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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-17 Bicycle & Pedestrian_PACKETCITY OF ASHLAND BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION Agenda Thursday, May 17, 2007 @ 5:15 P.M. Siskiyou Room @ 51 Winburn Way Community Development & Engineering Services Building CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 191h, 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 Introduction of New Members Subcommittee & Liaison Reports V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Alternative Bike Parking for 308 Laurel St. (Materials to be presented at the meeting) Bike Safety for Adult Riders (Matt Warshawsky, TSC) Election of Officers Goal Setting Bicycle, Pedestrian & Skateboard Ordinances Updating Educational Materials Lights, Helmets & Pedometers New Business Agenda Items for Next Month V. ADJOURNMENT Upcoming Meetings Next Regular Meeting - Thursday, June 215, 2007 at 5:15 P.M. In cmmmmmprmiimmmmc whim the Ammceric mns with Disabilities Act, if you mmecmi special l assistance to participate in thiis meeting, please contact time, City Administrator's office at (i) 488,600 (TT(TTY phone number I, 00-7 - 900). Notification 72 hours prior to time tneeting will enable the City to, make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to Timm'" meeting (28 CFR 35.102 ,,35.1 4 . A ']Iiple 1). Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission April 19th, 2007 Regular Minutes Roll Call: Chair Dylan Robbins, Vice Chair Tracy Harding, Tom Burnham, Selene Aitken, David Young (absent), Jim Olney (absent) Council Liaison: David Chapman Staff: Derek Severson, Associate Planner Steve McLennan, Police Officer) RVTD liaisons: Steve Maluk, TDMPlanners 0 High school liaison: Vacant SOU liaison: Nathan Meyerson (absent) Call to Order Chair Robbins called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m. Approval of Minutes — March 2007 The minutes of the March 2007 meeting were approved as presented. Public Forum Heuels indicated that Lithia Way near the Bard's Inn and Church Street is hazardous to bicycles due to the constriction of the lane at the curve on the bridge and he would like to see signage to direct bicyclists to use the sidewalk. Those present noted that this would need to be addressed by the Traffic Safety Commission, and that there would also be issues because the section of road involved is under ODOT not City of Ashland jurisdiction. Heuels also expressed concern with the grates in the roadway in this vicinity as a hazard to cyclists. Tatiana Bredekin discussed the soon to be available Safe Routes to School grant funding, and her hopes to prepare a bundled application for Ashland schools. She invited Commissioners to attend a meeting on how to apply for these funds on Monday, April 30`h at S.O.U. from 10:00 to 2:30. She explained that between $754150,000 would be available depending on whether applications were for a single school or bundled, and whether they included an education component or only engineering projects. Members provided Bredekin with suggested contact people who might be helpful at each school. Subcommittee & Liaison Reports There was a request for volunteers to assist with the Bike Swap, and it was noted that on Friday the 27`h volunteers would be working at the Grove to repair bikes for the Swap. It was also noted that bike licensing would be encouraged for all purchasers at the Swap, with on -site registration available. Severson noted that new members had been appointed and would be beginning their terms in May, and that there should be a full roster for the next meeting. ICLEI/Conservation Partnership Memo Severson referred members to the memo from Conservation Analyst Larry Giardina regarding the partnership between the Bicycle & Pedestrian and Conservation Commissions and the Conservation Division. Wheeldon Memorial Update Severson noted that David Beaudoin, Carole Wheeldon's husband, had contacted the Public Works Director and noted his preferences for the memorial site. Severson indicated that the Public Works Department was ready to move forward with installation, and asked for Commission authorization to move ahead with this work with final details for tree selection, placement of items, and the plaque to be worked out between Public Works and the subcommittee members. He indicated that this would still hopefully be accomplished this spring. Members expressed general consent to direct Public Works to move ahead. Budget Update Severson referred members to the memo in the packets, and noted that no new expenditures had occurred. 7007-0419 Bike & Ped minutes Page I of? Special Vehicle Application — PediCab Proposal from Will Sherman Chapman noted that would like to see the City repeal the restriction on where special vehicles are allowed. Sherman explained for Burnham that he would carry double the insurance that is required by the City. Burnham/Harding m/s to recommend approval of the application. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed. It was noted that this item would also be heard by the Traffic Safety Commission at their next meeting. Earth Day Tabling Chapman noted that he would be at the event, but would also be helping with tabling for the Conservation Commission. Harding stated that she would be available, but also would be tabling for KS Wild. Severson stated that he could be available for tabling as well. Step It Up 2007 De -Briefing Harding gave a brief update on the Step It Up event. New Business Harding noted that she would not be serving another term on the Commission, and would be going to the Conservation Commission. She stated that she would still be working on Car Free Day, which will be on Saturday, September 22 this year. She emphasized her desire to change the event to affect more people and change their behaviour. She stated that she would be back before the Commission to discuss Car Free Day in June. Burnham noted that he wanted to see the large bump on the Greenway near the Dog Park addressed, and had spoken to the Parks Director. He explained that the Parks Department was in the process of having repairs done, and that the paving should be fixed within the next two weeks. Burnham also questioned the timing of the Siskiyou Boulevard resurfacing, and asked that Oak Street Pedestrian Friendly Community signage be relocated and upgraded to emphasize cycling. He also asked that requiring a three-foot buffer for cyclists be considered, as it had recently been adopted in Grants Pass. Maluk suggested looking at the Ashland Municipal Code as it applies to bicycling, identifying areas that need to be further addressed, and preparing a pamphlet to educate the public. Chapman noted that Traffic Safety was considering making the alley behind and parallel to A Street to a one-way street, and he invited others to join him on the "Ride with Leaders." Burnham asked that police citation and accident reports be provided. Agenda Items for Next Month Accident Reports, Goal Setting, Introduction of New Members, the Ashland Municipal Code as it relates to cycling/preparing a handout, pedometers Adiournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Upcoming Meetings: Regular Meeting — May 171h, 2007 at 5:15 p.m. 2007-0419 Bike & Ped minieles Page 2 of'2 Minutes March 51h, 2007 Present: Joy Bannon, Egon Dubois, Tracy Harding, Kat Smith, Steve Maluk (RVTD) Receipt Tags update • Samples were approved with the following changes: make the hole size smaller, drop the hole down about 1/8" and use a sequential numbering system. It was also decided to use only rubber bands to attach them to the bikes. Police Bikes • David Day sent an e-mail to Rachel saying the ad for surplus items will be coming out soon and the bikes will be transferred to the Grove by the end of the month. Donations/Raffle • Egon will find Chris from Sim's and see what he will be donating this year. Egon reported we will not be receiving a donated bike from Jack's. • Steve will contact Bear Creek Bicycles regarding donations. • We still need an update regarding the status of Lowdown Boards. Paige initially took this on; since her job has changed Steve will check on this. Layout of Event and Schedule of Events • Everyone ok'd the same layout as last year and the same schedule of events so far. • Katrina's will be in the same place. • Joy got a conformation from Dave Norrie regarding the Stunt Riding, he will keep the 2-2:30PM time span. • Trace and Egon will continue thinking about the possibility of purchasing bike bells. • Egon reported that it would take to much staff to coordinate a bike race around Garfield Park. Everyone decided that expansion into Garfield Park would not be needed this year. • Trace volunteered to have a trophy -making party and will make 5 or 6 grand prize trophies and donate them. Other Expenses • Egon would like to get $90.00 to use to purchase 6 used bikes and parts (tires, tubes etc) He will put them together and they will be APRD bikes that will be used and stored at The Grove. Egon will propose this to the Bike and Ped Commission at their next meeting on March 15th Miscellaneous • Paige has a new draft of the poster. Steve will e-mail it to everyone to approve and then bring the copies ready to distribute to the next meeting. • Trace confirmed that Katrina's salsa would like to be a food vendor again this year and will expand their menu. • Joy confirmed that APRD would split the cost of the temporary food license with Katrina's. A cost of $50.00 each. Next Meeting — Follow up • Steve will confirm all 2007 sponsors • Egon will check to see if Sims name will remain the same. • Steve will have the answer regarding the Bike Rodeo. • The volunteer meeting is scheduled for Tuesday May Bch at The Grove at 5:30PM. Next meeting will be held on Monday April 2nd at 4:00 Pm at the Parks office. BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION 2006-2007 BUDGET UPDATE May 171h9 2007 RAM F Bike Safety Education a 'd 8/06 $1,500.00 Car Free Da a 'd 9/06 $ 85.69 of $100 .....