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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-21 Bicycle & Pedestrian_PACKETCITY OF ASHLAND BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION Agenda Thursday, August 21r", 2008 @ 5:15 P.M. Siskiyou Room @ 51 Winburn Way Community Development & Engineering Services Building CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 191h, 2008 (No July meeting or minutes.) 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 V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Bike Path Bollards (Powerpoint Presentation by Gary MacGraw) Greenway Maintenance & Safety Top 10 & Near -Miss Lists Bicycle Friendly Community Status, Signage & Council Presentation Transportation Commission Gas Prices & the Rise of Cycling (Warshawsky) Maps & Signs New Business Agenda Items for Next Month VI. ADJOURNMENT Upcoming Meetings Next Regular Meeting - Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at 5:15 P.M. this meeting, a s 48 02 (TTY phone number 800-735-2900). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting x CFR 35.102-35.104.,.D. Title 1). City of Ashland Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission Membership Roster (Updated August 14t", 2008) 1. 4.30.2011 Steve Ryan 801 Siskiyou Bv. 951-1409 resolutionvideo(cDyahoo.com 2. 4.30.2011 David Young 747 Oak Street 488-4188 Chair dvoung @ ieffnet.org 3. 430.2009 Julia Sommer 1158 Village Sq. Dr. 552-1942 Vice Chair iuliasommer@vahoo.com 4. 4.30.2009 VACANT (formerly Selene Aitken's position) 5. 4.30.2010 VACANT (formerly Michael Church's position) 6. 4.30.2010 VACANT (formerly Matthew Seiler's position) 7. 4.30.2010 Jim Olney 361 Wiley Street 482-1057 Secretary olneyit@mind.net 8. 4.30.2010 Tom Burnham 1344 Apple Way 482-4467 ntburnham@gmail.com 9. City Council Kate Jackson 359 Kearney St. 482-2612 Liaison kate@council.ashland.or.us RVTD Liaison Nathan Broom 3200 Crater Lake Ave 608-2411 TDM Planner Medford, OR 97504 n.broom@rvtd.org Planning Staff Liaison Derek Severson 51 Winburn Wy. 552.2040 Associate Planner seversod@ashland.or.us Police Dept. Liaison Steve MacLennan 1155 E. Main St. 552-2809 (voicemail) Police Officer maclenns@ashland.or.us Traffic Safety Liaison Colin Swales 461 Allison St 488-0939 colinswales@qmail.com Youth Liaison (SOU) Eve C. Woods 920 W. 11m St., Unit #3 773-8515 Medford, OR 97501 eve woods@hotmail.com Youth Liaison (AHS) Vacant (The nine voting members are shown in bold. Four constitutes a quorum per AMC 2.22.030) Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission June 19th , 2008 Regular Minutes Roll Call: Chair David Young, Vice Chair Julia Sommer, Secretary Jim Olney, Steve Ryan, Tom Burnham (absent) Council Liaison: Kate Jackson and David Chapman Staff: Rachel Teige, Parks Department Recreation Superintendent Steve McLennan, Police Officer Derek Severson, Associate Planner RVTD liaisons: Paige Townsend, RVTD Senior Planner (absent) High school liaison: Vacant SOU liaison: Eve Woods Call to Order Chair Young called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m. Approval of Minutes — May 15"' 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. Introductions City Councilor Kate Jackson, the new City Council liaison to the Commission was introduced. Jenna Stanke, Jackson County's new Special Projects Coordinator, was also introduced. It was noted that Stanke replaces Karen Smith, and is staffing the County's Bicycle Advisory Committee. Stanke explained that she was formerly with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments and worked extensively on the extension of the Greenway from Central Point to Grants Pass. Stanke briefly discussed the Bicycle Advisory Committee, her work on the Greenway to extend the trail along the Rogue River, the status of the Barnett Road crossing, and her hope to work more closely with the Commission in the future. Public Forum Dr. Gary McGraw/423 Lit Way discussed his recent accident on the Greenway and noted his concern with the use of bollards as a way to restrict motor vehicle access. He emphasized that he wanted to bring awareness to this topic as a risk management issue, and added that it is even more of a concern for night commuters due to lack of lighting on the bikepath. He noted that in Chico, California, an experienced rider hit a bollard and is now paralyzed. He added that he hopes this will be considered in future Greenway work, including that associated with Verde Village. He urged the Commission to consider a safer bollard design, other means to restrict motor vehicle access, and better signage. He suggested that bollard could be removed and signage could have the same effect. Stanke suggested considering some form of rumble strip in advance of the bollards. 2008-0619 Bike & Ped minutes Page I of 3 Subcommittee & Liaison Reports Woods discussed her efforts tabling at the University's Raider Day, where she spoke to more than 100 students about bicycle and pedestrian safety. She noted that the Traffic Safety Commission staff had generously provided great brochures to assist with this effort, and she discussed the Ad Hoc Siskiyou Safety Committee. She indicated that she was working to have an orientation program on campus safety. Severson provided a staff update on the Ad Hoc Siskiyou Safety Commission, the Transit Open House, and the Wheeldon Memorial. Sommer discussed the effectiveness of the rumble strips on Siskiyou Boulevard and suggested that more might be useful. Ryan discussed pedestrian behavior and the need to increase bus service to address evenings and weekends. Severson noted that Egon Dubois of the BTA had made a request that the Commission express its support to the Parks Foundation to reimburse "Kidical Mass" printing costs. It was explained that the Kidical Mass event is an extension of the bicycle safety education program in local schools that gives children and their parents and opportunity to ride together in traffic, and that Dubois has been paying the printing cost for promotional materials out of his own pocket since the event began in April. After consideration, members expressed their support for reimbursing this expense out of Bike Swap bicycle safety education funds through the Parks Foundation. Ryan discussed Car Free Day planning, noting that the planning at this stage included a week- long bike commute challenge, with an Oak Street event and street closure from 4:00 to 7:00 on Monday and street cafe by Standing Stone. He noted that there would be live music, and that the event planning was moving ahead. Severson noted that the City Administrator had approved the recommendation that the City be the sponsor for this event, and that Ryan's role was as Commission liaison. Severson added that the event planning would not be a regular agenda item, but that Ryan could provide updates as liaison or bring requests back to the Commission as needed. Rachel Teige, Parks Department Recreation Superintendent and Tracy Harding, Bike Swap Coordinator, gave a debriefing of this year's Bike Swap event. Teige noted that Harding had coordinated this year's event, and noted that the event was the most successful in the four years that the Parks Department has been involved, with 207 pieces of equipment sold and sales of approximately $18,000. Attendance was up by more than 100, there were twice as many vendors, and 75 volunteers. This generated roughly $3,100 to the Bike Swap fund for bicycle safety education, and Teige noted that with carryover the fund balance was approximately $11,000. Severson noted that there would be a request for payment coming shortly from the BTA for this year's bicycle safety education classes which would significantly reduce that balance. Teige stated that they will be ordering more lights, helmets and pedometers as all sold well at the event. It was noted that there may be a minimum charge per bike next year as there were a lot of lower quality bikes sold this year, and the event may be shortened by one hour. Teige and Harding discussed the promotion, noting that a new staff person in Parks and the Coordinator position helped with outreach efforts. It was noted that the Safety Chicken had been on hand for the event, as at Earth Day. Harding explained that left -over bikes went to Goodwill, 2008-0619 Bike & Ped minutes Page 2 of 3 the Ashland Community Bike Program, Migrant HeadStart, or were sold as scrap metal depending on their type and condition. Teige concluded with a recommendation that at least $2,000 be retained in the Bike Swap fund to cover the coordinator salary, promotion, and the cost of helmets, lights and pedometers. Transportation Commission Members discussed the possible creation of a Transportation Commission, noting that the details of the transition from two Commissions (Bicycle & Pedestrian and Traffic Safety) to one (Transportation) needed to be clearly addressed. Chapman emphasized the need to clearly address transit as a priority, and suggested that the Commission's relationship to the Planning Commission and planning process needed to be clear. He also suggested formalizing a liaison relationship with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Severson explained that it was staff's intent to have the Commission involved in the planning process at the pre -application level — this would provide advanced notice of actions which the Commission might have concerns with and provide opportunity to comment while not tying up each meeting with land use hearings. Jackson noted that the 120-day rule, which requires a final decision from the city within 120-days of the submission of a complete land use application, drives the planning process and dictates the timeframe allowed for commission participation in decisions. She added that after considering this, the Housing Commission recently determined that the pre -application process was the most appropriate place to be involved in the process. Members expressed unanimous support for the creation of a Transportation Commission, noting the importance to maintain support for the established bicycle safety education program and partnership with the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). New Business None. Agenda Items for Next Month Members noted the need to further discuss bollards on the Greenway. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. 2008-0619 Bike & Ped minutes Page 3 of 3 v V 0) (n cn -A. PI) _ -I CO (.nCn N N m Cn N -4 Cn N N -9� N -I O Cn Cn 4h. 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Olson N CITY OF ASHLAND Re: CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (TRANSPORTATION) The following capital projects are ongoing. If you would like additional information on any of these projects, please let me know as quickly as possible and I will provide it at the next meeting: 1. Possible closure of Glenn Street Rail Crossing (crossing will remain open) 2. Railroad Crossing Improvements @ Hersey/Laurel (to start in 2009) 3. C Street / Eureka Street Improvement (construction underway) 4. Miscellaneous Concrete Project (curb repair on B St., Second and Fourth) (ongoing) 5. Oak Street Rail Crossing Improvement (2008) 6. East Main Street Railroad Crossing Improvement (contract awarded to LTM) 7. Plaza Avenue LID (submitted for CMAQ grant funding) 8. Schofield Street LID (currently being designed) 9. Liberty Street LID (LID formed by Council on 2/5/08) 10. `A' Street Reconstruction (complete) 11. Alley — Harrison to Morton LID (not approved by Council) 12. Laurel Street Sidewalks (submitted for Transportation Enhancement Grant funding) 13. `B' Street Reconstruction (Oak to Fifth Street) (bid in July, 2008) 14. Granite Street Reconstruction (Nutley St to Pioneer St) (bid in July, 2008) 15. Hersey Street Sidewalk Reconstruction (Oak to Ann St) (2008) The following subdivisions are under construction or will soon be started. 1. Julian Square II (N Mountain Av improvements south of Fair Oaks Drive) (complete) 2. Fordyce Street Co -housing (complete) 3. Helman Springs Subdivision — Otis Street (begin 2008 or later) 4. Terrace Court Subdivision — 1849 Siskiyou By (25% complete) 5. Willowbrook Subdivision — 380 Clay Street (begin 2008 or later) 6. Matisse Cottages Subdivision — Mountain Av (begin 2008 or later) 7. Verde Village Subdivision — Almeda Drive / Helman Street (begin 2008) 8. Aleph Springs Subdivision — off N Mountain Avenue (begin 2008) ENGINEERING DIVISION Tel: 541/488-5347 20 E. Main Street Fax: 541/488-6006 Ashland OR 97520 TTY: 8001735-2900 www.ashland.or.us G:1pub-wrkslengldept-admin\TRAF1Capital Project Review 6 08 Memo doc :Ii:, 58 �. _...- �....... _..... . political activity while on the fob Page 1 Derek Severson�Remmder concerrnng prohibited � � � .. From: Richard Appicello To: All Users Date: 8/13/08 12:27:08 PM Subject: Reminder concerning prohibited political activity while on the job The Elections division has posted on the internet a document entitled "2008 Restrictions on Political Campaigning by Public Employees." This document clearly explains the prohibitions on political acticity under ORS 260.432. It is located at the following website: http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/publications/restrictions.pdf Department Heads may want to print the document and leave it in areas available for employees to examine such as in break rooms. Please advise your assigned appointed Commissioners and Board members, that they fall under the restrictions of the statute. ORS § 260.432 (2007) provides: 260.432. Solicitation of public employees; activities of public employees during working hours (1) No person shall attempt to, or actually, coerce, command or require a public employee to influence or give money, service or other thing of value to promote or oppose any political committee or to promote or oppose the nomination or election of a candidate, the gathering of signatures on an initiative, referendum or recall petition, the adoption of a measure or the recall of a public office holder. (2) No public employee shall solicit any money, influence, service or other thing of value or otherwise promote or oppose any political committee or promote or oppose the nomination or election of a candidate, the gathering of signatures on an initiative, referendum or recall petition, the adoption of a measure or the recall of a public office holder while on the job during working hours. However, this section does not restrict the right of a public employee to express personal political views. (3) Each public employer shall have posted in a conspicuous place likely to be seen by its employees the following notice in printed or typewritten form: ATTENTION ALL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES: The restrictions imposed by the law of the State of Oregon on your political activities are that "No public employee shall solicit any money, influence, service or other thing of value or otherwise promote or oppose any political committee or promote or oppose the nomination or election of a candidate, the gathering of signatures on an initiative, referendum or recall petition, the adoption of a measure or the recall of a public office holder while on the job during working hours. However, this section does not restrict the right of a public employee to express personal political views." It is therefore the policy of the state and of your public employer that you may engage in political activity except to the extent prohibited by state law when on the job during working hours. (4) As used in this section: (a) "Public employee" does not include an elected official or a person appointed as a director to the board of a pilot education service district under section 11, chapter 828, Oregon Laws 2005. Derek Severson Reminder concerning^ prohibited political activity while on the job Page 2 (b) 'Public employer" includes any board, commission, committee, department, division or institution in the executive, administrative, legislative or judicial branch of state government, and any county, city, district or other municipal corporation or public corporation organized for a public purpose, including a cooperative body formed between municipal or public corporations. See the attached QUICK Card which should be posted in break rooms. ALSO, be advised, The last sentence of ORS 260.432(2) permits expression of "personal political views" while on the job during working hours. This exception is intended to balance the purpose of the act against the right of freedom of expression granted to individuals under Article I Section 8 of the Oregon Constitution. This provision has been interpreted to allow personal political expression, such as the wearing of campaign buttons or the expression of personal views, while on the job. Such expression, however, may not: Rise to the level of solicitation of the public or other employees; Result in the expenditure of public funds or use of public resources; or Too strongly suggest official City support. For example, while regular employees may wear campaign buttons, a uniformed employee such as a police officer is restricted from doing so because of the implication of official support. For the same reason, a public employee may not post campaign signs or literature in their office cubicle. Similarly, employees may place bumper stickers on their own vehicles even when parked in the City lot, but may not put bumper stickers on City vehicles or on personal vehicles used for City business for which an employee receives an allowance. If after reviewing the law you have questions, please contact me or Barbara Christensen Richard Appicello City Attorney City of Ashland, OR (541) 488-5350 - PHONE (541) 552-2092 - FAX TTY 1 (800) 735-2900 appicelr@ashland.or.us This email transmission is intended for the recipient as indicated above. The information contained within this document is confidential. Unauthorized distribution of the contents of this document, in full or part, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify me immediately by telephone at (541)552-2091. in gL C C C S O m r + O 7 O " a E of e v w "MMt In 3 0 ° 0 y w co c d m e as cWi C :� ■C m a) H -0 ,E •O E ai a7 p a) O V y a. E c +.. 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A regliest made by a person in"a pF&itipn of supervisor or­suprior is,Viev�e as a command -for purposes of elec406 law; end + ,Mary roof leave an opinion piece or letterm kdvc ,ating a pali�ical . position pubiisla,ed in a purisdiC66 s ne sletttr at other 'pu li<aiiton'produ, ed or c�i"siributed b, public a to ees. „ �. � t— y' p nip y lc'ar`rrtrrr deiatd'e,utinfoi7mtson)about O7 S260.4rc inf6a-rrteatidn 4boid ottat+'Re f"mon-lams, contaact- S cr+etaxraf State, EleCtions Division lea urw l: nd ikk, Dii�clor twit 141, Starts Capaitml lilcig, SaleW,0V_ 97310Vi Phorwe at;a, (50j 86-1 18 1 c'hoo-�(Stl;1) 37 7414 .'ivveWle`address: jMwur _Am__ tacte� _ go tca Electiorks". 