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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: March 1, 2016
Action Agenda
Item No. 7-a
SUBJECT: Bicycle Safety Task Force
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. February 17, 2016 Draft Orange Unified Abigaile Pittman, 245-2567
Transportation Board (OUTBoard) Minutes Tom Altieri, 245-2575
(Excerpt) Craig Benedict, 245-2585
2. Bicycle Safety Task Force Resolution
PURPOSE: To consider a recommendation from the OUTBoard regarding the creation of
the Bicycle Safety Task Force and future appointment of members to serve on the Task
Force.
BACKGROUND: On January 11, 2016 the County Manager met with staff, the OUTBoard
Chair, and the Sheriff. It was agreed that the best way to implement recommendations of
the Bicycle Safety Report would be through a Task Force with a defined charge and set
term. It was also agreed that the general focus of the Bicycle Safety Task Force should be
on education and communication. The Manager requested that the OUTBoard develop
recommendations for the membership composition, charge and initial term of a Bicycle
Safety Task Force. Staff was instructed to bring the OUTBoard's recommendations back to
the BOCC at its March 1, 2016 meeting.
The BOCC previously considered supporting efforts to increase safety awareness between
motorists and bicyclists, roadway safety improvements for bicyclists, and implementation of
next steps at its November 5, 2015 meeting. Minutes from this meeting may be reviewed
online at the following link:
http://server3.co.orange.nc.us:8088/weblink8/0/doc/40032/Pagel.aspx
A copy of the OUTBoard Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Report and Minutes may be
reviewed at the following link to the BOCC's June 16, 2015 meeting:
http://server3.co.orange.nc.us:8088/weblink8/0/doc/38097/Pagel.aspx
At its February 17, 2016 meeting the OUTBoard made recommendations regarding the
Bicycle Task Force membership, charge and term and forwarded it on to the BOCC for
review (Attachment 1). The recommendations are included in the Bicycle Safety Task
Force Resolution (Attachment 2).
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The OUTBoard also recommends that, at the conclusion of the term of the Bicycle Safety
Task Force and completion of its report to the BOCC, that a subcommittee be formed to
oversee the ongoing implementation of the Task Force report. This is a matter that will be
brought before the BOCC for consideration at that future time.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Other than staff time, there is no immediate financial impact
associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable
to this agenda item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries,
gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
Efforts to implement the recommendations of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Report
through the creation of a task force will result in positive outcomes related to the above
Goal.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board:
1. Approve the attached Resolution (Attachment 2) authorizing the creation of a Bicycle
Safety Task Force and Future Appointment of Members to Serve on the Task Force;
and
2. Request the OUTBoard to return to the BOCC in May with a recommended list of
individuals to be appointed to the Task Force.
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ATTACHMENT 1
1 EXCERPT FROM DRAFT MINUTES
2 ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD
3 FEBRUARY 17, 2016
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5 MEMBERS PRESENT: Alex Castro, Bingham Township Representative; Heidi Perry, At-Large
6 Representative; Gary Saunders, At-Large Representative; David Laudicina, At-Large Representative;
7 Amy Cole, At-Large Representative, Tom Magnuson, At-Large Representative; Ted Triebel, Little River
8 Township Representative; Representative; Jeff Charles, At-Large Representative; Erie Smith, Chapel
9 Hill Township Representative
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11 MEMBERS ABSENT: Art Menius, At Large Representative; Eno Township Representative -Vacant; Ed
12 Vaughn, Cedar Grove Township Representative; John Rubin, At-Large Representative; Brantley Wells,
13 Hillsborough Township
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15 STAFF PRESENT:Abigaile Pittman, Transportation/Land Use Planner; Peter Murphy, OPT Transportation
16 Administrator; Meredith Pucci, Administrative Assistant II; Malcum Massenburg, OPT Transportation
17 Asst. Administrator;
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19 OTHERS PRESENT: Janet Sparks, Child Support Director; Lisa Berley,Aging Dept.;Anna Kenion, Health
20 Dept.; Janice Tyler; Aging
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22 5. REGULAR AGENDA(ACTION ITEMS)
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24 Agenda Item 5a: Bicycle Safety
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26 Bicycle Safety (Abigaile Pittman) —
27 Determination of Bicycle Task Force membership composition, charge and
28 initial term.
