly, keep it running. There are several ways to maintain participants interest, just be creative. One way is to get the students involved. Have them make posters and hang them up at school. This not only helps retain participation but also can draw attention to the bus and spike the interest of onlookers. You can also create awards for frequent riders, or have themed days where participants all wear the same color. Once a rewarding and fun experience for all involved. The key however, is just getting it started. Bethany Elementary School in Beaverton is aiming to get their walking school bus started soon. ACTS Oregon has partnered with a Bethany parent in order to introduce a Walking School Bus into the community. The school is highly equipped for such a venture. It has a small parking lot, which is overwhelmed throughout the week by parents driving their children to school. Encouraging more students to walk could help reduce some of the schools parking lot issues. The school is also surrounded by several pedestrian entrances. In addition the main road that runs in front of the school has a flashing crosswalk and crossing guard. With so many vital elements in place it is certain that students at Bethany Elementary will have a safe and fun experience. More information: http.//www.trans.ci.portland. or.us/SafeRoutes/program/resources.htm under Walking to school programs. walking school bus Is established 1t can be a 1 W lk B'k S h In ' G 'd b k P tl d o + r e c oo us u1 a oo or an . BTA, and Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, 2006. Traffic Safety Connection • April ............................................Click on www.actsoregon.org for Traffic Safety Information in Oregon .................................... .......2 18 New Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians Network for Mentoring (N4M) Hosts CPS Technician Course From March 13-17, 2007 the Dallas Fire Station was filled with child safety seats and enthusiastic students. The Instructor team included Tamara Rose, N4M and Ruth Harshfield, ACTS Oregon with additional support from technicians Judy Lambert, Gabe Harter, and Bill Hahn. This course was also possible because of support provided by Cindy Bradley, ODOT Region 2. Seven students completed the course to become certified technicians including Joshua Uken-Fowler—Burlington Baby Depot; Tracy CPS Continuing Education Required! Currently there are over 400 child passenger safety technicians in Oregon. To continue providing quality education to families they are required to re -certify every two years and earn 6 continuing education credits (CEU). To support technicians the Child Safety Seat Resource Center has been offering a workshop designed to provide this required continuing education. ;W Biery—Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; Esther Friedman, Salem —Volunteer; Andy Johnson and Brandon Hamilton—Stayton Police Department; Jennifer Riggs, Tillamook — Volunteer and Renee Wilson —West Valley Hospital. ACTS Oregon thanks Tamara Rose for all of her child passenger safety efforts in Marion and Linn Counties. After four years at Network for Mentoring she is returning to Washington to be closer to family. Her knowledge and commitment to safe travel have been invaluable. We wish her the best in her new endeavors. Second Course Held at ACTS Oregon Beginning on February 28, 2007 students gathered for the CPS Technician Course in Beaverton. Overfour daysthey practiced The Technician Update Class provides 3 CEU credits and includes an overview of current best practice, an update on technical information and a chance to inspect a variety of new child safety seats. At the end of each class, there is an opportunity to complete the seat installation requirement for re- certification. Each class also offers 3 CEU open book quizzes providing the total of 6 CEU's required for recertification. identifying seat belt systems, selected dolls to be adjusted into child safety seats and installed seats into vehicles. Under the instructor team of Sandy Holt —ACTS Oregon, Bret Barnum and Bill Balzer —Portland Police the students did an excellent job. We congratulate the following technicians: Brain Jensen — Clackamas County Sheriff's Office; Hyla Ridenour and Eric Wonderly—Columbia River Fire and Rescue; Lily Todd, Hillsboro —Volunteer, Bryn Council and Alyssa Kiesel—Insights Teen Parent Program; Laurie Roberge— Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital; Joseph Foodrich and Brian Hunzeker— Portland Police and Amber Hammond and Scott Richman —Segals for Children. Fifty technicians and instructors have already attended workshops in Roseburg, Bandon, Beaverton and Astoria. Another forty-five are signed up to attend upcoming workshops in Beaverton, Hood River, Albany, Baker City and Pendleton. Additional workshops will be scheduled around the state. CPS Advocates who have attended the 8 and 16 hour classes are also welcome to attend. Visit www.childsafetyseat.org and look under Child Passenger Safety/Training for more information. To register for the class contact Sandy Holt at sandyh@actsoregon.org or 800-772-1315. Kiewit Center for Infrastructure Design and Control for the Older Driver and Transportation OSU LaSells Stewart Ctr • May 2-3,2007 • $225 Instruction on older driver characteristics and their impacts on the planning, The Kiewit Center conducts research and design, operations and construction work zones on the transportation network. provides a variety of outreach activities to Lighting and Illumination support practicing professionals throughout the OSU LaSells Stewart Ctr • May 17-18, 2007 • $225 Northwest. Through ODOT—Transportation Concepts, current design methods, practice and standards will be presented. Safety Division, Kiewit has sponsored a continuing Design software will be applied on computer problems as individuals and groups. education program since 1979. The following Advanced Traffic Operations & Highway Capacity Analysis workshops are being offered this spring. OSU—Owen Hall Computer Lab • June 19-21, 2007 • $330 Advanced concepts and practice of traffic operations and capacity analysis will Register on-line at http.