BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDATuesday, July 11, 2017 - 5:30 PM

Conference Room A

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A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL/INTRODUCTIONS

C. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

D. PUBLIC COMMENT

E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

E.1 Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of June 13, 2017Bike Ped June 13 Minutes.docx

F. OTHER BUSINESS

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F.1 New Bike Maps are here! Yay!

F.2 Interview Candidates for Committee VacancyBPAC Interview Questions.docxDCrowder BPAC Application.pdfMRioux BPAC Application.docxNFields BPAC Application.pdf

G. REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR STAFF

H. BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

I. COMMITTEE COMMENTS

J. ADJOURNMENT

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June 13, 2017

5:30 P.M.

Newport, Oregon

The City of Newport Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee met on the above date in Conference Room A of the Newport City Hall. In attendance were Maryann Bozza, Marsha Eckelman, Wendy Engler, Chuck Forinash, and Susan Hogg. Also in attendance was Rachel Cotton, Associate Planner, and Jenna Berman, ODOT Region 2 Active Transportation Liaison. Not it attendance were Eric Hanneman and Wendy Henriksen. Community member in attendance was Michael Rioux.

ROLL CALL

Bozza opened the meeting with a roll call. Bozza asked for additions to the present agenda.Forinash request adding a discussion in the Committee Comments about the South Beach workshop he attended. Jenna Berman’s presentation changed to follow the approval of minutes in the agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

No public comments.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 9, 2017

Forinash asked about Bozza’s comments in the minutes concerning no bikes at the HMSC. This was about the nature trail that officially has no bikes. According to Bozza, it has always been signed, but hasn’t been enforced. It was taken off the map for the South Beach bike route. Forinash said the Wayfinding Map needed these changes as well.

MOTION was made by Eckelman, seconded by Hogg, to approve the minutes of May 9, 2017, as presented. The motion carried unanimously in a voice vote.

ODOT GUEST: JENNA BERMAN, ODOT REGION 2 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION LIAISON

Berman introduced herself to the Advisory Committee and gave her background. She explained that there is a new transportation bill in the legislature that would provide funding for such things as Safe Routes to School. Berman will need ideas from communities to identify and prioritize future projects that need funding.

Berman covered the history of Active Transportation at ODOT. They are looking at roads as a complete network that accommodates all modes of transportation. Berman covered the reasoning for the program and challenges they are facing.

Berman covered the updated Oregon Transportation Plan, which includes the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, with the AC. Berman said the AC should ask for make sure its priorities are

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incorporated into the upcoming Transportation System Update rather than minimums. By getting projects in the TSP, it will help elevate them when it comes to funding.

Berman is trying to work with ODOT internally to make sure funding goes to projects that might fall short on funding. They will be updating their internal guidance. Berman will work withODOT’s engineers to incorporate emerging best practices from the state’s Bike and Ped. plan. Hogg asked if the new ADA legislation addressed island ramps in locations where there are no sidewalk connecting the ramps to anything. Berman thinks that anything that is up to standard needs to be accessible and that is part of the pressure.

Berman gave information on how to talk to people who do not bike. She encouraged the AC to be engaged in the TSP update. Cotton said this would start in the fall of 2017. She said that through the visioning process, they are gathering information on what the community wantsrelated to bike and pedestrian infrastructure and improvements. The Vision is meant to be very general, but it will give the City an idea of what the community envisions. Bozza asked what the relationship between the City and ODOT is for the TSP update process. Berman explained that ODOT is paying for it. They will have a planner that will work with the City on the process. The planner assigned to Newport is a bicyclist. There will be a lot of public outreach for the TSP update and then the City Council will adopt it.

Berman shared that she is aware of some safety concerns from the Newport area. She reported that she asked ODOT about sharrows. They have funding to do them on the bridge, but the City would have to pay to maintain them. Berman covered the major funding pots available for bike and pedestrian projects for Newport. The funds are from State dollars from gas taxes. One percent of these taxes are designated to bike and pedestrian projects. Forinash asked how much funding one percent is. It is about a million dollars per year and would be distributed between different projects in the State right of way system. Engler asked if Oceanview would qualify. Berman didn’t know. Forinash asked if the City could double the money in Quick Fix by matching half of the costs. Berman said yes.

A discussion ensued regarding Connect Oregon. Berman said that the transportation bill will change things. Some things may change such as the application cycle. Multiuse paths can be funded but they have to be in a right-of-way. Engler asked about using All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) funds for bike/ped safety improvements on Oceanview. Berman said project selection is statistically based and usually goes by accidents. To be competitive, you have to show many crashes. Forinash asked if you could show that people are not using the roadbecause it is unsafe. Berman said that is tough. Engler said sight distance could be the focus. Berman said to talk to Amanda Sallier, who is over the ARTS program at ODOT, to ask if Oceanview would be competitive. The TSP will have a lot of the information already lined outfor application.

Engler asked what Berman’s feelings were about sharrows on the bridge. At first she wanted them has reconsidered after her visit to Newport. ODOT is about to launch a study on Hwy 101

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to evaluate the Oregon Coast Bike Route. Berman explained what the study will be looking at to distribute funding. Engler said tourist dollars are justifiable to use for tourist routes. She asked if there would be some information to help the AC advocate for sharrows to the City Council. Berman thinks there will be recommendations that come out of the study. She is split on the idea of sharrows on the bridge. Berman said there isn’t much data on sharrows currently, but she thought that in the next few years there will be more information about sharrows that will help with these questions.

Berman reviewed the questions she will bring to ODOT with the AC. The first question asked if they should do a no turn on red at the intersection of Lighthouse Drive and 101 and what the rules are for this. Berman said there is an option of having a pedestrian light that turns a few seconds before the green light for traffic. The second question was if ODOT should do a speed study on Oceanview, and if the City is liable if you keep the speed lower and something happens. A discussion ensued regarding ways to slow down traffic. Berman to find out with ODOT if the City just goes with 85 percentile speed . Bozza asked about the Hwy 101 crossing with flashing lights. She would like to know if there are numbers to say they are safe for kids. Yes, and Berman will supply a handout to the AC concerning this. Cotton to send out Berman’s presentation to AC. Engler will inform the City Council about what was discussed at the next meeting.

UPDATE OF NEWPORT BIKE MAPS

A discussion ensued regarding the bike maps. Cotton noted changes to the map. She put in bike parking where she knew it existed. She said that the AC can take the new maps home and review them for comments. She also figured out the shopping route map and put in a description on how to navigate through Frank Wade Park. Forinash said it is Wayfindingsignage. Rioux noted that there is a section that the public can go that cuts down the hill before the fence spot by Frank Wade Park. He asked if the City could cut in an actual pedestrian pathwhere it is. Cotton said she was unsure of the property ownership and would look into this. Forinash asked if the Arts Committee signed off or commented on the dots for arts on the maps. Cotton said no and she would verify with them. There will be a different color for the City to City. Bozza said that City to City doesn’t say that it is from Newport to Toledo. The AC tells Cotton that they are pleased with the maps. Rioux noted that on the Bayfront to Nye Beach route, the section on Hwy 20 has construction on it. He suggested adding text saying that a more relaxing ride is to go the reverse way and go downhill to Benson along the Bayfront. Cotton to add this. The AC will take home maps and send comments to Cotton in the coming week.

UPCOMING ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Cotton noted that in the email she sent the AC there was one incorrect date. There will be a meeting of the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee on June 14th and then a conference call in the morning on June 15th. There is also a webinar option. Cotton said that the

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Lincoln County Health and Planning workshop is actually on Thursday the 22nd with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Eckelman will be attending. Bozza noted that Safe Routes to Schools is something that would be appropriate in this context. Eckelman will talk about this. Hogg shared information about regional walking tours by different agencies who are trying to promote walking.

REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR STAFF

Cotton reported on a letter to the Editor in the Newport News Time concerning Oceanview Drive. It was shared with the City Council. Cotton to share article with the AC.

Cotton noted that at the next meeting there would be a vote on a new committee member.

Cotton asked the AC about the dates they will be gone in the upcoming summer months. Bozza will be gone in July, Hogg to be gone in August, and Eckelman will be gone in September.

BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

There was one accident reported for June. It occurred in a parking lot in the 1200 Block of SW Fall St on May 6th. A person was attempting to reverse their car and had it in the wrong gear, which resulted in hitting a pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital for injuries. It is case number 17N-01071.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS

Forinash reported on the South Beach workshop he attended. He reported that ODOT was using old aerial graphics during the workshop. Bozza asked why he suggested a midblock crossing at the intersection of Pacific Way and 101. Forinash said it is difficult to verbalize but suggested reviewing the sidewalk placement and flow of traffic for the area to understand. Bozza did not think pedestrians would use a midblock crosswalk. She said most pedestrians are heading to a specific destination and are not tourists.

ADJOURNMENT

Having no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:09 P.M.

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BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Why are you interested in serving on the city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee?

2. What has been your personal involvement in serving on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee or any other city committee?

3. What do you feel is the number one bicycle and pedestrian related challenge facing the city today?

4. The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7 PM. Will your schedule allow you to attend most meetings?

5. What makes you stand out among the other candidates? What special attributes, talents, and abilities will you bring to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee?

6. Is there anything else you would like us to know?

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Date: 7/2/2017

Commission/Committee of Interest: Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory

Name: Michael Rioux

Occupation: Retired military/student

Employer:

Why do you think you are qualified to be a Committee member? Military experience

State your educational background.Returning college student

Have you ever served on a community committee? If so, what kind?No

Do you agree with consensus decision making?Yes

Are you willing to attend regularly scheduled meetings for your term of office? Yes

Would you make decisions based on the facts and standards even though you may not agree with the ultimate decision? Yes

Do you anticipate having many conflicts of interest that may disqualify you in making decisions, due to personal and/or business relationships? No

List all other pertinent information/background for this position. As a life-long cyclist, now an adaptive cyclist, I would bring a different perspective

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Application for City of Newport – BPAC

Date:

Name: Nicole Fields

Occupation: Health Promotion Program Manager, Accreditation Coordinator

Employer: Lincoln County Health and Human Services

(1) Why do you think you are qualified to be a Committee member?

First and foremost I am qualified for this committee because I am a Newport resident who walks and/or

runs in the community on a daily basis. I have a strong public health background and I have worked in a

built environmental related field for several years as well. I am reliable and dependable and I work well

in a group environment. I have a strong desire to make Newport the best community it can be and

would love to be involved with this group.

(2) State your educational background.

I have my Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies which included studying environmental impact of

development and the built environment. My Master’s degree is in Public Health and I have graduate

level certifications in Management and Policy and Community Health Education as well.

(3) Have you ever served on a community committee? If so, what kind?

Yes, I have served on and facilitated numerous community committees, mainly centered around public

health

(4) Do you agree with consensus decision making?

Yes, absolutely, it is a great tool to help groups reach decisions together.

(5) Are you willing to attend regularly scheduled meetings for your term of office?

Yes

(6) Would you make decisions based on the facts and standards even though you may not agree with

the ultimate decision?

Yes, that is one of the great things about consensus decision making is that it gives everyone a chance to

contribute to the discussion, however the will of the group determines the ultimate outcome of the

decision.

(7) Do you anticipate having many conflicts of interest that may disqualify you in making decisions,

due to personal and/or business relationships?

No

(8) List all other pertinent information/background for this position.

I was a member of the BPAC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a year prior to moving to Oregon in 2016.

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