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Agenda
Thursday, January 18t", 2007 @ 5:15 P.M.
Siskiyou Room @ 51 Winburn Way
Community Development & Engineering Services Building
I. CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 16, 2006
III. PUBLIC FORUM - Business from the audience not included on the agenda.
(Limited to 5 minutes per speaker and 15 minutes total.)
IV. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Introduction of new member Tom Burnham
Budget Update
Subcommittee & Liaison Reports
Update on Councils 12/4 Discussion of Bikepaths
V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Request for partnership and $200 financial support of ICLEI from Commission Funds
Election of Officers (if desired)
GOAL SETTING
New Business
Agenda Items for Next Month
V. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Meetings
Next Regular Meeting - Thursday, February 15', 2007 at 5:15 P.M.
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission
November 16th, 2006 Regular Minutes
Roll Call: Chair Dylan Robbins, Jim Olney, David Young, Vice Chair Tracy Harding (absent),
Arnold Bleicher (absent), Selene Aitken (absent), Paul Rostykus (absent)
Council Liaison: David Chapman
Staff: Derek Severson, Associate Planner; Steve McLennan, Police Officer
RVTD liaison: Paige West, RVTD/TDMPlanner (absent)
High school liaison: Vacant SOU liaison: Nathan Meyerson (absent)
Call to Order
Chair Robbins called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
Approval of Minutes — October 19th, 2006
Olney/Robbins m/s to approve the minutes of the October 191h, 2006 meeting as presented. Voice vote: All
AYES. Motion passed.
Public Forum
Moshe Ross asked that a place to arrange carpooling be set up on the City's website. Severson noted that Carpool
Match NW was already an established service supported locally by RVTD and said that he would follow up to see
that a link was placed on the city website.
Dubois noted that he had traffic issues to report for 8"h Street at the intersections of A Street and B Street; at Nevada
Street and Glendower Street; and at the intersection of Water and B Streets. After Dubois explained his concerns,
Severson and MacLennan indicated that they would follow up with Jim Olson to ensure that these locations were
examined by the Traffic Safety Commission.
Young reported that he, Olney, Severson, and friends and family of Carole Wheeldon had met prior to the meeting
at the proposed site for the Wheeldon memorial. He explained that the general discussion was to provide shade, an
additional bench and some sort of memorial plaque, and possibly a tree and/or an artistic water fountain. He noted
that before proceeding, he would need to follow-up with the Public Works/Engineering Division to identify any
issues with utility line routing. Chapman suggested that if the bench or whatever shade were to be provided
required construction, it would be cheaper and more expeditious for commissioners and volunteers to construct
them. Young and Olney stated that they would meet as a subcommittee to continuing working on this project, and
after Severson providing utility routing details they would schedule the next subcommittee meeting via email.
Budget Update
Severson noted that no new expenditures had occurred since the budget update memo was prepared for the packets.
Subcommittee & Liaison Reports
There was a brief report on the Bike Swap subcommittee, and Severson indicated that he would send notice to the
paper and reminders to members.
Verde Village Changes to Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities
Severson explained that Verde Village was a planning action coming before the Planning Commission that involved
a subdivision at the location of the Ashland Greenhouses. He stated that he was bringing to the Commission's
attention because of the proximity to the Bear Creek Greenway at the site of the Dog Park and some changes
proposed for the circulation pattern in that vicinity.
Dubois noted that he would still like to see directional signage and the Bicycle Friendly Community signage placed
at Oak and Nevada to direct people to the Greenway and away from Eagle Mill Road. Members asked that a
strongly worded recommendation be sent to the Planning Commission that the connection to the Greenway be
moved either to the north over Harold Hardesty's property or between the parking lots rather than through the Dog
Park parking area which is already heavily congested at times.
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Bike Lights, Helmets & Pedometers
There was discussion of the fact that the Police Department was willing to sell helmets and lights as a one -stop
distribution point. Severson noted that he had been provided a balance of the funds available, but had to determine
how these funds had been considered within the budget before determining how they could be spent.
There was brief discussion of a pedometer program, noting that it appeared that $15 was the threshold level for
purchasing a quality unit, and it was suggested that a partnership with the YMCA might be possible here. It was
noted that Harding had been the one who initiated this item, and those present felt it most appropriate to postpone
further discussion until she was present.
Weekly Car Free Day
It was noted that Harding had been the one who initiated this item, and those present felt it most appropriate to
postpone further discussion until she was present.
Safe Routes
There was discussion of pursuing Safe Routes grant funds when they become available for the Laurel Street
sidewalk project.
Young/Olney m/s to endorse a sidewalk construction project on Laurel Street as a Safe Route to Helman
School. Discussion: Members questioned whether this would preclude doing work elsewhere, such as
adjacent to Walker School. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed.
Goal Setting — Preliminary Discussion
Severson explained that for the past few years, there hasn't been interest in doing a formal goal setting session as
members have repeatedly expressed their preference for dedicating their personal efforts to individual items in their
areas of interest that they were willing to champion rather than a broader set of Commission -wide items.
He further noted that at the recent discussions of the commissioner surveys, several members of the commission had
expressed an interest in doing a more formal goal setting process. He asked if there was a consensus to move
forward with this, and suggested that if there was, it would be appropriate to make this the primary item on the
agenda for the first meeting of the new year. After brief discussion, those present indicated they would like to do
this.
New Business
Dubois asked that an agenda item be added in the near future to discuss safety education for cycling on the street in
a motorized world, and noted that he would be doing a presentation with this focus at the high school as part of a
downhill mountain biking program, and suggested that the Commission might be interested in sponsoring the
program.
It was noted that Bill Bradbury would be in town shortly to present Al Gore's "Inconvenient Truth" slideshow
dealing with global warming.
Olney noted that he would be attending the upcoming Jackson County Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting.
Agenda Items for Next Month
Goal Setting.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Meeting — January 18'h at 5:15 p.m.
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BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
2006-2007 BUDGET UPDATE
January 18t", 2007
PROGRAM FUNDS
2006-2007 PROJECTS �.....�. AMOUNTS APPROVED TO DATE
Bike Safety Education app'd 8/06 $1,500.00
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REMAINING FUNDS FOR FY'05-06 $1,700.00
COMMISSION FUNDS
$750 in Commission Funds available in addition to the $3,300 in Program Funds.
These are set aside for subscriptions, conference attendance, etc.
REMINDER: The Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission does not have the budgetary
authority to appropriate funds, and cannot enter into contracts for services.
Requests to fund outside organizations should be directed to make application
for funding to the City Council through the annual budget process.
BIKE SWAP FUNDS
Funds generated from the Bike Swap are under the control and management of
the Ashland Parks Foundation, a private non-profit affiliated with the Parks
Department. The Foundation has indicated a willingness to allow the
Commission to make recommendations for the expenditure of these funds; staff
would strongly recommend that anv motions for the use of these funds be framed
as recommendations to the Ashland Parks Foundation in order to avoid any
confusion about the status of these funds or the Bicycle & Pedestrian
Commission's role in managing them under Oregon state budget law.
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From:
Rachel Teige
To:
Bike Swap Committee
Date:
1 /4/07 11:01:40 AM
Subject:
Meeting minutes and sponsor letter
Hi Everyone -
It was great seeing you all yesterday and I am really looking forward to this years Bike Swap!! Attached
you will find the minutes from the meeting yesterday along with a sponsor letter with info as to what each
sponsor recieves in exchange for a donation of at least $100.
Please let me know if you get a donation so I can add it to the list and send out a thank you letter with all
of the tax deductible information.
Please carfully review the minutes from the meeting to see what your tasks will be for this month.
Please also make sure if you have friends who want to volunteer, have them get ahold of me so I can start
my list.
The next meeting will be on February 7th at 4pm at the parks and recreation office.
Have a super day!
Rachel Teige
Recreation Superintendent
Ashland Parks & Recreation
340 S. Pioneer Street
Ashland, OR 97520
541-552-2260 - Direct
541-488-5340 - Main
541-488-5314 - Fax
teiger@ashland.or.us
Bike Swap 2007
November 29, 2006
Minutes
• Equipment —Make decision on how many items.
The decision was made to let people check into the swap 3 or fewer bicycle
equipment items. 4 or more items they will be asked to buy a table. Tables will sell
for $10 for''/z table and $20 for a full table. Concerns were raised if someone brings a
bunch of bicycle parts and wants to buy just % of a table. We decided to just see how
it goes this year and make adjustments as needed for 2008.
There will be an area for free parts if people would like to donate.
A decision was also made have a cashier for the bike area and a separate cashier for
the parts and equipment area.
Vendor spaces (ie vendors bringing in bike parts and bicycles who call ahead of time)
will still sell for $75.
• Reciept tags -where to look into this?
Rachel will look into receipt tags and if making our own would be a better fit than
using the same ones as last year. The idea is for the top part of the tag to have the
name, address, phone number, description of bike, price and tag number. The bottom
part of the tag will have the tag number, price and description only. Rachel will look
into using card stock
• Part Time staff -After event log and checking
Discuss next time.
• Drive into event?
For right now, we are going to keep the driving in option for 2007. Trace was unable
to attend and we wanted to get some feedback from her. Suggestions for 2007
included blocking all of the parking spots with orange fencing and creating a one lane
area. Also signs that say "drop off only, no parking" could help.
• Seller Agreements -clarification
Rachel will look more into this ... discuss next time.
• Drop off bikes on Friday evening 6-8pm?
It was decided that we should try this to possibly ease congestion on Saturday AM.
The Grove is available but if there is a class in the building, we will have to work
around it.
• Next Meeting?
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday January 3rd at 4pm at the parks and
recreation office located at 340 S. Pioneer St.
Agenda
January 3, 2007
Reciept Tags update
• Rachel showed the group the receipt tags and a few things will be changed in the
design. She will bring a sample to the next meeting.
Police Bikes
• Rachel will check into how soon we can move Police Bikes to the Grove.
• Rachel/Joy will check availability to store bikes at the Grove in the storage area.
Donations/Raffle
• Egon and David will make contact with Chris from Sim's Cycle.
• Egon will make contact with Jack from Ashland Street Bicycles.
• Rachel and Joy will make contact with Merrill at Cycle Sport
• Paige will make contact with Lowdown Boardshop to see if they are interested in
participating again and if they want to coordinate a skateboard demo and donate
some prizes.
• Rachel will email out the sponsor letter to all on the committee.
Bike Registration on site again?
• Bicycle registration will be on site again. It was discussed that we need to educate
the public about the benefits of bicycle registration. Or have someone more vocal
at the swap reminding people to register.
Bicycle Races
• Egon will coordinate bicycle races again this year.
• Prizes for the bicycle races will include pool passes from the Parks and Rec.
Department.
• Trace will check with Paige on where she purchased the bicycle bells.
• Space issues were discussed and Joy will check with the police department to see
if a street closure is possible.
• Rachel will bring a map of the outdoor parking lot area to the next meeting to
discuss issues of space and where to lay out the separate event areas.
• We will discuss a schedule of events at the next meeting. Rachel will bring the
2006 schedule of events to the meeting for comparison.
• The back area closest to the fence will continue to be the bicycle testing area. We
will cordon off that area better this year and use more snowfencing so bicycles
cannot get through.
Parking
• Snowfencing will be used to block off the parking area in the front where people
will be dropping off bikes. We will have a holding area for bikes with a few bike
racks and and some volunteers overseeing the area. We will use clothespins and
numbers for verification.
After event part time staff help
• Rachel talked with the group about the need for help after the event double
checking tag numbers with the log book from the event. It's a time consuming
task that Parks and Rec. just cannot take on during this time of year Trace will
work after the event to do this and she will be payed out of the bike swap funds.
Miscellaneous
• Paige will work on the poster for this years event.
• Trace will talk to Katrina's Salsa to see if they are interested in returning as a
food vendor again this year.
Next meeting will be held on Wednesday February 7th at 4pm at the Parks office.
Dear
I am writing on behalf of the 2007 Bike Swap Committee to inquire if you would be
interested in donating a raffle prize for the Ashland Community Bike Swap on
May 12, 2007. The Bike Swap is an event held each year at the Grove that focuses on
bicycle safety, education and ownership of new and used bikes.
A percentage of the proceeds from the event are used for bicycle education classes and
events throughout the community. In 2006 we had over 600 bike enthusiasts attend the
Bike Swap and we are looking forward to another successful year.
The value of the donation needs to be at least $100 and specifically we are looking for
bicycles but can use helmets and other new bicycle equipment.
In exchange for your donation you will receive:
• A table at the event where you can display and sell items from your shop.
• A co-sponsor status with your logo on all promotional materials including flyers,
brochures and ads.
• Your donation is tax deductible through the Ashland Parks and Recreation
Foundation.
