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ORANGE COUNTY ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD (OUTBoard) ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date:February 17, 2016 Action Agenda Item No. SUBJECT: Bicycle Safety Task Force DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) N ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Report Abigaile Pittman, 245-2567 Tom Altieri, 245-2575 Craig Benedict, 245-2585 PURPOSE:Determination of Bicycle Safety Task Force composition membership, charge and term. BACKGROUND:On January 11, 2015, the County Manager met with staff, OUTBoard Chair, and 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 Commissioners 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/Page1.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/Page1.aspx Task Force Recommendations Offered by the OUTBoard Chair: A. Size and Composition – 1. No larger than 15 people total 2. Stakeholders from each of the groups recommended in the Bicycle Safety Report be included in the membership: 10