Bike-Ped Roundtable Agenda | March 2011

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Altoona Ankeny Bondurant Carlisle Clive Dallas County Des Moines DART Grimes Johnston Mitchellville Norwalk

Pleasant Hill Polk City Polk County Urbandale Warren County Waukee West Des Moines Windsor Heights

NOTICE OF MEETING

Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)Central Iowa Bicycle Pedestrian Roundtable (Roundtable)

***************************Tuesday, March 15, 2011 12:00 p.m.

St. Etienne Room, Armory Building602 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA

***************************TENTATIVE A GENDA

I. Call to Order

II. Introductions

III. Approval of Agenda

IV. Approval of the Roundtables February 15, 2011, Meeting Minu tes ..............Page 3

V. Discussion Items

A. Department of J ustice Trail Usage Ruling.......................................................Page 9B. Update - Unified Bicycle Ordinance ...............................................................Page 10

C. Trail Marketing Update ..................................................................................Page 17D. Bike-Pedestrian Project Updates................................................................... Page 19

VI. Infor mational Item

Bike and Ride Data ............................................................................................. Page 20

VII. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee

VIII. Next Roundtabl e Meeting Date

12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, St. Etienne Room, Armory Building, DesMoines

IX. Adjournment


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MEETING NOTES

DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)CENTRAL IOWA BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN ROUNDTABLE (ROUNDTABLE)

January 18, 2011 City of Des Moines, St. Etienne Room

12:00 PM Des Moines, IowaRoundtable Attendees Present:

Marco Alvarez, City of West Des MoinesDana Conn, Transportation Management AssociationDustin Delvaux, City of BondurantJosh Heggen, City of Windsor HeightsBen Landhauser, City of WaukeeJim Lane, City of Norwalk, Chair Loren Lown, Polk County Conservation

Mindy Moore, City of Des MoinesJim Priebe, Warren County ConservationRuth Randleman, City of Carlisle/MACTed Tran, Congressman Boswells OfficeStefanie Toftey, DARTRon Ward, City of JohnstonCarol Williams, Story County Conservation

Roundtable Staff Present:

Dylan Mullenix, Senior Transportation Planner

I. Call to Order

Chair Jim Lane called the February 15, 2011, Roundtable meeting to order at 12:05 p.m., atthe St. Etienne Room, Armory Building, 602 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA.

II. Introduction

Participants introduced themselves.

III. Approval of Agenda

Participants approved the January 15, 2011, Roundtable meeting agenda.

IV. Approv al o f t he Round tab le s J anuary 18, 2011, Meet ing No tes

Participants approved the Roundtables January 18, 2011, meeting notes.

V. (A.) Energy Effici ency and Conservation Bloc k Grant Fund Amendment

Mindy Moore explained the City of Des Moines received a grant last year that was to be used on Bike Month, trail maps, to provide League Cycling Instructor (LCI)training, and to host a Bike Rodeo. However, the LCI class and Bike Rodeo did notmaterialize, and the City of Des Moines would like to reallocate those grant funds to

be used for Bike Month 2011 and for bike education efforts. This amendmentrequires approval from the Roundtable.

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Vern Willey asked about the amount of money in question. Ms. Moore responded that $4,000 is available for Bike Month and $3,650 is available for bike education.

Discussion ensued about where within Bike Month the funds would be used.

Discussion ensued regarding why LCI training and the Bike Rodeo never

materialized. Ms. Moore noted LCI training required a minimum of 10 persons,which they did not get, and the Bike Rodeo did not meet the grant requirements.

The Roundtable agreed with to allow the City of Des Moines to reallocate funds.Chair Lane directed MPO staff to draft a letter noting this approval.

V. (B.) Update Unified Bicycle Ordinance Draft

Ruth Randleman explained the MACs subcommittee revised the draft ordinance,and the MAC is asking for comments on the revised draft before taking the finalversion to the MAC in March. Ms. Randleman emphasized that each localgovernment, not the MAC, will need to adopt the ordinance.

Discussion ensued about the various changes made from the first draft.

Chair Lane asked whether a provision for a three-foot passing clearance should beadded. Ms. Randleman noted the MAC subcommittee did discuss this but left it outas it would be difficult to enforce.

Discussion ensued about ways the subcommittee tried to make the ordinance easy toenforce, which included the removal of specific measurements where applicable.

Discussion ensued regarding the section regarding motorized devices on trails.