__ Bike Swap Lights, Helmets, etc. Maps 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. 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All uses, with the exception of detached single-family residences and uses in the C-1- D zone, shall provide a minimum of two sheltered bike parking spaces. B. Every residential use of two units or more per structure, and not containing a garage, shall provide bicycle parking spaces as follows: Multi -Family Residential: One sheltered space per studio and 1-bedroom unit 1.5 sheltered spaces per 2-bedroom unit 2.0 sheltered spaces per 3-bedroom unit Senior Housing: One sheltered space per 8 units (80% of the occupants are SS or older) C. In addition, all uses which require off street parking, except as specifically noted, shall provide one bicycle parking space for every 5 required auto parking spaces. Fractional spaces shall be rounded up to the next whole space. Fifty percent of the bicycle parking spaces required shall be sheltered from the weather. All spaces shall be located in proximity to the uses they are intended to serve. (Ord. 2697 S1, 1993) D. All public and commercial parking lots and parking structures shall provide a minimum of one bicycle parking space for every five auto parking spaces. E. Elementary, Junior High, Middle and High Schools shall provide one sheltered bicycle parking space for every five students. F. Colleges, universities, and trade schools shall provide one bicycle parking space for every five required auto parking spaces, of which one half is to be sheltered. G. No bicycle parking spaces required by this standard shall be rented or leased, however, a refundable deposit fee may be charged. This does not preclude a bike parking rental business. H. The required bicycle parking facilities shall be constructed when an existing residential building or dwelling is altered or enlarged by the addition or creation of dwelling units, or when a non-residential use is intensified by the addition of floor space, seating capacity, or change in use. I. Bicycle Parking Design Standards 1. The salient concern is that bicycle parking be visible and convenient to cyclists and that it provides sufficient security from theft and damage. 2. Bicycle parking requirements can be met in any of the following ways: a. Providing a bicycle storage room, bicycle lockers, or racks inside the building. b. Providing bicycle lockers or racks in an accessory parking structure, underneath an awning or marquee, or outside the main building. c. Providing bicycle racks on the public right of way. This must be approved by City of Ashland Public Works Department. d. Providing secure storage space inside the building. 3. All required exterior bicycle parking shall be located on site within 50 feet of well -used entrances and not farther from the entrance than the closest motor vehicle parking space. Bicycle parking shall have direct access to both the public right-of-way and to the main entrance of the principal use. For facilities with multiple buildings, building entrances or parking lots (such as a college), exterior bicycle parking shall be located in areas of greatest use and convenience for bicyclists. 4. Required bicycle parking spaces located out of doors shall be visible enough to provide security. Lighting shall be provided in a bicycle parking area so that all facilities are thoroughly illuminated and visible from adjacent walkways or motor vehicle parking lots during all hours of use. Bicycle parking shall be at least as well lit as automobile parking. 5. An aisle for bicycle maneuvering shall be provided and maintained between each row of bicycle parking. Bicycle parking shall be designed in accord with the illustrations used for the implementation of this chapter. 6. Each required bicycle parking space shall be accessible without moving another bicycle. 7. Areas set aside for required bicycle parking shall be clearly marked and reserved for bicycle parking only. 8. Parking spaces configured as indicated in the figure at the end of this chapter meet all requirements of this chapter and is the preferred design. Commercial bike lockers are acceptable according to manufacturer's specifications. A bicycle parking space located inside of a building for employee bike parking shall be a minimum of six feet long by 3 feet wide by 4 feet high, unless adequate room is provided to allow configuration as indicated in the figure at the end of this chapter. 9. Sheltered parking shall mean protected from all precipitation and must include the minimum protection coverages shown in the figure at the end of this chapter. 10. Bicycle parking shall be located to minimize the possibility of accidental damage to either bicycles or racks. Where needed, barriers shall be installed. 11. Bicycle parking shall not impede or create a hazard to pedestrians. They shall not be located so as to violate vision clearance standards. Bicycle parking facilities should be harmonious with their environment both in color and design. Facilities should be incorporated whenever possible into building design or street furniture. J. Bicycle Parking Rack Standards. 1. All required bicycle parking racks installed shall meet the individual rack. specifications shown in the figure at the end of this chapter. Single and multiple rack installations shall conform with the minimum clearance standards shown in the figures at the end of this chapter. Alternatives to the above standard may be approved after review by the Bicycle Co scion. and approval by the Staff' Advisor., Alternatives shall conform with all other applicable standards of this section. Bicycle parking racks or lockers shall be anchored securely. 2. The intent of this Subsection is to ensure that required bicycle racks are designed so that bicycles may be securely locked to them without undue inconvenience and will be reasonably safeguarded from intentional or accidental damage. a. Bicycle racks shall hold bicycles securely by means of the frame. The frame shall be supported so that the bicycle cannot be pushed or fall to one side in a manner that will damage the wheels. b. Bicycle racks shall accommodate: I. Locking the frame and both wheels to the rack with a high -security U- shaped shackle lock, if the bicyclists removes the front wheel and. ii. 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 iii. 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. c. Paving and Surfacing. Outdoor bicycle parking facilities shall be surfaced in the same manner as the automobile parking area or with a minimum of two inch thickness of hard surfacing (i.e., asphalt, concrete, pavers, or similar material) and shall be relatively level. This surface will be maintained in a smooth, durable, and well -drained condition. 13iko Farkinq Lack La�out P65ign 2411- �01 ill Off -Street Parking Revisions Staff Draft 1.2 October 19, 1995 Page 19 RIM Covered Bike parking Off -Street Parking Revisions Staff Draft 1.2 October 19, 1"5 page 20 IIIII-ARRI'll" ' MEN Off -Street Parking Revisions Staff Draft 1.2 October 19, 1995 Page 21 is G 11 � r. •A� . ,i x el %Z" 0 ASTM GRADE "B" STE ELEVATION, F(NI_SH -SANDBLAST TO 01 . NEAR WHITE > BARE METAL, PlA� SIM 61A" ASTM, A36 STEEL. PLATE POWDER COAT . Fel 1/4 _Ql 11/Z" 0 STD. STEEL PIPE cri 5/4" 0 HOLES FOR 1/2" 0 RED HEAD HN-5630 HEXNUT SC,EEVE ANCHOR OR APPROVED EQUAL BASE PLATE DETAIL H[TCHiNG POST BICYCLE A�K . C DOT - mcycic• llarkiiig F;wililics Racks Requiring User Supplied Cable and/or U-shaped Locks VIPER RACK 1000 SERIES This rack accommodates at least two bicycles in an upright position. The bicycle frame and one or both wheels can be secured with a user provided U-shaped lock, padlock and chain or cable, or with padlock alone. No sharp edges or corners provide safety when placed near pedestrian flow. This rack accommodates all sizes and types of bicycles. including those with baskets or panniers, as well as mopeds and motorcycles. Manufacturer: American Bicycle Security - (approximately $79 to $128/bicycle rack depending on surface mounting) Manufacturers producing a similar racks: Life Rax - ($129/bicycle rack) Bicycle Parking Foundation - (approximately $75 to $400/bicycle rack depending on the material - steel, stainless or brass - the finish and the amount purchased) Madra..x, Inc. - (approximately $119 to $129/bicycle rack depending on surface mounting) GOAL SETTING 2007 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 PARTNERSHIPACLEI - CHAPTER 11.44 PEDESTRIANS SECTIONS: 11.44.010 Use of sidewalks. 