29 OUTBoard Action: Receive and review information, provide comments and
30 recommendations on Task Force membership, charge and initial term
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32 Abigaile Pittman provided brief summary
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34 Heidi Perry explained that the Board of County Commissioners reviewed the last resolution and they
35 wanted to see some more intentional steps taken for bicycle safety and it seems they want this task
36 force to address it and then come back to them with the recommendation. She then presented her
37 outline to the OUTBoard.
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39 The proposed charge, membership composition and term were reviewed by the OUTBoard.
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41 Heidi Perry suggested the term be changed to one year.
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43 Abigaile Pittman noted some concern about having an elected official (Commissioner) because the
44 recommendations of the proposed task force would be sent to the BOCC for approval.
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46 Jeff Charles suggested that there be a Commissioner as a liaison rather than as a member of the task
47 force per se.
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ATTACHMENT 1
49 There was general agreement with Jeff Charles' suggestion and revised language for the membership
50 composition was discussed. `Elected official'would be deleted from the membership list in Item A.2.,
51 and Item A.2. would be revised to say`Stakeholders from each of the groups below be included in the
52 membership, and a Board of County Commissioner liaison'.
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54 The OUTBoard also agreed the membership list in Item A.2. should revise `County businesses' to
55 `County business or Chamber of Commerce representative'.
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57 Heidi Perry asked if there is a motion to recommend this to the Board of County Commissioners.
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59 Motion: made by Alex Castro to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners. Seconded by
60 Jeff Charles.
61 Vote: Unanimous
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RES-2016-019
ATTACHMENT 2
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Resolution Authorizing the Creation of a Bicycle Safety Task Force,
Charge, Term and Composition of Members to Serve on the Task Force
WHEREAS, the issue of bicycle safety has been a topic of interest by various
County groups over the past several years, including discussions by the Orange
Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard), the Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC), and citizen groups; and
WHEREAS, a petition related to bicycle safety was brought forward at the
BOCC's November 6, 2014 meeting during Petitions by Board Members and
subsequently reviewed by the Chair/Vice Chair/Manager agenda team; and
WHEREAS, in response to the petition the Manager, Chair and Vice Chair
discussed the topic with NCDOT at its regular quarterly meeting; and Planning
staff worked with the OUTBoard and a subcommittee to develop
recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC received the OUTBoard's Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Report, including recommendations, at its June 16, 2015 meeting; and
WHEREAS, there exists a need to address bicycle safety in accordance with the
recommendations of the OUTBoard's Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Report; and
WHEREAS, the creation of the Bicycle Safety Task Force and approval of the
composition, charge and term to same is within the purview of the BOCC; and
WHEREAS, it is the best interest of the citizens of Orange County to create a
Bicycle Safety Task Force;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners, by approval of this resolution, does authorize the creation of a
Bicycle Safety Task Force with member composition in accordance with the
following guidelines:
A. Size and Composition —
1. No larger than 15 people total
2. Stakeholders from each of the groups below be included in
the membership, and a Board of County Commissioner
liaison:
a. Law enforcement agencies (Sheriff's Department,
Highway Patrol)
b. School representatives
c. Orange County Visitor's Bureau
d. NCDOT staff
e. County and regional planning staff
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f. County business or Chamber representative
g. Bicycle advocacy groups
h. Those who work with driver's education classes and
traffic offenders
i. Up to six (6) additional interested and concerned
Orange County residents.
B. Appointment — The Bicycle Safety Task Force shall be appointed
by the BOCC. The staff shall return to the BOCC in May with an
OUTBoard recommended list of individuals to be appointed to the
Task Force.
C. Term — The Bicycle Safety Task Force shall operate for a term not
to exceed one (1) year from the future appointment date of the
Bicycle Safety Task Force.
D. Charge — The charge of the Bicycle Safety Task Force shall be the
following;
1. Develop a campaign for bicycle safety education and research;
2. Develop an implementation timetable with estimated funding
request information within the first 5 meetings, and present it to
the OUTBoard for review and recommendation, and review and
approval by the BOCC; and
3. Develop an implementation report and present it to the
OUTBoard for review and recommendation, and review,
approval and funding commitment by the BOCC.
Upon motion of Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner
, the foregoing resolution was adopted this the 1st day of
March, 2016.
I, Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange,
North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so
much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on March 1, 2016, as
relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are
recorded in the minutes of said Board.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of
, 2016.
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners