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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 2, 1997
Action Agenda
Item# g-i
SUBJECT: Bicycle Plan Component Advisory Committee
DEPARTMENT: Planning& Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: Yes_X—No
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes_X—No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Slade McCalip
- 1997-98 BOCC Transportation Planning Goal -Objective 4 Extension 2595
- DwA Bicycle Advisory Committee Structure
- Dr fi Bicycle Advisory Committee Charge TELEPHONE NUMBERS-
- Dr Bicycle Plan Component Schedule
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Durham - 688-7331
Mebane -227-2031
Chapel Hill - 967-9251
PURPOSE: To consider the structure of a proposed Bicycle Advisory Committee and a charge
and schedule to guide the work of the committee.
BACKGROUND: On August 7, 1997 the Board approved their 1997-98 BOCC Goals and
Objectives. Objective 4 - Update the Transportation Element of the
Comprehensive Plan, includes the development of a Bicycle Component in the
Transportation Element (see attached copy of Objective 4) of the Comprehensive
Plan.
The purposes for developing a Bicycle Plan Component are: 1) to complete a
recommendation (to develop and adopt local Bicycle Plans) of the 1993 DCHC
Regional Bicycle Plan, and 2)to use the Bicycle Plan Component to develop a list
of bicycle projects for inclusion in the annual Orange County Transportation
Priorities List.
A Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) is recommended to insure that the specific
needs of Orange County bicyclists are considered in the development and
implementation of a Bicycle Plan Component. A BAC is also recommended by
the 1993 DCHC Regional Bicycle Plan. Attached is a "rte Bicycle Advisory
Committee Structure which indicates what types of experience would be valuable
for inclusion on a BAC.
Also attached are a: Bicycle Advisory Committee Charge to guide the BAC
in the development of a Bicycle Plan Component and a"rte Bicycle Component
Plan Schedule.
2.
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the Board approve:
• the Dra.fi Bicycle Advisory Committee Structure and authorize that recruitment
begin(a list of candidates will be presented for Board consideration on
October 6);
• the Dra A Charge to the Bicycle Advisory Committee; and
• the Dra Bicycle Component Plan Schedule for the development of the
Bicycle Component of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive
Plan.
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Drat BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE STRUCTURE (as of 02SEP97)
ORGANIZATION REVELANT EXPERIENCE
Bicycle Commuter Can provide insights into the obstacles and
opportunities (comment on existing routes) for
using a bicycle for commuting.
Anti-Bike Lane Bicyclist Can provide insight into the growing"bicycles as
vehicles"(where bikes should have the same
opportunities to use the road as a motor vehicle)
movement.
Pro-Bike Lane Bicyclist Can provide insight into the preferred bicycle
facilities for those cyclists uncomfortable with
riding on the road.
Anti-Bicyclist Can provide a motorist's insight as to what cycling
behaviors (i.e., riding two or more abreast on
narrow roads)promote anti-bicycle sentiments.
BD of Educ. Can comment on educational awareness programs
for both novice cyclists (basics of bicycling) and
novice drivers (drivers education).
Bike Shops Rep Can provide input on how bike shop owners view
and support cycling awareness (i.e., discount
helmet sales)promotions.
Sheriffs Dept. Can provide input to the committee on enforcing
cycling laws(with both cyclists and drivers).
NCDOT Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Can provide insights into the ability to fund various
Transportation bicycle related improvements before they are
incorporated into the plan.
NCDOT Maintenance Engineer Can comment on the conditions (surface and lane
width) of prospective and existing bicycle routes.
NCDOT Division and District Engineers Can provide insights into what can be done for
bicycle improvements through the development
review process.
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Draft BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITEE CHARGE: To prepare a Bicycle Plan
Component to the Transportation Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan, including
recommendations for implementation,for all of Orange County outside of the municipal extra-
territorial planning jurisdictions. The Bicycle Plan Component should be based on the
recommendations/findings in the DCHC Regional Bicycle Plan and 1995 Orange County Bicycle
Suitability Study.
Draft BICYCLE PLAN COMPONENT SCHEDULE:
07 AUG 97 BOCC Adopts Proposed 97-98 Goals and Objectives
02 SEP 97 BOCC approves BAC Structure,Charge and Schedule
06 OCT 97 BOCC makes appointments to BAC
14 OCT 97 1 st BAC Meeting-Have information briefing,elect chair,discuss process,etc.(Before Next
Meeting Consider Draft Goals and Objectives)
04 NOV 97 2nd BAC Meeting-Define Goals and Objectives,Discuss Regional Bicycle Plan and Bicycle
Stress Study(Before Next Meeting Consider Implementation Strategies)
25 NOV 97 3rd BAC Meeting-Define Bicycle Plan Component and review the Implementation Strategies
which may include but are not limited to;bicycle routes,enforcement policies,education
programs,etc.(Before Next Meeting Prioritize the Plan's Requested Improvements by Corridor
and by Need)
16 DEC 97 4th BAC Meeting-Review Draft Bicycle Plan Component,Define a Bicycle Improvements
Priorities List(this will be the implentation program for requesting funding from federal and state
sources)
07 JAN 98 Present Draft Bicycle Plan to Planning Board
JAN 98 Incorporate Planning Board comments into Plan
20 JAN 98 Present Draft Bicycle Plan to BOCC
JAN 98 Incorporate BOCC comments into Plan
02 FEB 98 BOCC Approve Public Hearing Notice
23 FEB 98 Public Hearing on Bicycle Plan
01 APR 98 Planning Board Recommendation
04 MAY 98 BOCC Regular Meeting(Decision)