11.44.020 Crossing at right angles. 11.44.030 Crosswalk --Use required. SECTION 11.44.010 Use of sidewalks. Pedestrians shall not use a roadway for travel when abutting sidewalks are available for doing so. (Ord. 1557 S21, 1968) SECTION 11.44.020 Crossing at right angles. No pedestrian shall cross a street at any place other than by a route at right angles to the curb or by the shortest route to the opposite curb except in a marked crosswalk. (Ord. 1557 S22, 1968) SECTION 11.44.030 Crosswalk --Use required. In blocks with marked crosswalks, no pedestrian shall cross a street other than within a crosswalk. (Ord. 1557 S23, 1968) CHAPTER 11.52 BICYCLES SECTIONs: 11.52.010 Definitions. 11.52.015 Standards. 11.52.020 Equipment. 11.52.030 Regulations. 11.52.040 Right -of -Way. 11.52.050 Responsibility of Parent or Guardian. 11.52.060 Accidents. 11.52.070 Bicycle License Required. 11.52.080 Issuance of License. 11.52.090 License Tags --Registration Cards. 11.52.100 License Fee. 11.52.110 Penalties. SECTION 11.52.010 Definitions. The following words and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall, for the purpose of this Chapter have the following meanings: A. Bicycles mean every device propelled exclusively by human power upon which any person may ride and is designed to travel with not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground and which are more than fourteen (14) inches in diameter. B. Bike Lane - where bicycle travel and demand is substantial and where adequate width is available, a portion of the roadway may be designated for preferential use by bicyclists. C. Bike Path - a bike path is a bikeway which is physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and may be within the roadway right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way. D. Riding is the act of propelling the bicycle by means other than pushing it with the hands. E. Shared Roadway - on a shared roadway facility, bicyclists share the normal vehicle lanes with motorists. Where bicycle travel is significant, these roadways are signed as bicycle routes. F. Shoulder Bikeway - smooth paved roadway shoulders provide a good area where bicyclists can ride with few conflicts with faster moving motor vehicle traffic. Where bicycle travel is significant, shoulder bikeway routes are signed as bicycle routes. G. Operating is the act of having one or more feet on the pedals to propel the bicycle. H. Rental Agency is any person, firm, co -partnership, association or corporation engaged in the business of offering for rent, and renting, bicycles for use by members of the public. (Ord. 1787 S1, 1973; Ord. 2439 S1, 1988; Ord. 2513, 1989) SECTION 11.52.015 Standards. The State of Oregon Bicycle Master Plan approved by the Oregon Department of Transportation on March 15, 1988, is incorporated by reference. (Ord. 2513, 1989) SECTION 11.52.020 Equipment. The following equipment is required on all bicycles and it is unlawful to operate a bicycle without its having such equipment: A. Brakes. Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold such bicycle. B. Lights. No bicycle shall be permitted on any bicycle route, lane, street, or any other highway between thirty (30) minutes after sunset and thirty (30) minutes before sunrise without a clear, white light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from the front for not less than five hundred (500) feet, indicating the approach or presence of the bicycle, and also a red light or reflector mirror visible for three hundred (300) feet from the rear; said lights, or reflectors, must be attached to the bicycle or, in the alternative, an arm light may be used which may be placed on either the arm or leg of the bicycle rider. C. Audible Simaling Device. A bicycle rider using any sidewalk must make an audible signal to warn pedestrians they are approaching from the rear, and at a distance to allow the pedestrian to move to the right in order to allow passage of the bicyclist on the left of the pedestrian. (Ord. 787 S2, 1973; Ord. 2439 S1, 1988; Ord. 2606 S1, 1990) SECTION 11.52.030 Regulations. The following regulations apply to riding and operation of a bicycle: A. Riding on sidewalks in the Central Business District. No person shall ride or operate a bicycle on a sidewalk in the central business district or commercial zone. B. Racing. No person shall engage in, or cause others to engage in, a bicycle race upon the streets or any other public property of this City without permission of the Chief of Police. Major races involving closure or restructuring of city streets must be presented to the City Council through the Chief of Police. C. Method of Riding. A person shall not ride a bicycle other than with their feet on the pedals and facing the front of the bicycle. No bicycle shall carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is equipped. D. Carrying Articles. No person operating a bicycle shall carry any packages, bundles, or articles which prevent the rider from keeping at least one (1) hand upon the handlebars and in full control of said bicycle. E. Traffic Regulations. The use of a bicycle in the City shall be subject to all of the provisions or laws of the State and the laws of the City, including those applicable to the drivers of motor vehicles, except as to the latter, those provisions that by their very nature have no application; and bicycles when ridden on a street or highway shall be ridden at the right-hand side of the street or highway and within five (5) feet of the curb when possible, and shall pass to the right when meeting vehicles. F. Speed on Bicycle Routes. No bicycle shall be ridden on a bicycle route at a speed greater than reasonable and prudent for the circumstances when approaching a pedestrian. G. Riding Abreast. No person shall ride a bicycle upon any street, highway, bicycle route or lane in the City abreast, or side -by -side of any other person so riding or propelling a bicycle when it interferes or impedes the normal and reasonable movement of traffic or pedestrians. H. Hitching on Vehicles. No person, while riding a bicycle shall in any way attach themselves or the bicycle to any other moving vehicle. I. Taking or Using Without Permission. No person shall take or use any bicycle without the consent of the owner. J. Riding While Intoxicated. It is unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle on any street, highway, bicycle lane or route of the City while under the influence of any intoxicants. K. Parking. No person shall park a bicycle upon a street, other than in the roadway and against the curb, or against a lamppost designated for bicycle parking, or in a rack provided for the purpose of supporting bicycles, or on the curb in a manner so as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic. (Ord. 1787 S3, 1973; Ord. 2439 S1, 1988; Ord. 2606 S2, 1990) SECTION 11.52.040 Right -of -Way. The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway, bicycle lane or route, building or otherwise approaching on a sidewalk, and upon entering the roadway, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles or bicycles approaching on such roadway that are so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. (Ord. 1787 S4, 1973; Ord. 2439 S1, 1988) SECTION 11.52.050 Responsibility of Parent or Guardian. The parent or guardian of any child shall not authorize or knowingly permit any child to violate any of the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 1787 S5, 1973; Ord, 2439 S1, 1988) SECTION 11.52.060 Accidents. The operator of any bicycle involved in an accident resulting in injury, death, or damage to personal property shall within seventy-two (72) hours file a written report of such accident with the Police Department. (Ord. 1787 S6, 1973; Ord. 2439, 1988) SECTION 11.52.070 Bicycle License Required. No persons shall operate a bicycle upon the streets, lanes or routes of the City unless such bicycle has been licensed as provided for in this Chapter. A non-resident who has complied with the bicycle registration provisions of the