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Back in November, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission had made the following motion: Sommer/Olney m/s to provide Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission program funds in an amount not to exceed $2, 500, to request that the Traffic Safety Commission partially match this support in amount not to exceed $1, 500, and to recommend that the Parks Foundation provide an amount not to exceed $6, 000 from Bike Swap funds, to support the Bicycle Transportation Alliance in conducting bicycle and pedestrian safety education classes in Ashland Schools during the 2007-2008 fiscal year, with the total combined reimbursement from these three sources not to exceed $10, 000 and to be determined at a rate of $400 per bicycle safety education class taught in Ashland schools during the current fiscal year and $100 per pedestrian safety education class taught in Ashland schools during the current fiscal year. Payment would be made first from the Bike Swap funds, then from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission program funds, and lastly from Traffic Safety Commission funds, as needed based on the total number of classes offered in Ashland schools during the 2007-2008 fiscal year, with the BTA to provide a detailed breakdown of the number, type, date and location of all classes actually taught during the current fiscal year no later, than June 23, 2008. Discussion: Members suggested that the BTA look into possible financial support for their programs directly from the schools. It was also strongly recommended that the BTA consider seeking financial support for their programs through the City budget process as the magnitude of the request now significantly exceeds the funds directly available to the Commission. It was also suggested that the possibility of a larger role for the BTA in promoting and conducting the annual DWarbnffl of Com w* Dewbpn»rH Tel: 541-W2-2040 �. 61 Wribum Way Fax 541-62-2050 Aftml, Oregon 97620 TTY: 800.735-2900 www.ashland.onus seversodOashland.onus Bike Swap be considered. Severson indicated that he would convey these suggestions to the BTA. Voice vote: All AYES. A copy of the motion and minutes detailing how payment was to be made and in what amounts was forwarded to Angela at the BTA following that meeting. Classes were to be paid at a rate of $400 per bicycle safety class and $100 per pedestrian safety class, with the total reimbursement for the proposed 22 bicycle safety classes and 18 pedestrian safety classes that were proposed by BTA for the year not to exceed $10,000. As the current invoice indicates that only 13 bicycle safety classes were taught, with no pedestrian safety classes shown, we are only able to reimburse in the amount of $5,200. I've forwarded the invoice for payment based on that amount. If you need further information or have questions, I can be reached at 552-2040 or via email to seversod@ashiand.or.us. Sincerely, Derek Severson Associate Planner& Planning Staff. Liaison to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission Attachments: Original Request from BTA, Minutes from November 2007 Copies: Jim Olson, Rachel Teige, Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission Department of Community Developmwd Tel: 541352-2040 �. 51 Vlrvibum Way Fax: 541-652-2050 Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 900-735.29M www.ashland.or.us seversoda,ashland.or.us Page 1 of 1 Derek Severson - Bollards on the Bike path moor w m From: "Gary MacGraw" <gary@adicentral.com> To: <seversod@ashland.or.us> Date: 6/23/2008 3:59 PM Subject: Bollards on the Bike path Hi Derek, Here is a link to the situation in Chico that occurred on their bike path with Bollards. If you would not mind distributing this to the bicycle and pedestrian committee I would appreciate it. Laurie remember discussing the bike path near the dog park "ad nauseum" while on the Park Commission before it was put in, but has no recollection of bollards being part of that discussion. I am interested to know if they were an after thought and who would be making that decision. The more I ask around the more scary stories I hear about the bollards. Hopefully someone will look into the situation and evaluate the risk factors in having them in place. I sent the Chico link to Jenna Stanke and offered to share my views if that would be helpful. htti)://www.chicovelo.ora/ed.html Sincerely, Gary MacGraw fileWCADocuments and Settings\seversod\Local Settings\Temp\GW}000O1.HTM 6/23/2008 On Friday, December 21 st, 2007 Ed McLaughlin -- long time cycling coordinator for Chico Velo, bicycling advocate, and all around nice guy-- was riding with a group of riders through Bidwell Park and ran head on into a bollard (those metal posts intended to keep cars from driving on the bike path.) Ed was wearing his helmet but suffered a severe spinal cord injury in the fall. He was airflighted later than day from Enloe Hospital in Chico to a medical center in Santa Clara that specializes in spinal injuries. There is a story in the Chico ER that has more information about the Ed's condition. www.chicoer.com/news/ci 7790433 Check back here and we will update his progress as we learn it. We are working to create a foundation where donations can be made. Again, please check back here for information. Cards, notes, and photos can be sent to: Ed McLaughlin c/o Customer Service Department Santa Clara Valley Medical Center 751 South Bascom Ave. San Jose, CA 95128 Posts on Santa Barbara area bikepaths Page 1 of 4 HOME WHO WEARE REGIONAL BICYCLE BIKE RIDES CYCLE SMART BICI CENTRO BIKE COMMUTE NEWSLETTER MEETINGS•EYENTS BIKE WEEK YOUTH BIKE CONTACTS WEB RESOURCES PRO BIKE CONF OURSHOP JOIN OUR COALITION SEARCH OUR SITE Enter words, then click on "Search." Posts on South Coast paths This is one of the posts on the Obern Trail, here at the bridge over the Maria Ygancio Creek. Photo by Ralph Fertig. On November 1st, 2002, commuting bicyclist Bob Biskner ran into a post on the Obern Trail path, breaking a scapula and ribs. It brought out a number of stories about collisions with posts on paths, and prompted a study of bikepath posts (or "bollards") in southern Santa Barbara county in the hope of making conditions safer for bicyclists everywhere. You can download the 10-page report Posts on Bikepaths as an Adobe PDF file by clicking here. It's a 3.2 MB file, so might take a while. When it was first posted in late 2002, comments about the draft version were solicited. They are all included below; some have been incorporated into the final version. It is not comprehensive because other posts have been reported and at least two were moved back from a bridge entrance for safety. Comments on the study Date: 12/7/02 12:38 PM From: David Madajian Fantastic job. You may want to make a strong recommendation that any Search path opening 7 feet or less should never have a post. I measured my Geo to come up with this. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Keep up with regional bike news by jolning ourfree online list. To subE4crlbe, Just bend an emalI message to; sbblke-subsorlbe Ilsts, riseupmet SANTA BARBARA BICYCLE COAUTION PO Box 92047 Banta Barbara California 93190 Date: 12/10/02 7:52 AM From: Michael M. Moule Nice report. My suggestions: 1. Could you include (maybe as an appendix) the reports of crashes into posts. It would make a much stronger argument to use posts only as a last resort. You could even include a reference to each crash report under the appropriate post description in the report. 2. It might be helpful to at least to describe in more detail the types of crashes and potential crash hazards - you could make a reference to the numerous scrape marks on the posts. 3. Most folks no longer refer to "bike paths" and use "shared use paths" http://www.sbbike.org/commute/posts/post-study.html 6/25/2008 Posts on Santa Barbara area bikepaths Page 2 of 4 NOD aSbb"A" or "multi -use paths" instead. You might want to change this. 4. A lot of people refer to these posts as "bollards", how about a "posts or bollards" somewhere near the beginning. Do you mind if I forward your post to the association of pedestrian and bicycle professionals list? Date: 12/10/02 8:32 AM From: Laurens Campbell We've been looking at different technologies for in pavement flashers for crosswalks lately and one product comes to mind that may prove useful to you. Check out the lights at this web -site: www.itemnet.org/htmI/site/hI_night.htmI They are solar powered. On top of the poles seems like a good idea and this may just be a good inexpensive fix. Laurens Campbell TDM Technician City of Kelowna, BC Date:12/10/02 1:11 PM From: Mary Anne Koos We had a similar problem with the posts on the St. Marks Trail being primarily responsible for the majority of crashes. Most have now been removed, and they are not installed on new paths. We have had minimal problems with unwanted vehicles. Mary Anne Koos FDOT District 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator P.O. Box 607 Chipley, FL 32428 Date:12/29/02 6:22 PM From: Walt Seifert Nice, and useful, work. Bollards are clearly a hazard and clearly not well studied or we wouldn't have so many different types and varied installation geometries. The report's conclusions seem sound, but it might be nice to provide a little more information on how they were reached. Richard Moeur's home page shows the standard regulatory sign as the R5-3 "NO MOTOR VEHICLES" rather than "MOTOR VEHICLES PROHIBITED". I noticed someone from FL wrote they removed bollards with minimal problems. I remember reading the same thing about Denver. If bollards have to be installed, I wonder if the diameter, shape (cylinder vs rectangle or other), cap and type of reflector would have a bearing on safety. It would seem that a reflector that maximized reflection (large http://www.sbbike.org/commute/posts/post-study.html 6/25/2008 Posts on Santa Barbara area bikepaths Page 3 of 4 and amber, I, believe) would be the best. I guess I have some questions about flexibility. How flexible is flexible? If it is flexible enought not to cause a fall or stop an emergency or maintenance vehicle, it would not stop unauthorized vehicles either. Do you know of any evidence that a flexible posts results in less crashes or less severe injuries? It would seem to me that the downside to reflectors and flexible posts is durability --resistance to both the elements and vandalism. Splitting the path in two would present its own set of hazards, especially for night time cycling, but would probably be safer during the day. Perhaps rolled curbs, rather than vertical curbs, ought to be used on the approach side of the planted medians. You might want to use the term divided path instead of separated path. To me, a separated path is one separated from the street, not itself. I would suggest that this little paper has national import and you should ask Thunderhead for comments. Date:1/14/03 4:29 PM From: Cheryl Everett First let me say what a great report. Then I would like to thank who ever is responsible for the removal of the posts at the Atascadero Creek Bike path at Nueces Drive. I would like to strongly recommend the removal of both posts on the North Goleta Bike Route at San Jose Creek. There is no way a motorist could get on that bridge. There is a wooden fence on the west side that you have to ride around before entering the bridge and then make a quick turn to go around the post when riding from the direction of Santa Barbara to Goleta. This is very dangerous and most times I can't make the quick turn and end up riding on the left side of the post to avoid hitting it. Well there is my opinion for what it's worth. Date:1/21/03 9:21 PM From: Mike Wills Excellent report. However, there are several posts that were not included. Along the bikepath between UCSB and Isla Vista, running parallel to Ocean Road, there are several bikeposts at the entrances to the bikepath--specifically Cervantes, Picasso, Pardall, and Trigo roads and also Del Playa Drive. On the bikepath west of Los Cameros there are 5 tall narrow poles at the entrance to family student housing. Date:1/24/03 4:09 PM From: Walt Seifert One more comment on posts. Shouldn't there be warning signs wherever posts must be installed? There are warning for medians and other impediments in roadways. http://www.sbbike.org/commute/Posts/Post-study.html 6/25/2008 Posts on Santa Barbara area bikepaths Page 4 of 4 http://www.sbbike.org/commute/Posts/Post-study.html 6/25/2008 Summary Posts (also called "bollards") installed in paved paths within South Santa Barbara County vary considerably in height, width, color, material, reflectivity, barrier striping, and apparent purpose. The posts are found in paths within the unincorporated Santa Barbara County, the University of California Santa Barbara, and the cities of Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria. These posts, ostensibly intended to keep motorists off the paths and bridges, are sometimes located where that function is not served, or used where other less -dangerous designs would serve. Fifty- one of the existing posts are described here in detail, and recommendations for making path conditions safer for bicyclists are offered. Caltrans bikepath standards The California Department of Transportation has recommendations for bikepath posts in Section 1003.1 (15) of its Highway Design Manual. The complete text follows: (15) Barrier Posts. It may be necessary to install barrier posts at entrances to bike paths to prevent motor ve- hicles from entering. When locating such installations, care should be taken to assure that barriers are well marked and visible to bicyclists, day or night (i.e., in- stall reflectors or reflectorized tape). Striping an envelope around the barriers is recommended (see Figure 1003.1G). If sight distance is limited, spe- cial advance warning signs or painted pavement warn - Figure 1003.1G Barrier Post Striping ings should be provided. Where more than one post is necessary, a 1.5 meter spacing should be used to permit passage of bicycle -towed trailers, adult tricycles, and to assure adequate room for safe bicycle passage without dismounting. Barrier post installations should be de- signed so they are removable to permit entrance by emergency and service vehicles. Generally, barrier configurations that preclude entry by motorcycles present safety and convenience problems for bicyclists. Such devices sheould be used only where extreme problems are encountered. Other bikepath standards Many publications offer design standards and recommendations for bikepaths; they come from government agencies, nonprofit organizations and independent writers. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has the most widely used reference, the Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. Many others go beyond Caltrans and AASHTO standards. A recent book, for example, Trails for the Twenty -First Century by Charles Flink, is a 256- page publication that extensively describes trail considerations. These and others will be discussed in relation to our South Coast posts that are described next. Post conditions The following pages describe 51 observed posts in the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. A location map is shown first, then the 22 bridge posts are described, then the 27 path entrance posts, and finally the two wetlands posts. Following this is a discussion of their safety and utility. 100 mm Yellow stripe Location map of South Coast bikepath posts Posts at bridges 0 Posts at bikepath entries 0 Posts at wetlands Obern Trail Location: near Vieja Valley School Jurisdiction: Santa Barbara County Number of posts in path: 2 Post size: 48" high, 3" diameter Post material: galvanized steel Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 10 feet Bridge: rubber mat, wood railings, reflectors on entry railings, deflection at entry. Obern Trail Location: on Nueces Drive Jurisdiction: Santa Barbara County Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 48" high, 3.25" diameter Post material: galvanized steel Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 11 feet Bridge: rubber mat, wood railings, yellow paint on entry railings, no deflection at entry. Obern Trail Location: south end of Arroyo Drive Jurisdiction: Santa Barbara County Number of posts in path: 2 Post size: 48" high, 3" diameter Post material: galvanized steel Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 8 feet Bridge: rubber mat, wood railings, yellow paint on entry railings, no deflection at entry. Obern Trail Location: over Maria Ygancia Creek Jurisdiction: Santa Barbara County Number of posts in path: 2 Post size: 48" high, 6" diameter Post material: galvanized steel Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 10 feet Bridge: wood planks, wood railings, reflectors on entry railings, no deflection at entry. North Goleta Bike Route Location: over San Jose Creek Jurisdiction: City of Goleta Number of posts in path: 2 Post size: 38" high, 3.5" diameter Post material: painted steel Reflective tape: no Path width at posts: 9 feet Bridge: wood planks, white wood railings, reflectors on entry railings, deflection at entry. North Goleta Bike Route Location: over Las Vegas Creek Jurisdiction: City of Goleta Number of posts in path: 2 Post size: 35" high, 3" diameter Post material: painted steel, rusted Reflective tape: fragments Path width at posts: 7 feet Bridge: wood planks, brown wood railings, no reflectors on entry railings, no deflection at entry. North Goleta Bike Route Location: over drainage channel, Covington Way Jurisdiction: City of Goleta Number of posts in path: 2 Post size: 35" high, 3" diameter Post material: painted steel, rusted Reflective tape: fragments Path width at posts: 8 feet Bridge: wood planks, steel railings, reflectors near entry railings, no angled deflection at entry. Anapamu Street/101 bridge Location: over Highway 101, south side Jurisdiction: City of Santa Barbara Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 37" high, 3.5" diameter Post material: galvanized steel Reflective tape: no Path width at posts: 8 feet Bridge: concrete, steel railings, no reflectors near entry railings, no angled deflection at entry. Anapamu Street/101 bridge Location: over Highway 101, north side Jurisdiction: City of Santa Barbara Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 37" high, 4.5" diameter Post material: galvanized steel Reflective tape: no Path width at posts: 8 feet Bridge: concrete, steel railings, no reflectors near entry railings, no angled deflection at entry. Ortega Street/101 bridge Location: over Highway 101, south side Jurisdiction: City of Santa Barbara Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 33" high, 6.5" diameter Post material: green painted steel Reflective tape: no Path width at posts: 12 feet Bridge: concrete, steel railings, no reflectors near entry railings, no angled deflection at entry. Ortega Street/101 bridge Location: over Highway 101, north side Jurisdiction: City of Santa Barbara Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 33" high, 6.5" diameter Post material: green painted steel Reflective tape: no Path width at posts: 12 feet Bridge: concrete, steel railings, no reflectors near entry railings, no angled deflection at entry. Via Real to El Carro Lane Location: over drainage channel Jurisdiction: City of Carpinteria Number of posts in path: 3 Post size: 42" high, 3.5" diameter Post material: painted steel Reflective tape: no Path width at posts: 5 feet Bridge: wood planks, steel & chain link railings, no reflectors on entry railings, no angled deflection at entry. Obern Trail Location: entrance at Modoc Road Jurisdiction: Santa Barbara County Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 48" high, 3" diameter Post material: galvanized