The Ashland Community Bike Swap is a great community event that would not happen
without the support of community members like you. Feel free to contact me with your
questions regarding donations.
Sincerely,
Rachel Teige
Recreation Superintendent
Ashland Parks & Recreation
Ashland Community Bike Swap Committee
(541)552-2260
teiger@ashland.or.us
CITY OF
-ASHLAND
Staff Communication
Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission
Discussion of Bike Path Funding and Priorities
Meeting Date: January 18, 2007
Department: Public Works / Engineering
Contributing Departments: Finance
Primary Staff Contact: Paula Brown 552-2410
E-mail: brownp@ashland.or.us
Secondary Staff Contact: Jim Olson 552-2412
E-mail: olsonj@ashland.or.us
Statement:
This item is being brought to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission to raise awareness and concerns regarding the
design of the North Ashland Multi -Use Path from Laurel Street to Jackson Road. Staff took this issue to a study
session of the City Council on December 4, 2006, to update Council on the same concerns and to further discuss
Council's priorities regarding bike paths, funding constraints, regulations for the use of federally funded grant projects
and options to continue to support the City's goal for city-wide bike paths. Staff will return to Council on February 20,
2007 for a decision on one of the alternatives described in this memo.
Staff Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Commission give staff input on the concerns for the North Ashland Multi -Use Path from
Laurel Street to Jackson Road and continue to identify ways to support the City Council's previous direction and goals
for bike paths. In this case there are several design complications that have arisen which question the continuation of
this section of bike path.
Background:
The City'sTransportation Element, "ensures we will have the opportunity to conveniently and safely use the
transportation mode of our choice, and allow us to move towards a less auto -dependent community" and helped focus
attention on the need for a bike path network.
The City's Transportation System Plan (May 1998), Chapter 7, Pedestrian and Bicycle Amenities, focused on
determining the feasibility and cost of providing city-wide bicycle and pedestrian amenities to make walking and
bicycling not merely a possibility, but a preferable transportation option. The bike path project priorities were identified
as providing a pathway along the railroad tracks (3.2 miles of path at a cost of $1,658,000), completing the Bear Creek
Bike Path (estimated at $2,116,000) and several connections to these paths for routes to schools, employment centers
and neighborhoods.
Since then, several new bike path and shared bikeway projects have been completed in Ashland;
■ Greenway Bike Path from Valley View Road to W. Nevada Street -1997
■ Central Ashland Bike Path from Tolman Creek Road to 8th Street -1999
■ N. Mountain Avenue was improved with bike lanes - 2003
■ Siskiyou Boulevard and portions of Ashland Street were modernized with bike or shared shoulder lanes - 2004
■ Significant segments of Tolman Creek Road were improved to add bike lanes in 2004 and 2005
■ Easements have been secured along Bear Creek for bike path development.
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Project Background:
Anticipating the extension of the Central Ashland Bikepath, the City purchased a 12 foot wide easement from the
Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad (CORP) between Jackson Road and Laurel Street in 2001. This easement
represents the only viable option for a bike path or multi use path for this section of the trail corridor.
In 2003, the City applied for and received a grant through the federal Transportation Enhancement (TE) program from
ODOT and FHWA. The grant was for $580,000 plus the required City match of $66,000 (10.27%) for a project total of
$646,000. The project, defined as the North Ashland Multi -Use Path, begins at Jackson Road, crosses over Wright's
Creek and then heads south along the railroad tracks to the intersection of Laurel and Hersey Streets. A significant
portion of the path (1730 feet) was built with private funds as required for the development of the Billings Ranch
Subdivision. This section of bike path between Jackson Road and Laurel Street is 5035 feet or 0.95 mile. See
Attachment 1 for a map of the current project.
Currently, there are several unknowns and design concerns with this project
1. The bike path's proposed termination point at Jackson Road is in question as Jackson County, at the request of
the Billings Ranch properties has vacated the road — meaning the City has no right to use that section of road for
access. The City would have to obtain either right of way or an easement from the Billings Ranch Properties for
approximately 1550 feet for a 12 foot pedestrian and bike path easement. The original bike path concept included
a path through the proposed Billings Ranch Golf Course linking directly to the Greenway.
2. There are two railroad crossings within this project that require ODOT Rail and CORP approvals; Glenn Street and
the Laurel/Hersey crossings. Application has been made to ODOT Rail, but the concern is with the grades and site
distance at Glenn Street. ODOT Rail has strongly recommended closure of the Glenn Street crossing (to vehicle
traffic which would eliminate these concerns). Staff is concerned that the City will not receive permission for either
crossing unless Glenn Street is closed.
All federal design regulations apply. There are specific drainage requirements and vertical cut slope limitations.
Wetlands have been identified on the site which must be mitigated. The project includes several sections of large
retaining wall sections that were not identified during preliminary project scoping. The design engineer identified a
significant number (12) of additional property right of ways that would need to be acquired to accommodate these
design considerations. With the use of federal funding, there is a very rigorous process to obtain additional right of
way (ROW). As such the cost to obtain the necessary ROW is estimated at $741,000 (originally only $2,000 in the
scoping document) - now more than the original project cost. The current cost estimate has grown to $2,204,750 -
almost three and a half times the original costs.
Discussion:
Staff is very concerned with the increasing costs of this bike/multi-use path project. Although this would be a great
addition to the City's existing bike path system and a much needed link to the northern corridor, the unknowns with
Jackson Road, challenges with the railroad crossings and the exorbitant costs due to the federal requirements,
especially with right of way acquisition, make the project as currently planned, a fiscally irresponsible alternative.
Staff has been working with ODOT to evaluate the available options, now down to two:
1. Continue with design and spend the allocated ODOT TE (FHWA) dollars;
a. Apply for additional ODOT/FHWA funding to cover the increases in construction and right of way costs. The
risk is that Ashland may not get support for additional funding, or at least not right away. Regardless of
additional funding becoming available, the City would be responsible to construct the original section of
bikepath within 10 years.
b. With ODOT's approval, the current grant amount could be applied to the ROW acquisition, but would fall way
short of completing the construction costs. The City would have to pay the difference in construction costs
using federal standards, or apply for additional ODOT/FHWA funding (see 1 a). The City would then have 20
years to fully complete the bikepath.
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c, The City's agreement with ODOT expires in March 2007 so any "spending" could only be done until March
without an extension of the agreement. ODOT will not program additional dollars or agree to an extension
until the issues surrounding wetlands, rights of way, access, railroad crossings, and funding have been
resolved. FHWA will not allow ODOT to program funds for ROW acquisitions until full environmental
compliance has been received. Unless the City convinces the TE Committee that the project is feasible and
therefore the agreement should be extended, it is likely that in March the agreement will automatically expire
and the City will not longer have any funding to spend on this project. The contract with the design engineers
(OBEC) would be terminated and ODOT would pay for all expenses incurred up to that point and expect the
City to reimburse their portion of the costs.
d. There is an additional risk that the Railroad will not extend its deadline for developing the City's easement for
the bikepath. Our agreement with the railroad is to complete construction by 2011.
2. Stop all work on the current design and reimburse ODOT/FHWA grant funds.
a. This eliminates the City's further responsibility to ODOT/FHWA for completion of the project. The City would
be obligated to pay all but the 10.27% match for costs incurred to date. As of the end of October, ODOT has
paid the design engineer (OBEC) $91,940 — the City's obligation would be $82,490. It is anticipated that there
might be a few more tasks that OBEC has completed, but it is not likely that the City's costs would be over
$90,000. The City's obligation could likely be banked and paid at the end of 10 years if the City coordinates
early with FHWA and ODOT.
b. This option would allow the City to have the design in its current state (approximately 60% complete), and
would be able to complete final design on any portion or the entire section of the bike path to meet City's
standards (not as stringent as the federal requirements for materials testing and right of way acquisition).
c. The de -obligated TE funds would either be returned to Region 3 for general distribution or back to ODOT for
general distribution. The City of Talent has a project that could use the additional funding within the ODOT
Region 3 area.
d. Again, the risk that the Railroad will not extend its deadline for constructing the bikepath along the City's
easement would have to be resolved. Our agreement with the railroad is to complete construction by 2011.
Staff initially looked at a third option to stop work on the current project and petition ODOT/FHWA to reassign the funds
to a higher priority Ashland project. However, because the City's agreement with ODOT expires in March 2007, it is
highly unlikely that the City could convince the ODOT TE Committee that a new project is feasible and that the
agreement should be modified and extended.
Staff recommends forwarding option 2 to the Council and asks the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee for their
comment. In addition, as the Transportation System Plan is in need of an update, staff would like the Commission to
review and recommend priorities for the next series of bikepath projects.
Attachments:
1. Map of the proposed project location
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CITY OF
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission
Request
The Conservation Commission and the Conservation Division have requested that the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Commission provide $200 from Commission funds to pay a one-third share of the $600
membership fee for the City to remain in ICLEI, an organization committed to local government
sustainability and reductions in pollution which lead to global warming in particular. The
Conservation Commission and the Conservation Division have each agreed to pay an equal $200
share. (The City has previously had membership in ICLEI and participated in its programs, however
the fee has recently been introduced.)
Recommendation
Planning Staff would recommend that Commissioners move to approve the expenditure of $200 in
Commission funds to support the Conservation Commission and Conservation Division in continuing
the City of Ashland's membership in ICLEI, as requested, in order to further efforts to reduce global
warming, particularly through programs which would help to reduce automobile emissions. In
addition to the obvious correlation with the Commission's focus on reducing reliance on the
automobile and promoting other non-polluting means of transportation, Staff believes that this request
represents an important opportunity to initiate an on -going cooperative relationship with the
Conservation Commission which would be beneficial to both Commissions and to the community at
large.
Background of Request
On November 28, a group of Bicycle & Pedestrian Commissioners including Tracy Harding and David
Young met with Conservation Commissioners Melissa Schweisguth and Risa Buck, City Councilor
David Chapman, Associate Planner Derek Severson and the Director of the Electric Department
Wanderscheid met for a conference call with ICLEI representatives to discuss ICLEI's mission and
programs and the city's on -going membership and participation.
ICLEI/Cities for Climate Protection Campaign Background
Since 1993, ICLEI has helped nearly 200 local governments across the U.S. reduce global warming
pollution through its Cities for Climate Protection Campaign (CCP). Closer to home, the Pacific
Northwest Regional Capacity Center in Seattle is working with member cities and counties in
Washington, Oregon, Idaho and western Montana to provide technical and policy assistance to forward
our communities' climate protection efforts. ICLEI members receive software and technical assistance
to use the software to develop the emissions baseline, determine actions to reduce emissions, and
quantify the benefits created by actions taken.
After a local government has made a commitment to addressing climate change, as you have by
signing onto the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, the CCP provides a five -step methodology to
reduce global warming pollution. The five milestones articulated by the CCP can be implemented
independently or comprehensively - though greater reductions and co -benefits are realized when all of
the actions are pursued in coordination. The CCP's five milestones provide a simple, standardized
means to enable your community to effectively reduce the emissions from both government operations
and the community as a whole.
The Five Milestones
1. Conduct a greenhouse gas emissions inventory to establish a baseline of emissions and
forecast emissions;
2. Establish a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target
3. Develop a Local Action Plan with both existing and future actions which when
implemented will meet the local greenhouse gas reduction target; Action Plan examples
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5. Monitor and report progress to elected officials and community.
Engaging in the five -step process means that a city is making a commitment to reduce global warming
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of the local Climate Action Plan are up to each city to determine. The amount of time needed to
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By reducing greenhouse gas emissions, local governments of all sizes can cut energy
costs, improve air quality, stimulate the local economy, and mitigate global warming.
Below are six easy ways to get started.
Switch s
LEDs or light emitting diodes, are 90 percent more
energy efficient and last 6-10 times longer than
conventional lights. Save energy and maintenance
costs by switching conventional bulbs to LEDs in
traffic signals and exit lights. Because these lights
are functioning 24 hours a day, the energy and
cost savings accrue quickly.
Buy Bikes for Law
Enforcements
Bicycles are inexpensive and people -powered.
Downsizing some police sedans to mountain
bikes in dense urban areas will significantly cut
fuel costs, reduce tailpipe emissions, and in times
of heavy traffic congestion, increase mobility.
Purchase
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Look for ENERGY STAR labeled equipmem—
ENERGY STAR computers use 70 percent less
electricity than non -ENERGY STAR equipment
Some ENERGY STAR copy machines reduce paper
costs by $60 a month and reduce energy costs at
the same time, and fax machines that have earned
the ENERGY STAR label can cut associated energy
costs by 40 percent.
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Instituting a "lights out at night" policy in city
buildings is an easy and effective way to save
electricity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and
save municipal dollars. This can be accomplished
through educational campaigns and through
technology, such as timers and occupancy sensors.