city or county in which they are a resident may operate a bicycle without having first acquired an Ashland bicycle license. (Ord. 1891 S1 (part), 1973; Ord. 1787 S10, 1973; Ord. 2439, 1988) SECTION 11.52.080 Issuance of License. The Police Department, or a bicycle shop in Ashland approved by the Police Department, is authorized and directed to issue, upon written application, bicycle licenses. Such license shall be valid for the life of the bicycle from the date of issuance, as long as the license is clearly legible and the ownership of the bicycle is not transferred to another. When a bicycle that is licensed pursuant to this Chapter is sold or transferred to another person who is also a resident of the City, then the new owner or such bicycle shall, within thirty (30) days from the date of transfer, acquire a new license. Designated agencies or shops shall report such transaction to the Police Department each month and with appropriate fees and forms. (Ord. 1791 S1, 1973; Ord. 1787 S11, 1973; Ord. 2114 S1, 1981; Ord. 2439, 1988) SECTION 11.52.090 License Tags --Registration Cards. The City shall provide license tags together with a registration card for each bicycle license issued pursuant to this Chapter. The license tag shall have numbers stamped thereon in numerical order, beginning with number 1; shall have the name of the City printed thereon; and shall be suitable for attachment to the bicycle at a place designated by the Chief of Police. The Police Department shall keep a record of information for each bicycle licensed in order to assist with the recovery of lost or stolen bicycles. (Ord. 1791 S1, 1973; Ord. 1787 S12, 1973; Ord. 2439, 1988) SECTION 11.52.100 License Fee. Each bicycle license shall be issued upon compliance with the foregoing provisions and upon payment of the required fee as set forth in a Resolution adopted by the City Council. (Ord. 1791 S 1, 1973; Ord. 1787 S13, 1973; Ord. 2114 S2, 1981; Ord. 2439, 1988) SECTION 11.52.110 Penalties. A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Chapter is, upon conviction thereof, punishable as prescribed in Section 1.08.020. B. Upon conviction, the court may, in addition to any other penalty, order that the bicycle that was used at the time of the offense be impounded until such time as may appear just and reasonable. (Ord. 1810, 1974; Ord. 1787, 1973; Ord. 1956, 1978; Ord. 2439, 1988) CHAPTER 11.54 SKATEBOARDS SECTIONS: 11.54.010 Definitions. 11.54.020 Areas Permitted; Areas Prohibited. 11.54.030 Skateboard Regulations. 11.54.040 Penalties. 11.54.050 Enhanced Penalties in Downtown Area. SECTION 11.54.010 Definitions. The following words and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall, for the purpose of this Chapter have the following meanings: A. Operating is the act of having one or more feet on the board of a skateboard or other portion designed for a foot to propel the skateboard. B. Riding is the act of propelling a skateboard by means other than carrying it. C. Skateboard - includes roller skates, in -line roller skates, blades, scooters, coasters, roller skis or any similar device. SECTION 11.54.020 Areas Permitted; Areas Prohibited. A. Where Ridinlz Permitted. Riding or operating a skateboard is permitted in the following areas: 1. 25 Mph Streets. Streets where the designated speed for vehicles is 25 miles per hour or less unless prohibited in section 11.54.020.B. 2. Private Property Where Consent. Private property where the owner or person in charge has consented. 3. Areas Defined Within City Parks. In city parks, or a designated area within a city park, specifically approved by the Ashland Park Commission for skateboard use. 4. Sidewalks. On city sidewalks unless otherwise prohibited by this ordinance. B. Where Riding Prohibited. No person shall ride or operate a skateboard in the following areas: 1. Streets or Sidewalks in the Downtown Area. Sidewalks or streets in the downtown area described in this subsection as delineated on the attached map marked Exhibit A. The downtown area is described as that area included within and inclusive of the following described boundaries: a. The north boundary shall be Lithia Way including sidewalks on both sides to the intersections of Water Street and Fourth Street and including the public parking lot and adjoining sidewalk at the corner of Pioneer Street and Lithia Way; b. The west boundary shall be Water Street from the Lithia Way overpass to North Main Street then North Main Street to its intersections with Church Street and including sidewalks on both sides of Water Street and North Main Street, then south along Ashland Creek from the North Main Street Bridge including the park area between the creek and Granite Street but no sidewalks on Granite Street, to Winburn Way, then Winburn Way and its sidewalks through Lithia Park. c. The south boundary shall be the northern sidewalk of Hargadine Street to the intersections of Pioneer Street and Gresham Street and shall include the western sidewalk of Pioneer Street north from its intersection with Hargadine Street. d. The east boundary shall be Third Street including the sidewalks on both sides to the intersections of Lithia Way and Hargadine Street. 2. City Parks. Within any city park including streets within the boundaries of a park unless the park, or a designated area within a park, has been specifically approved by the Ashland Park Commission for skateboard use. 3. Certain Streets. On any street where the designated speed is greater than 25 miles per hour. 4. Private Property Unless Consent. On private property. It is an,affirmative defense to a prosecution on any charge under this subsection that the property owner or person in charge of the property consented to such use of the property. 5. Other Property Which is Posted. On any other public or private property where signs on the property indicate that skateboard use is prohibited. SECTION 11.54.030 Skateboard Regulations. The following regulations apply to the operation of a skateboard on a public street, sidewalk or public property: A. Protective Headgear. Any person operating a skateboard shall wear protective headgear of a type approved under ORS 815.052 for bicycle helmets. Provided, however, protective headgear shall be required only when operating a skateboard on public streets. Headgear is recommended on sidewalks or public property. (ORD 2809, S 1 1998) B. Yield Right -of -Way. Any person operating a skateboard shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle, such as a motor vehicle or bicycle, or pedestrian including yielding the right of way to any vehicle when approaching or crossing a driveway. C. Standing Position. Any person operating a skateboard shall operate the skateboard in a standing position unless operated in conformance with rules established by the Ashland Park Commission within a city park designated for skateboard use under section 11.54.020. D. Operating on Side. While on a street, a person shall ride a skateboard as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. E. Single File. No person shall ride a skateboard on any street along side another person riding a skateboard, bicycle or motor vehicle unless overtaking and passing such skateboard, bicycle or motor vehicle. F. Equipment. No skateboard shall be operated on any public street or sidewalk between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise unless the skateboard or rider is equipped with lighting equipment that meets the following requirements: 1. The lighting equipment must show a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front of the skateboard. 2. The lighting equipment must have a red reflector or lighting device or material of such size or characteristic and so mounted as to be visible from all distances up to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlights on a motor vehicle. G. Traffic Control Devices. Any person operating a skateboard shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles. H. Traffic Regulations. The operation of a skateboard on a street shall be subject to all of the provisions or laws of the State and the laws of the City, including those applicable to the drivers of vehicles, except as to the latter, those provisions that by their very nature have no application. I. Operation on Sidewalks. No person shall operate a skateboard on a sidewalk: 1. So as to suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and move into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. 2. Without giving an audible warning before overtaking and passing a pedestrian. 3. At a speed greater than an ordinary walk when approaching or entering a crosswalk, approaching or crossing a driveway or crossing a curb cut or pedestrian ramp and a vehicle is approaching the crosswalk, driveway, curb cut or pedestrian ramp. This paragraph does not require reduced speeds for skateboards either: a. At places on sidewalks or other pedestrian ways other than places where the path for pedestrians or bicycle traffic approaches or crosses that for motor vehicle traffic; or b. When motor vehicles are not present. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, an operator of a skateboard on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk has the same rights and duties as a pedestrian on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk. J. Racing. No person shall engage in, or cause others to engage in, a skateboard race upon the streets, sidewalks or any other public property. Provided, however, that it shall not be a violation of this subsection if racing occurs in conformance with rules established by the Ashland Park Commission within a city park designated for skateboard use under section 11.54.020. K. Hitching on Vehicles. No person while operating a skateboard shall in any way attach themselves or the skateboard to any moving motor vehicle. L. Careless Riding. No person shall ride a skateboard in a careless manner. Riding in a careless manner means the person rides a skateboard in a manner that endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property. SECTION 11.54.040 Penalties. Except as provided in section 11.54.050: A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is, upon conviction, punishable as prescribed in Section 1.08.020. B. Upon conviction, the court may, in addition to any other penalty, order that the skateboard that was used at the time of the offense be impounded until such time as may appear just and reasonable. SECTION 11.54.050 Enhanced Penalties in Downtown Area. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter in the downtown area defined in section 11.52.020.B.1 is, upon conviction, punishable as follows: a. First offense. Upon the first conviction for a violation under this chapter, the person shall be punished by a fine of $25.00 (to include all costs and assessments). This fine shall not be suspended or deferred, but the court may authorize community service in lieu of all or part of this fine. b. Second offense. Every person who is convicted of a violation of this chapter for a second time within a five-year period shall be punished by a fine not less than $50 nor more than $250. Fifty dollars of the fine shall not be suspended or deferred, but the court may authorize community service in lieu of all or part of this fine. In addition, the court may order forfeiture of a skateboard which was ridden in violation of this chapter, unless it is proven to the court by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant is not the owner of the skateboard and the owner did not or could not have reasonably known that the skateboard would be ridden in violation of this chapter. c. Third or subsequent offense. Every person who violates this chapter a third or more times within a five-year period shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00. One hundred dollars of the fine shall not be suspended or deferred, but the court may authorize community service in lieu of all or part of the fine. 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C.0 y O CO I-o ts mca C caco n'" 'Z;E �� o Oo3�d Uaa dFnr d ��� CITY OF ASHLAND April 20, 2007 Tita Soriano BreakAway Events Race Director 280 N 2"d Street Ashland, OR 97520 Dear Tita, This will serve as official approval of your request to hold the 12 Mile Super D race on June 10, 2007, ending on City of Ashland all -user trails. I understand that you will be working with SOMBA and will have trained corner marshals at all of the trailheads and will not require the services of our police department, and that you will make your own arrangements with Dawn Lang (488-0231) with the Parks Department for the use of restroom facilities. Please talk to Don Robertson (552-2251) in the Parks Department to establish the best location for the Laidlaw bus shuttle pick-ups. Please submit -a certificate for third party insurance for $1 million, naming as additional insureds "The City of Ashland, its agents and employees," prior to the race. Good luck with your event, and please call if you have any questions. Very truly yours,. artha Ben iett City Administrator c: Don Robertson, Parks Director Terry Holdemess, Police Chief Keith Woodley, Fire Chief Jim Olson, Public Works ADMINISTRATION Tel:541-488-6002 20 East Main Street Fax: 541A88-5311 Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 www.ashland,or.us �I Tita Soriano BreakAway Events Race Director 280 N 2"d St. Ashland, OR 97520 541.840.6580 April 14, 2007 Martha Bennett City Administrator 20 E. Main St. Ashland, OR 97520 Dear Martha, BreakAway Events is producing the second annual 12 Mile SuperD race on June 10, 2007. The race will be using the Mt. Ashland Ski Lodge as its staging area. The first 11 miles will be on Forest Service land. The last mile is on City of Ashland land. This is our official request for a permit to use certain City of Ashland all -user trails. The race begins at 9:30am at the ski lodge. It will continue down Forest Service trails. We request the use of Alice and BTI trails. We would also like permission to end the race at the end of BTI trail. These trails will be affected during the hours of 9:00-2:00. We have coordinated with Steve Johnson of the Forest Service, to post signage at every trail head a week prior, to give the public advanced notice of the race. Competitors will be shuttled back to the Mt. Ashland staging area by Laidlaw buses. We would like to use the same area as last year for these shuttle pick ups. The small parking area next to the quarry entrance. Any signage or ribbon will be removed by a sweep rider at the end of the event. BreakAway Events will be working closely with SOMBA (Southern Oregon Mountain Bike Association), to have trained corner marshals at all trailheads to ensure a safe race. The race is sanctioned by the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) and is insured with a $1,000,000 Liability policy. The Certificate of Insurance, with the city as co- insured, will be submitted to your office before the race. Thank you for processing this permit request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, 17��v�� Tita Soriano NEWS OF THE WHEEL Volunteer with kids In your community Bike Safety Education season has started, which means that kids all around Oregon and SW Washing- ton are learning how ride an streets, signal turns, adjust their helmets and fix flat tires. Volunteer to help these kidsl The BSE program needs volunteers to go on neighborhood rides with classes, and to help teach after school. You can help just once, or once a week, or even more if you like. BSE classes are held in Albany, Ashland, Beaver- ton, Bend, Corvallis, Port- land, Salem, Tigard and Vancouver. To find out hour to get involved in one of these places, email Anna Scalera at arms@ bia4bike&org. Or, if you live near Portland, come to our vol- unteer training on April 11 th, from 6-7 pro, at 1979 SW 5th Ave. RSVP to anna@bta4bikes.org Ride of Silence honors bicyclists killed On Wednesday, May 16th, all around the world, bicyclists will ride in silent streams around their towns to honor and mourn those who have been killed. This is a chance to demonstrate our compassion for other cyclists, our seriousness about bicyclists' safety, and the size of'our community. Rides are planned in six places around Oregon — to get details on starting points, roures and contacts visit www.RideofSilence.org, and click On "United States" under "Locations." BrIdgePedal volunteering a little different in 2007 On the morning of Sunday, August Uth, all continued an other side "Alice in Amsterdam" biggest BTA party yet! 0 n March 10th, 2007, more than 730 members of the Oregon and SW Washington bike community gathered at the Alice Awards & Auction in Portland, setting yet another record for this annual BTA fundraiser. Guests mingled and enjoyed free wine and beer while bidding in the Silent Auction, before moving on to dinner and the Live Auction and Special Appeal. As a fundraiser, Alice 2007 was a success, raising more than $123,000 for the BTXs bike advocacy, education and promotion work. BTA Executive Director Evan Manyel highlighted lessons WO'VO learned from the Dutch in his address at the Alice Awards & Auction. After dinner, guests honored the winners of this year's Alice B. Toeclips Awards for great bike advocacy: ® Jonathan Maus, of BikePortiand.org, for his work to solidify and inform the Portland bike community ® Kevin Chudy, of Bike N'Hike, for his work to get Oregon kids riding bikes ® Kelly Punteney, until recently of the Clark/Vancouver Parks and Recreation Department, for his work developing beautiful bike trails ® Rainier Firmer, of Oregon State Universitv I for his work to promote bike use and bike safety in and around Corvallis State Senator Ginny Burdick, repre- senting SW Portland, for her work in the Senate to pass legislation that makes it easier and safer to ride a bike in Oregon One great bike advocate received a 0" Achievement that night as well (Bud Clark was Portland's bicycling mayor from 198;­1 99Z"chael Rcinki�, the recently retired Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager. The Alice B. Toeclips Awardees were chosen from among thirty-two nominated businesses, individuals and groups, by the Awards Committee, which consists of five community members and one BTA staff member. The Bud Clark Award is given by the compelled to give it. Alice guests went home that evening with great memories and some fantastic auction items, like a CleverCycles "bakfiets" Dutch cargo APRIUMAY 2007 Clogs and bakfIets made a great pair at "Alice In Amsterdam'. Tom Miller, former BTA board member and chief -of -staff to Portland Commissioner Sam Adams, won the bakfiets in the Live Auction. bike, a pair of Vanilla Bicycles art post- ers, a "Be a Messenger for a Day" experience from Magpie Messenger Collective, a stay on the Metolius River, and more! Oregon leads at the National Bike Summit 0 regonians stormed the nation's capitol in March for the National Bike Summit. A record twenty-one leaders from across Oregon converged on Washington, D.C. as part of the 430-person conference. Key leaders from Travel Oregon and local Portland, Bend, and Eugene tourism departments, as well as citizen advo- cate Brad Upton of Corvallis and local elected officials Charlotte Lehan of Wilsonville and Sam Adams of Portland, joined the usual contingent of BTA staff, media, and Oregon bike groups. The annual National Bike Summit brings bicyclists, advocates, and indus- try members together to strategize, build relationships, and lobby for increased funding and improved policies for bicycling. This year the Oregon delegation created a specific n world -class bicycling cities, to supple- ment our national agenda of passing the Bicycle Commuter Act and Conserve by Bike Program. Our Oregon tourism proposal calls for connections among the Portland area and Eugene and The Dalles, by way of the French Prairie Bridge, the Sandv River Brid_- . and the Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. In the fature we hope to connect both routes to Bend. We are seeking $100 million for Oregon's cities to create the nation's most innovative bicycle transportation systems. This world -class city agenda fits well with the national Rails to Trails Conservancy's 2010 Campaign for Active Transportation. WA continued from cover tell of Portland bridges v%ill be closed to cars so that 18,000 bicyclists can go streaming over them! BridgePedal, the largest event of its kind in the %% orld, is a benefit for the BTA and about one-third of it is run on BTA volun- teer power. This year the volunteer structure will be a little different —all volunteers will be coordinated direct- ly by BTA staff, and the BTA will "own" a third of the course, from SW to NW Portland. Volunteers get a vouch- er to ride free this year (if their shift permits) or next, plus a red Bridge - Pedal tshirt, and a big thanks from the BTAI If you can help out, please let us know! It's not too early to sign up. Email raichelle@bta4bik,es.org for more info. Welcome new staffers! Our Safe Routes to School program is grow- ing and we've recently added two new staff peo- ple to our team. Lynne Mutrie is our new Safe Routes Program Director, replacing Robert Ping, and she comes to us from ACTS Oregon, where she also worked on the Safe Routes program. Shelives in Lake Oswego, and this is her second year paddling with the Civil Serpents dragonboat team. Stephanie Noll is our new Safe Routes Coordinator. Pr ork us she ick- man pro- gram anu —nontecred for our Bike Safety Education classes and bike parking lots, for the Community Cycling Center and for Shift. She also plays banjo in the Portland band.4sk Irene Correction In our 2006 Annual Report tic neglected to recognize and thank Xlagnolias ])each Skin & liaircare Salon for (hcir support at tlic,S250+ level. \Vc also Ftiled to list OUT own beloved lormer .Metro Area Advocate je.ssica Roberts as a donor at the S250+ level. \Ne regret both omissions very much, APR 7 9:30 AM APR 10 6 PM APR 11 6 PM MAY 5 9:30 AM THE BTA, CALENDAR VOLUNTEER SATURDAY at the BTA. 1979 SW 5th, Portland. Join BTA staff and other volunteers to get the word out about the BTA BIKE COMMUTE WORKSHOP. Got guidance on how to start bik- ing around town, or how to make your commute more safe and comfortable. RSVP to info@bta4bikes.org. BIKE SAFETY EDUCATION volunteer training. Volunteer to ride with kids and help with classes! Email anna@bta4hikes.org for more info. VOLUNTEER SATURDAY at the BTA. 1979 SW 5th, Portland. Join BTA staff and other volunteers to get the word out about the BTA. In conjunction with the Summit, Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Senator Ron Wyden launched their campaigns to pass the Bicycle Commuter Act in this Congress, per- haps as part of a larger global warming bill. We met with representatives of each Oregon congressional office (and directly with Representatives David Wu, Blumenauer, and Peter DeFazio) to build support for our state and national campaigns. We also learned about Congress- ional transportation funding cuts. A current federal recission is requiring Governor Ted Kulongoski and the Oregon Department of Transportation to cut programs, and we are working to protect programs — such as Oregon's Transportation Enhancements — that fund bicycle trails. The Oregon delegation stood out in our normal fashion. Congressman Blumenauer gave the keynote address at the kick-off plenary, and Congress- man DeFazio, a ranking member of M MAY 19 9 AM BICYCLISTS' LEGAL CLINIC. Bike lawyer Ray Thomas will talk about your rights and responsibilities on the roads. RSVP to info@bta4bikes.org or 503-226-0676 THREE BRIDGES OPENING CELEBRATION in Portland. Booths will be set up between Sellwood's Waterfront Park and SE 42nd on the Springwater Corridor trail. VOLUNTEER SATURDAY at the BTA. 1979 SW 5th, Portland. Join BTA staff and other volunteers to get the word out about the BTA. transportation committee, committed to keep bicycling strong in future transportation bills, The B'IA present ed Portland's Safe Routes to School program to a packed conference room, Jerry NorqUiSt OfCYcle Oregon pre- sented to a congressional panel on the positive impact of bicycling tourism to Oregon, and Jay Graves of the Bike Gallery gave everyone a. free bike a free bike pin, that is! We came back with exciting new energy and ideas. There is renewed interest in local bond measures to fund multimodal and bicycle transportation projects, and our relationships with the mountain biking community are stronger. 'There is also new rriomentuin behind our effort to get Senator Smith to Support the Bicycle Commuter Act. We. look forward to fbIlowing up on these successes at the Oregon Bike Summit in Sisters on April 13 and 14, and it the national Rill,, toTrivils Conservancy conference in Portland this AUgL1St. Members of the Oregon delegation and BTA staff pause for a photo -op with Congressman David Wu at the 2007 National Bike Summit, Many thanks to the following cor- porate, government, education, and foundation partners for their generous support of the BTA and for recognizing that bicycling is good for our communities. r I rA N I U M ($5, 0 0 0+ ) Alta Planning v Design ^ Bike Gallery - Bike N Hike - Bikes Belong Coalition - Bridge Pedal, Inc- Brightsione Macintosh Consulting • Chris No Photogra- phy Clark County Public Works - Cycle Oregon - Earth Share of Oregon ^ Giant Bicycles ° Grapheon Design - Greenwell Family Foundation -.Juan Young Trust -- Lane Powell -, Mid -Val- ley Bicycle Club , New Belgium Brewing ^ New Seasons Market - NIKE - Oregon Department of Transportation - Portland Office of Transportation Transportation Options - Ralls-to- lialls Conservancy • River City Bicycles ° Salem Bicycle Club PLATINUM (S2,590-$4,999) City.fAohland- Planning Division -Clever Cycles • Commuter Solutions —Larne Transit Distinct -Creative Database Solutions NW -Easystreelt Online! - Experience Plus! - Gerding/Edlen Development Co. - Greater Albany Public Schaal District - Green Gear Cycling, Inc (Bike Friday) - Me Nars Book, - Melody Ballroom - Oregon Screen Impressions - Rejuvenatiorsh(L- Swanson Thomas& Coon - TearnEstragen,com - Frimet ° Trek David -West Sylvan Middle School COLD (St, DOD -S2,499) A.G Ed .... as & Son/Phil Richman - Adobe Software Donation Program ° Ashland Food Cooperative • Ashland Park Commission ^ Atlas Faltion, Studio, Bicycle Repair Collective - B[cycleathorney.com - CZ Banker Company - Community Action Organizahon4litel ° Cycle Nth - David Evans and Associates ° DK Whitaker Engineering - Gale, Creak Insurance ^ Flexcar ° Good Sport Promotion - Greater Eugene Area Riders (GEARS)- Groves PTC - Health Net of Oregon - Ira Ryan Bich des - KPFF Consulting Engineers - KPMG - Kristin Lenser, Consulting ^ Mark GInslotarg-Artorney at Law - Melvin Mark Companies - Mid -Valley IPA ° Northwest Natural - Portland General Electric - Portland Whselmen Tour, in, Club - Robert Cray Middle Schaal PTA ° Ross Auto Group . pu­H FMI—, l'ic'pme, ok.. 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Calf- R.asler, ° Sun le tow o Printers • Velocity Wine Cellars -Vernier Software & Tech- n0logy, Via Training - Whole Food5fsa,kct � 11vill,pu & Cmima try PC • yoga P,,t,! . Daylight Saving Time Beginning in 2007, Daylight Saving Time is extended one month and begins for most of the United States at 2 A.M. on March 11th. New start and stop dates were set in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Why is this important to traffic safety advocates? With more daylight, more pedestrians and cyclists will be out on the sidewalks and roads. Drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists all need to be PALS —Polite, Alert, Legal and Safe. Connecting Oregon's Community Traffic Safety Advocates Three Flags Seat Belt Enforcement in The Dalles The Dalles Chronicle, February 22, 2007 Last year, 477 people died in vehicle crashes on Oregon highways. More than 72 percent of the victims-344 of them —died in rural areas like Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco Counties. Oregon State Police from The Dalles handle many of the crashes in these counties. Icy roads in the gorge generated hundreds of winter crashes, yet the majority of motorists walked away with only bumps and bruises. Countless numbers were saved in severe crashes and rollovers, often attributed solely to the use of their safety belt. Unfortunately, many people take their safety for granted. Oregon's crash fatality and injury rates have each dropped 43 percent since passage of the adult seat belt law in 1990. The law, combined with active enforcement, has resulted in Oregon becoming one of the top five belt -use states in Volume 5, Number 4 the U.S. However, hundreds of people continue to lose their lives each year in traffic crashes by not using safety belts. According to studies conducted by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, 61.3 percent of nighttime fatal collisions involved no safety restraints. Also only 12 to 15 percent of traffic travels at night, making the percentage of fatal traffic crashes with respect to traffic volume considerably higher during the nighttime hours. At night there are more high risk drivers on the road, and alcohol is three times more likely to be involved in nighttime fatal collisions. This information led law enforcement in British Columbia, Oregon and Washington to "take the fight to the night." During the most recent "Three Flags" safety belt blitz campaign from Feb. 5 to Feb. 18, Senior Trooper Mike Holloran of the Oregon State Police in The Dalles was in charge of the local campaign. Continued on Page 3 Guest Opinion: Making ATV Riding a Safer Sport for Children 2007 With over five hundred Oregon children sent to the emergency room, nearly $8 million spent on child medical care, and ten children killed since January of 2005, it is clear that legislation is needed that regulates the safe usage of all terrain vehicles operated by children. I am co- sponsoring Senate Bill 49, legislation aimed at reducing the number of unnecessary deaths and injuries to children due to ATV accidents. i Nationally, children under the age of 16 represent less then a 15% of the total ATV riding population yet they account for over 35% of the injuries and over 30% of the deaths. Since 2001, the number of children seriously injured while riding ATVs has increased by 18%. A top cause of ATV related deaths to children under age 16 is crush injuries from rollovers. These rollovers are commonly caused by children riding adult size ATVs..A study published by the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics reported that in 2001 87% of all children who were injured were riding adult size ATVs. Senate Bill 49 is putting children on youth size ATVs. Oregon is not the first state to take the steps in regulating ATVs rider -ship, Eleven states do not allow children under a certain age to ride ATVs, five of those states do not allow children under the age of 12 to operate an ATV. The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), which is supported by the all terrain vehicle Industry, states in their Model State ATV Legislation that no one under the age of 16 should operate an adult size ATV and youth size ATVs (engine capacity 70 cc up to and including 90 cc) should only be allowed to be operated on public land by those age 12 and older. It is not uncommon and not unlawful for a 9 year old child to be operating a 250cc ATV weighing over 300 pounds. Continued on Page 2 ......I.....................................For information call 503-643-5620 or 1-800-772-1315 .................. 1 ACTS Oregon ACTS Oregon Hosts CPS Technician Class at Office 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 firedan@charter.net Mark Alexander Ontario malexander,@ontariooregon.org Larry Christianson McMinnville dejaceo@msn.com Tammy Franks Hillsboro tammyt@teleport.com Stephen J. Manning Keizer smanning@capitol.quik.com 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 January 18th & 25th and February 1st & Sth Hosting a technician course over a four -week time period Sandy Holt again did an excellent job of teaching and administering the class. We also want to thank our other instructors —Jeff Oliver, Lake Oswego Police and Denise Cardinali, Benton Co. Car Seat Program for their support. The graduates from this course included: Charity Sturgeon —Babies R Us; Tim Green and Chris Macom—Canby Police; Beth Dasher — Community Action Opening Doors; Rachael Smith —Healthy Birth Initiative; Kathy Wijaya—Legacy Emanuel; Robbyn Matsushima —Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and Moneeka Patel —Think FYrst. Upcoming Technician Certification Course: Albany April 19, 20, 26, 27, 2007 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Albany Fire Registration is required. Contact ACTS Oregon at 800-772-1315 or www.childsafetyseat.org. Child Occupant Protection Law HB 2536/SB 480 Sponsored by Representative McPherson, Senator Devlin, Representative Geiser and Senator Monroe Oregon SAFE KIDS, ACTS Oregon, Trauma Nurses Talk Tough and other organizations are supporting this bill. This legislation proposes revisions to ORS 811.210 and 811.215. • Requires motor vehicle passengers who are under 13 years of age to sit in rear seat of motor vehicle when available. • Requires persons who are under eight years of age and under 4'9" to use child safety system in motor vehicle. • Requires persons under one year of age regardless of weight or under 20 pounds to use a rear -facing child safety system. • Deletes provision allowing drivers to transport more people in vehicle than vehicle's restraint systems can accommodate. • Creates offense of endangering child safety. The first hearing before the House Judiciary Committee was held on February 20, 2007. For more information or if you have questions contact: 503-643-5620, 800-772-1315 or safety@actsoregon.org. Gust Opinion: Making AN Riding a Safer Sport for Children Continued from Page 1 There has been a lot of debate on this issue and one of the most common questions asked is why regulate ATVs and not bicycles or other products and activities that run a risk of injury. A ten year study done in Canada reported that ATV related hospitalization and fatality rates were 6 and 12 timeshigher, respectively, than the hospitalization and fatality rates for bicycles. In 2005 ATV crashes in Oregon were the third leading cause of injury death among children, behind motor vehicle crashes, and pedestrian deaths. Since the bills introduction I have received numerous correspondence with the bills supporters and opponents. Based on those communications a package of amendments will be put forward that address a number of the concerns. Sponsors of the bill are drafting amendments that include only covering ATVs usage on land open to the pubic, reducing the age limitation and allowing exemptions for agricultural and farm use. The goal of this legislation is to protect Oregon's children and while there is debate on this issue the fact remains that children and adult size ATVs are a dangerous and sometimes deadly combination. Senator Richard Devlin can be contacted at sen.rfcharddevlin@state.or.us or contact Anna Haley at 503-986-1719. Traffic Safety Connection 9 March ..........................................Click on www.actsoregon.org for Traffic Safety Information in Oregon .......................................... Changes at ACTS Oregon Since March 2002, Lynne Mutrie has been the Community Traffic Safety Program Coordinator at ACTS Oregon She has recently accepted the position of Safer Routes to Schools Program Manager at the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. We wish her the best in her new position. Three Flags Seat Belt Enforcement in The Dalles Continued from Page 1 The effort began Tuesday night, Jan. 30, when Holloran took a pre -blitz safety belt use survey in The Dalles. Although the usage rate averaged out to � 92.5 percent, Kate Murphy, ACTS Oregon Office Manager has been promoted to the Community Traffic Safety Program Coordinator position. Her enthusiasm regarding traffic safety and her experience with ACTS Oregon has prepared her well for this promotion. At the February ACTS Oregon Board meeting, Mike Hattan submitted his resignation from the board. He is increasing his activity with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Posse and can no longer commit the time needed for the Board. We would like to thank Mike for his years of service to ACTS Oregon including being the Board President since October 2005. Tony Tirico, City Engineer with Bend, has agreed to move from being Vice President to become President for the remainder of this term. passenger citations, and four endangering child passenger citations. Also during this time, they helped remove cows from Interstate 84, chased down a reported drunk driver and assisted Wasco County with a domestic violence call. Two of the four cars cited for endangering child passengers contained more than one unbuckled child, and one contained a two year -old who was not restrained in a child safety seat. approximately 8 people would pass by his location" every ten minutes who were not buckled up.`' The blitz itself began Tuesday night, Feb. 6 when Trooper Holloran again stood on the corner using his radio to alert nearby troopers of safety belt violations. In three hours, three Troopers wrote 18 driver citations and four passenger citations. They also got an uninsured suspended driver off the road, towing his truck. On Friday night, Feb. 16, with only two troopers, 10 driver citations and three passenger citations were written. They also arrested a man with an outstanding arrest warrant and towed a separate car for driving uninsured. On Saturday, Feb. 17, the troopers held their third and final nighttime saturation. In three hours troopers wrote 15 driver citations, nine All -Terrain Vehicle (ATV) FACTS Trooper Holloran said, "After standing on the street corner for a couple of nights, I think people started figuring it out. One gentleman pulled up, looked right at me, smiled and then put on his safety belt. Two other guys pulled up to the stoplight, showed me they had their safety belts on and then gave me a thumbs - up. There is nothing I would rather do than save lives. The way I see it, if even one of the people we cited for not wearing a safety belt gets in the habit of putting it on every time they get in the car, then it was all worth it." When Senior Trooper Holloran first came to The Dalles in 1999 the safety belt use rate was less than 80 percent. Thanks in part to local enforcement efforts and a safety belt diversion class, the usage rate in The Dalles is now over 92 percent. A diversion class was held on Saturday Feb.17 at the Mid -Columbia Medical Center, and several people expressed their appreciation and gratitude for a "tremendous eye opening" class. All of the money raised from the diversion classes goes towards purchasing child safety seats for low-income families. A child seat distribution class was also held this week, concurrently with National Child Passenger Safety week. On Monday night, Feb. 19, a post -blitz survey was conducted and to Senior Trooper Holloran's disappointment, the usage rate remained exactly 92.5 percent. "Obviously, there is still work to be done," he said. "It is my goal to make The Dalles the safest community in Oregon. I hope that the next time somebody sees someone standing at an intersection, they remember to put on their safety belt. Who knows? That pedestrian might save your life." Data may vary from source to source but it does illustrate there is a growing problem for children riding on adult size ATV's. • 97% of all ATV related accidents among children under age 16 occurred while operating adult size ATV's. ( Scott Wolfson -Consumer Product Safety Commission.) • Between 1999-2005, 62 Oregonians died from riding ATVs. Of those, 17 deaths (27%) were to children under 16, and 10 (16%) occurred to riders between 15-19 years old (Oregon death certificate data). • Oregon Trauma Data show that between 1998-2005, 544 children aged 1-18 received traumatic injuries, with an average cost of $23,000 for in -hospital care only. • As ATV sales have increased, so have admissions of children into Oregon's trauma system. In 1998, 20 children were admitted —in 2005, 104 children were admitted, a 420 percent increase. • In Oregon, the top cause of ATV -related deaths to children under age 16 was crush injuries from rollovers. (Consumer Product Safety Commission & Oregon Parks and Rec.). • In a crash, a child under age 16 is twice as likely to die from injuries sustained from an ATV incident than a bike incident (Oregon Trauma Data). National websites on ATV safety include: www.atvsafetygov, and www.atmafetynet.org. Traffic Safety Connection *March ..........................................Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon ... ....... ......................... .....,,... 3 Nii. t' Check Up Clinics and Fitting Stations 2007.Annual Please check www.childsafetyseatorg under Child Passenger Safety/Calendar for Impaired current list, specific dates, locations and times. Driving Date City Location Address Time Conference 03/10/2007 Milwaukie Fire Department 2930 SE Oak Grove Boulevard 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 03/13/2007 Keizer Fire Department 661 Chemawa Road 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. This conference offers 03/14/2007 Corvallis Fire Department 400 NW Harrison Street 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. law -enforcement, parole 03/14/2007 Woodburn Salud Medical Center 1175 Mt. Hood 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 d:M. & probation, treatment 03/15/2007 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:30'a".M. providers, evaluators, 03/15/2007 Independence Fire Department 1800 Monmouth Street 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 (p.M, preve,ntiion specialists, 03/17/2007 Dallas Fire Department 915 SE Shelton 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 m',.M. prosecutors, medical 03/17/2007 Albany Fire Department 120 SE 34th Street 10:00 A.M. to 12:01'.) a'.M• providers, judges and 03/20/2007 Keizer Fire Department 661 Chemawa Road 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. transportation safety 03/22/2007 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. professiDnals an 03/22/2007 Independence Fire Department 1800 Monmouth Street 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 tp hi. ;opportunity to learn and 03/27/2007 Keizer Fire Department 661 Chemawa Road 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 1.&c exchange information in 03/29/2007 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 v.M. the efforts to reduce 03/29/2007 Independence Fire Department 1800 Monmouth Street 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Impaired driving. 8-Hour Introduction to Child Passenger Safety 03/15/2007 Portland Legacy Emanuel 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Registration required: 503-413-4005, or tfranks@lhs.org. 04/11/2007 Hillsboro Tuality Health Education 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Registration required: 503-681-1111 Ext. 3348. Technician Update Classes To register call 503-643-5620, 800-772-1315 or www.childsafetyseat.org. 03/14, 3/15, OR 4/11 Beaverton ACTS Oregon 8059 SW Cirrus Drive 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 04/23/2007 Hood River Commission on 309 State Street 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Children & Families 04/27/2007 Albany Albany Fire 2850 Gibson Hill Road 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Y,,,; RT;LAN D '�. �� 0 tea Plan now to attend the Governor's Highway Safety Association National Meeting September 22-26, 200 Portland Iliiton Hotel. Portland, Oregon aT April 20 and 21, 2007 at Embassy Suites in Tigard Oregon. Contact: Lt. John Diehl 503-378-2398 or John.Diehl@state. or. us. Registration mailer available at http.//www. odot.state. or usIMp/ts/Im paired Driving/DUIIConf erenceMailer. pdf. Traffic Safety Connection 9March............................... ..........Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon ..... ....... ....... - ......................... 4