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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: March 1, 2016 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 7-a <br /> SUBJECT: Bicycle Safety Task Force <br /> DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 1. February 17, 2016 Draft Orange Unified Abigaile Pittman, 245-2567 <br /> Transportation Board (OUTBoard) Minutes Tom Altieri, 245-2575 <br /> (Excerpt) Craig Benedict, 245-2585 <br /> 2. Bicycle Safety Task Force Resolution <br /> PURPOSE: To consider a recommendation from the OUTBoard regarding the creation of <br /> the Bicycle Safety Task Force and future appointment of members to serve on the Task <br /> Force. <br /> BACKGROUND: On January 11, 2016 the County Manager met with staff, the OUTBoard <br /> Chair, and the Sheriff. It was agreed that the best way to implement recommendations of <br /> the Bicycle Safety Report would be through a Task Force with a defined charge and set <br /> term. It was also agreed that the general focus of the Bicycle Safety Task Force should be <br /> on education and communication. The Manager requested that the OUTBoard develop <br /> recommendations for the membership composition, charge and initial term of a Bicycle <br /> Safety Task Force. Staff was instructed to bring the OUTBoard's recommendations back to <br /> the BOCC at its March 1, 2016 meeting. <br /> The BOCC previously considered supporting efforts to increase safety awareness between <br /> motorists and bicyclists, roadway safety improvements for bicyclists, and implementation of <br /> next steps at its November 5, 2015 meeting. Minutes from this meeting may be reviewed <br /> online at the following link: <br /> http://server3.co.orange.nc.us:8088/weblink8/0/doc/40032/Pagel.aspx <br /> A copy of the OUTBoard Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Report and Minutes may be <br /> reviewed at the following link to the BOCC's June 16, 2015 meeting: <br /> http://server3.co.orange.nc.us:8088/weblink8/0/doc/38097/Pagel.aspx <br /> At its February 17, 2016 meeting the OUTBoard made recommendations regarding the <br /> Bicycle Task Force membership, charge and term and forwarded it on to the BOCC for <br /> review (Attachment 1). The recommendations are included in the Bicycle Safety Task <br /> Force Resolution (Attachment 2). <br />