Cool roofs absorb less solar energy and quickly
release any heat that they store. Simply adding a
highly reflective/emissive coating to a black or
metal roof can reduce the need for air conditioning
and produce huge annual cost and energy savings
while decreasing greenhouse gas emissions at the
same time.
providing incentives for commuters to ride a bus
rather than drive a car to work is one way for cities
to decrease traffic, free up downtown parking
spaces, and reduce emissions too. These can
include subsidized or free transit passes, parking
cash -out programs, coordinated car or van pools,
and programs such as a comnniter challenge (for
fun and prizes).
GovernmentLocal • d
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All across the US, local govetmments are finding
innovative ways to reduce emissions idi le achieving a
host of other benefits.
Minneapolis's Police Precinct Renovation
The City of Minneapolis recently turrned an overcrowded police precinct into
one of the comnnmitr's most innovatis,e green buildings.'111e city renovated
and added on to the existin(I structure and carried out comprehensive eocrgy
nhodelingto examine the energy use impacts of all new and existing systems.
The resulting benefits include approximately 40 percent savings in anneal
energy° costs, a reduction of more than 300 pounds of CO2 emissions,
and an anticipated return on investment in less than seve❑ v-ears.
Chicago's Green Bungalow Initiative
The City of Chicago renovated four bungalow -style homes to determine if the
benefits of "]Cell building, such as improved indoor air quality and energy
efliciencv, could be achieved affordably while rernainin- true to the original
spirit of each hooles design. Renovation of the homes was completed in 2002
and a subsequent encip analysis showed that the four bungalows to(,ethcr
saved—37,000 kWh and - 4,300 therms of natural gas each dear. The
renovation also prevented 56 tons of CO2 from being released into the
atmosphere annually. Simple payback periods for the additional green features
of these homes ranged between 4.6 and 8A yearsthe green bungalo%cs were
projected to yield an average savings of more than $900 per home for
heating, cooling, and hot heater use in comparison to standard rehab homes.
Ann Arbor's Municipal Energy Fund
Since 1998 Ann Arbors Municipal Energy Fund has pros°ided city facilities
with a source of capital for energy efficiency retrofits. The Energy Fund
provides initial capital for nest projects and receives 80 percent of projected
annual energy savings from each installed project for line years. The five-year
payment plan allows projects that have a shorter payback to help support
projects with a longer payback, and all savings acaYued beyond the first five
years remain with the departments implementing the improvements. The
Fund was seeded by the city sN°ith five annual investments of $100,000,
and quickly became self-sustaining. Alost installed incasures have had
payback periods of three to six years, and projects supported bN- the Fund
have yielded a total of 685 tons of annual eCO2 reductions.
Renewable Rnpruy
Montgomery County, MarylanA Green Power Purchasing
hi 2004, NIontgomery County led a group of local governments and local
government agencies in a wind energy purchase that represents 5 percent of
the buying group's total electricity needs. Under the two-year deal, the buying
group will collectively purchase 38 million kWh of wind energy annually,
translating into a yearly reduction of 21,000 tons of CO2, 95,000
pounds of nitrous oxides, and 1.4 pounds of mercury. The County
demonstrated the benefits of renewable energy in meeting the requirements
of the federal Clean Air Act by including the wind energy purchase as a
control measure for ozone pollution in a "State Implementation Plan" for air
quality improvement. The County plans to offset the added expense of the
wind power purchase by instituting employee energy efficiency programs
such as turning off lights, computers, and office equipment when not is use.
San Franciscos Organics Collection Program
The City of San Francisco instituted residential curbside collection of
organic material as part of its Fantastic Three program. The program
provides each household with a green cart for organic waste, a blue cart for
commingled recyclables, and a black cart for all remaining trash. Residents
and businesses are encouraged to place all food scraps and yard trimmings
into the green cart, which is collected for composting at a regional facility.
By instituting curbside organics collection, San Francisco became the first
large city in the nation to collect food scraps citywide. The Fantastic Three
program enabled the city to reach a reported overall 67 percent garbage
diversion rate in 2004. Through outreach and other methods, the City
plans to expand the Fantastic Three program and increase both the amount
of organics and recyclables collected. The program's expansion is projected
to achieve an annual eCO2 reduction of 70,000 tons.
Seatt16 fan on Recyclablesfrom Garbage
Since January 2005 the City of Seattle has prohibited the disposal of certain
recyclables from residential, commercial, and self -haul garbage by law. The
new recycling ordinance is aimed at eliminating recyclable or compostable
paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and yard debris that, until
recently, have constituted approximately 25 percent of the city's garbage.
The city hopes the new ordinance will save residents and businesses as
much as $2 million per year and keep future garbage costs low, as well as
help to reverse the recent decline in Seattle's recycling rates. The measure is
projected to achieve an annual reduction of 260,000 tons of eCO2.
Miami -Dade County's Paperless Traffic
Court Voice Response System
Miami -Dade Countybecame a pioneer in the realm of waste reduction when
it implemented the world's first "paperless" traffic court. Using technology
that digitizes paper -based documents and makes them more accessible,
both internally and to the public, the county has significantly increased the
efficiency with which it handles traffic court cases and reduced the amount
of paper used in the process. In addition to the paperless traffic court,
the county also implemented an Interactive Voice Response telephone
system that enables citizens to pay for traffic and parking tickets over the
phone or online, make court dates, or make child support inquiries. The
system reduces the need for considerable amounts of paperwork, thereby
minimizing waste. It also significantly reduces transportation miles to
and from court, eliminating an estimated 1,480,000 vehicle miles
traveled and 4,300 tons of eCO2 since its implementation.
Transportation
Keeney Conversion to Biodiesel
From fire engines to snowplows, all 77 of the vehicles in the City of Keene,
New Hampshire's Public Works Department are running smoothly on B20
biodiesel. The fleet is fueled onsite at the department's pump. The biodiesel
perforins well in cold temperatures and has improved the air quality inside
the fleet maintenance facility. The City has burned more than 4,400 gallons
of biodiesel since 2002, which prevents an estimated 12 tons of CO2
from entering the atmosphere annually.
Honolulu's Bus Rapid Transit Program
A stead), growth in passengers choosing the bus for their commute has
accompanied the expansion of Honolulu's Bus Rapid Transit program.
Monthly ridership has increased from about 100,000 riders since 1999,
when the program began, to over 630,000 in 2005. Assuming that half
of BRT ridership represents a shift from trips made in passenger vehicles
to trips taken on BRT, this equated to an annual CO2 reduction of
approximately 7,000 tons.
Portlands light Rail System
The TriMet Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) light rail system, serving 64
stations over 44 miles of track in the Portland metropolitan area, sees 97,000
trips each weekday. More than $3 billion in development has occurred along
MAX lines since the decision to build was made in 1978. MAX ridership now
eliminates 22.2 million car trips per year, offsetting an estimated 26,400
tons of CO2 annually, while reducing traffic, improving air quality, and
preserving neighborhood livability.
Burlington's 10% Challenge
The 10% Challenge in Burlington, VT is a voluntary program to raise public
awareness about global climate change and to encourage households and
businesses to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 10 percent.
Enlisting innovative outreacli methods such as a musical road sliow called
"Beat the Heat," the program is achieving an estimated annual reduction
of 1,500 tons of CO2 in the residential sector alone.
Other Initiatives
Tu 2004 Newark undertook a new project to create a more attractive,
healthier, energy -efficient city with one simple tool: trees. Utilizing funding
from a statewide urban forest energy efficiency initiative called "Cool
Cities," Newark planted 500 trees in strategic areas to employ the tree's
energy efficiency and air pollution reduction benefits. The City anticipates
each tree to reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 12 percent
for buildings that are shaded by the trees, which will in -turn reduce energy
use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Take Action! Develop A Local Action Plan
Is your community ready to save money and increase livability
while reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Get started by developing a Local Action Plan. The process outlined below will help identify tried-and-
true, budget -friendly opportunities and innovative new custom projects that can reduce greenhouse
gas emissions in your jurisdiction. Select the best combination of projects that will enable your
community to achieve its emissions reduction target and include them in your Local Action Plan.
Step I
Identify existing programs already reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Does your city have a curbside recycling program or provide incentives for carpooling or riding
public transport? Have any city buildings been retrofitted? Often there are many existing projects and
programs already running in your jurisdiction to save money, increase energy efficiency, reduce solid
waste, or improve local air quality. Find out what they are and if they are also reducing greenhouse
gas emissions.
Step 2
Quantify emissions reductions already achieved
Use ICLEI's quantification software to measure the greenhouse gas reduction benefits of your
jurisdiction's existing programs. As you learn which programs are most effective at reducing
emissions, you can apply this knowledge in planning future projects. Add together the reductions
you have already achieved to determine how far your local government has already come toward
meeting its emissions reduction target, and how far you still have to go.
Step 3
Identify new opportunities for further reducing emissions
Consider the results of your greenhouse gas inventory and forecast —as well as sample projects
implemented by your peers across the ICLEI network —in order to identify new reduction
measures that maximize cost effectiveness, minimize staffing needs, build political support, raise
public awareness, and create co -benefits such as new jobs and improved public health. Use ICLEI's
quantification software to measure the emissions reductions of each proposed project and compare
your total planned reductions to your community's emissions reduction target.
Step
Put everything together: Create your Local Action plan
Once the total reductions resulting from your existing and planned projects meet your community's
reduction target, it's time to incorporate all of these projects into a Local Action Plan.
ICLEI's website [www.iclei.org/usal provides links to sample action plans created
by other local governments in ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection" network.
ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 2.22
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
Sections:
2.22.010 BICYCLE/PEDESTRL4,N - Established Membership.
2.22.020 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Term Vacancies.
2.22.030 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Quorum Rules and Regulations.
2.22.040 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Powers and Duties Generally.
2.22.050 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Reports.
2.22.060 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Compensation.
Section 2.22.010 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Established Membership.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission is established and shall consist of nine voting members, one of
which shall be a city councilor, and four non -voting members including a representative from Rogue
Valley Transportation District, the Director of Community Development, the Director of Public Works
and the Chief of Police.
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
Section 2.22.020 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Term Vacancies.
The term of the voting members shall be for three years, expiring on April 30 of each year. Any vacancy
shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, with confirmation by the city council, for the unexpired
portion of the term. The seven commission members currently serving as of the date of this 1998
amendment shall serve their remaining terms. For the two members to be appointed to the commission as
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.
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
Section 2.22.030 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - 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.
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
Section 2.22.040 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - 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:
A. To promote bicycling and walking in Ashland.
B. To review and make recommendations on the long-range transportation plans as related to
bicycle and pedestrian issues of the city.
C. To promote bicycle safety programs.
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D. To serve in a liaison capacity between the city and Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee in developing the statewide bicycle and pedestrian program, and in meeting the goals
of the State of Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
E. To serve in a liaison capacity between the city and the Jackson County Bicycle Committee in
developing overall coordinated plans for bicycle facilities and bicycle safety programs.
F. On a yearly basis, to review and make recommendations on transportation projects as related to
bicycle and pedestrian issues in the city.
G. To review and recommend transportation project prioritization and funding as related to bicycle
and pedestrian issues in the city.
H. To advise the planning commission in the administration of the site review process with respect
to bicycle and pedestrian facilities and parking.
I. To assist in the implementation of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
J. To develop and recommend to the city council and planning commission adoption of ordinances
and policies for the planning and maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the
city.
K. To advise the city administrator and city departments regarding bicycle and pedestrian issues in
the city.
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
Section 2.22.050 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Reports.
The commission shall submit copies of its minutes to the city council and shall prepare and submit such
reports as from time to time may be requested of them by the city council or planning commission.
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
Section 2.22.060 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN - Compensation.
Voting members of the commission shall receive no compensation for services rendered. (Ord. 2469,
1988; Ord 2832, 1998)
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
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CITY OF
Memo ASHLAND
Date: November 29, 20
From: James H. Olson
To: Traffic Safety Com issionl
Re: REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGN ON 'B' STREET AT WATER STREET
REQUEST
The City Street Division recently received a request to replace or install a stop sign on `B' Street
at the Water Street intersection. A review of the records did not indicate that either a stop or
yield sign has ever been authorized or installed at this location. We elected to review this issue as
a request for an initial sign installation and performed the necessary analysis to determine if
warrants were met for a stop sign or other traffic control.sign.
BACKGROUND
Water Street was recently reopened following a year long closure during the construction of the
Water Street Bridge over Ashland Creek. For the past year, Water Street was blocked at `B'
Street and the intersection of `B' and Water Streets functioned very differently than today.
Currently Water Street extends unstopped from East Main Street to Van Ness Avenue in a
straight alignment. There are stop signs at East Main and at Van Ness, but none at `B' Street or
Central Avenue which form Tee intersections. The zoning in much of this area is E-1
(employment with a residential overlay) and as such there are no side or front yard setbacks.
Buildings may, in some instances, extend to the street right of way line which can have a
restricting affect on the visibility of an intersection. Both Water Street and `B' Street have
narrow right of way widths of only 40 feet. On water Street, north of `B' Street there is no
sidewalk on the east side of the street and the right of way line is located approximately two feet
behind the curb. A fence and trees located at the northeast corner of the intersection provide a
serious restriction to the north on Water Street.
A recent traffic analysis shows that `B' Street carries approximately 819 vehicles per day. Water
Street, south of B' Street has a traffic volume of 874 vehicles per day and 9 vehicles per day
north of `B' Street. Other than the limited vision at the northeast quadrant of the intersection,
there are few other safety defects at this intersection. The intersection is a standard 99 degree Tee
intersection with modest grades and good visibility at all other quadrants. There are sidewalks on
all legs except on the east side of Water Street north of `B' Street. The street surface condition is
fair and lighting is good.
ENGINEERING DIVISION Tel:541/488-5347
20 E. Main Street Fax: 541/488-6006
Ashland OR 97520 TTY: 800/735-2900
www.ashland.orms
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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Warrants are not met for a stop sign at this location, however, the vision impairment at the
northeast corner does pose a problem that should be addressed. Since the fence is a legal and
necessary installation, other mitigations should be considered to compensate for the lack of
vision at that location. Staff recommends that a yield sign be installed on `B' Street at Water
Street.
ENGINEERING DIVISION Tel:541/488.5347
20 E. Main Street Fax: 541/488-6006
Ashland OR 97520 TTY: 8Q0/735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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Jim Olson T~�C B treet/ater St
From:
Karl Johnson
To:
Dawn Lamb; Jim Olson
Date:
10/18/2006 2:00:32 PM
Subject:
TSC - B Street/Water Street Stop Sign Traffic Count
have attached Traffic Count Information collected for the intersection of B Street & Water Street. Below
is a summary of the results of the traffic count.
B Street - Water St to Oak St
Overall ADT: 810
Weekday: 821
Weekend: 776
Water Street - B St to Beaver Slide
Overall ADT: 874
Weekday: 862
Weekend: 911
Water Street - B St to Central Ave
Overall ADT: 659
Weekday: 668
Weekend: 630
In the original e-mail request from Steve MacLennan, for the stop sign, it was mentioned that there may
have been a stop sign in place before the Water Street bridge construction and that it may have been
removed and not replaced. I did not see any evidence that there had been a stop sign there in the past.
also asked Mike Young, the owner of the lot on the northeast corner of this intersection, if there had been
a stop sign and he said that he did not remember one being there. I have also attached a few pictures
showing possible issues with vision looking up and down Water Street from B Street.
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Date: October 17, 2006
From: James H. Olson 9D
CITY OF
-ASHLAND
To: Traffic Safety Commission
Re: CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (TRANSPORTATION)
The following capital projects are ongoing or will be started this summer. 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. Nevada Street Traffic Calming LID (Complete)
2. Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project (complete)
3. Clover Lane Extension (95% complete)
4. North Ashland Bikepath (Design started by OBEC Engineering)
5. Railroad Crossing Improvements @ Hersey/Laurel and Glenn Street (to start in 2007)
6. C Street / Eureka Street Improvement (2007)
7. 2004 Miscellaneous Concrete Project (sidewalks on Granite St., First St., and B St.) (Delayed until
2007)
8. Water Street Bridge Replacement (complete)
9. East Main Street Railroad Crossing Improvement (Construction to begin in December)
10. Plaza Avenue LID (delayed for six months)
11. Schofield Street LID (possible start.in April, 2007)
12. Siskiyou Boulevard Resurfacing (Walker to I5 (start in April 2007)
The following subdivisions are under construction or will soon be started.
1. Riverwalk Subdivision (off N. Mountain Avenue with extensions off Clinton Street, Lynn Street)
(complete)
2. Billings Ranch Subdivision (off West Nevada Street) (Complete)
3. Bud's Dairy Subdivision (east side of Clay Street, extension of Crocker Avenue) (98% complete)
4. Falcon Heights Subdivision (extension of Rogue Place) (98% Complete)
5. Meadowbrook Park Subdivision (south of Nevada, west of N. Mountain Av) (98% complete)
6. Park Ridge Subdivision Ph II (south of Hersey Street, west of Starflower Street) (Complete)
7. Quinn Subdivision (off N. Mountain Av. between Meadowbrook Park Subdivision and Plum
Ridge Subdivision) (complete)
8. Hamilton Place Subdivision (east side of Tolman Creek Road) (complete)
9. Mountain Heights Subdivision (off Nevada)(90% complete)
10. Barclay Square Subdivision (north side of Ashland St. adjacent to McDonalds)(95% complete)
11. Carrington Court Subdivision (954 B Street) (complete)
12. Mountain Pines Subdivision (Prospect Street) (complete)
13. Westwood Subdivision (off Orchard Street) (complete)
14. Julian Square II (N Mountain Av improvements south of Fair Oaks Drive) (75% complete)
15. Fordyce Street Co -housing (60% complete)
16. Three Redwoods Subdivision — between Oregon and Winston (30% complete)
ENGINEERING DIVISION Tel:541/488-5347
20 E. Main Street - Fax: 541/488.6006 EE,
Ashland OR 97520 TTY: 800035-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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Connecting Oregon's Community Traffic Safety Advocates
Volume 5, Number I
Young Pedestrian
��I,
Fatalities:
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f , r on Tranoportation
In the United States there
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were 4,881 total pedestrian
fatalities
Gmtel'ed on Safetyt
these fatali tie �were mthe 15
This year's Oregon Transportation o P� Conference Highlights:
�,�,,,
and under age group.
SafetyConference was a great
success. Redmond provided us with
The conference opened with a warm
Nationally during 2004, 43
the perfect backdrop and we had
welcome from Representative Chuck
Burley, Bend(R). This was followed by
percent of the young
glorious weather all three days.
g y .
py an address from Matthew Garrett, ODOT
pedestrian fatalities occurred
There were over 220 people who
w
Director who commended all present on
between the hours of 4:00 P.M.
attended including nine vendors,
forty presenters, twenty-one award
their tireless efforts in keeping the Oregon
and 8:00 P.M., and 81 percent
p
occurred at non -intersection
winners and their guests.
roadways safe.
locations.2
We were thrilled and fortunate to have � � ,i(
In our opening workshops we received some
In Oregon, during 2005 there
many great presenters. Our keynote
great information on SAFETEA-LU from Troy
Costales, ODOT Transportation Safety Division
were 49 total pedestrian
presentations and workshops were
thought provoking, fun and interesting.
s Manager, Matthew Garrett, ODOT Director,
fatalities; of these 5 were in
They offered us a lot of good information
and Travis Brouwer, ODOT Federal Affairs
the 5-14 year age group. In
the same year there were 625
and knowledge to take back and share
Advisor.
pedestrian injuries, of which
with our communities.
Continued on Page 2
86 were in the 5-14 year age
groups.3 Speeding Drivers —A Danger To Everyone
On a positive note, in Oregon
pedestrian injuries for
One of the areas of concern highlighted at the 2006 Oregon Transportation Safety Conference was the
children 5-in years old
dangers of speeding. Robert Bryant, ODOT Region 4 Manager, Joanne Fairchild, Trauma Nurses Talk
around school zones have
Tough, Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Ed Fischer, ODOT Traffic Engineer provided an overview of the
been declining —in 2002
urgency and importance of addressing the impact of speed on traffic safety.
there were 7, in 2003 there
Speeding is one of the most prevalent contributing factors to traffic crashes. The Governors Highway
were 6 and in 2004 there
Safety Association, a Washington based nonprofit, stresses that excessive vehicle speed has severe and
were 4 injuries.4
disastrous effects in a crash. Excessive vehicle speed includes: speed above that for which the roadway
Sources:
was designed; exceeding posted limits; or speed too fast for conditions. The consequences of speed are
1 Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash
that they:
Fatality Counts and Estimates
• Reduce a driver's ability to negotiate curves or maneuver around obstacles in the roadway.
of People Injured in 2005
• Extend the distance necessary for a vehicle to stop.
• Increase the distance a vehicle travels while the driver reacts to a hazard.
2 2004 Traffic Safety Facts-
• Compromise the integrity of the vehicle structure.
NHTSA
• Decrease the effectiveness of vehicle design features such as airbags and restraint systems.
• Decrease the ability of roadway hardware such as guardrails, barriers and impact attenuators to
3 2005 Oregon Traffic Crash
protect occupants.
Summary
• Increase tread wear on tires and wear on braking systems.
4 ODOT—Transportation
• Increase the risk of crashes because other vehicles and pedestrians may not be able to judge
Development Division—
distance accurately.
Crash Analysis and Reporting
Since 2000, the number of speed -related fatalities has increased every year. Speeding drivers kill more
Unit (01/01/2002 to
innocent Oregonians than drinking drivers. Oregon Department of Transportation statistics from 2003
12/31/2004)
show that speed is the largest single factor in Oregon roadway deaths, at 53 percent, compared to
alcohol (37%) and drugs (8%).
Continued on Page 2
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ACTS Oregon
STAFF
Ruth Harshfield
Executive Director
ruthh@actsoregon.org
Gayle Watts
CPS Program Coordinator
gaylew@actsoregon.org
Sandy Holt
Technician Coordinator
sandyh@actsoregon.org
Lynne Mutrie
Community Traffic Safety
Coordinator
lynnem@actsoregon.org
Purnima Unni
Community Traffic Safety
Assistant
pumima@actsoregon.org
Kate Murphy
Administrative Assistant
safety@actsoregon.org
BOARD MEMBERS
Mike Hattan, President
Clackamas
mikehat@co.clackamas.or.us
f' moon Tamopor"j"ation be informative and interactive with the
It ,� participants voicing concerns and seeking
solutions to local issues.
Centeredon Safetyl
Continued from Page 1
Representative Chuck Burley and Claudia Black,
Portland State University provided us with an
enlightening session on citizen advocacy and
how to become effective traffic safety advocates.
The General Session by Anne McCartt, Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety provided us with some
solid research on driver distraction and an
overview of new in -vehicle crash avoidance
technologies. The first day ended with an evening
of networking and relaxing at the BBQ reception
and ACTS Oregon Mini -Golf Challenge.
Tuesday was a full day. Following the ACTS
Oregon Annual Meeting, the General Session —
Speed's Impact on Traffic Safety provided an
overview of the urgency and importance of
addressing the culture of speeding and the
impact that speed has on traffic safety. It also
highlighted some methods that other countries
were taking to curb this problem. The follow up
session —Speed: Implementation of
Changes examined how engineering,
enforcement and education plays a
critical role in addressing the issue
of speed. This workshop proved to
The day progressed with nine workshop sessions
and tours of Redmond Transportation Projects
and the Safe Routes to School, City of Bend. The
Award Luncheon honored twenty-one individuals
and organizations that have impacted traffic
safety throughout Oregon (see Winners, page 3).
The video productions from Ontario High School
produced by student Alex Turner and Roseburg
High School were a positive addition to the
presentation. Following the awards presentation,
Anne McCartt presented 'Bringing It All Together:
The Vehicle, The Roadway, The Driver. "
Seven workshops were offered the last day of the
conference including: Emergency Management
Services Case Review, Tribal Child Passenger
Safety Efforts and EverSafe A New Approach For
Traffic Safety In Oregon The other workshops
focused on law enforcement and engineering
efforts. The closing luncheon was quite
memorable due to the extraordinary performance
of Stephen Bargatze and his 'Magic with a
Message. "Through his performance
and moving words he reminded each
and every one of us what an important
role our messages play in the lives of
our youth.
Tony Tirico, Vice President
Bend
ttirico@ci. bend. or. us
Lucie Drum, Secretary
cl)
Portland����.
lucie_drum@amr-ems.com
l
Daniel Marcisz, Treasurer
Speeding Drivers —A Danger To Everyone
Medford
firedan@charter.net
Continued from Page 1
Mark Alexander
Interstate Roads The Safest
Ontario
Much of the public concern about speeding has been focused on high-speed interstates. The Interstate
malexander,@ontariooregon.org
System actually has the best safety record of all roads and the lowest speeding fatality rate.
Larry Christianson
Drivers on interstate highways face a lower risk of crashes than drivers on other principal arterial
Amity
highways. Driving on interstate highways is safer for a number of reasons: (1) Interstate highways
dejaceo@msn.com
typically are wider, have more lanes, and are straighter then arterial highways. (2) They are built to a
Tammy Franks
much higher standard to ensure consistency from one part of the country to the next. (3) Most
Hillsboro
importantly, interstate highways have controlled access through on -ramps.
tammyl@teleportcom
Local And Collector Roads Have Most Fatalities
Stephen J. Manning
Access to state highways, country roads and city streets is uncontrolled. Vehicles entering from side
Keizer
roads provide a traffic hazard as they accelerate to driving speed. (http.//gatton.ukyedu/CBER/
smanning@capitol.quik.com
Downloads/hfghways. htm) "It is not surprising therefore that the speeding fatality rates on local and
collector roads is nearly three times that on Interstates" said ED Fisher, ODOT Traffic Engineer. In
John Naccarato
Oregon, 53% of speed fatalities and injuries were on state highways, 32% on country roads and 15% on
Oregon City
city streets in 2005. Almost 50 percent of speed -related fatalities occur on lower speed collector and
johnnac@co.clackamas.or.us
local roads, which carry less than 30 percent of the total vehicle miles traveled in the United States. The
key factor to remember is that as vehicles go from a freeway to an off ramp reducing speed is vital.
Mike Stupfel
Drivers need to make note of speed sign changes and enter the local roads with appropriate speeds.
Salem
Speed reduction in these instances would prevent many speed related fatalities.
Michael.Stupfel@state.or.us
Beth Wemple
There is broad consensus that speed management is critical. Key factors in efforts to manage speed
include changing driver behavior, increasing awareness of the danger of speeding and gaining support
Portland
for existing traffic laws. Future newsletter articles will address local and international speed
BWEMPLE@kittelson.com
management efforts.
Traffic Safety Connection • October/November ....................Click on www.actsoregon.org for Traffic Safety Information in Oregon .... ......... ............. ....... ...__2
2006 "Looking Beyond the Traffic Ticket" & "Transportation Safety" Awards
Troy Costales, ODOT—Transportation Safety Division Manager presented this year's awards on September 26th, 2006.
"Looking Beyond the Traffic Ticket" Awards
"The goal of the award is to recognize law enforcement officers who actively enforce traffic laws and are committed to traffic safety. In
addition to recognizing the officer, it demonstrates the correlation between aggressive and alert traffic enforcement and the detection and
apprehension of criminal violators." Steve Vitolo, ODOT Transportation Safety Division.
The award recipients are:
Senior Trooper Anthony
Atkins—OSP, Pendleton
Officer Jason Becker —City of
Medford Police Dept.
Sgt. Dace Cochran Jackson
Co. Sheriff's Office
Officer Jason Buelt, Beaverton Police Department also received the Safety Advocate Award but was unable to attend the luncheon.
"Oregon Transportation Safety" Awards
"The goal of the Oregon Transportation Safety Awards is to recognize the contributions made by citizens to improve traffic safety in their
local area. These efforts are over and beyond what is expected of them." Mike Hattan, President, ACTS Oregon.
The award recipients are:
Organization
KOHS Productions, Ontario
High School
Dave Parsons & Alex Turner
Youth Projects
Douglas County
Communities —Aligned to
Prevent Substance Abuse
Marlene Petersen, Erika
Linden, Julie Pope & Kathe
Linden
Ita
Educational Outreach -
Organization
Jefferson Fire District
Dan Bemrose & Elaine Parrott
The following individuals received
awards but were unable to attend the
luncheon:
Engineering Project —Scott Batson,
City of Portland; Educational
Outreach, Individual —Kelly Pierce,
Astoria High School; Media Outreach,
Individual —Stan Swol, KZZR Radio
Burns; Local Traffic Safety Hero —
Randy Repp, Grants Pass; Local.
Traffic Safety Hero —Jim Silence,
Malheur County Traffic Safety
Committee and Legislative Advocate
—Sgt. Paul Steigleder, Clackamas Co.
Sheriff's Dept.
NHTSA Award
Troy Costales gave a surprise award from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to Stan Porter.
Stan retired from Transportation Safety Division as the Motorcycle Safety Coordinator and Vehicle Equipment
Specialist after almost 30 years of outstanding service.
Traffic Safety Connection 9 October/November ....................Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon...........................................3
Child Safety Seat Clinics And Fitting Stations
Fitting stations are also held regularly in Beaverton, Corvallis, Independence,
La Grande, McMinnville, Milwaukie, Redmond, and Salem. Please check www.childsafetyseat.org under Child
Passenger Safety/Calendar for specific dates, locations and times.
11/03/2006 Beaverton
Kuni Cadillac 3725 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard 7:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
11/04/2006 Hillsboro
Tuality Health Education 334 SE 8th Avenue 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Parking Structure
11/11/2006 Lake Oswego
Fire Department 300 "B" Street 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
11/19/2006 Hood River
Les Schwab 3140 Cascade Avenue 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
12/16/2006 Salem
Hospital 665 Winter Street SE 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Parking lot under Com. Bldg
Great Workshop Opportunities Bung
Offered By Mojie Takallou
Dr. Takallou Ph.D., P.E., University of Portland will be holding some
gre*al: engineering and non -engineering related workshops around
Oregon this fall.
Schedules and Locations:
Improving Safety Features of Highways, Local Roads & Streets
Albany, OR —November 3, 2006
Hillsboro, OR —November 17, 2006
White City, OR —December 1, 2006
Highways, Local Roads & Street Safety for Non -Engineers
Newberg, OR —November 2, 2006
Lincoln City, OR —December 8, 2006
Baker City, OR —December 13, 2006
Registration information and times of event can be obtained by
contacting Jamie Strohecker at 503-943-7292; Fax: 503-943-7316 or
email at stroheck@up.edu.
Free workshop are being held to help youth develop safe driving
behavior and parents to discover how to best support young drivers.
'Traffic safety advocates are welcome. Registration is required,
503-413-2340, cbowles@lhs.org.
Workshops are scheduled from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Location High School
Date
Lincoln
November 13
Madison
December 4
Franklin
January 8
Cleveland
Jal)Uary 22
Roosevelt
January 29
Additional workshops are scheduled in the spring. Workshops are
sponsored by Legacy Health System and City of Portland —Office of
Transportation.
Traffic Safety Connection • October/November, .................Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon .,,.,. 4
Connecting Oregon's Community Traffic Safety Advocates
ACTS Oregon Board
Left to right: Lucie Drum, Mike
Hattan, Beth Wemple, Michael
Stupfel, tarry Christianson, Dan
Marcisz, Steve Manning, Tammy
Franks, and John Naccaroto.
ACTS Oregon
Board Meets
In Ashland
As we begin our new fiscal
year, the ACTS Oregon Board
met to participate in strategic
planning. The board is
working to ensure we
continue to effectively serve
the entire state with our
programs and activities. As
we reviewed last year's
activities, our
accomplishments were
impressive. These
accomplishments would not
have been possible without
our members and partners.
We encourage you to support
ACTS Oregon and our work
by becoming a member.
Please visit www.actsoregon,
go to About ACTS Oregon and
click on Membership. Join us
today!
Traffic Safety Connection • December
Speed Management To
Address Speed Spillover
From Interstates
When entering a lower speed zone after a period
of driving at higher speeds, drivers easily
underestimate their travel speed and
insufficiently adapt their speed. There is a belief
that higher speeds on interstates promote driver
acceptance of speed, which then transfers to
other roadways. This concept is called speed
adaptation or speed spillover. It implies that
increased speeds on interstates de -sensitize
drivers to speed, thereby making them travel at
higher speeds on other roadways, especially near
interstates. Field studies done on speed
adaptations in California revealed that drivers
exiting an interstate highway generally traveled
faster on the connecting road than those not
exiting the interstate. At some sites, drivers were
noted traveling as much as 4.7 percent faster
than those drivers not driving on the interstate.
An interdisciplinary approach involving
engineering, enforcement, and driver education is
needed for effective speed management from
interstates to arterial roads. This article provides
Letter Of Appreciation
The following letter, submitted recently to
ODOT—Transportation Safety Division by a
safety belt overtime enforcement agency, is from
a participant in a local safety belt alternative
sentencing program.
Dear Officer
I wanted to say "thank you" to you. Now I know
this might sound like I bumped my head, but you
gave me a citation in May. I don't remember the
exact date but it was citation #32203. It was for
not wearing my seatbelt.
Now I have to admit, in all honesty, I was irritated
that I got a ticket. I did some grumbling about
having to pay $50 to go to some seatbelt class,
but went, reluctantly and dragging my feet.
G 0 N
Volume 5, Number 2
information on some engineering and design
measures used for speed adaptation from
interstates to arterial roadways.
Engineering Measures To Manage
Speed Spillover
Design features can be used to mark transition
zones on busy roads to influence drivers' speed.
These features should be designed to achieve a
cumulative effect such that drivers are alerted to
bring down their speed gradually.
Chevron Markings
The Federal Highway
Administration approved a
project in Wisconsin to install
experimental chevron
" pavement markings along the
approach to a freeway
interchange. The markings
were spaced widely apart at the start and then
narrowed down to create the illusion that
vehicles were speeding and the road was
narrowing. The markings caused drivers to
reduce their speed by almost 15 miles per hour.
This may be a simple and inexpensive way of
slowing down drivers.
Continued on Page 3
and I wanted to tell you thank you! That class
made a huge impression on me, there were a lot
of things I didn't realize! Most important one of
all is I am a single mom; I have an 8-year-old
daughter. I am all she has. How stupid I have
been! I want to assure you that never, ever, ever
again will I jump in my car and "just forget" to
fasten my seatbelt!
You may very well have saved my life and the
lives of people who ride with me. 1 gained a whole
new respect for you and the job you do! I am
really very grateful that I was given the
opportunity to learn from a grave error I was
making! Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
(name withheld)
This letter attests to the educational value of
I just want to say it was probably the best $50 I these programs in positively impacting public
ever spent! I am totally honest when I say that attitudes regarding safety belt use and related
enforcement.
........................................For information call 503-643-5620 or 1-800-772-1315................................................ ,........1
ACTS Oregon
STAFF
Ruth Harshfield
Executive Director
ruthh@actsoregon.org
Gayle Watts
CPS Program Coordinator
gaylew@actsoregon.org
Sandy Holt
Technician Coordinator
sandyh@actsoregon.org
Lynne Mutrie
Community Traffic Safety
Coordinator
lynnem@actsoregon.org
Purnima Unni
Community Traffic Safety
Assistant
purnima@actsoregon.org
Kate Murphy
Office Manager
safety@actsoregon.org
BOARD MEMBERS
Mike Hattan, President
Clackamas
mikehat@co.clackamas.or.us
Tony Tirico, Vice President
Bend
ttirico@ci. bend or. us
Lucie Drum, Secretary
Portland
lucie-drum@amr-ems.com
Daniel Marcisz, Treasurer
Medford
firedan@charter.net
Navigating Safely On Foot
See And Be Seen
As reported by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), there has been
an increase in pedestrian deaths in 2005. Of the
total 43,443 fatalities in 2005, 4,881 were
pedestrians. Here are some tips that can help you
become a safer pedestrian:
• Cross Intersections Carefully:
• Stop
• Look left -right -left again and over your
shoulder
• Cross as quickly as possible
• Cross at intersections or marked
crosswalks.
• Pay attention: Be alert for turning vehicles.
Make eye contact with the motorist to make
sure they see you. Do not assume the
motorist will stop.
• Walk on the sidewalk or, if there is no
sidewalk walk on the shoulder, facing
traffic.
• Don't drink alcohol before walking: The
chances of suffering an accident increase
significantly if you've been drinking alcohol.
Take a cab, a bus or let a sober person walk
or drive you.
• Take extra care at dusk and at night —Wear
retro reflective clothing or shoes: The
chances of death or injury increase when
walking at night. Drivers cannot avoid what
7Wo Mini -Grants Available
they cannot see. Retro reflective clothing and
shoes bounce light back toward the light
source making them startlingly visible.
• Supervise and teach children about safe
walking: Children often lack the judgment to
make safe choices when dealing with traffic.
Their size also makes them difficult to see.
• Do not cross between parked vehicles.
• Understand traffic signals: If you haven't yet
begun to cross and the "don't walk" sign
starts blinking, wait until the next cycle. If
you're already crossing and the signal
appears, continue walking.
• Walk with children. Always hold the hand of
any child under 10 when crossing the street.
While you're walking, explain proper crossing
methods. After safely crossing, praise the
child for copying safe actions.
• Older adults —pay heed: According to an
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study,
pedestrians 65 and older are twice as likely
to be involved in fatal crashes at
intersections. Older pedestrians are also
overrepresented in crashes with turning
vehicles, in part because of their slower
walking speed and diminished vision, hearing
and reaction time.
For more information on the Oregon crosswalk
law, visit www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TS/
pedestrian.shtml.
Transportation Planning Grants
As local governments consider updating their Transportation System Plans, finding the resources for an
update is a challenge. The Oregon Transportation and Growth Management Program (TGM) has several
ways to help.
Mark Alexander TGM offers grants to local governments to help with land use and transportation planning. While the
Ontario application process for the 2007-2009 biennium is months away, local governments can think about their
malexander@ontariooregon.org needs and get help doing so.
Larry Christianson
Amity
dejaceo@msn.com
Tammy Franks
Hillsboro
tammyl@teleport.com
Stephen J. Manning
Keizer
smanning@capitoLquik.com
John Naccarato
Oregon City
johnnac@co. clackamas. or. us
Mike Stupfel
Salem
Michael.Stu pfel @state. or. us
TGM has launched a mini -grant program to help local governments evaluate their existing transportation
plans and identify specific areas or issues that warrant additional work. The TSP Assessment Program
provides consultant services to review transportation plans and set the stage for making formal
amendments. Local governments can use this free service to identify work eligible for grant funding in
the upcoming biennium.
Information: Steve Oulman at 503-373-0050, x259, or steve.oulman@state.or.us. The TGM program is a
joint program of ODOT and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Community Cycling Center's Bicyclist Safety Mini -Grant Program
Have a great idea for increasing or improving bike safety in your area? Apply for a mini -grant of up to
$5,000.00. The Community Cycling Center's Bicyclist Safety Mini -Grant Program provides funding to
public agencies and non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations to promote the safety of bicyclists in Oregon.
Funding is available statewide through a grant from ODOT—Transportation Safety Division.
Funding is available for projects targeting youth and/or adults, with a focus on projects that incorporate
a strong educational element, especially in communities that do not have bike safety education
resources. For communities that currently have resources, innovative and creative project proposals are
highly encouraged.
Beth Wemple Applications must be postmarked by 1/5/2007. Application available at: www.CornmunityCyclingCenter.
Portland ong/minigrants.htrnL Questions: Caitlin Scholl at 503-546-8864 or caitlin@communitycyclingcenter.org.
BWEMPLE@kittelson.com
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Speed Management To Address Speed Spillover
From Interstates
Continued from Page I
Rumble Strips
Another way of slowing drivers down is the use of rumble strips. Rumble strips are
grooves or rows of raised pavement markers placed across the roadway to alert
drivers that a change of roadway condition requiring substantial speed reduction is
imminent.
Signs And Markings
Signs and markings are used in many ways to help with speed
reduction.In Britain, for example, when traffic is required to slow
down from higher speeds to lower speeds, countdown signs
achieve substantial speed reductions. A series of countdown
signs and `dragon's teeth' markings warn drivers that they are coming to the 30mph
villages thereby forcing them to slow down.
Lane Reduction
In Canada, the U.S. and other countries, arterial traffic calming is
achieved through narrowing road widths, using medians, and
bike lanes. Speed reduction is achieved, as a result of the
reduced opportunities for overtaking, and because roads seem
narrower.
Speed awareness workshops can play a critical
role in changing driver's attitude towards
excessive speed. As traffic safety advocates,
consider hosting workshops and/or sharing
information with constituents raising awareness
of this issue and to impact speeding in your
communities.
A combination of publicity, education and
engineering measures will all have to be utilized
to achieve changes in speeding behavior. It is
important that drivers recognize that their own
speeding is a risk; that it has a direct effect on
other people; and that they can act to stop their
own speeding.
Sources:
http.//www. its. pdx. edu/speedl imits/final %20inte
rstate %20speed %20re view %20report%20
(9.12). pdf,,
http.//www. aaafoundation. org/pdf/chevrons. pdf
http.-Ilwww.slower-speeds.org.uklks-sum.htm
http.-Ilwww.carsmart.com/ContentlfeaturesITake
ThePledge/index. cfm/action/showarticle/aid/
137824
What Will Stop Drivers Speeding? For more information regarding speeding, visit
Changing driver attitude to speeding should accompany engineering efforts to tackle the ODOT—Transportation Safety Division:
this problem. Educational efforts need to focus on reducing drivers "perception" of http.//www.oegon.gov/ODOT/TS/Traffic_Enforce
speed since research has shown that drivers feel that their own speed is less than mentshtml#1.
their actual speed. Most drivers don't truly appreciate the real and potential dangers
of driving even a few miles an hour above the speed limit.
Medford
Technician
Certification
Course
Independence Traffic Safety
Commission —Working With
The Local High School
For their senior project, four students from
Central High School created a public service
announcement (PSA) traffic safety DVD titled
"Students Be Safe," last summer. The idea for a
video service announcement originated with the
city's traffic safety committee. Carl Nightengale,
Traffic Safety Technician, contacted Jake Herbert,
a Media Design teacher at Central High, about
having students produce the PSA. Carl also
coordinated inter -department efforts and was the
The instructor team did a great job and
included Dan Marcisz, Dace Cochran,
Brandon Meyer and Sandy Holt. We would
like to thank CPS Technician Rosalee
Senger from ODOT Region 4 for her
assistance with the course.
The eight new technicians include Derrek
Butterfield, Billy Earl, Brent Knutson, Don
Manning, Todd Stubbs, and Shannon
Turner —Ashland Fire and Rescue;
Chere Kane —Jackson County Sheriff's Office
and Clint Foley —Relief Nursery.
The check up event was held
at the South Fred Meyer
parking lot in Medford and
twenty-four children came to
the event. Of the 19 installed
seats checked, 2 were correct
for a 89% misuse rate. Four
children under 40 pounds
were provided with seats. Of
the 4 booster seats checked,
3 were corrected for a 75%
misuse rate. Two additional
children returned to using
booster seats.
They brainstormed on what they felt were the biggest traffic safety issues among
their peers including: talking on cell phones; eating while driving; and riding a bike
without a helmet. "We decided these were the biggest issues we've seen around the
city," Baca said. "We just wanted to create an awareness about how little things can
affect your driving," Deptula added. "Students do a lot of multi -tasking while driving,
like texting (text messaging) or eating."
The teens filmed the segments in school parking lots and other locations in
Independence. Polk County Fire District # 1 offered two paramedics and an
ambulance for a couple of scenes. "It's a good message for teen drivers," said Capt.
Mike Rusher. "A lot of crashes are caused by drivers not paying attention to the rules
of the road or their surroundings." The Independence Police Department provided a
bicycle and blank DVD's for the project. The finished PSA has been shown to the
Traffic Safety Commission, Independence Police Department, and at the
Independence Amphitheater movie night.
project mentor. Students Army Chen, Stefanie This successful project assures that the Traffic Safety Commission will continue
Baca, Louis Plummer and Tim Deptula turned the sponsoring projects with Central High School and increase collaboration to further
proposal into their senior project. the message of traffic safety. For information, contact Carl Nightengale at
503-838-1214 ext. 385 or cnightengale@ci. independence. or. us.
Traffic Safely Connection • December ...................................Click on www.childsafetyseat.org for clinics scheduled in Oregon............................................3
Child Safety Seat Clinics
We would like to thank all of the agencies and Child Passenger Safety
(CPS) Technicians who sponsored check up events and hosted fitting stations last year. In addition, many"
CPS Technicians provide individual seat checks by appointment. Statewide 69 clinics and 76 fitting
station events were reported. CPS technicians also reported 1,103 seats checked individually. A total of
2,580 installed seats were checked and 2,123 were corrected —misuse rate of 82%. 333 booster seats were
checked and 139 were corrected —misuse rate of 42%. These services are invaluable in protecting our
child passengers! ,,Position Available
Please check www.childsafetyseat.org for current list of events.
The Safe Routes to School
Date
City
Location
Address
Time
I Advisory Committee (SRAC)
12/09/2006
Milwaukie
Fire Department
2930 SE Oak Grove Boulevard
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
advises the Oregon Safe
12/12/2006
Salem
Evangelical Church
2600 Liberty Street NE
12:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
`Routes To School Program
12/12/2006
La Grande
Fire Department
1806 Cove Avenue
9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
(SRTS). There is currently an
12/13/2006
Corvallis
Fire Department
400 NW Harrison Street
8:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
opening fora Traffic
12/14/2006
Beaverton
Kuni Cadillac
3725 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard
5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Engineer/Planner on the
12/14/2006
Independence
Fire Department
Call: 503-838-1510
11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
SRAC. This position is a
12/16/2006
Salem
Hospital
665 Winter Street SE
11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
3 year term. The AC
Parking lot under Com Building
:advises the Oregonn SRTS
12/16/2006
Beaverton
Police Department
4755 SW Griffith Drive
8:45 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Program and is part of the
12/19/2006
Salem
Evangelical Church
2600 Liberty Street NE
12:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
'selection process that
12/19/2006
La Grande
Fire Department
1806 Cove Avenue
9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
'awards funding SRTS
12/21/2006
Independence
Fire Department
Call, 503-838-1510
11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Projects and activities
12/26/2006
Salem
Evangelical Church
2600 Liberty Street NE
12:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
across Oregon.
12/26/2006
La Grande
Fire Department
1806 Cove Avenue
9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
The deadline to apply is
12/28/2006
Independence
Fire Department
Call, 503-838-1510
11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
December 20, 2006. For
01/11/2007
Beaverton
Kuni Cadillac
3725 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard
5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
information contact Julie Yip,
503-986-4196 or Julie.a.yip@
'odot.state. or. us.
December 2006
N
E W S L E T T E R
A token of the Siskiyou Veto members at the Fall Colors ride.........
Back: Mara, James, Jodi, J6)iallar'arr„ Ctgy, Bobbie, E°li aabetla, ton, Renee
Front: David, hick, Bob, Tom, Andy
President's Paceline
By Rick Berlet
On Saturday, October 21, 47 members of
the Siskiyou Velo joined approximately 50
riders from Klamath for the 4th annual Fall
Colors Ride from Ft. Klamath to Rocky
Point. Again this year, John & Linda Mon -
fore hosted the event. Espresso and hot
chocolate warmed riders before the chilly
ride, and afterwards —a great feast! Bur-
gers —garden, beef, or salmon— salads and
luscious desserts. More calorie gain than
loss, most likely.
The Klamath Fall's cycling club dis-
banded around four years with $1200.00 in
the bank. They decided to host an annual
ride and cook out until their money ran out.
That time has come, but plans are in the
works for continuing the ride. It may cost
a each of us a few dollars, but it'll be well
worth it!
By the time this "hits the presses", the mid-term elections will be over and we what's Inside?
be able to relax for a couple of years (probably considerably less), before we ` b Officer Nominations 07 page 2
are blasted once again by the hot wind from the east. With that said, I can cab Memories of Jim Addy page 3
identify, to some extent with the outgoing politicians. This job I've had for the (�b December Ride Schedule page 4
past two years has surprised me with the political dimensions it has, and I must cab Fem Valley Interchange page 5
say I have learned a great deal from that experience — not always gracefully. I
feel that during these two years some good things have been accomplished by the Club, largely due to the hard work
of the two -dozen -or -so people (officers plus staunch supporters) who keep stretching and flexing its realm and influ-
ence. I think we have a firmly established voice in the community now, thanks to the efforts started by Bob
Korfliage during his term, and continued by our Advocacy Chairs during the past two years.
The organization has made consequential contributions to several cycling related causes, thanks to the people who
make the MLC work, and that only serves to give our voice "weight", when we ask for support from the municipali-
ties, county and state authorities. We're making a dent, and doing it in a very positive manner. And, we're having
some fun along the way with some great sociable bike rides — Wine Tour, Cinco de Mayo, Iron Gate Lake.
So, it is with mixed feelings that I step down. Momentum is building, and it is hard to jump off the train at this
point. But, by the same token, the incoming officer group is a really terrific team, and I know they will sustain and
extend our Club's reach, and always strive for improvements in service to our membership. Thank you to all who
have helped create our successes over the past couple of years. It is an accomplishment in which we can take great
pride.
Page 2 - Siskiyou Veto — December 2006
New Members:
Vicki Confer
Betsy Phair
John & Karen Poole
Felipe Romanoff
Neal Schuler
Larry Wolfson
Renewing Members:
Tom Burnham
Erin Connelly
Jim Daniels
Cathy Edwards & John Zigler
Robert & Barbara Henderson
Bill Inman
Superior Athletic
Gary & Laurie Mac Graw
William H. Raupp
Dan & Ellen Rubenson
Mary Burgess & Mike Smith
Wil Thomson
Scott Toll
David Walton
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All bicyclists are welcome. Bring a
toy(s). Attach it to your bike —
unwrapped. The bigger the better!
Awards for Best Bike Decorations
and Best Costume. Meet at Ashland
Furniture in the Medford. Dress
up for a socially paced holiday ride
to Jacksonville where we'll present
our gifts to the welcoming arms of
ACCESS volunteers. Stick around
for special deals on goodies at
Pony Espresso.
For more info contact Angela at
601-7390.
Quote
When spirits are low, when the day
appears dark, when work becomes
monotonous, when hope hardly
seems worth having, just mount a
bicycle and go out for a spin down
the road, without thought on anything
but the ride you are taking.
Arthur Conan Doyle
SISKIYOU VELO
MEMBERS
SHOW YOUR CARD. Receive 10%
discount on parts and accessories in the
bike shops listed in the newsletter.
Rogue Valley
Cycle Sport, Inc.
fund CYCL ST ORT
Medford CYCLE SPORT
191 Oak St.
1390 Diddle Rd. #107
Ashland OR 97520
Medford OR 97504
(541) 488-0581
(541) 857-0819
Fax: (540488-5802 E-mail:
ip9Yrr a¢w�taut,=wa:G`e.wern
Annual Meeting
As the only item of business scheduled
for our Holiday Party event (see p. 6) we
must confirm the slate of officers nomi-
nated for the Club's executive positions,
as follows:
President - Bill Tout
Advocacy co -Chairs - Chris Haynes,
Edgar Hee
Events co -Chairs - Elizabeth & Ron Zell
Membership Chair - Bobbie Plummer
Secretary - James Williams
Newsletter Editor - Jodi Weber
Racing Chair - Glenn Gann
Rides & Tours Chair - Dan Wooton
Treasurer - Don Parker
Currently these positions are running
"unopposed". If others are interested
in helping out or taking on the full
responsibilities of one of these
positions, please call Rick Berlet at 488-
0036, as soon as possible.
The Siskiyou Velo
P. O. Box 974 Ashland, OR 97520
Siskiyou Velo Club Officers For 2006
President: Rick Berlet - 488-0036 rberlet@triad-consults.com
Vice Presidents Advocacy:
Chris Haynes - 772-9220 eghaynes@simscycle.com
Edgar Hee - 734-4872 ejhee@iuno.com
Vice Presidents Events:
Phil & Dale Hoffman - 664-9852 phoffman861 @rnsn.com
Vice President, Tourin2/Ride Schedule:
Bob Korfhage - 535 5276 bkorthage@charter.net
Vice President, Racing: Glen Gann - 779-6986 gg-ann9@charter.net
Vice Presidents, Membership:
Dan/Leslie Wooton - 779-9248 dlwooton@charter.net
Randy/Pam Wooton - 772-1790 drwoot@charter.net
Secretary: Jodi Weber - 301-6880 newsletter@siskiyouvelo.org
Treasurer: Bill Tout - 482-7080 treasurernsiskivouvelo.ore
Newsletter Editor: Bill Inman - 541-601-5952 bil139@clearwire.net
Temp Editor- Jodi Weber- 301-6880 newsletter@siskiyouvelo.org
Webmaster: Spencer Gray - 621-3743 webmaster@siskiyouvelo.org
Our thoughts and prayers are with Visit us on the Internet:
Siskiyou Velo member Ken http://www.siskiyouvelo.org Newsletter contributions accepted until the
Silverman who lost his wife, Gayle, 15th of the month. Contact the editor for further information. Members are
after a long battle with lung cancer.. welcome submit letters, stories, opinions, cartoons, recipes, tips or other
notices of interest to the club.
Siskiyou Velo - December 2006
My Memories of Jim Addy
By George Stevens
I believe Jim spent his life making the world a better
place. Whether it was during his time with the Peace
Corps in Latin America, or as an executive with the
YMCA, or as a financial advisor, he devoted his life to
helping others. He was the epitome of the oversimpli-
fied phrase "nice guy;" he never said an unkind word to
anyone, or about people when they weren't there, or
criticized fellow cyclists for going too slow or too fast,
but instead resorted to a simple smile, a compliment or
a pat on the back.
I recall riding the three-day Cow Creek tour with Jim;
on the first day we got rained on all the way from Med-
ford, over Goolaway Gap the eighty miles to Azalea, It
was cold, we were soaked, and when we got to the
Azalea general store, we huddled around the wood
stove trying to get warm. Later, at the camp site, Jim let
me put my wet shoes and clothes in the dryer with his.
We were all crabbing, willing to pay anyone to take us
home, but cheerfully agreed to crawl into our soggy
tents and see what the morning brought. To our sur-
prise, it was warm, sunny and bright; just like Jim's atti-
tude about life.
Once, loaded down with our camping gear, Jim and I
rode from Medford to Lost Creek Lake. I expected to
put up my tent and sleep on the ground. Instead, Jim
popped for a nice, warm, dry cabin; his treat; just an-
other example of his generosity. I was too exhausted to
ride to Crater Lake the next day, but Jim did, not to
mention to Diamond Lake, Roseburg and back to Med-
ford; this while he was undergoing intensive chemo-
therapy. I expected him to call for a ride home, but he
made it all the way; he wanted to enjoy life to the fullest
even when his body was weak and he was fighting for
his life.
On another occasion, Jim and I were doing the Evans
Creek club ride. Suddenly, I felt my bike tremble.
Then I heard what sounded like someone's fiberglass
luggage falling off a roof -rack. In my mirror I saw that
Jim had clipped my back wheel and fallen; he had a
persistent inner -ear balance problem. I rode back to the
start and picked up my van to transport him back. A
week and twenty-five stitches later, Jim was back on his
bike. Later, on the Marble Mountain ride, Jim rode
head-on into a rock cliff. He had to be flown out of
there — plastic surgery and more stitches, but he was
back on his bike as soon as he could ride. One day I
noticed he was driving a different car. When I asked
him what hap-
pened to his old
car, he simply
said, "Oh, I
flipped it on the
freeway the
other day," as if
it were a daily
occurrence. He
knew how to
bounce back; he
was someone to
emulate.
Jim honored me
cyclist bunny -hopped over us.
Unlike some of us, although an avid cyclist, Jim had a
life other than riding his bike. Once Debra and I were
over at Jim's house to visit him upon his return from the
hospital following surgery. Jim was an avid ballroom
dancer. He was a "swing" expert, but since taking
"Salsa" lessons he just boiled over with enthusiasm. As
weak as he was, with staples in his abdomen, he simply
had to show us the new steps he had learned. Not every-
one knew he was also a tennis ace, and a champion
surfer; he wasn't one to brag.
I felt I was always welcome at his house, as well as at his
office, even though I was never a paying client. Every
now and then I would bump into him at the gym. He was
a fitness fanatic, but never wore it on his sleeve.
To me, Jim's words and actions clearly demonstrated his
caring attitude towards life, his humility and his respect
and love for others, the people he knew as well as strang-
ers. It was a privilege to have been his friend.
Jim died early Sunday, October 22, 2006
Page 4 - Siskiyou Velo - December 2006
SISKIYOU VELO RIDE SCHEDULE - December 2006
* Approved helmets required on all club
A Unles9 other wise noted, rain/wet pavement cancels ride
Date
Time
Start
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Leader/Conlact
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lea. 3
11:00 AM
Roasting Company
orchards loop via Adams
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Toy Run -Pony Expresso, Jack-
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Angela
ford Ctr.
sonville & return
6017390
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12.00 PM,
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Sunday
Ashland
Ride'1 BD rr3 start
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10:30 AM
Colver Park
Fagle Point- Barbwire Cafe and
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Race Pace
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RideRating:
A- Basically flat with no steep hills.
B- Gently rolling terrain with one or two
short steep hills
C- Moderate terrain, with rolling short,
steep hills or moderate sustained climbs.
D- Difficult terrain with longer, steeper
hills.
E- Extreme terrain with steep sustained
climbs.
Ride Pace: (average range on level
ground)
1- Slow < 10 mph
2-Leisurely 10-12 mph
3-Mellow 12- 15 mph
4-13ris�k 15 -17 mph
5-Hammer 18+ MPH
Group - Riders will stay together,
Regroup - Riders will spread out, regroup
at specific points along the route.
Other Ride Opportunities - NOT
Where are we?
SPONSORED BY SISKIYOU VELD
Well, we know we're in the Rogue Valley,
Wednesdays- GPM Mountain Bike rides.
right? But where? Thanks to Don
Meet @ Cycle Analysis -Jacksonville
Parker's computer skills, we know that
Lights and helmets required. Jana will
Ashland and Medford are evenly repre-
have pasta after ride.
sented in the Velo with 71 memberships
Saturdays - 9 AM Race Training, Med-
each. (Note: a membership may be a
ford Cycle Sport, 1390 Biddle Rd #107
family membership, so we're not talking
(Alex 857-0819)
people here). Central Point and Jackson-
�- �,�
CYC
have each, followed by Talent (6
Eagle Point, Grants Pass and Phoenix (6
Eagle
.
,
each); Rogue River (4), Gold Hill (3) and
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then a smattering all over the Valley and
535 N. Fifth St
beyond, including 1 in New Mexico, 1 in
Jacksonville, OR 97530
Great Britain and 1 in France. By and
899-9190
large, a great group of people to hang
with— or perhaps be dropped by?!
Velo - December 2006 Page 5
Bikes and the Fern Valley Interchange
By Edgar Hee
Will bike facilities on South Pacific Highway (OR 99)
through Phoenix destroying existing businesses? Or
will new bike and pedestrian facilities transform Phoe-
nix into a livable community?
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is de-
signing a new I-5 Fern Valley Interchange. It will con-
nect to a reconfigured Highway 99 through Phoenix.
Some citizens suggest that bike lanes are not needed on
Highway 99.
"Quality of life" means many things to many people. To
some, it means driving Hummers from points A and B in
the shortest time. To others it means business as usual.
They want to keep their neighborhood between points A
and B looking the same. To Siskiyou Velo members, it
means being able to get from points A and B over a rea-
sonably direct route using peddle power. Velo members
want to burn carbohydrates and body fat instead of hy-
drocarbons while enjoying the journey as much as the
destination.
Siskiyou Velo is asking ODOT to follow bike facility
laws. These laws require safe and usable bicycle facili-
ties for all Project roadways. We believe that bicycle
and pedestrian facilities will vitalize the Phoenix High-
way 99 business corridor. We see bike facilities helping
to transforming Phoenix into an exciting place to live
and work, increasing property values of both Phoenix
business and residential neighborhoods.
Background
How do we accommodate growth in motor vehicle traf-
fic as more people drive more miles? One option is to
build more and bigger highways. The "Field of
Dreams" planning vision is "build it and they will
come". Siskiyou Velo's vision is build bike facilities
and more people will cycle instead of drive.
Oregon's Department of Transportation (ODOT) is
working towards a new I-5 Fern Valley Interchange
(FVI) at Phoenix. The driving forces are growth and the
fact that the existing bridge over Bear Creek is deficient.
[See ODOT "Fern Valley Interchange Purpose and
Need" Statement dated May 13, 2004, ODOT Website:
,.
y727 Medford Center Medford
Medford Oregon 97504
541 772 9220
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n e 888 772 9220
cghaynes@simscyde.com
www.simscycle,corn
Chris & Gwen Haynes • Owners
BE
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HMIY/REGION3/
fvi_index.shtml
ODOT predicts that FVI traffic will get worst. The new
interchange is intended to "reduce congestion and im-
prove operation conditions at the I-5 interchange with
Fern Valley Road ... and on OR99 near its intersection
with Fern Valley Road".
The bridge crossing Bear Creek is in ODOT's words:
"structural deficient and functionally obsolete". Bridge
authorities are considering restricting heavy truck loads
over the bridge because of its poor structural condition.
On a positive note, the "Purpose and Need" statement
recognizes that Fern Valley Road and Highway 99 need
bike and pedestrian facilities. The need for bike-ped fa-
cilities on the interchange and Fern Valley Road is not
being challenged.
The problem
A new I-5 Fern Valley Road Interchange and new bridge
crossing Bear Creek can address traffic and safety prob-
lem. The original ODOT concepts took care of folks who
want to get from points A to B in the shortest time with
the fewest delays.
However, early ODOT schematic solutions to the FVI
problems would affect businesses that line Highway 99.
When ODOT released schematics with lines on maps
earlier this year, the proverbial stuff hit the fan. Phoenix
business owners realized that the reconfigured roadways
would go through some of their businesses. This did not
go well with those wanting to keep their neighborhoods
looking the same.
The Phoenix Business Association (PBA) rose up like a
wounded bird, pecking and clawing until they got
ODOT's attention. PBA then proposed alternatives that
take us to the current crisis.
PBA wants to configure Highway 99 WITHOUT bicycle
facilities. Excerpts from ODOT's "FVI Considerations
for Bike and Pedestrian Facilities" characterize the cur-
rent situation:
"When retrofitting existing facilities in urban environ-
ments, providing bicycle and pedestrian facilities often
means the acquisition of additional right of way.... [T]he
teams will need to find common ground on the appropri-
(Continued on page 6)
Page 6 - Siskiyou Velo — December 2006
(Continued from page S)
ate balance of accommodating this important stake-
holder group [bike-ped] and the acquisition of addi-
tional right of way.
"The project teams, in trying to accommodate the con-
cerns of the community, as well as biking enthusiasts,
have come up with four different concepts to accommo-
date bikes along OR 99. [To read the full document, go
to the ODOT web site:
http://www.oregon.govlODOTIHWYIREGION31
fvi_meeting docs.shtml and view Meeting Documents —
October 2006: "FVI — Consideration for Bike & Pedes-
trian Facilities"].
The law is on our side
The good news is that "Might" does not make "Right."
The law is on the side of bike-ped facilities. The Ore-
gon Bicycle Bill (ORS 366.541) requires bike facilities
on roadways being constructed, reconstructed or relo-
cated with State funds. Federal funds for state highway
projects also come with similar strings attached.
Where we go from here
We encourage Velo members and friends interested in
the FVI Project impact on cycling to check the ODOT
FVI project website. Learn about the situation and help
us get ODOT to the right thing by including safe and
usable bicycle facilities on all project roadways includ-
ing Highway 99.
What's the latest on advocacy and road hazards?
Please check out the website:
http://siskiyouvelo.org/advocacy.html
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Siskiyou Velo Annual Christmas Potluck
And Annual Meeting
i Mark your calendar for December 16, Saturday.
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Pioneer Hall - 73 Winburn Way - Ashland
Live music from the group "Endangered Species" will be
performing for your pleasure. The club will provide
baked lasagna, drinks, cups and plates. You need to
bring a dish (main, veggies, dessert.) beverage, and sil-
verware.
Any questions? call 488-5003
Attorney: Secretary:
Carlyle F. Stout III Remedy Hovermale
LAW OFFICES OF
CARLYLE F. STOUT III
Real Estate Law Business Law
Contracts of Sale Corporations
Foreclosures Limited Liability
Earnest Money Agreements Companies (LLC)
Trust Deeds Partnerships
Promissory Notes Sales & Purchases
Boundary Disputes Contracts
Easements
Landlord/Tenant Law
Residential Rental Contracts & Leases
Commercial Rental Contracts & Leases
Mobile Home Park Contracts & Leases
HUD/Subsidized Housing Contracts & Leases
Eviction Notices
Evictions/FEDs
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
C541-776-2020.
E-mail: carlyle.stoutA2mail.com
215 Laurel Street, Medford FAX: 541-776-9841
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I Trivia of the Month I
I Thomas Stevens returned to San Francisco on I
December 24, 1886, completing the first circum-
navigation of the earth by bicycle. He left San I
I Francisco April 1884 carrying socks, a spare shirt I
I and a slicker that doubled as I
I tent and bedroll, and reach
Boston after 3700 wagon trail
I miles. After a pause, he con -
I tinued east, riding through
I Europe, Turkey, Iran, Afghani-
stan, India, HongKong and
Japan, then back to San
I Francisco via steamer. I
I http://www. ibike. org/library/historytimeline. htm I
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Siskiyou Velo - December 2006 Page 7
Minutes from the Velo Meeting November 8, 2006
22 members present; 2 guest speakers
I. Cindy Dyer of ACCESS came to thank the club for its
support and in particular for the helmets donated from the
proceeds of the 2006 MLC. They were able to distribute
223 helmets this year.
II. Update on Russ Rudometkin—he's home and making
great progress.
III. Minutes of the last meeting were corrected (Christmas
Party is Dec 16, not Dec 1) and approved.
IV. Committee Reports
cab Treasurer: There have been lots of renewals and the
new storage unit has been paid for the year. There is
about $6700 currently in the account.
ckbNo report from Touring
cab Events: The MLC has had two planning meetings.
Changes include the rest stop on top being moved from
Great Meadows to Rainbow Bay; start and fmish at the
Senior Center next to Walker School, and pre-
registration at Ashland Cycle Sport.
cab Advocacy: Medford is forming a new Bicycle and
Pedestrian Committee. Medford residents are encour-
aged to apply for this position. Please contact Edgar
Hee or Rick Berlet for more inf.). Jackson County
workers appreciated the club's letter of appreciation for
cleaning the shoulders. A letter of thanks will be sent to
the City of Talent for the new bike 'lanes there.
section in Jacksonville at California and 5th St (J'ville
Hwy) realize that there is a problem with that intersection
and are looking into solutions.
VII. Tim Garr of the Medford Police came to thank the club
for its donation from MLC proceeds which enabled the
department to buy two additional bikes for officers. He
talked about the recent history of the bicycle patrol in
Medford. Last summer, over 100 hours were logged for
officers on bikes.
VIII. Old Business
cab Plans are well underway for the Christmas Party.
dVa Mike Smith, Jon Williams and Sam Simpson have
been actively involved in the Greenway committee to get
signs up —likely in spring.
cab The Christmas Toy Run will be Saturday, Dec 16.
ACCESS will have a truck at Pony Espresso (end point of
the ride) to pick up the toys.
cab The storage locker has been moved. Talk to Jonathan
Williams if you'd like something from the locker.
cab The minor adaptations to the bylaws over the past
several years were all approved.
IX. New Business
3�bRacing: Some of the racers have talked of a tifyii g
back under the auspices of the chub and racing tinder
the club jersey. Members present eagerly support this
possibility. The triathlon club is working on an event at
Applegate.
eVo Membership: Currently the club has 201 active mem-
berships (284 people) and 6 business memberships. Of
those, 100 get the paper newsletter, while 100 get theirs
online.
V Our pizza was stolen!! Angelo's made another one for trs.
VI. Hazards: ODOT is looking into the Hanley-- 238 inter-
section. They realize it's not safe. The root bulge by the
Ashland Waste Treatment plant is scheduled for repair- X
(.AXen't:ral Point is holding a Bicycle Fair on May 19th.
Volunteers are needed to help.
Y bTlie club was presented with two options regarding
ordering, new jerseys. One was to modify the current de-
sign slightly and order through Champion; the other was
to go witli a totally new design and order through Louis
Garneau . Str(yag support went to a totally new design.
Clive any ideas to James Williams, who is coordinating
the project.
c$b MLC discussion: Are the club members still behind
this ride? It's the primary source of money for the club
and for the donations we are able to make for cycling re-
lated causes in the Valley. Concern was raised about hav-
ing enough volunteers to pull off a successful ride. Sup-
port and encokiragement were strongly in favor of con -
Meeting adjourned 8:45
this week. The four jurisdicriow that oversee the inter-
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2007 MLC Update
The MLC will be Saturday, June 23rd. The start and
finish will now be located at the Senior Center; the day
before preregistration will be at Ashland Cycle Sports,
and the lunch stop will be at Rainbow Bay Picnic Area
next to Lake of the Woods.
A number of people have stepped up and volun-
teered to chair various committees. The MLC commit-
tee is grateful to these hardworking volunteers, but
would also like to see more people volunteer, both now
and for the actual day of the event. To find out what
help is needed, please contact either Ron or Elizabeth
Zell at MLC@siskiyouvelo.org or call 482-4815.
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Walk T'his Way
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Iffy Wirid,sor Mann
Happy Holidays!
This month upwards of millions of Americans will be celebrating the holiday season, and probably
all of them will be reveling unknowingly. In case you forgot, October is Walk to School Month.
This is the month when America's youth are celebrating by ... walking. It's hard not to notice all
the festivity.
According to a flyer prepared by the National Center for Safe Routes to School, devoting a month
to walking is good "for several reasons" all of them dubious. Most palpable is the first rationale
"physical activity" which walking certainly achieves. The second reason to like walking,
according to this colorful item of propaganda, is "teaching safe walking skills to children."
Apparently, learning how to walk takes a village. The third reason given is unconvincing:
"awareness of how walkable a community is and where improvements can be made." Most people,
even kids, can probably determine "walkability" without consciously trying; it's unclear why a
morning trek to campus is the best procedure for this purpose. Most suspicious, however, is
number six: "taking back neighborhoods for people on foot." Just like that, walking declares itself
a threat to modern civilization.
And now we are subsidizing it.
The Partnership for a Walkable America, a national coalition of government agencies and
nonprofit organizations, is promoting Walk to School Month (formerly known as October) because
it wants "to improve the conditions for walking in America and to increase the number of
Americans who walk regularly," according to its website. All it has to do is persuade parents that
their children will face obesity -tormented lives and environmental devastation if they don't go
along with the idea.
Evidently, the idea is catching on. "Virginia's young children," reports the Richmond Times -
Dispatch approvingly, "will be able to walk and bike more safely to school, thanks to a federally
funded program."
This federally funded program officially began in August 2005 when President Bush signed a
massive $300 billion highway bill known cleverly as SAFETEA-LU. Tucked away in this
legislation was something benignly called the Safe Routes to School Program, whose entire
purpose is to "encourage" children from kindergarten through eighth grade to walk to school. Its
mission is to make walking "safe and more appealing."
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Sounds harmless, right? Who's against walking, or safety, or walking safely? Few people, I
imagine; but when it's government -sponsored, it's worth questioning.
Not just conservatives but all Americans have a reason to worry when the federal government
decides that it needs to instruct people on how to move their feet. With this new program,
taxpayers are spending $612 million to be reminded why walking is enjoyable.
Thanks to SAFETEA-LU, federal law now requires each state to allocate between 10% and 30%
of its funding to "noninfrastructure-related activities" in order to "change cultural nouns and
attitudes." In other words, each state is forced to spend a minimum amount of money ($499,000 in
the cheapest hypothetical scenario) on various methods of indoctrination: "safety education,"
"public awareness campaigns" expressing the need for safety education, "outreach to press and
community leaders" expressing the need for public awareness campaigns, and so on. It is
distressing that words like "public awareness," "outreach" and "education" are necessary in a
discussion about walking.
The whole idea is of course a futile exercise. But perhaps the most worrying aspect, as Ronald Utt
of the Heritage Foundation explains, is that it diverts millions of dollars that could be better spent
on actual infrastructure needs, on such things as roads and bridges to somewhere. If there's good
news for conservatives, it's that, like so many federal programs, this one probably won't achieve
anything, either good or bad. But is nothing worth $612 million?
Absolutely, say our elected officials.
Rep. James Oberstar (D., Minn.), ranking member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee, calls the Safe Routes to School Program an "innovative" once -in- a- career
opportunity. "If you leave it up to the states," he says, "they have all sorts of excuses for not
spending money building bike paths — or on anything other than pouring asphalt." So, by a vote
of 377-30, the House decided to nationalize the paths instead.
In 2004, Oberstar convinced his colleagues that endorsing the program "is an enormous vote of
support for a healthy lifestyle." What politician wants to be on record against health? No one
wants to be part of the sickness lobby.
However, the health argument is an odd one. Oberstar warns, "We are facing a health epidemic
that 75 percent of children 15 and under do not walk, do not bicycle to school or associated
activities; they are driven. That is a class in our society that is mobility challenged." Mobility
challenged? An interesting concept for a class of citizens accustomed to the speedy transport of
automobiles.
But that is precisely what upsets the type of people who celebrate Walk to School Month.
The impetus for the program was a report by the Centers for Disease Control, which said that
obesity was indeed a big problem. As Oberstar tells it, "The Centers for Disease Control raised the
flag. I thought we ought to have a response." Oberstar appears to be a stellar first responder.
Only he's not responding to anything. When it comes to incidents of cardiovascular disease and
stroke among kindergarteners, government is not responding — it's preempting. Fueled by
various public health -oriented groups like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Congress is, as it
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is prone to do, inventing something to worry about. And this invention comes with a heavy price
tag.
Ardent supporters of the Safe Routes to School Program seem to dislike cars much more than they
like walking. Two of the program's stated tasks are "traffic calming" and "traffic diversion,"
which sound awfully at odds with the interests of car drivers. Beneath the cloak of health and
safety sensibilities one can detect a bona fide aversion to the automobile and even to modernity
itself. Obesity -obsessed environmentalists who want everyone and everything pristine are simply
casting themselves as walkers interested in safety, a category that would apply to most of us who
aren't handicapped masochists. The Safe Routes to School Program doesn't solve infrastructural
problems at all. It creates them. The only thing it is paving is a G-rated trail of tears.
To think that Congress has taken it upon itself to tell its constituents how to walk seems so silly
that it is tempting to dismiss the whole undertaking as unworthy of serious concern. Nevertheless,
for at least five years we are forfeiting freedom of movement for federally funded walking
seminars. What's next, Breathing 101? Before trimming hips, the government should try trimming
its purse. It's time for Uncle Sam to take a hike — figuratively speaking, of course.
Windsor Mann is a writer and walker living in Washington, D. C
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