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Approved 10/19/11 <br />1 <br />1 <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />47 <br />48 <br />49 <br />50 <br />51 <br />52 <br />MINUTES <br />ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD <br />SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 <br /> <br />MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Cole Baker, Pedestrian Access & Safety Advocate; Julian (Randy) Marshall, Bingham <br />Township; Alan Campbell, Planning Board Representative; Paul Guthrie, Chapel Hill Township; Sam Lasris, Cedar <br />Grove Township; Amy Cole, Transit Advocate; Renee Price, CFE Representative; <br /> <br /> <br />MEMBERS ABSENT: Jeff Charles, Bicycle Advocate; Annette Jurgelski, Eno Township; Dan Barker, Hillsborough <br />Township; Al Terry, Transportation Services Board; Economic Development Commission -Vacant; Cheeks Township <br />- Vacant; Little River Township-Vacant; <br /> <br /> <br />Staff Present: Craig Benedict, Tom Altieri, Tina Love <br /> <br /> <br />AGENDA ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL <br /> <br /> <br />AGENDA ITEM II: CONSIDERATIONS OF ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA <br /> <br /> <br />AGENDA ITEM III: APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />Minutes from the August 17 meeting have not been completed and may not be available until <br />the next meeting. <br /> <br /> <br />AGENDA ITEM IV: BICYCLE SAFETY <br />Orange County citizens Bonnie Hauser and Gail Alberti have requested to address the <br />OUTBoard concerning bicycle safety in the County. <br />OUTBoard Action: For its information. <br /> <br />Bonnie Hauser, Gail Alberti, Bryant and Kim Dodson discussed the problem of a motorist/cyclist conflict that had <br />escalated. The dangers of bicyclist riding and cars trying to pass then having an accident with another car is <br />increasing. Also, the bicyclist who ride in packs and take over the whole road is another problem. Before Karen <br />retired she made a suggestion to do safety shoulders at the key parts of the road where there are wide curves and <br />hill so the bicyclist can get by. The other suggestion was basic rules of the road. Bryant Dodson shared his concern <br />about his fears of hitting a cyclist. Bonnie suggested the options of having tags noting that would make it easier to <br />identify a cyclist in case of an accident. Kim Dodson agreed. There are cyclists who wear earphones which is not <br />safe. <br /> <br />Sam Lasris asked if they addressed the organization in Orange County. Bonnie responded that she thought they <br />were represented on the OUTBoard. Sam Lasris asked if there was a particular time or day of the week. Kim <br />responded that weekdays and weekends are both very busy. <br /> <br />Bonnie Hauser explained the goal was not to rid the road of bicyclist but basic safety issues need to be followed. <br />There are 30 year plans being done and there is a very basic safety issue that is not being addressed. <br /> <br />Renee Price noted there was motivation to get more bike lanes because people were talking about riding to work. <br />There was a problem when bicyclist did not get what they wanted and then they wanted the road. <br />