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30 <br /> County Schools, EMS and others is anticipated to help encourage safe ways to share the <br /> road. The recommended funding request is found on page 10 of the Report. <br /> Abigaile Pittman made the following PowerPoint presentation: <br /> Bicycle Safety Task Force <br /> May 2, 2017 <br /> BOCC Meeting <br /> Final Report <br /> Purpose <br /> • To receive a presentation on the Bicycle Safety Task Force Report and provide <br /> direction on next steps. <br /> Full Bicycle Safety Task Force Report provided as Attachment 1. <br /> Background <br /> • BOCC created BSTF June, 2016 <br /> • BSTF Goal: recommendations to improve road safety for cyclists and motorists in the <br /> unincorporated areas of County <br /> • 18 members with broad stakeholder representation (see Attachment 4 of Report) <br /> • Full timeline (see Attachment 1 of report) <br /> BSTF Charge <br /> • Attachments 2 and 3 of Report (proposed actions for Report and adopted Resolution); <br /> • Develop a campaign for bicycle safety education and research; <br /> • Develop an implementation timetable with estimated funding request information; and <br /> • Develop a recommendation for funding. <br /> PRIMARY REPORT COMPONENTS <br /> • Set of Goals in Appendix of the Report; <br /> • Campaign, "Drive Safely, Ride Safely" is designed to foster mutual respect and shared <br /> interest in road safety; and <br /> • A series of actions centered on a public education and awareness campaign, improved <br /> data collection and measurements, and traffic safety improvements. <br /> 1-YEAR FUNDING REQUEST <br /> • $15,000 for FY 17-18 <br /> o Posters and flyers <br /> o Signage design and placement at entry points in county (5+) <br /> o Bumper stickers/magnets <br /> o Yard signs <br /> o Website development and social media <br /> o Launch campaign kickoff (signs, contests, ads, etc.) <br /> OTHER REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> • BSTF Implementation Committee; <br /> • County staff support to help launch the campaign; and <br />