steel Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 13.5 feet Obern Trail Location: on Nueces Drive Jurisdiction: Santa Barbara County Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 48" high, 3.25" diameter Post material: galvanized steel Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 12 feet Bridge: rubber mat, wood railings, yellow paint on entry railings, no deflection at entry. Obern Trail Location: entrance at Goleta Beach County Park Jurisdiction: Santa Barbara County Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 48" high, 6" diameter Post material: galvanized steel Reflective tape: fragments Path width at posts: 9 feet Cabrillo Boulevard Beachway Location: entrance at Harbor Way Jurisdiction: City of Santa Barbara Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 44" high, 4" widest part Post material: yellow flexible plastic Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 12 feet La Mesa Park path Location: entrance off parking, Meigs Road Jurisdiction: City of Santa Barbara Number of posts in path: 3 Post size: 47" high, 3.5" diameter Post material: black painted steel Reflective tape: no Path width at posts: 10.5 feet Pershing Park -to -City College path Location: entrance off Shoreline Drive Jurisdiction: City of Santa Barbara Number of posts in path: 4 Post size: 46-50" high, 5.5"x 6" Post material: yellow painted wood Reflective tape: no Path width at posts: 18 feet Pershing Park -to -City College path Location: near City College overlook park Jurisdiction: City of Santa Barbara Number of posts in path: 3 Post size: 52-60" high, 5.5"x 6" Post material: yellow painted wood Reflective tape: no Path width at posts: 21 feet Channel Drive path Location: entrance next to SB Cemetery Jurisdiction: Santa Barbara County Number of posts in path: 2 Post size: 36" high, 3" diameter Post material: painted steel Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 14 feet Channel Drive path Location: entrance at Butterfly Lane Jurisdiction: Santa Barbara County Number of posts in path: 2 Post size: 36" high, 3" diameter Post material: white flexible plastic Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 14 feet Via Real -El Carro Lane path Location: entrance at Via Real Jurisdiction: City of Carpinteria Number of posts in path: 3 Post size: 50" high, 3" diameter Post material: painted steel Reflective tape: fragments Path width at posts: 18 feet MM Via Real -El Carro Lane path Location: entrance at El Carro Lane Jurisdiction: City of Carpinteria Number of posts in path: 2 Post size: 52" high, 3" diameter Post material: painted steel Reflective tape: fragments Path width at posts:' 10 feet Sterling Avenue -Foothill Road path Location: entrance at Sterling Avenue Jurisdiction: City of Carpinteria Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 44" high, 2" diameter Post material: white painted steel Reflective tape: no Path width at posts: 15 feet Sterling Avenue -Foothill Road path Location: entrance at Foothill Road Jurisdiction: City of Carpinteria Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 46" high, 2.5" diameter Post material: white painted steel Reflective tape: no Path width at posts: 11 feet Carpinteria Creek path Location: entrance at Carpinteria Avenue Jurisdiction: City of Carpinteria Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 42" high, 3" diameter Post material: white painted steel Reflective tape: fragments Path width at posts: 16 feet Carpinteria Creek path Location: entrance at Via Real Jurisdiction: City of Carpinteria Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 58" high, 2.5" diameter Post material: white painted steel Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 17 feet Storke Campus path Location: entrance nearest El Colegio Road Jurisdiction: Univ. of California, Santa Barbara Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 43" high, 3.25" diameter Post material: galvanized steel Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 10 feet Storke Campus path Location: entrance north of El Colegio Road Jurisdiction: Univ. of California, Santa Barbara Number of posts in path: 1 Post size: 43" high, 3.25" diameter Post material: galvanized steel Reflective tape: yes Path width at posts: 10 feet What can be done? The purpose of posts in paths is very basic: keep motorists off the path. In consideration of injuries that have been sustained by bicyclists who strike bikepath posts, the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition asks that local jurisdictions adopt the following three phase approach to keeping motorists off our paths: 1. Install signs next to paths 2. Install a divided path 3. Use carefully -designed and located posts only as a last resort. These three measures are described below. 1. Install signs next to paths Often, all that is needed to keep motorists off bikepaths is a sign that says "NO MOTOR VEHICLES." Such a sign would be posted where roads and bikepaths cross. The sign is safest for bicyclists and least expensive for the jursidiction—if it keeps motorists off the road. Many communities use signs as the first means of control and find out that nothing more is needed. Protection of bridges and errant motorists who attempt to drive on them may require special consideration. 2. Install a divided path By dividing the path into two narrower one-way paths just before it reaches the roadway, motorists are discouraged from entering the path: N w r w �1 M n � w a. nw, mm nr.�uwae 1 7 5" r The diagram is from the North Carolina Bicycle Facilities Planning and Design Guidelines. The planting is low enough to allow service and emergency vehicles to pass over it, but high enough to discourage most motorists. 3. Carfully select and position posts As a last resort, if the other two methods are ineffective in keeping motorists off bikepaths, posts may be required. The posts should be: • preferably flexible rather than solid • if solid, removable for emergency and maintenance access • light color and reflectorized for visibility • possibly with solar -powered LED lights • in height, 36-45 inches tall The posts should be positioned: • at least 5 feet apart • either one or three across a trail, not two • set back 10-30 feet from an intersection • set back 5-10 feet from a bridge • with diversion striping on the pavement • with overhead lights nearby. Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition PO Box 92047 Santa Barbara, CA 93190 email: info@sbbike.org web: www.sbbike.org Page 1 of 1 Derek Severson - Mirror for Bike Path off of Takelma Way From: "Mary Rogan" <maryjrogan@gmail.com> To: "seversod@ashland.or.us" <seversod@ashland.or.us> Date: 6/9/2008 7:19 AM Subject: Mirror for Bike Path off of Takelma Way Hi, I am trying to find out how to go to with my suggestions, so you are the lucky recipient! We live in the Clay Creek Subdivision on Takelma Way and we have access to the bike path from Takelma way down a flag driveway. The fence in the yard on the north east side of the entry has a high fence which creates a blind corner. Is it possible to install one of those round mirrors that gives that bubble view to that you can see if anyone is coming before you enter the bike path? If you poke your nose out to check for traffic, you could already be in someone's way or flattened. Thanks so much. I'm happy to provide more info if this is not clear. Mary Rogan 482-5653 file://CADocuments and Settings\seversod\Local Settings\Temp\GW}000O1.HTM 6/9/2008 Fixable Bike/Pod Danger Spots Needs re-striping/paintina: - bike lane on North Mountain going uphill to RR tracks - portions of bike lane on Tolman between 66 and Siskiyou, especially downhill side at 66/Tolman intersection. (Contact: Carl Johnson, 552-2415) Street/sidewalk maintenance: - Depression in bike lane on Siskiyou going south just before Morton Street. Does not drain properly. - Gravel/debris on East Main bike lanes between Tolman Creek and Highway 66. - Siskiyou flooding/spring runoff freezing: Beach, Morton, Union, all flood the sidewalks on the south side when there's a heavy rain. Central Bike Path maintenance (Parks Dept.): - bumps/cracks/disintegration between Clay and Tolman Creek. - high curb where it crosses Normal by cemetery, forcing dismount. New slanane: 4-way stop signs where bike path crosses E. Main and N. Mountain at RR crossings. These intersections are very busy and confusing, and cars often don't stop for bikers/walkers on the path. Need signs directing cyclists from the north end (A Street) of the Central Bike Path to the Bear Creek Bike Path (Dog Park). - Unregulated railroad crossing underneath overpass at Clay St. Need for new radar speed board: Currently the city only has one, and only for Ashland School District. We need at least one more, for places like Siskiyou Blvd. and N. Mountain between Hersey and B St. Cost: 5K More complicated needs: - Audio signals for vision -impaired at major intersections. Traffic Safety Commission will discuss this at their next meeting. - Bikers are forced onto sidewalk on N. Mountain between E. Main and Siskiyou (along high school). Sidewalk on only one side. Cut into playing field verge for' bike lane and/or sidewalk? - Clay St. blind curve at bottom: needs curb & sidewalk. Question: Do pedestrian walk buttons make any difference in timing of lights? Page 1 of 1 Derek Severson - BFC Feedback �i a oumw a ra�xid�w�m s w w �iuwum�ro row m ro o� n m era i�i�� mar nmo� rvs pms�m a w��o� muro � a � a oo a �n��mmmo� � w� wriw RAMMMM503f From: 'Bill Nesper" <BillNesper@bikeleague.org> To: <seversod@ashland.or.us> Date: 8/4/2008 1:03 PM Subject: BFC Feedback Mr. Severson, Good afternoon. It just became apparent that you may not have received the feedback from the last BFC review. I apologize for the delay. I made a PDF of the feedback and attached it to this email. Please do keep up all of the great work and let us know if we can assist in any way! Thanks again for all of your efforts. Also, please look at your community page and let us know if you have any comments. We want to make sure we are getting it right and showing off the stuff you are most proud of. N 1t .w.[Lwy bill: �°sou g/p � rani. comp°n�u ii gages N:sf sq lla� ,H.�l :u We are working on improved web tools now that will make your renewal process easier and your community page more interactive. More new to come soon. Best regards, Bill Bill Nesper Director, Bicycle Friendly Community Program League of American Bicyclists 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #800 Washington, DC 20006 D: 202-621-5444 F: 202-822-1334 NCH @bik i g .e, erg ....... h1..q q -99 - file://CADocuments and Settings\seversod\Local Settings\Temp\GW}000O1.HTM 8/4/2008 C, o rn m u n ity llendly/ "' 1..)erek Severson Associate Planner 51 Winburn Way Ashland, OR 97520 LEAGUIE OF AMERICAN MCYCUSIS 1612 IK SL- NK SLAte 800 WasNjog�on,, DC 20006 2850 WEBSIVE vvwwll.)icycllefa-ieui(Jlly(,orTiiirrouru Ly,oi[-,q EMAIL Nkeleaquaeftkdeague,oirg PHOINE 202.822,1333 FAx 202.822,1334 Cori gi-aftil at i on s to Ashland on receiving the Bicycle Friendly Community designation at the rize level, As a renewing BFC You know, the award is presented only, to cornm'U'lifles with remarkable con-u-nitryients to bicycling,. I fiave enclosed your award certificate, Youu will be receivirll:; the l"cedback cornpiled from the review offfic apl-)fication. as wcll as a new 13FC sign shortly. 1,[Ie aw,jr�(j will be current for f'our ycaii-s so your designation wifl be up for renewal in May of 20 � I At that point your comirrunity will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as rrninm y iprovm eents as possible in the rneantime! We will be sending a request to you next year 1.1or an update on progress in the coriarnunity as wcll. Ifyou. would lik-e to order additional Bicycle Friendly Community road signs, please complete the enclosed order forryi and return it to the Lxaguc. Onec again, congratulations on YOLJI- effOftS tO cTeate a cornmunity thatt is truly bicycle friendly. Sincerely', 1.3ill Nesper Director, 11.3icycle Friendl.y Co,minutlitY Program L.xague of'Axnerican Bicyclists R, 202-621-5444 b fl](K�)bikcleag P��2Eg ...... . ..... ............................ ii Sign order fionm BFC Award Certificate w r�D V w w _ O L N (a (6 Q N 00 C O O N ML W cu 2 U) tf m C0 O O c O C 0) O U O .orb BicycleFriendly Community Feedback on Ashland's application to be designated a Bicycle Friendly Community The League of American Bicyclists has designated Ashland once again as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the bronze level. Reviewers were again impressed with the continuing potential and commitment to make Ashland a great place for bicyclists. This is especially demonstrated in the community's education efforts. Some of the highlights of the application included the new liaison to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission, increased number of League Cycling Instructors, the good percentage of bicycle commuters, and the expansion of educational efforts and Ashland's Car Free Day celebration. The BFC review team expects great things in the future given the good local support from advocates and government as well as the coming improvements to the network and programs. The most significant measures the city should take to improve cycling in the community are: Adopt a Complete Streets policy. Every street should accommodate bicyclists, pedestrians, motorists and transit users of all abilities and ages. http://www.com letestreets.org/ Create and fully implement a comprehensive bike plan with attention to creating connections to current facilities and/or to corridors in most need for facilities (N. Main St. for example). Create encouragement efforts and events during National Bike Month and National Bike to Work Week. Have the Mayor and/or the City Council proclaim May as Bike Month. Reviewers provided the following suggestions to further promote bicycling: Engineering • Promote the bicycle and pedestrian coordinator to a fulltime position would greatly increase the amount of work that can get done in the community. • Increase the number of arterial streets that have wide shoulder or bike lanes. Continue to expand the bicycle network and increase network connectivity through the use of bike lanes, shared lane arrows and signed routes. On -street improvements coupled with the expansion of the off-street system will continue to increase use and improve safety. These improvements will also increase the effectiveness of encouragement efforts by providing a broader range of facility choices for users of various abilities and comfort levels. Ensure that new and improved facilities to accommodate bicyclists conform to current best practices and guidelines — such as the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. Provide opportunities for ongoing training on accommodating bicyclists for engineering, planning staff, and law enforcement. Consider hosting a BikeEd course for city staff to better understand cyclists' needs, behavior, and their right to use city streets as well as multi -use paths for transportation. Also consider a membership to the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals www.apbp.org for city Bicycle and Pedestrian Staff. Training opportunities and the listsery provided by this organization are excellent resources. Continue to increase the amount of secure bicycle parking throughout the community — in addition implement a regulation that requires bike parking. See Madison, Wisconsin's Bicycle Parking Ordinance and guidelines for choosing racks at www.c!itvofmadison.com/trafficEngineering[bicyclingParkin2.cfm Funding is available -- The Chicago DOT used a federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant to provide indoor bike parking in Loop offices and parking garages. For more information on this project see htt ://www.c icagoareaplanning.or /g cmag/ efault.as Continue to improve the access to public lands for mountain bicyclists as well as the connectivity of the bicycle network to these open spaces. Work with local mountain bike advocates to promote a `ride to the ride' campaign. Education Improve the reach of the community's bicycle safety campaigns. Use valuable information from the League's Ride Better Tips in your outreach education and encouragement efforts. See the Ride Better Tips pages at http://www.bikelea2ue.orv/resources/better/index.php , PSA's http://www.bikeleague.or2/i)roarams/bikemonth/psas.p p and the downloadable Bicycle Safety Tips for Adults video at http://www.bikelea,2ue.org/ rogra s/education/s ortversio .w v Continue to expand public education campaigns to promote the share the road message and the rights and responsibilities of all users. There are some new tools for you to use. See a new motorist education video at http-./ibikelib.orZ/video/index.htmIt is vital to make motorists and cyclists aware of their rights and responsibilities on the road. Also, use the valuable information from the League's Ride Better Tips in your outreach education and encouragement efforts. See the Ride Better Tips pages at httpa//wwwabikelea =ue,orb/resources/better/index,phr�. Work to get bicycling and motorist education messages added to routine local activities such as tax renewal, drivers licensing and testing, or inserts with utility bills. Implement a Safe Routes to School program that includes bicycling and encourage all schools to get involved. In Arlington, Virginia every school in the County was visited by a team with representatives from Department of Public Works, the Police and Schools to access conditions for walking and biking to each school. A list of problems and solutions was developed measures were identified to address problems. Short-term projects such as painting crosswalks were done right away while larger construction projects are on -going. Funding is available in the federal transportation bill, SAFETEA-LU, among several other sources at both the federal and state levels. See w.ww.saferoutesinfo.or� for more ............................. information. Encouragement Encourage local businesses to promote cycling to the workplace. During Bike to Work Week set up a commuter challenge or bike to work pit stop. For more information on encouragement ideas please visit httr)://www.icyclefrien lycommunity,or ltec ,htm Olympia, Washington holds a Bike Commuter Contest during Bike Month and encourages people to participate in the month -long Contest to see who can ride the most number of days or miles in the month of May. The growth in participation has been stunning. Olympia also offers city employees a $2 per day incentive for commuting by bike (as well as for walking, riding the bus or carpooling). Each year, approximately 50 to 60 of the City's 600 employees participate in the Bicycle Commuter Contest. • Consider passing an ordinance or local code that would require larger employers to provide bicycle parking, shower facilities, and other encouragement tools to expand on the residential bike parking ordinance. The city could be the model employer for the rest of the community. Develop a series of short (2-5 mi.) loops rides around the community and provide appropriate way -finding signage. Integrate these rides into local bike map. • Increase the amount of way -finding signage around the community. • Set up community celebrations and/or rides each time the community completes a new bicycling related project. This is a great way to show off the city's good efforts and introduces new users to the improvement. Enforcement • Ensure that police officers are aware of the Share the Road message and have general knowledge regarding traffic law as it applies to bicyclists. Host Enforcement for Bicycle Safety seminar http://www.bicyclefiiendlycommunit�org/popup/enforcement.htm. This is a great continuing education opportunity for law enforcement. Encourage police officers to use targeted enforcement to encourage motorists and cyclists to share the road. This could be in the form of a brochure or tip card explaining each user's rights and responsibilities. See the video put out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.810acaee50c6511 89ca8e410dba046a0/ Here are some Law Enforcement Products Law Enforcement's Roll Call Video: "Enforcing Law for Bicyclists" Enhancing Bicycle Safety: Law Enforcement's Role (CD-ROM Training_) Evaluation/Planning • Work to improve data collection methods on bicycle usage and crash statistics and evaluation of this data to produce a specific plan to reduce the number of crashes in the community. • Work with mountain biking community to develop a comprehensive plan for off - road access and increase opportunities for single-track riding within the city. • Work to integrate the development of the cycling network into larger land use planning and development projects and plans. CITY OF DRAFT -AS H LAN D Council Communication Study Session - Formation of a New Transportation Commission Meeting Date: October 20, 2008 Primary Staff Contact: Mike Faught 552-2411 Department: Public Works Engineering E-Mail: faughtm@ashland.or.us Secondary Dept.: CommDev / Legal Secondary Contact: Paula Brown 488-5587 Approval: Martha Bennett Estimated Time: 30 minutes Question: Will Council propose future revisions to City policies and practices to form a Transportation Commission and disband the Traffic Safety Commission and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission? Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends Council review and comment on the proposed draft ordinance for the new Transportation Commission and further direct staff to write and place the Ordinance with any adjustments on the next Council meeting agenda for first reading. Background: This item was brought to Council on June 3, 2008, and Council requested at that the discussion of a new Transportation Commission be brought back as a Study Session item. The goal to combine the Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission with the Traffic Safety Commission was one that was originally discussed in 2003, but did not gain full consensus to take forward to Council. In October 2007, Council approved several recommendations of the Transportation Financing Task Force, one of which was to form a standing Transportation Commission to address transportation planning, public transit and parking issues. Discussions by the Council suggested that the Transportation Commission's goal would be to look at the broader picture of transportation issues, recognizing that there are specific bicycle, pedestrian, parking, transit and traffic safety issues, but to also provide the broader missing link with the City's overall transportation program and long range transportation planning. As a result, staff liaisons from public works and planning have worked with both the Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission and the Traffic Safety Commission to insure that the key issues, goals and concerns of each commission are not lost. Recognizing safety, planning, multi -modal advocacy and funding as key components of transportation issues, staff is proposing that the new Transportation Commission be formed with specific purpose, mission, powers and duties as described in the attached Ordinance. Since this item was brought to Council in June, staff has made some minor revisions to the ordinance to be more specific in the powers and duties and to add an element discussing the transition from the membership of the current Traffic Safety and Bicycle & Pedestrian Commissions. The proposed Ordinance, although more specific to the powers and duties, still addresses the basis behind each of the following priorities: Page 1 of 5 CC Trans ortation Commission SS 200ctO8.doc orpFailall ❖ Safety: One of the most important and primary purposes of the Transportation Commission is to develop, coordinate and promote transportation safety programs. As such the duties of the Transportation Commission will include developing, coordinating and promoting transportation safety programs. ❖ Planning: The link between land use and transportation is vital to maintain the viability to Ashland's long range planning. As such, the Transportation Commission will review and make general recommendations to the City's long-range transportation plans. ❖ Funding: As recommended by the Transportation and Financing Committee and to ensure viability of the transportation program and help to adequately prioritize needed system improvements, the Transportation Commission will make recommendations to the City's Transportation section of the Capital Improvements Program. ❖ Advocacy: The City of Ashland is committed to making modal equity choices a reality and this remains a focus for the Transportation Commission. As such the transportation commission will actively support and promote all modes of transportation (bicycle, pedestrian, transit, automobile and freight) to enable active modal equity. ❖ Parking: Adequate and available parking for all modes of transportation is a key element of the City's transportation system. As such the Transportation Commission will provide a public venue to discuss and address issues relating to parking. Recognizing that there are talented and interested community members that have devoted their time and served on both the City's Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission and on the Traffic Safety Commission, the coordination and transition to a new Transportation Commission must be addressed. The membership of the new Transportation Commission suggests a nine (9) member group with a large non -voting contingent of staff, Council liaison, and other transportation experts to provide support and be available as needed. It has been suggested that the membership of the new Transportation Commission be comprised of existing Bicycle & Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Commission members, or at least allow those that are interested in serving the new commission to continue to serve their current terms in a significant capacity. The ordinance does not address naming the specific new membership as that is the Mayor and Council's prerogative, but does address phasing in the new members so that there is not a major turnover in the next three years. Related City Policies: AMC 2.22 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission AMC 2.26 Traffic Safety Commission Ashland's Transportation System Plan Update Council Options: The discussion of forming a new Transportation Commission has had some fits and starts, however the proposed ordinance is in keeping with Council's direction and with the initial comments from the Commission on Commissions. Both the Traffic Safety Commission and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission have been a part of the current discussions and ordinance modifications and although there is concern of losing some of the advocacy or notoriety of the current commissions, both current commissions are supportive of this change. Page 2 of 5 Council options include: 1) Review and comment on the proposed draft ordinance forming the new Transportation Commission and further direct staff to make edits and place the Ordinance amendments on the next Council meeting agenda for first reading. 2) Recommend that there be a significant rewrite on the proposed ordinance forming the new Transportation Commission and ask that a separate Ad Hoc committee be named, chaired by a Council Liaison to assist with developing the new Commission. 3) Recommend that staff retain both the current Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission and the Traffic Safety Commission and not make any changes to form a new Transportation Commission. Potential Motions: Council's options following the logic above are as follows: 1) Council has reviewed the proposed draft ordinance forming the new Transportation Commission and further direct staff to make edits and place Ordinance amendments on the next Council meeting agenda for first reading. 2) Council has reviewed the draft proposal and recommends a significant rewrite. Council requests that the Mayor, with Council concurrence, appoint a separate Ad Hoc committee, chaired by a Council Liaison to develop the ordinance forming the new Transportation Commission. 3) Council has reviewed the draft proposal and recommends the current Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission and the Traffic Safety Commission be retained and not form a new and separate Transportation Commission. Attachments: 1. AMC 2.22 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission 2. AMC 2.26 Traffic Safety Commission 3. Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Administration, Adding Section 2.13 Transportation Commission Page 3 of 5 AMC 2.22 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission 2.22.010 Established Membership The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission is established and shall consist of nine voting embers, one of which shall be a city councilor, and four non -voting members including a representative from Rogue Valley Transportation District, the Director of Community Development, the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police. 2.22.020 Term Vacancies The term of the voting members shall be for three years, expiring on April 30 of each year. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, with confirmation by the city council, for the unexpired portion of the term. The seven commission members currently serving as of the date of this 1998 amendment shall serve their remaining terms. For the two members to be appointed to the commission as a result of this 1998 amendment, one shall be appointed to a term expiring April 30, 2000, and one member to a term expiring April 30, 2001. The successors shall be appointed to three-year terms. Any member who is absent for four or more meetings in a one-year period shall be considered no longer active and the position vacant, and a new member shall be appointed to fill the vacancy. 2.22.030 Quorum Rules and Regulations Four voting members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. At its first meeting of the year, the commission shall elect a chair, vice -chair and a secretary, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the commission. The commission may make rules and regulations for its meetings, consistent with the laws of the state and city charter and ordinances, and shall meet at least once every month. 2.22.040 Powers and Duties - Generally The primary purpose of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission shall be to advocate the equal opportunity to use non -automotive forms of travel and to ensure the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities into a well -designed, integrated transportation network for all Ashland citizens. In doing so, the powers, duties and responsibilities of the commission shall be as follows: ■ To promote bicycling and walking in Ashland. ■ To review and make recommendations on the long-range transportation plans as related to bicycle and pedestrian issues of the city. ■ To promote bicycle safety programs. ■ To serve in a liaison capacity between the city and Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee in developing the statewide bicycle and pedestrian program, and in meeting the goals of the State of Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. ■ To serve in a liaison capacity between the city and the Jackson County Bicycle Committee in developing overall coordinated plans for bicycle facilities and bicycle safety programs. ■ On a yearly basis, to review and make recommendations on transportation projects as related to bicycle and pedestrian issues in the city. ■ To review and recommend transportation project prioritization and funding as related to bicycle and pedestrian issues in the city. ■ To advise the planning commission in the administration of the site review process with respect to bicycle and pedestrian facilities and parking. ■ To assist in the implementation of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. ■ To develop and recommend to the city council and planning commission adoption of ordinances and policies for the planning and maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the city. ■ To advise the city administrator and city departments regarding bicycle and pedestrian issues in the city. 2.22.050 Reports The commission shall submit copies of its minutes to the city council and shall prepare and submit such reports as from time to time may be requested of them by the city council or planning commission. 2.22.060 Compensation Voting members of the commission shall receive no compensation for services rendered. Page 4 of 5 AMC 2.26 Traffic Safety Commission 2.26.010 Established - Membership There is established a Traffic Safety Commission which shall consist of nine voting members and eleven non- voting ex officio members including the City Administrator, Director of Public Works, Chief of Police, City Attorney, Fire Chief, Municipal Judge, Superintendent of Schools, a representative from the Bike and Pedestrian Commission, Southern Oregon University, Oregon Department of Transportation and Jackson County. The voting members shall consist of one member from the City Council, and eight members from the community at large; all of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor, with confirmation by the City Council. Chair shall be elected from among the eight citizen members of the Commission. The Director of Public Works shall serve as Secretary to the Commission. 2.26.020 Term - Vacancies The term of the voting members shall be for three years, expiring on April 30 of each year. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor, with confirmation by the City Council, for the unexpired portion of the term. Any Commissioner who is absent from four or more meetings in a year shall be considered no longer active and the position vacant. 2.26.030 Quorum - Rules and Regulations Five voting members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Commission may make rules and regulations for its government and procedure, consistent with the laws of the state and the City Charter and ordinances, and shall meet monthly, at least ten times per year. 2.26.040 Powers and Duties - Generally The powers and duties of the Traffic Safety Commission shall be as follows: A. To develop and coordinate traffic safety programs; B. To recommend traffic safety priorities and actions for the City; C. To hear public comment and advise Public Works on non -routine traffic engineering problems and actions which require pubic hearings; D. To advise the City Council and the City Administrator in the implementation of official traffic safety activities; E. To coordinate common safety concerns with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission and other Commissions; F. To promote public acceptance of official City traffic programs, traffic law enforcement, and traffic engineering needs; G. To produce and present safety education programs to the public; and H. To cooperate with the public and private school systems in promoting traffic safety education program 2.26.050 Reports The Commission shall submit copies of its minutes to the City Council, and shall, in January of each year, make and file an annual report of its activities with the City Council, and such other reports as from time to time may be requested of them by the Mayor and City Council 2.26.060 Compensation Voting members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for services rendered. Page 5 of 5 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ADDING SECTION 2.13 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; REPEALING SECTION 2.22 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION AND REPEALING SECTION 2.26 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Annotated to show d8letieR and additions to the code sections being modified. Deletions are bold loned throuqh and additions are in bold underline. WHEREAS, the City of Ashland wishes to modify its Code with regard to Administration by adding a Transportation Commission ordinance to more closely coordinate transportation related issues specifically as they relate to safety, planning, funding and advocacy for all modes of transportation; and WHEREAS, the City of Ashland wishes to reduce duplication by repealing in total sections 2.22 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission and Section 2.26 Traffic Safety Commission; THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Repeal. Ashland Municipal Code 2.22 [Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission] is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 2. Repeal. Ashland Municipal Code 2.26 [Traffic Safety Commission] is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 3. New Section. Section 2.13 [Transportation Commission] is hereby added to the Ashland Municipal Code to read as follows: 2.13 Transportation Commission 2.13.010 Established - Generally. A. Role. The Transportation Commission advises the City Council on transportation related issues specifically as they relate to safety, planning, funding and advocacy for all modes of transportation. Members are responsible for reviews, studies, analysis and reports as required for the City's transportation network, or as requested by the City Council. B. Mission. The need for a Transportation Commission is emphasized in the Transportation Element: Ordinance No. Page 1 of 5 "Ashland has a vision — to retain our small-town character even while we grow. To achieve this vision, we must proactively plan for a transportation system that is integrated into the community and enhances Ashland's livability, character and natural environment.... The focus must be on people being able to move easily through the city in all modes of travel. Modal equity then is more than lust a phase. It is a planning concept that does not necessarily imply equal financial commitment or equal percentage use of each mode, but rather ensures that we will have the opportunity to conveniently and safely use the transportation mode of our choice, and allow us to move toward a less auto -dependent community." C. Powers and Duties, Generally. The Transportation Commission will review and make recommendations on the following topics: 1. Safety: will develop, coordinate and promote transportation safety programs; 2. _Planning: will review and make -general recommendations to the City's long-range transportation plans; 3. Funding: will make recommendations to the City's transportation section of the Capital Improvements Program; 4. Advocacy: will advocate and promote all modes of transportation to make modal equity a reality. 5. Parking: will provide a public venue to address issues related to parking. D. Powers and Duties, Specifically. The Transportation Commission will review and forward all traffic implementation regulations to the Public Works Director for final approval and implementation of official traffic safety and functional activities. 2.13.020 Established — Membership. A. Votinq Members. The Transportation Commission shall consist of nine (9) voting members as designated by the Mayor and confirmed by the council. Voting members will all be members of the community at large and will represent a balance of interest in all modes of transportation including bicycle, pedestrian and transit. The Chair will be elected annually. A vice chair will also be elected to serve in the chair's absence and who will succeed to the chair on April 30 following the chair's term expiration. Ordinance No. Page 2 of 5 B. Non -voting Ex Officio Membership. The Director of Public Works or designee shall serve as the primary staff liaison and as Secretary of the Commission. Including the staff liaison, there will be eleven total non -voting ex officio members who will participate as needed and will include one member of the Council as appointed by the Mayor, Community Development & Planning, Police, Fire, Southern Oregon University, Ashland Schools, Oregon Department of Transportation, Rogue Valley Transportation District, Ashland Parks and Recreation, Jackson County Roads. Should a student member be designated from any of these organizations, that individual(s) would serve as an additional non -voting ex officio member. 2.13.030 Term and Vacancies. B Initial Term Transition. Three of the nine members shall be appointed to initial terms expiring April 30, 2010; three of the nine shall be appointed to initial terms expiring April 30, 2011; and three shall be appointed to initial terms expiring April 30, 2012. Following these initial terms, all members shall serve for 3 year terms expiring April 30. C. Consecutive Terms. Any member may serve up to two consecutive terms. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms, provided a person appointed to fill a vacant unexpired term is eligible to serve two full successive three-year terms. D. Vacancy. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, for the unexpired portion of the term. Any commissioner who is absent from four or more meetings in a 12 month period shall be considered no longer active and the position will be deemed vacant. 2.13.040 Quorum, Rules and Regulations. One more than half of the sitting voting members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Commission shall meet monthly and at least ten times per calendar year. The Commission may recommend or make rules and regulations for its government and procedure, consistent with the laws of the State and the City Charter and ordinances. 2.13.050 Traffic Sub -Committee. A. Purpose. The purpose of the Traffic Sub -Committee is to enable the Transportation Commission to focus on broad transportation concerns by reducing the number of routine and general non -routine traffic items that Ordinance No. Page 3 of 5 come before the full Commission and tovinsure the Transportation Commission will have sufficient time to devote their full attention to the overall transportation matters at issue. B. Membership. The Traffic Sub -Committee consists of three regular members of the Transportation Commission who shall sit concurrently on the full Commission. Sub -committee members shall be appointed by the Transportation Commission Chair on a rotating basis until all members have served. Terms are for one-year interval and members may only sit for two consecutive terms at any one time. The Public Works Director or designee will serve as staff liaison and recorder for these meetings. C. Duties. The Traffic Sub -Committee shall consider the followina matters: 1. Hear and forward determinations or recommendations to the Transportation Commission on routine and general non -routine traffic concerns including but not limited to traffic impacts, speed designations, markings, and signage. 2. Recommend to the Transportation Commission specific comments, concerns or suggestions for the improvements to the City of Ashland's Transportation System Plan or similar Transportation programs, with the emphasis on long range transportation planning and regional transportation plans. 3. Such other general or minor transportation matters as the Transportation Commission deems appropriate for the Traffic Sub - Committee format. 4. The Traffic Sub -Committee or staff liaison may refer any matter before the Traffic Sub -Committee to the Transportation Commission when it becomes apparent the matter involves major policy concerns or potential serious transportation impacts on surrounding areas. E. Minutes. All Traffic Sub -Committee action minutes will be forwarded to the following Transportation Commission meeting. 2.13.060 Reports. The commission shall submit copies of its minutes to the city council and shall prepare and submit such reports as from time to time may be requested of them by the City Council, Public Works Director or Community Development Director. 2.13.070 Compensation. Voting members of the commission shall receive no compensation for service while on the Transportation Commission or Traffic Sub -Committee. Ordinance No....._.... _.. Page 4 of 5 The foregoing ordinance was first read Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this Barbara M. Christensen, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this Reviewed as to form: Richard Appicello, City Attorney by title only in accordance with Article X, day of 2008, day of „ 2008. day of , 2008 John W. Morrison, Mayor Ordinance No. __- Page 5 of 5 From: Jim Olson To: Mike Faught; Paula Brown Date: 8/14/08 7:13:13 AM Subject: Re: CC Transportation Commission SS 20Oct08.doc Under section 2.13.030 Terms and Vacancies, there was nearly unaminous exception taken to the 2 term limits for service by TCS members. It was their hope that paragraph C could be edleted......... JO >>> Paula Brown 08/07/08 11:33 AM >>> Mike attached is the initial write for the Oct 20th Council meeting I have included the draft Ordinance again here too to keep it all together. I took the liberty of adding Richard into the review - and expect that he, Jim, Karl, Bill, and Derek will respond to you with any comments I hope this works for all thanks Paula CC: Bill Molnar; Derek Severson; Karl Johnson; Richard Appicello Moving Targets - NYTimes.com Page 1 of 5 Ghe New Nork tames August 10, 2008 Moving Targets By JAN HOFFMAN IT seemed like a good idea at the time. Save gas money, be environmentally correct, lose weight — just by biking to work. And so after two decades, Dan Cooley, 41, saddled up a silver 21-speed Raleigh in April to make the daily two-mile commute to his nursing job at a senior citizen center in Louisville, Ky. In four months, he lost 15 pounds. Way to go, Dan! Friday morning, July 25, around 6:5o a.m., he was pedaling on a residential street, wearing his green hospital scrubs, when a Volkswagen roared out of a driveway in front of him. Swerving to avoid the car, Mr. Cooley cursed loudly and rode on. The driver and his passenger cursed back. As Mr. Cooley pulled over to the sidewalk, the car turned onto a driveway, knocking him off his bike. In Mr. Cooley's narrative, the passenger, swearing, jumped out and pummeled him. Then he got back into the car, which zoomed away. Mr. Cooley lay prostrate on the sidewalk, bloodied, with a concussion and a torn ligament. "We've had a car culture for so long and suddenly the roads become saturated with bicyclists trying to save gas," Mr. Cooley said io days after the attack, still feeling scrambled, in pain and traumatized. "No one knows how to share the road." He doesn't plan to bike to work again this season. Every year, the war of the wheels breaks out in the sweet summer months, as four -wheelers react with aggravation and anger to the two -wheelers competing for the same limited real estate. This summer, the number of new cyclists has increased strongly across the country. In June, nearly ii,000 first-time riders participated in Denver's Bike to Work Day. Dahon, makers of folding bikes popular with commuters, reports a 3o-percent sales increase from a year ago, with many models having been sold out since the spring. Transportation Alternatives, a bicycling advocacy group, estimates that 131,000 people cycle daily in New York, up 77 percent since 2000. Like Mr. Cooley, the newbies are lured by improved bike lanes as well as the benefits of exercise, a smaller carbon footprint and gas savings. But talk about a vicious cycle! With more bikes on the road, the driver - cyclist, Hatfield -McCoy hostility seems to be ratcheting up. Cycling: good for the environment, bad for mental health? Having noted the uptick in aggression, Michelle Holcomb, a cycling instructor in Dallas, now carries a secret weapon. Recently, as she cycled into an intersection at a four-way stop and began turning left, a driver at the cross street revved and shot through, laughing as he missed her front wheel by inches. "Smile for the camera," muttered Ms. Holcomb, who videotaped the incident with her new helmet camera. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/1 O/fashion/l Obikewars.html?ei=5070&en=556d8512f13... 8/ 11 /2008 Moving Targets - NYTimes.com Page 2 of 5 In this dogfight, bigger's impact is always much, much badder. But smaller is hardly better -behaved. It's especially true in city traffic, where pedestrians add a third volatile element to a compound already wildly unstable. Last Thursday evening, at the peak of Manhattan rush hour, Howard Savery was crossing Broadway at 4oth Street with fellow bipeds. Abruptly he reared back, just avoiding a crash with an impatient cyclist, racing through the red light. "Well, that's a first!" remarked Mr. Savery, a banker, who was heading home to Staten Island. First time he'd nearly been knocked over by a cyclist in Manhattan? No, corrected Mr. Savery: "That's the first time one of them actually beeped at me. Usually they run you down silently." In spot clashes around the country, the hostility this summer has erupted in baroque violence: ¶A Brentwood, Calif., doctor was charged with assault. Police say he intentionally braked in front of two cyclists, with one smashing into his rear window and the other crashing to the pavement. ¶In bike -utopia, Portland, Ore., where 6 percent of the people cycle daily — the national average is under 1 percent — a cyclist knocked off his bike clung desperately to the hood of a moving car. And a car passenger fought with a cyclist after yelling at him to wear his helmet. ¶Last weekend, Utah state police arrested the driver of a pickup truck, suspected of plowing intentionally into cyclists on a morning ride. Isolated, freakish events, certainly. Indeed, some cycling advocates say that as riders in their communities have become a customary sight, civility by motorists has improved. But overwhelmingly, on blogs and Web sites nationwide, drivers and cyclists routinely describe shouted epithets, flung water bottles, sprays of spit and harrowing near -misses of the intentional kind. Psychologists and traffic experts say the tension rises from many factors, including summer road rage and the "my hurry matters more than your hurry" syndrome, exacerbated when drivers feel captive to slower - moving cyclists. And then there's old-fashioned turf warfare. One recent morning, BikeSnobNYC, the cycling blogger, was riding to work in a downtown Manhattan bike lane. Suddenly, an S.U.V. pulled in front of him, reversed and slipped into a parking spot. Mr. BSNYC veered and took out a camera. "I'm working on a project," he told the driver. "I'm taking photos of people who almost kill me." Recounting the exchange during a phone interview, his dudgeon only grew. "He says I'm lucky he was looking out for me because I don't belong in the `most busiest city in the world' on my bicycle," said Mr. BSNYC, http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/1 0/fashion/1 Obikewars.html?ei=5070&en=556d8512f13 ... 8/11 /2008 Moving Targets - NYTimes.com Page 3 of 5 whose closely guarded identity is part of his mystique. Red -flag words, and from a driver "with Jersey plates" yet? A provocation to any cyclist, especially one who later posted the photos on his blog. Driver -rider hostility has become worse this summer because legions of cyclists are simply inexperienced. At least according to the drivers. "They say the cyclists are all over the road and don't know the rules," said Michele Mount, a spokeswoman for AAA of New Jersey. "They pull out without looking at traffic," she said. "They don't signal. I get that there is safety in numbers and they're trying to protect themselves, but there's barely room for cars on the road, let alone a bike lane." Even Mr. BSNYC piled on. "You can't ride a bike in the city as an adult the way you did as a io-year-old in a suburban cul-de-sac," he said. "I see people riding like children on a sidewalk, or going the wrong way down a street." (Cyclists should ride with traffic, not against it.) A pandemic of obliviousness — earbuds, texting — further ramps up the tension. Recently, Steve Diamond, ride coordinator for the Morris Area Freewheelers, a New Jersey cycling club, saw what he called a trifecta of irresponsible cycling: "A guy riding his bike without a helmet, talking on his cellphone, with his kid in the bike attachment behind him." There's a whiff of class warfare in the simmering hostility, too. During morning rush, the teeth -gritting of drivers is almost audible, as superbly fit cyclists, wearing Sharpie -toned spandex and riding $3,000 bikes, cockily dart through the swampy, stolid traffic to offices with bike racks and showers. On a Seattle blog, an observer howled: "Drown yourself in espresso and tears!" AT the opposite end of the class spectrum are cyclists who can't afford other transportation: often immigrants on clunkers, without helmets or lights, heading to work at dawn or dusk. "We need to find some way to let them know what the rules are," said Earl Jones, chairman of a bicycle task force in Louisville. The ability of drivers and cyclists to trash talk and then disappear into the anonymity of traffic further poisons the atmosphere. Dave Schlabowske, the bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for Milwaukee, recalled a car pulling alongside as he pedaled to a meeting: passenger, a child of about 6, rolls down window. No seat belt. Driver, male, fixes Mr. Schlabowske with a glare, and then gives instruction to small child. Obediently, child complies: he flips Mr. Schlabowske an obscene gesture, shouts complementary epithet. Looking triumphant, driver peels off. To some extent, the hostility is a byproduct not only of the abdication of common sense, but of widespread ignorance of state and local laws. In every state, cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles. But in the particulars, state vehicle codes and municipal ordinances vary. Consider the frustrated driver who shouts to a cyclist, "Get on the sidewalk!" http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/10/fashion/l Obikewars.html?ei=5070&en=556d8512fl 3... 8/11/2008 Moving Targets - NYTimes.com Page 4 of 5 In Los Angeles, cyclists may ride on sidewalks unless they exhibit "willful" or "wanton" behavior. But in San Francisco, cycling on sidewalks is forbidden, except for bike riders under 13. The anticyclist hostility even follows riders into court. Just ask a bike lawyer. For as surely as night follows day, with more riders on the road, there is a small but growing peloton of lawyers specializing in bike law, usually representing injured cyclists. Gary Brustin, a cyclist and California bike lawyer, said anticyclist fervor makes jury selection daunting. "They are white-hot about us," Mr. Brustin said. "They are seething." In California, bicycle plaintiffs lose two out of three cases that go to trial. The anger has not gone unnoticed by officials around the country. A dozen states now mandate at least a three-foot passing gap. In June, South Carolina passed an antiharassment law to protect cyclists. This summer, Washington, D.C., posted speed limits for cyclists on a popular trail. New York City has been painting a green -striped bike lane down Broadway, from Times Square to Herald Square. Complete Streets bills seek to require that roads be designed for all users. But the bottom line, say driving behavior experts, is that the learning curve has just begun. Tom Vanderbilt, author of "Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do" (Knopf, 2008), said that because drivers do not expect to see cyclists, they don't. Therefore, said Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists, an advocacy group, the turmoil will abate when enough cyclists are on the road, so that everyone learns to share the space. As in Amsterdam. Or Davis, Calif., where nearly 15 percent of the population cycles daily. Will the Hatfields and the McCoys ever be able to coexist? Ground zero for such tensions may be Woodside, Calif. (population 5,600, 14 square miles), on the San Francisco peninsula, tucked in forested mountains. Its famous switchbacks are so narrow they are often unmarked by white stripes. Woodside is host to hundreds of recreational cyclists on weekends. And on many weekdays, a peloton known as "the noon riders" — as many as ioo cyclists from Silicon Valley businesses riding during lunch break — blasts through. "Mention the noon riders to anyone in town and you'll see the blood pressure go up," said Susan George, Woodside's town manager. One day, she said, she rounded a bend and came upon them: "I slammed on the brakes and they swarmed around me, screaming and yelling obscenities. My heart was pounding. It was very scary." In September, Woodside will test a campaign known as Honor the Stop. It's the brainchild of Marc Evans, a San Francisco endurance coach whose client was one of two cyclists killed this spring by a driver. Honor the Stop features a pledge card and a two-tone wristband: black, for those killed or injured on the road, and red, to represent the wearer's commitment to obey stop signs. Woodside will distribute 5,000 bands. "It's not a campaign just for cyclists," Mr. Evans said. "It's for all road http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/1 0/fashion/1 Obikewars.html?ei=5070&en=556d8512f13... 8/11 /2008 Moving Targets - NYTimes.com Page 5 of 5 users." Does Ms. George, the town manager, have a fantasy that the noon riders will wear the bands and politely stop at intersections? "I have fantasy visions of the noon riders," replied Ms. George, "but it's not necessarily about wearing these bracelets." Cgs n nt 200� Thqp- New Yorq 'limo-Cprnpony EdvaZ P®1c I n I ogres I RSs Fsrst L ax I i I ��n us I W k f gas I a." http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/10/fashion/l Obikewars.html?ei=5070&en=556d8512fl3... 8/11 /2008 OregonLive.com's Printer -Friendly Page Page 1 of 3 Oregon Live. com Everything Oregon PC Oregonian For six hours on Swr-m r cars are bwr-ined onimiles l h I nstreets,in IQii m to walkers, Cyclists, Joggers and fin-infin-fline skates For six hours, cyclists, walkers, in -line skaters and joggers take over six miles of Portland streets Monday, June 23, 2008 DYLAN RIVERA The Oregonian Staff Thousands of Portland -area residents walked, biked, ran and Rollerbladed through six miles of North Portland streets Sunday, freed by an experiment that closed off the streets to car traffic for six hours. Like a chain of neighborhood block parties, city organizers banned cars from a loop of streets and scheduled hours of music, food, dance lessons and other activities at parks along the route. A first for Portland, the event was a huge draw for families — some looking to gain confidence in riding bicycles and others just looking to get out and enjoy an early summer day. Enthusiasm and smiles abounded, even as cyclists hit the brakes to navigate around one other. For 7-year-old Sophie Casey, who rides her bike to school with her dad in the Rose City Park neighborhood of Northeast Portland, the appeal of Sunday's event was obvious. "We don't have to wont' about the cars," she said. More than a year in the planning, Sunday Parkways was an experiment based on a similar weekly event in Bogota, Colombia, that closes more than 70 miles of major and minor roads each Sunday. Organizers view it as a way to encourage exercise and connect communities. In Portland, a six -mile loop of small neighborhood streets was closed to auto traffic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists were allowed to drive into the loop, and on major streets that crossed the loop, where police directed bike and auto traffic. It's uncertain whether Portland will replicate Sunday's event. Organizers said it seemed a financial reality that sponsorships will be needed to cover expenses like hiring police to direct traffic. Sponsors covered the city's $150,000 tab for Sunday's activity. But nearly universal positive feedback seemed to encourage organizers. "My face hurts from smiling all day," said Linda Ginenthal, a Portland Office of Transportation manager who spearheaded the effort. Ginenthal said she had a hunch Portlanders would love the idea, but she still didn't know what to expect. When news of the event spread last week, about a dozen people e-mailed and called media, predicting big disruptions to businesses and complaints about "forcing" people not to drive. http://www.oregonlive.comlprinterlprinter.ssf?/base/news/1214193308127400.xml&coll=7 7/10/2008 OregonLive.com's Printer -Friendly Page Page 2 of 3 But in North Portland on Sunday, there was little evidence of disruption and city officials had fielded no complaints other than a few stray comments from passers-by. Some businesses, such as the 5th Quadrant restaurant along a bike path near the route, had brisk business from participants. Cyclists came from as far as Beaverton for the chance to ride unthreatened by autos. It seemed like an iconic Portland event that should be repeated, said Lara Pevzner, 32, who moved from Detroit 10 years ago. "In Detroit they show off their cars, in Portland they show off their bikes," said Pevzner, who pedaled to the event from the Sellwood area of Southeast Portland. "I can't really see how anyone would be upset with it," said Ryan Cotton of the Overlook neighborhood. "It has a very Portland feel to it." Ryan and Sara Cotton, both 29, walked more than two miles pushing their 7-month-old son Colin in a stroller when they arrived at Arbor Lodge Park at about 1 p.m. Now and then, the Cottons said, they would stray from the street onto the sidewalk, falling back into the habit of tense vigilance, looking out for cars. "It's kind of a weird, different feeling walking down the middle of the street," Ryan Cotton said. David Rebanal and his wife, who live a few blocks from the street closure, invited a half -dozen families over for a potluck, followed by cycling the route together. "There's a personal benefit, that I'm getting exercise, but there's also a community benefit," said Rebanal, who rode with daughter Ophelia, 7. 'That's why it worked so well." Alice Holmes, 83, smiled and waved at the throngs of cyclists passing by the front yard of the North Bryant Street house where she has lived for 50 years. Her friend Maurice Lower, also 83, and her miniature dachshund, Molly, watched for more than 11/2 hours. "The thing I love too are the families being together, I love seeing that," Holmes said. "This action makes me feel younger." Some residents along the route put on garage sales as the thousands streamed by. Others like Holmes watched and waved. The only inconvenience seemed to stem from the event's popularity. Ginenthal, with the city, said she had expected major streets to have intermitted "gaps" between crowds of cyclists. That would allow cars to proceed, with police supervising. But there were no gaps Sunday. "There's just constant bikes," she said. Cyclists outnumbered cars at some major intersections by more than 10 to one. For instance, at the comer of Rosa Parks Way and North Kerby Avenue, by Peninsula Park, police stopped cyclists at about 1 p.m. to let 20 or so cars through the intersection, clearing all that waited. Then, police opened it for cyclists: more than 200 streamed through in about a minute. When 2 p.m. came, the police left, and passing cyclists went back to watching for cars. Dylan Rivera: 503-221-8532; dylandvera@news.oregonian.com http://www.oregonlive.comlprinterlprinter.ssPlbase/news/12l4l93308127400.xm1&co11=7 7/10/2008 OregonLive.com's Printer -Friendly Page Page 3 of 3 02008 Oregonian http://www.oregonlive.comlprinterlprinter.ssPlbase/news11214193308127400.xml&co11=7 7/10/2008 A New Fashion Catches On in Paris - Cheap Bicycle Rentals - NYTimes.com Pagel of 3 chc Xrwu Rork Mmcr, PRI1{TEF. MENLO FORMA' - _ SFON5"R ID EY July 13, 2008 A New Fashion Catches On in Paris: Cheap Bicycle Rentals PARIS — They're clunky, heavy and ugly, but they have become modish — and they are not this season's platform shoes. A year after the introduction of the sturdy gray bicycles known as V61ib's, they are being used all over Paris. The bikes are cheap to rent because they are subsidized by advertising, and other major cities, including American ones, are exploring similar projects. About 20,600 V61ib' bicycles are in service here, with more than 1,450 self-service rental stations. The stations are only some 300 yards apart, and there are four times as many as there are subway stations, even in a city so well served by its metro system. In the first year, the city says, there have been 27.5 million trips in this city of roughly 2.1 million people, many of them for daily commutes. On average, there are 120,000 trips a day. And on July 27, at the conclusion here of the Tour de France, 365 lucky WHY riders will be chosen to ride along for a while and cross the finish line. There are a V61ib' Web site, V61ib' fashions and a V61ib' blog ( .v i . s. ; one recent posting discussed the best way to ride with a skirt. A kind of V61ib' behavior has emerged, especially at the morning rush, with people swiftly checking for bikes in the best condition: tires inflated, chains still attached, baskets unstolen. Natallya Ghyssaert, a 34-year-old doctor, has an annual subscription for 29 euros (about $46), which lets her use a bike whenever she wants for 30 minutes at a time without extra charges. She uses a V61ib' two or three times a day, saying, "I love it; you can see Paris, you can exercise and stay out in the light of day." The V61ib' — a contraction of v6lo for bike and libert6 — can also be rented for a day or for a week, with a 150 euro (about $239) deposit taken from the user's credit card if the bike is not returned. Usage fees over 30 minutes can rise steeply: two hours costs 7 euros (about $11). But 96 percent of all rides are less than 30 minutes, because bikes can be returned to any station. No one knows quite how many trips by car or taxi are thereby avoided, but the "eco-friendly" nature of the V61ib' has been much promoted in a country where juice companies warn of the risks to "our fragile planet" in lavish brochures on thick paper. Benjamin Tomada, 30, a cook parking his V61ib' near the Music Hall restaurant where he works, said: "I have a car but I don't use it. It's always better to take a bike than the metro." http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/world/europe/I3paris.html? r=2&th=&oref--slogin&... 7/14/2008 A New Fashion Catches On in Paris - Cheap Bicycle Rentals - NYTimes.com Page 2 of 3 Still, there have been significant problems with traffic congestion and safety, vandalism and theft. At least 3,000 of the bikes have been stolen — nearly 15 percent of the total, and twice original estimates. Some have been seen in Romania or found in shipping containers on their way to Morocco. Wearing helmets is not compulsory in France, and three people have died on their rented Velib's, hit by buses or trucks. The Velib' program in Paris was conceived by the Socialist mayor, Bertrand Delanoe, and the io-year contract was won by JCDecaux, a major French public relations and advertising company with good political contacts, after defeating a rival bid from Clear Channel. The deal is supposed to be good for Paris, but it promises to be extremely lucrative over time for JCDecaux. Decaux got to erect 1,628 billboards to rent; it invested nearly $142 million to set up the rental bike system and the billboards, and must provide maintenance and replace stolen bikes; the city of Paris gets the proceeds from the usage of the bikes plus some royalties from Decaux. So far, according to Remy Pheulpin, the company's executive vice president, it has put up 1,5oo billboards in a year and expects to make about $94 million a year from them. The company stands to begin turning a considerable profit if not next year, then in the third year of its io-year contract. The city has received $31.5 million from subscribers and users of the bikes, plus an additional $5.5 million a year, fixed in the contract, from advertising royalties, according to Celine Lepault, the Velib' project manager for City Hall. Mr. Pheulpin, whose company built similar but much smaller programs in io other cities, like Lyon and Rouen, said the company had learned that there were several keys to success: allowing subscriptions, so people get the sense that the bikes are free once they have paid their up -front fee; making sure the bike stations are ubiquitous and keeping the system "user-friendly." In fact, the system is easy to use, with instructions in various languages, and bikes can be taken and returned quickly — so long as there are bikes available in good repair. But as many American tourists have discovered, only credit cards with built-in chips, common in Europe but unusual in America, are accepted by the terminals. A Decaux subsidiary repairs the bikes — some i,50o a day. The bikes are heavy, to try to prevent theft of key parts like gears, chains and electronic sensors, which measure time of rental. While an average bike weighs 33 pounds and is used for 124 miles a year, Mr. Pheulpin said, the three -gear VOW, specially designed and built by a French company in Hungary, weighs nearly 50 pounds and is built to be used more than 6,000 miles a year. Each bike costs $3,46o. As for safety, both the city and Decaux argue that bicycle accidents in Paris have risen only 7 percent compared with a 24 percent increase in bicycle use since early 2007. "Bicycles become fashionable, and the more bikes there are in a city, the safer it is, and the more the city will give space to bicyclists," Mr. Pheulpin said. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/world/europe/I3paris.html? i=2&th=&oref--slogin&... 7/14/2008 A New Fashion Catches On in Paris - Cheap Bicycle Rentals - NYTimes.com Page 3 of 3 The city and Decaux, after criticism following the latest death on June 23, say they will start a new safety advertising campaign in September. Velib' users are supposed to follow road rules, stop at red lights and stay off the sidewalks, but many do not. Drivers in already congested Paris, never particularly bike -friendly, are not particularly happy with the bikes that further clog the streets or with Mr. Delanoe's effort to reduce car traffic by 40 percent by 2020. In 2001, Yves Contassot, then deputy mayor for the environment, said of motorists: "It is only by making them live in hell that we'll get drivers to renounce their cars." Motorists remember. Wide bus lanes were set up on major through streets like the Boulevard Montparnasse — considered too wide, termed "XXL" in the press. While nothing like Amsterdam, Paris is also building more bike lanes, as well as reducing parking spaces by putting VOW stations in their place. "This is what the French call a `false good idea,"' said Ronald Koven, who drives a car here. "The traffic jams are far worse, and because of them, the pollution is, too." Ms. Ghyssaert, the doctor, says she feels safe on the bicycles, "except in some bustling neighborhoods where there are too many cars." She is not always so careful, she admitted. "I use the bike to dodge in and out of traffic, and I know that the drivers are irritated to see so many Velib's." Helmets would be a good idea, she said, offering a very French solution: "The city should get further subsidies and give VOW subscribers vouchers to get helmets from big stores." Maia de la Baume and Basil Katz contributed reporting. Prtyawr Policy I Search I Corrections I Rss I First Look I HAIR I contact us I work for us I Site Map http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/world/europe/l3paris.html? r=2&th=&oref-slogin&... 7/14/2008 .. ._ w� . .�.�. Derek Severson Kudos to the Park Staff Page 1 - ........_ ,...,. — .._ ,__m.................... __.._. __.�........ ...... 9 ......_ From: Becca Ostrom <rostrom@ccountry.net> To: <robertsd@ashland.or.us> Date: 6/19/08 5:21:14 PM Subject: Kudos to the Park Staff Hi Mr. Robertson: I have been meaning to contact you regarding the bike path where it comes down from Heiman, passes Ashland Greenhouse and intersects with the path coming up past the water treatment path (in front of the dog park). I've noticed that the grasses and brush on the vacant corner across from the dog park has gotten so high that it's difficult to see whether someone is coming in the opposite direction. Today as I was heading to Jacksonville on the path, I came across a Park's employee who was doing some clearing along the path about a mile from that corner. I mentioned the intersection to him, and told him I was concerned that there'd be an accident there so since neither bikers nor pedestrians can see each other very well at the corner. I was very pleased to see on my return about 3 hours later that he was brushing out that area to improve the visibility. Unfortunately, I didn't get his name though I did shout out my thanks. I'd like to express to him specifically and the Parks Dept. in general my thanks and appreciation for the work you do in maintaining the path, keeping it enjoyable and safe for all to use. Rebecca Ostrom 681 A St., Ashland CC: <seversod@ashland.or.us> NEWS OF THE WHEEL Volunteer for the RTA's Summer Events! If you're looping for a great way to get mwked with the B'I'A, tolunteer to help this summer on (aood Sport Promotion's The Night Ride Chile- 12), Providence Bridge Pedal (August It)), or New Belgium Brew ing's Tour de Fat (August 16)! Volunteer perks usually include free admission into the went, an eycnt'hshirt, food, and (ahta)s) the B'JI net er- ending love. Sounds pretty sweet, right.' Itl sign up, contact Scott Licuallen at scottl!a�bta-4bikes.org or (303) 226-0676 tc25. Get Reedy for the Bike Commute Challenge 'I`he sun was really- late arriving in Oregon this gear, but the Bike Commute Challenge is only a tee` months assay Held every year since 1995, this celebrated and highlg risi- ble statewide program uses the time -tested tactics of competition and fun to help businesses raise their pro- file in the cornmunin, engage in cis is file, and increase the physical fitness and %sell -being of their emplobcesbs promoting the bicycle as a means of %=cuing to work. Last Vicar, 888 businesses participated in the Bike C:otnnmte Challenge, Nearly 9,800 emplosces competed, Ing- ging 101,001) hips trips and 922,000 miles tray Bled be bike. host importantlN, 2,770 people reported try- ing bike commuting for the first time. It's nes er tot) earl) to start amping up your coworkers! 11 c suggest keeping a stash of bike maps at the office to help ne%) commuters kind a stay to work, organizing an 11 TIT &M11l i li 1 1 ary O'Donnelland the BTA are seeking a new Vehicular Homicide law that would substantially increase the penalty for killing someone while driving with a suspended license, with- out insurance, or impaired by drugs or alcohol. In a press conference on June 9th, Mary was joined by lawyer Ray Thomas, and representatives from the BTA and Oregon Legislature, in announcing their intention. Mary O'Donnell's husband Tim O'Donnell was killed a year ago as he rode with other bicyclists on a group ride in rural Washington County. "I'im was hit from behind by a negligent driver attempting to pass the bicyclists as they crossed through an intersection to make a left turn. The driver who killed him had a suspended license in Oregon, obtained an Idaho license, got into a crash in Idaho, and returned to Oregon where she hit and killed Tim on June 9, 2007. Mary O'Donnell says Oregon should have a Vehicular Homicide icide lacy that seriously punishes dangerous driv- ers like the one who killed Tim. She is calling upon the Oregon Legislature to pass a new lacy that would substantially increase the punishment for drivers whose violations of traffic laws result in deaths on Oregon's roads if they are driving unlawfully without a drivers' license, mandatory insurance, or while impaired as a result of the use JULY/AUGUST 200 of alcohol or drugs. O'Donnell and the BTA are seek- ing a law that would classify Vehicular Homicide as a Class B Felony — the same as Criminally Negligent Homicide. This law would not just apply to killing cyclists. In the coming months, BTA Government Relations and Public Affairs Director Karl Rohde will be working with State Representative Tobias Read and State Senator Floyd Proranski on drafting the law and will begin developing a coalition of support with AAA, the Oregon Trucking Association, motorcycle groups, and others to get it passed during the 2009 legislative session. i 1 1 i tll [WI=w1 i,TA Executive Director Scott Bricker is serving on Metro's Blu Ribbon Committee for Trails, which will be convening regularly through October to evaluate the benefits ofa proposed regional network of walkin and bicycling trails, identify the mos compelling arguments for developin, the network, determine whether the development should be accelerated, acceleration. The committee is a par of Connecting Green, an initiative launched in June 2007 to create the and natural areas in the Portland me ropolitan region, joining Bricker on the committee Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder, State Senator Rod AIonroe, Portlan Citv Commissioner Randy Leonard, ported by an interagency team with 41 anaINsis, and information design. Metro's Blue Ribbon Committee will be evaluating a proposed regional network of walking and bicycling trails. Projects like Connecting Green are increasingly important as transporta- tion issues impact the nation. Transpo- ration infrastructure needs continue to rise as our population grows, yet high- er gas prices are resulting to fewer miles driven, causing a funding crunch for federal highways. It is particularly important to invest in projects that give the best return on investment and support the types of travel options that will best support our communities in the future. As the Blue Ribbon Com- mittee for Trails will be directly advis- ing the Metro Council, their work will be vital to the development of trails in the Portland metropolitan region. Meetings will be open to the public to observe, and minutes will be public ly accessible. Visit the project's web site at oregonmetro.gov by searching for "Blue Ribbon Committee." continued on other side ...,... Cont inlied fi orn cover I)Ih,I IPikcpwl, 111 IioIdin, tl a:di w,I lln Ihc' n11b',r Islau,it irlIliI I III lruloirsrr nitW,'I Fli:v \cu, III,: Hike 4 ,rcRrrnctlr UIIIIcIIu( rash �ntc w I bI: ercu htllt:r tlmll hvtolc,hu:anpur,ilim} .(kcal Irc,eMrl,irn' tCChn010,1'�, ,o %,w -,l!I Lceptl.lcf (I[ soul P Icod" mul cm rlrkcl: , ,111kc Walk + Bilge ChaaHeinge Month a Huge Stic cess la 1 he rr.r,tllt•, xrtr ill Yt0111 VV �61� + Iti h4 [II �^t: lltll it (. 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'I Ilmd", Pins, ALllilrlil t F Y n a� r •i'b *�4`. ,Pl T"HE'BTU C11LE,N�DAR "� � �, WIL 12, AUG 2 ! VOLUNTEER iA'1'URDAY. Uoa't. frave tirrle daring t1le week 31OAM to vclll.inteer°C fitcli in and liella'tile INA „errd out hiss rtarcrt nladiugs Meet: new friends and get treats! LTA office, 233 NW Fifth, f'otlaaed. JULY i2 THI NIGHT RI01::. A great ride on a warm summer nig1lit, rN,t v oich benefits the 11TA! Register to ride air volunteer at them@ Istride.curn. Juit.Y n ' :HYCLE LEGAL CLINIC. Learn abol.rt: your rl�frts;and 61'AN ` resgaorrsibilities an tlae road from bike lawyer Gray Thornas. RSVP 'to info@,bta4laikes.orF. UTA afficr:, 233 NW ftlfth, Portiand, AUGUST 3 % ULACi BIfIRRY BRAMBLE A 20 mole ride ttrl'olrgll ICupene's 9AM neig libariiouds,, wit:lr blackberries and ice cream at titre end. Proceeds berefit trre UTA'.s bike safety education efforts in Ll.rg;ene9 Register at Itr�erregAu:rat°s.or2lrideslbriml'nlal a. AUGUST10 1 PIIRtI'dIUL'NCE MOM[ PLUDAt...'Thousands of riders Ten brhdge,s. BA Taar flours, Register to ride at ineavldr nre org/lbi or i volunteer lay clantact.ulp Scott Licuallon at: scottl('lata4bilke y.org or (,.M) 2263-0616 x25, AUGUST 16 WON SEPT t•Gq TOUR UU FAT, A big festival tat bilge C'un and beer. An event you will never believe. -- or sawn fall get, Volunteer by contaasting; Scott LNeuallen at sscut.t1@bta4bdws.or} rir (503) 226 0676 x25, Team McCall Waterfront (park, Portland. BIIIKC COMMUTE CVIALLENGf . It':, never taro early ko start arnliiage; u1a your cavwcrkersl SundayIParkways tin Oveiirwhehiing SUccess urcl,Lw, IIl_Onc 3?ocl lic ( :it r ¢ofPo tl.arrd.licld its hirsi f'ir.lrachl 1'';:rc'1,:M0) _ ewic:rrt. .l.osilig r. six rtxilc Coop irk Not-th Poi°tkirid to cat- traffic, ih.orasatnds rtri-ned out to bic.wcle, %%:rlp, sk'Ite, ;arid othei ww isc: erijo� the recla.naat:aran of sl:r.ccus, Surad ny' Pa.rpeeaw s, C.IG low iris, arid k ia. 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I h,rt1°rri l,(111 rlrr — co ach wane° ehiilrl, lrrhe 1i r%rP/r, rlo si1)1P )1,:>0 tar tier.' .S/o;-c )f, h. ar 11 h7trl /(rs/ illrelis, S111,C /o join /it, oFfd,fle l el/I /BP�PB dl1/(t'Cl„V' MIS sl(llluleI-lf id yore lv raoww, I fiat %%,h n vita. r..tse K.ir, 0dscArch, wour° wrcb i;rrche's CM 1A.;nc;fit: the Nl=.4'A? Visit goorise arch.corn ;rrrd c'rit:cr- l�ic.)-�cla ll°r,rrrralwrrr'tarlioaw /411i.�r.co" irr the "%A,ho do rou ('WlIdSc:a.rc:h fbrr'" field. "111c:re IN H h each scalc:h ). ou per- ffft°ru, the 1=%TA, evill c,arar fit rids to con.. trrre.te our 7nlporr;act I%ork... GoodSearrch, ac'hi.c h is p 4mvered. try. Yahoo!, donates .5O')/() ofits rc:e"c;nr:re e'aclr year to c h ar tt .cis arid schools des- Board Members Wanted Are you interested in contributing to community traffic safety on a statewide level? The nomination committee currently is seeking nominees for positions with legal or finance skills, traffic safety committee experience, and traffic engineering experience. Board terms are 3 years in length and start on October 1, 2008. Nomination forms are found at http.//www.child safetyseat. orglpdf/Board Nornination08.pdf,• all applications must be processed by August 22, 2008. The Mission of ACTS Oregon is to reduce fatalities, injuries and the severity of injuries resulting from vehicle crashes throughout Oregon. Our Vision is to motivate individuals and communities throughout Oregon to solve their traffic safety problems by providing resources, technical training and education. Thank you for your support of ACTS Oregon as we strive to fulfill our mission. Please feel free to contact Tammy Franks with any questions or comments at tfranks@lhs.org or call Acts Oregon at 503-643-5620 or 1-800-772-1315. Connecting Oregon's Community Traffic Safety Advocates Grant Programs Site visits are continuing as we enter summer months. Many grantees are utilizing slightly better weather to host events. Recent visits that have taken place include Bend and Ontario. In Bend Kate Murphy, Community Traffic Safety Program Coordinator, volunteered for a day of bike safety education. In Ontario she assisted at the Malheur County Kids Fair. Both visits were great opportunities to witness and partake in successful events. In Bend the grantee is Commute Options of Central Oregon. Jeff Monson the executive director applied for a Bicycle Safety Mini -Grant in order to purchase a trailer. The trailer is used to haul their bike fleet around to local elementary schools to teach bike safety. In addition the trailer is going to be used for bike safety presentations in the community. During her visit Kate assisted Beth Brady with a day of bicycle safety classes. The curriculum was taught to several audiences of fifth graders from Lava Ridge Elementary. Beth teaches six classes a day for five days. On the fifth day she leads the bike safety classes on a community ride. This is not only an opportunity for students to test their newly acquired skills, but for friends and family to come along and see what they have learned. The program is well received by the students and brings a valuable element of safety into the community. The Malheur County Kids Fair brought several elements of safety to the community as well. At the fair Kate manned a couple of different stations. She spent the first few hours working the child passenger safety booth that showcased Volume 6, Number 7 the convincer. The convincer is a mechanism that demonstrates the power of a seatbelt. For each showing the machine lunges two separate times in a downhill motion. The first time the passenger, which in this case was a large stuffed bunny, travels unrestrained. The audience witnesses the bunny being flung from his seat. Another station that Kate assisted with was the bike rodeo. This was an incredibly successful event at the fair. Parents and children were greeted with goody bags full of safety tips and resources. Parents signed permission slips and sent their children on to be properly fitted for a helmet that they were able to take home. Once appropriately outfitted with a helmet the children sat in on a bike safety orientation presented by Rodeo Ranger Dave. He talked about proper hand signals and crosswalk etiquette for cyclists. The children then lined up to take their turn navigating through the bike course. The bike rodeo could not have been as successful without the help of volunteers. Thank you to Dave Stiefvater, Sheri Smith, Helen Dickinson, Kristf Harris, The Knights of Columbus, and everyone else that contributed. Great effort by all! The bike rodeo was partially funded by a Bicycle Safety Mini -Grant that helped Dave purchase the helmets distributed. Angela Livas the Kids Fair coordinator is supported by way of a Building Safer Communities Mini -Grant. She applied for funds In order to create her position. A stipulation of the grant however, is that she seek funding sources to sustain the position for fairs in the future. She has done an excellent job pulling in several community businesses. Angela has been a catalyst in bringing safety messages to Ontario and other communities in Malheur County. Congratulations to both Dave and Angela for being such dedicated safety advocates. Traffic Safety Connection 9 June/July ..........................................For information call 503-643-5620 or 1-800-772-1315.......................................................... 1 ACTS Oregon Meet the ACTS Oregon Board! STAFF Ruth Harshfield Executive Director ruthh@actsoregon.org Gayle Watts Child Passenger Safety Program Coordinator gayieu?@actsoregon.org Sandy Holt Child Passenger Safety Technician Coordinator sandyh@actsoregon.org Kate Murphy Community Traffic Safety Coordinator katem@actsoregon.org Ava Leeper Administrative Assistant safety@actsoregon.org BOARD MEMBERS Tammy Franks, President Hillsboro TFranks@LHS.ORG Stephen J. Manning Vice President Keizer stephen687@earthlink.net Lucie Drum, Secretary Portland lucie.drum@amr-ems.com Daniel Marcisz, Treasurer Medford MarcisDE@jacksoncounty.org Larry Christianson McMinnville dejaceo@msn.com John Naccarato Oregon City johnnac@co.clackamas.or.us Mike Stupfel Salem Michael.Stupfel@state. or. us Graphic Design by Melissa Gannon Did you know that the ACTS Oregon Board currently has 7 members with over 200 years of combined experience in community traffic safety and injury prevention? Did you know that we represent law enforcement agencies, EMS responders, healthcare organizations, safety education businesses, and community advocates? Did you know that we are from the Portland Metro area, Salem area and Medford? To learn more about the current ACTS Oregon Board, visit the ACTS Oregon website. Each issue of the Traffic Safety Connection we plan to feature a Board member. The Board member will share how he or she contributes to the mission of ACTS Oregon —to reduce fatalities, injuries and the severity of injuries resulting from vehicle crashes throughout Oregon —as a board member, professional or community advocate. Portland Sunday Parkways Featured board member —Tammy Franks, ACTS Oregon President Tammy Franks is the Child Passenger Safety Coordinator for Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital. She coordinates the child passenger safety education and outreach activities for all 5 hospitals in Legacy Health System. Tammy is a certified Child 7 Passenger Safety s�- Technician Instructor as well as an instructor of "Safe Travel for All Children," a coursef focusing on special needs transportation. She has over 10 years experience in the injury prevention field. 4'C)ktlN IY'ID If you were looking for wide-open space to play in, streets free of traffic to walk and bike on, clean air to breathe, and tree -filled parks to enjoy, you would have loved Sunday Parkways! On Sunday, June 22nd, for six hours and six miles in North Portland, streets were traffic -free. The event, called Sunday Parkways, was a fun -filled celebration of America's most walk -and bike -friendly city. From 8:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. everyone was invited to walk, bike, skateboard, skip, and run on a traffic -free route that connects four parks in North Portland. With a generous grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and major community sponsorship from Kaiser Permanente the City of Portland, in partnership with the Community Cycling Center, hosted this six -mile "temporary park," connecting North Portland neighborhoods. Portlanders enjoyed a relaxed, non-competitive, FREE event featuring a variety of activities, music, and food in several parks and along the route. Sunday Parkways is patterned after Bogota Columbia's Ciclovias (a Spanish term meaning "bike path") and Guadalajara Mexico's Via RecreActiva, where every Sunday streets are closed to cars so that people can bike, roller blade, run, and stroll without traffic. On an average weekend in Bogata, 1.5 million residents and visitors enjoy their 113 km of connected streets looping all over their city. For more information, visit the website at www.GettingAroundPortland.org and click on Sunday Parkways New SAFE KIDS Coalitions in Oregon SAFE KIDS Willamette Valley is now officially a SAFE KIDS Coalition. Adrienne Greene, SAFE KIDS Oregon Director, was on - hand at a recent SAFE KIDS Willamette Valley meeting to officially make the announcement. "I am honored to be able to bestow coalition status on SAFE KIDS Willamette Valley," said Adrienne Green. SAFE KIDS Willamette Valley reestablished coalitions during the approximately three years ago has experienced Lifesavers Conference in April, when new SAFE tremendous success. Through the hard work of KIDS Worldwide Field Director Patrick Schoof the board and members, SAFE KIDS Willamette signed the agreements. More information on Valley has sponsored and participated in events these two coalitions will follow. Traffic Safety Connection 9 June/July ....................................Click on www.actsoregon.org for Traffic Safety Information in Oregon..........................................2 such as car seat clinics, bike rodeos, and various safety fairs. With a recent Building Safer Communities Mini - Grant, SAFE KIDS Willamette Valley is sponsoring three bike safety events and providing approximately 300 bike helmets to children in rural communities this spring. In addition to Willamette Valley, SAFE KIDS North Coast and SAFE KIDS Burns Technician Class May 19th-22nd Thank you Fire Chief Bill Guindon and Burns Fire Department for hosting the first technician class in Harney County. The class may have been small, but the results were big. Harney County now has four certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians and their car seat distribution program is off and running! The additional technicians from Burns and surrounding areas will assist in coordination of check up events for the eastern side of the state. Not only did this class Lake Oswego Technician Class May 5th-7th, loth The Lake Oswego Police and Fire Departments hosted their first Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician class. Students were greeted each morning by the musical stylings of Joan Jett and Greenday which got things off to a rockin' start! The classroom portion was completed on Scholarships Available! Volunteers with an interest in traffic safety are a valuable asset to any community. Throughout Oregon volunteers are helping with bicycle, pedestrian, and child passenger safety education. Volunteers also serve on committees working to address local traffic safety concerns. To support these valuable individuals with an opportunity to learn and network with other traffic safety professionals, scholarships are available for the 2008 Oregon Transportation Safety Conference. Scholarships include assistance with registration and lodging. Priority for the limited scholarship funds will be given to volunteer members from a Traffic Safety Committee or Commission, Neighborhood Association, Safe Communities Coalition, Child Passenger Safety Coalition, other traffic safety organization or volunteer Child Passenger Safety Technicians. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the produce technicians but a new instructor as well. ACTS Oregon welcomes Sheri Smith from Ontario Police Department to Oregon's CPS Instructor Team! Oregon's newest certified CPS technicians are: Sara Shuler—Bend Fire Department, Fire Chief Bill Guindon—Burns Fire Department, Chris Nisbet —Burns Paiute Indian Reservation Police, Kim Perlot—City of Burns, Shannon Elia-Tyvoll— Harney District Hospital. Thank you to the fabulous instructor team —Betty Groshong— Resolutions Creative Conflict Management, LLC, Robert Tibbetts —La Grande Fire Department, Sheri Smith —Ontario Police Department and Sandy Holt —ACTS Oregon. Wednesday May 7th with 15 students successfully passing all 3 written tests. The check up event was held on Saturday May loth. Those that were not able to attend the Saturday clinic assisted at the Kuni Cadillac clinic held on May 8th in Beaverton. The Lake Oswego class was lead by first time Lead Instructor Jeff Oliver —Lake Oswego Police Department. The instructor team included: Sandy Holt —ACTS Oregon, Cindy Storlie—Lake Oswego Police Department, Grant Johnstone — Tualatin Police Department; and Technician Assistant Scott Downing —Jackson County Fire District No. 3. The following are recent graduates of the Lake Oswego Technician Class: Mona Bauman —City of lake Oswego, Sara Castanedo--Clackamas County Social Services, Vanessa Graham —Community Action Opening Doors, Erin Deahn, Vicki Helmig, Moonrise Jaggard—Clackamas County Healthy Start, Tiffany Jordan — Native American Rehabilitation Association NW, Jennifer Martella—Community Volunteer, Tamara Peterson—DHS, Dan Phillips —Lake Oswego Police Department, Mindy Ritzer—Liberty Mutual Insurance, Dana Shibley—Willamette Falls Hospital, Jenny Smith —Bay Area Hospital, Valerie Swift—Recaro North America Inc., and Evonna Westlund—Albany General Hospital. Thank you to all the students and members of the instructor team for making this such a positive class adventure! Conference Registration: T Oregon Iranrportation Registration for the 2008 Oregon Transportation 23AFETY MONFERENCE Conference is now open. Early registration of $95.00 ends on September 22, 2008. After September 22, 2008, registration will be $125. Seven meals are Included with registration —three luncheons, two evening receptions and two breakfasts. Lodging at Seven Feathers is $74.00 plus 8% tax for single and double until September 22, 2008. To make reservations, contact the Seven Feathers Conference Center at 1-877-677-7771 and use the room code Oregon Traffic. The evening reception on Monday October 20th is sponsored by Oregon SAFE KIDS. This reception will include a Hawaiian themed buffet and activities. All attendees are invited to participate. The evening reception on Tuesday October 21st is sponsored by the vendors exhibiting at the conference and will also include a buffet. Door prizes will be awarded at both receptions. The Awards Luncheon on Tuesday will honor award winners for the "Looking Beyond the Traffic Ticket" and "2007 and 2008 Oregon Transportation Awards." The nomination form for "2007 and 2008 Oregon Transportation Awards" is available at www.actsoregon.org. Nominations are welcome until August 15, 2008. Scholarship Application available at Workshop proposals are still being reviewed but many excellent Ideas have been www.actsoregon.org. received. Conference workshop proposal topics include: Increase Walking and Biking in your Community: Tools & Techniques; Technology in Traffic Court: Techniques and Tips; CPS Technical Up -date; Icy Roads Warning System on OR 140; Transportation Safety on the Umatilla Indian Reservation; Preview of AASHTO/TRB 2009 Highway Safety Manual; and The Need to Speed —Why Do People Drive Like That? Tours will also be offered including Transportation Safety Efforts in Glendale, OR. Traffic Safety Connection • June/July ....................................Click on www childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon..............................................3 Check Up Clinics and Fitting Stations _ Please check www.childsafelyseat.org under Child Passenger Safety/Calendar for current list, specific dates, locations and times. Date city Location Address Time 07/2/08 McMinnville Fire Department Please Call: 503-435-5800 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. 07/3/08 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 07/3/08 Redmond Fire Department 341 Dogwood Avenue 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 07/10/08 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 07/12/08 Beaverton Police Department 4755 SW Griffith Drive 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. 07/16/08 Corvallis Fire Department 400 NW Harrison Street 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. 07/16/08 McMinnville Fire Department Please Call: 503,435-5800 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. 07/17/08 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 07/19/08 Milwaukie Fire Department 2930 SE Oak Grove Boulevard 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 07/19/08 Salem Hospital 665 SE Winter Street 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 07/24/08 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 07/26/08 Damascus Safeway Store 50151 SE Hwy. 212 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Grant Application Announcement! Building Safer Communities and Bicycle Safety Mini -Grant applications are now available at www.actsoregon.org. The deadline for submittal is Friday September 8th by 5:00 P.M. Please don't hesitate to contact Kate Murphy with any questions, or if you just want to brainstorm some ideas. katem@actsoregon.or, 502-643-5620. ACTS Oregon and the Child Safety Seat Resource Center (CSSRC) would like to thank Kuni Cadillac for their commitment. Over the past year and a half, 559 seats have been checked at Kuni. This event has grown to the point that Kuni can no longer accommodate the large number of families attending during their regular business hours. We are sad that June was our last event at Kuni, but we are proud of the number of children we know are now riding safe. Again, thank you to Mark Harper and his staff for being such wonderful hosts. Currently the CSSRC is in the process of finding a new location in Washington County to host this fitting station. Information will be posted as to where this event is being held throughout the summer. 0 0 IT rv'"I NIM011101or"NIT1010",kri AFE1Y,Lc ON"FEK"'FENCE Save These Dates! October 20 to 22 Seven Feathers Conference Center in Canyonville, OR Traffic Safety Connection 9 June/July ....................................Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon..............................................4 Grant Applications Available! Do you have a traffic problem in your community? Are you trying to make the roads safer for pedestrians? Is your community bike rodeo busting at the seams waiting for the opportunity to expand? Are you chomping at the bit to integrate safety at a community event or even host your own? If any of these questions ignited an "ah hah" moment then a mini -grant might just be the remedy. Bicycle Safety and Building Safer Communities Mini -Grant applications are currently available at www.actsoregon. org/grants.html. They are due September 12, 2008. Applicants can apply for up to $5000.00. The goal of these programs is to allow agencies to launch those projects that they have always wanted to, but never quite had the initial helping hand to get going. Kate Murphy, Community Traffic Safety Program Coordinator at ACTS Oregon manages both of these grant programs. She would love to hear your ideas or assist with the application process. Please do not hesitate to contact her if you have any questions or concerns. She looks forward to hearing from you and reviewing applications in the fall. E G 0 N Connecting Oregon's Community Traffic Safety Advocates Volume 6, Number 8 Child Passenger Safety Week September 21 st-27th Due to the fact that incorrect installation and misuse of child safety and booster seats remains a frequent occurrence, local inspection services have become even more important in the long-term strategy to reduce the frequency of these problems and better protect child passengers. (NHTSA, 2008) During 2007 in Oregon 838 child passengers under age eight were injured in crashes and of these 2 were killed. (ODOT Crash Analysis & Reporting, 2007) Over thirty-five percent of these child crash victims were NOT using child restraints. This means one in three of these children were not restrained correctly. Misuse included drivers either placing children prematurely into adult lap and shoulder belts or leaving the child totally unrestrained —in violation of Oregon law (ORS 811.210.) To help ensure that children are correctly restrained, this year's observance of Child Passenger Safety Week (September 21-27) will emphasize the continuing need for consumers to have their car seats inspected to ensure their children are riding securely and safely. The more than 400 certified child passenger safety technicians in Oregon reported over 2,500 car seat inspections last year and consistently found that only 18% are used correctly. The second annual "Seat Check Saturday" will kickoff CPS Week on September 20, and will draw national attention to the importance and lifesaving potential of child safety seat inspections. The goal of the program is to spur consumers to visit local inspection stations to ensure that their child safety seats are correctly installed. NHTSA headquarters is working with the States, Regional Offices and national partner groups to arrange as many local seat inspection events as possible. The goal is for no less than one in every state, making this a truly nationwide observance. Events may be held locally at other times during CPS Week (not necessarily on Seat Check Saturday itself), due to scheduling issues and other local circumstances. At press time, in Oregon there are three events scheduled on September 20th in Keizer, Medford and Portland. In addition, during Child Passenger Safety Week inspection events will be held in Beaverton, La Grande and Tualatin. For the most current list of events in Oregon visit www.childsafetyseat.org for dates, locations and times. The Oregon Child Passenger Safety Week (CPSW) Coordinating Committee is promoting CPSW though a promotional letter and free educational materials. The letter will be sent to law enforcement, traffic safety committees and commissions, child passenger safety technicians, child care providers, fire departments, emergency medical service providers, physicians, health departments, SAFE KIDS Coalitions and other child injury prevention advocates. The CPSW order form for FREE educational materials is available at www.actsoregon.org/educationmaterial.html. A list of what is being offered can be previewed on Page 3. We are encouraging all traffic safety advocates to help distribute educational materials and encourage families to take the time to have their child's car seats inspected. Please join our efforts. Traffic Safety Connection • August ..............................................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 Ava Leeper Administrative Assistant safety@actsoregon.org BOARD MEMBERS Tammy Franks, President Hillsboro TFranks@LHS.ORC Stephen J. Manning Vice President Keizer stephen687@earthlink.net Lucie Drum, Secretary Portland lucie-drum@amr-ems.com Daniel Marcisz, Treasurer Medford MarcisDE@jacksoncounty.org Larry Christianson McMinnville dejaceo@msn.com John Naccarato Oregon City johnnac@co.clackamas.or.us Mike Stupfel Salem Michael.Stupfel@state. or. us Graphic Design by Melissa Gannon Edited by Kate Murphy Keizer Technician Class June 24th-27th Bravo! 20 new CPS Certified Technicians attended the Keizer Tech class in June. Once the manuals arrived and the recall lists were located, class was smooth sailing. Thank you Keizer Fire for being such wonderful hosts and allowing us to use your beautiful facility. Thank you to the great instructor team. You functioned like a well oiled machine even though you had never worked together before. Thank you Instructors Denise Cardinali—North Santiam School District, Mary Kay Johnson —Legacy Health Systems, Brandon Meyer —Rogue Valley Safe Communities, Sandy Holt —ACTS Oregon and Technician Assistant Brian Hunzecker— Portland Police Bureau. The ACTS Oregon Child Safety Seat Resource Center would like to welcome the following to the team of Certified Technicians in Oregon. Jamie Bryant —Albany General Hospital, Lindsi Huff & Amanda Young —American Medical Response, Stephani Griggs —Bay Area Hospital, Charlene Marinelli —Burlington Coat Factory, Karl Inness—Canby Police Department, Jill Simmons —Crook County Fire and Rescue, Continued on Page 3 2008 Transportation Safety Conference M, on Transportation This year ACTS Oregon and ODOT—Transportation Safety DivisionFETY C�ONFEf�ENGE are hosting many exciting workshops. Workshop topics include: Tribal Child Passenger Safety Efforts, Teen Driving Safety Efforts in Oregon, Increase Walking and Biking in Your Community, and Icy Roads Warning System on OR 140. An intensive session "Holding Effective Meetings and Making Decisions" will be offered on Wednesday morning. In addition to these workshops there will be an opportunity to tour Glendale and learn about their innovative traffic safety efforts. These are just a handful of valuable training opportunities available at this year's conference. The full conference schedule is posted at www.actsoregon.orglconferenceSchedule.html. Two evening dinner receptions will be taking place as well. Oregon SAFE KIDS and the Conference Exhibitors will be hosting the receptions and including festivities for your networking pleasure. If all this wasn't enough Child Passenger Safety Technicians can earn continuing education credits and law enforcement will be eligible for DPSST credit. The conference is also hosting the "Looking Beyond the Traffic Ticket" and the "Oregon Transportation Safety" Awards. If there is a member of your community that has been a vital part of traffic or child passenger safety efforts since the last conference in 2006, please take the time to nominate them for a "Oregon Transportation Safety" award. The nomination form is available at www. actsoregon. org/pdf/Nomination08. pdf. Early registration is $95.00 until September 22, 2008. The registration form is available at www.actsoregon.org/conferenceregistration.html. The full conference rate of $125.00 applies after September 22, 2008 and includes two breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners. What a deal! Scholarships are available for community volunteers. The scholarship application is available at www. actsoregon. org/pdf/Scholarsh ip08. pdf. This year is sure to be a valuable experience for all. We look forward to seeing everyone. Meet the ACTS Oregon Board! Dan Marcisz is currently the Treasurer for the ACTS Oregon Board. He has served on the board for 7 years. In addition he has been involved with Child Passenger Safety for 11 years. He has recently retired from Medford Fire/Rescue after 33 years of service, but is still employed as the Coordinator for the Jackson County Child Safety Seat Coalition. The Coalition began after the Medford Fire Chief asked (at a Pediatric Fatality Review Board), "Is there something that we can do to protect our children?" After considerable leg work by The Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Rogue Valley Medical Center, and Jackson County Health Department, the group was formed in 1997. The Coalition is comprised of police and fire agencies in the Rogue Valley from Ashland to Grants Pass. The Coalition has several partners including: ACTS Oregon, ODOT, SAFE KIDS Rogue Valley, area hospitals, health Departments, DHS, civic organizations, and community businesses. The local Courts are instrumental in helping Jackson County Child Safety Seat Coalition accomplish their mission. On June 30, 2008 the coalition hosted an event which recognized the distribution of their 5000th Child Safety Seat. We are all proud of this accomplishment and know that it has made a difference in the health and safety of many families in the valley. As active as we are, we know that our work will never be done. We are always looking for ways to reach those who would benefit from our expertise. Traffic Safety Connection • August ........................................Click on www.actsoregon.org for Traffic Safety Information in Oregon..........................................2 Keizer Technician Class Continued from Page 2 Millie Berman & Sharon Wheeler—DHS Child Welfare Services, Bob Wilkinson —Douglas County Fire District #2, Catherine Albrecht — Happy Valley Traffic and Public Safety Commission, Marshall Brookfield —Lebanon Fire District, Megan Kjelden & Sandra Nail —Legacy Health Systems, Colin Teem —Lincoln County SherlfT9 Office, Jessica Fettig—Newberg Fire Department, Vicki Kimpton & Samuel Pino— Salem Hospital, Ethan Platterborzegals for Children and Ginny Real —Willamette Valley SAFE KIDS Coalition. 2nd Annual Hubbard Safety Village On Saturday July 19th the town of Hubbard came to life with the usual Hops Festival. There was a parade around town that included a fire engine, hops adorned floats, and even a mobile honey bucket. When the parade ended however the fun had just begun for the residents and surrounding neighbors of Hubbard. Thanks to Sheba Wooddell— Hubbard Police Department. Her energy and dedication to safety once again resulted in an outstanding event known as the Hubbard Safety Village. Upon arrival attendees were encouraged to register. They were A special thanks to Captain Frank Bracken—Keizer Fire District and CPS technicians Cindy Bradley— ODOT— Transportation Safety Division Region 2, Judi Lambert and Gabe Harter —Burlington Coat Factory for their help with this class and the check up event following. given goodie bags full of safety paraphernalia and a worksheet that listed all of the stations. At each station the attendees were instructed to collect a sticker after participating. Depending on how many stickers they were able to collect they were eligible for different prize levels and entered to win the grand prize, an air hockey table. The stations included: trunk entrapment, spot the tot, child passenger safety education, ODOT prize wheel, helmet fit and distribution, and much more. The village saw around 400 people. It was an amazing sight. Sheba Wooddell says, "If we made a difference in just ONE Life ... it's all worth the Task. That Life could be someone you know or love." The Hubbard Safety Village was truly a success. Thank you not only to Sheba but to all who volunteered their time and expertise in an effort to make Oregon's children safer. September 21-27, 2008 ` FREE Educational Materials The order form for the following packet of FREE materials is available at www.actsoregon.org/educationmaterial.html. If you cannot access the form online please call 503-643-5620 or 800-772-1315. FLIERS AND BROCHURES: • Give Your Infant Seat A Check Up (1 pkg of 25 B&W, 2 sided English and Spanish) .' • How Long Should Babies Ride Facing in the Back of the Car? (1 reproducible B&W, 2 sided English and Spanish) • Give Your lids A Safe Ride In The Right Seat (25 full color brochures —English) ❑ Please also send Spanish (1 pkg of 25) • ❑ Please also send Russian (1 pkg of 25) y ACTS Oregon Child Safety Seat Resource Center —Promoting Safe and Smart Travel for Kids (10 brochures —English) POSTERS: ` • Which Seat is Right for My Child (1 full color —English) bey ❑ Please also send Spanish version • ❑ Please also send Russian version • Belt or Booster (1 full color —English) • Size Up Your Child's Safety --(NEW Full color English —growth chart w/Oregon laws) '- • ODOT Transportation Safety Brochure Listing & Order Form (for larger quantities) DEADLINE TO ORDER MATERIALS: October 24, 2008 *For requests from outside of Oregon, call ODOT—Transportation Safety Division at 503-986-4199. Traffic Safety Connection 9 August ........................................Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon..............................................3 The Wallace Marine Park boat ramp in West Salem is safer thanks to a group of Oregon safety advocates. Willamette Valley SAFE KIDS, Salem Hospital, Oregon State Marine Board, City of Salem Parks Division, Oregon State Parks Department, Marion County Marine Patrol, and Boy Scout troops 108 and 476, all partnered on the construction of a life jacket loaner station. Life jackets are available in various sizes for youngsters to borrow. It is expected that when a child is finished with a jacket, the jacket will be returned. In the first few days of the stations existence not only have jackets been returned but people have donated more for the public to use. Congratulations to all the safety partners involved in making this project a success. �lii ffxi Check Up Clinics and Fitting Stations Please check www.childsafetyseat.org under Child Passenger Safety/Calendar for current list, specific dates, locations and times. Date City Location Address Time 8/09/08 Beaverton Police Department 4755 SW Griffith Drive 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. 8/09/08 Lebanon Fire Department 1050 W Oak Street 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. 8/09/08 Canby Fire Department 221 S Pine Street 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 8/14/08 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 8/14/08 Ontario Fire Department 444 NW 4th Street 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. 8/16/08 Tillamook Hayward Chevrolet Cadillac 1 Main Avenue 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 8/16/08 Salem Hospital 665 SE Winter Street 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 8/20/08 Corvallis Fire Department 400 NW Harrison Street 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. 8/20/08 Bend Fire Department 1212 SW Simpson 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 8/20/08 McMinnville Fire Department Please Call:503-135 5800 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. 8/20/08 Sherwood Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue 15440 Oregon Street 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 8/21/08 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 8/23/08 Portland Mittleman Jewish 6651 SW Capitol Hwy 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Community Center 8/28/08 La Grande Fire Department 1806 Cove Avenue 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Training Opportunity The Oregon Employers Traffic Safety Conference Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at the NECA IBEW Electrical Training Center, 16021 NE Airport Way in Portland. Program runs 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Free pre -registration and information at www.esc.org. Learn from industry experts on how you can help reduce the #1 cause of workplace fatalities. Continental breakfast and buffet luncheon included. No : FOR + Ic y �' ' P (( lr 91r % to o r,, v� t' .fG, ,r r „ n V, / IlT ,12/ x i, 1, ! (s r, l 1, tl , rrr., G, ✓ f l ,✓ NU jl f I, ii q % r U Save These Dates! October 20 to 22 Seven Feathers Conference Center in Canyonville, OR Traffic Safety Connection* August ........................................Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon...............................................4