//kiewitoregonstate.edu/ be presented. Traffic stream characteristics, time -space analysis, shock wave workshops.html or call 541-737-4273. theory, and queuing concepts will be treated to address analysis of over- capacity conditions on highways. Computer applications will be applied by participants in a computer laboratory. Traffic Safety Connection • April ............................................Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon ........ .......... .......,....... ............. 3 �S;,jt 'qi�e,f ,fCheck 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 4/12/2007 La Grande 4/12/2007 Independence 4/12/2007 Beaverton 4/14/2007 Milwaukie 4/14/2007 Salem 4/14/2007 Hillsboro 4/14/2007 Cannon Beach 4/17/2007 4/18/2007 4/19/2007 4/19/2007 4/21/2007 4/21/2007 4/24/2007 4/26/2007 4/26/2007 04/27/2007 Keizer Woodburn La Grande Independence Salem Bend Keizer La Grande Independence Albany Location Fire Department Fire Department Kuni Cadillac Fire Department Hospital Parking lot under Com. Bldg Tuality Health Education Center Cannon Beach Fire Department Fire Department Salud Medical Center Fire Department Fire Department Hospital Parking lot under Com. Bldg Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Fire Department Albany Fire Department Address Time 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. 1800 Monmouth Street 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 3725 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 2930 SE Oak Grove Boulevard 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 665 Winter Street SE 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 334 SE 8th 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 188 Sunset Boulevard 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 661 Chemawa Road 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 1175 Mt. Hood 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 1800 Monmouth Street 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 665 Winter Street SE 11:00 A.M, to 3:00 P.M. 1212 SW Simpson 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 661 Chemawa Road 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 1800 Monmouth Street 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 2850 Gibson Hill Road 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. P- .RTLAN D 'd H S A' —2 0 0' 7 Plan now to attend the Governor's Highway Safety Association National Meeting September 22-26, 2007 Portland Hilton Hotel Portland, Oregon $` �11' I I Something To Be Proud Of Official 2006 State Belt Use Rates The top five states for seat belt use are: Washington-96.3% Michigan-94.3 Oregon-94.1 California-93.4 Hawaii-92.5% For comparison in 2005, Oregon was fifth at 93%. NHTSA/Office of Research & Program Development, 3123107 Traffic Safety Connection #April .............. .....,Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon .......... ,..... 4 Announcing The Nature Conservancy in Oregon's Weed Watcher Volunteer Program and Training Opportunity Can you help keep a look out for these pesky plants? Become a Weed Watcher Volunteer and learn hoer to detect and report these new invasive plants before they get out of hand. Why Worry About Weeds? Weeds are harmful invasive lants that degrade the value of land. Weeds disrupt ecosystems and decrease the value of crops and ranchlands. Many harmful invasive plants are still not abundant in SW Oregon, but could create big problems if allowed to grow out of control.. Detecting and controlling these lasts early is our best defense against teir negative impacts. What is the Weed Watcher Program? The Nature Conservancy in Oregon's Weed Watchers program is designed to train and support vorunteers to find and report new occurrences of harmful invasive plants on Nature Conservancy preserves in Oregon. What does being a Weed Watcher Involve? By surveyiing for and reporting new weed populations. Weed Watchers help prevent the ne ative impact of these lants. Weed Watc ers should be able to earn to identify up to ten invasive plants, hike one to three miles, and attend a one day training on May l 9th. a . # 0 0 : 0 0 Audience: Weed Watcher volunteers and interested citizens. Anyone interested in preventing the spread of weeds is welcome! Date and Time: Mayl 9th from 9:00am to 2:00pm Location: Medford. Location TBA Cost: FREE! Detecting and controlling invasive plants di early...« is like ` f. preventive medicine for the land. For more information about becoming a Weed Watcher Volunteer or attending the training, contact Molly Sullivan: _ s I i . 541-770-7933