Discussion ensued regarding provision for bike trailers. The roundtable suggested revising Section 16 of the draft ordinance to remove the phrase and shall not tow or be towed by another bicycle or vehicle.

Marco Alvarez asked if the Roundtable and other communities could have additionaltime for review of the draft ordinance.

Ms. Randleman asked for any comments to be made by the first part of March.

V. (C.) Letters of Support for the Partnership s Washin gton , D.C., Trip Projects

Chair Lane asked for any comments to the letter drafted by Lisa Hein in support of

continued Transportation Enhancement funds. No comments were provided.

Chair Lane and MPO staff announced a meeting with Congressman Boswell onFebruary 22, 2011, that will feature a discussion on transportation funding in the nextfiscal year.

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V. (D.) Iowa Bicycle Summit

The Roundtable discussed highlights from the Iowa Bicycle Summit, held January28-29 in Des Moines.

Chair Lane noted he attended the Saturday events, which were good.

Discussion ensued about the congressional forum held on Friday of the event. The point made by the congressional staffers was that there is a ban on earmarks inCongress, but that local entities could keep providing projects in case any funds do

become available.

V. (E.) Bik e-Pedestr ian Project Updates

MPO staff asked for Roundtable participants to send any updates about trails thatwill be constructed over the summer. This will allow staff to update its trail gapsmap.

Stefanie Toftey suggested it would be beneficial to collect this information now,while communities are developing their Capital Improvement Plans, so that anychanges could still be made to those plans.

Chair Lane noted the Roundtable used to review these maps regularly, and he would like to see the Roundtable begin reviewing these maps again to understand what linksmight be missing.

Ms. Toftey noted that if there are any minor connections missing to transit facilities,DART may have funds that could be used to help make the connections.

VI. (A.) Trails Marketing MeetingChair Lane noted a trails marketing meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2011, atthe Greater Des Moines Partnership office. This meeting will feature Brian Leaderswith the National Parks Service and Mark Wyatt who will discuss a program todevelop tourism and marketing plans for Iowa trails.

VI. (B.) DART Bik e-and-Ride Counts

MPO staff reviewed the DART bike-and-ride counts for January. Staff noted countsfor CyRide were not available at the time of the agendas publishing.

VII. Other Items of Interest to the Roundtable

Loren Lown noted the US Department of Justice has released new Americans withDisabilities Act regulations that will allow persons with disabilities to use motorized mobility devices on trails with no limits on size or horsepower. Mr. Lown also noted the regulations make it difficult for trail managers to inquire about someonesdisability, potentially leading anyone to be able to use motorized vehicles, such asfour-wheelers or even automobiles, on trails.

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Discussion ensued regarding the potential problems this new regulation could poseon trail managers. Chair Lane noted this will be an agenda item at the next meeting.

Ruth Randleman noted the Iowa Legislature is looking to cut funding for VisionIowa and Great Places, both of which have provided trail funding in the past.

VIII. Next MPO Roundtable Meeting Date

The next Roundtable meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2011, at noon.

IX. Adjournment

The February 15, 2011, Roundtable meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

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V. (A.) Department of Justice Trail Usage Ruling

Discussion Item

The Central Iowa Bicycle-Pedestrian Roundtable:

At its February 2011 meeting, discussed the US Department of Justicesrecent ruling under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) dealingwith the use of power-driven mobility devices on trails;

Notes the new regulation takes effect on March 15, 2011; Notes the new regulation permits persons with mobility disabilities to use

power-driven mobility devices on trails without restrictions on thedevices size or horsepower;

Notes the new regulation places limitations on a public entitys ability toinquire about ones disability status or need for a power-driven mobilitydevice;

Expressed concern that the new regulation could result in the use of four-wheelers or other all-terrain vehicles on trails by persons that do not

have a true disability; and, Noted that local governments with trails should review the new regulation

and be prepared for the changes that take effect on March 15, 2011.

The MPO staff:

Has shared this information MPO and the Central Iowa RegionalTransportation Planning Alliance;

Notes the organization American Trails held a webinar on February 23,2011, to provide additional information to trail managers;

Notes the Iowa Department of Transportation sent an email on February21, 2011, noting they are working to become more familiar with the new

regulation and will soon put together discussion items and possibleimplementation options for input; Will continue to update MPO member communities as new information

becomes available; Has included, immediately following, key sections of the new regulation

for the committees review; and, Notes some communities have expressed the need for local jurisdictions to

work together to develop uniform assessment metrics to ensure local provisions regarding power-driven mobility devices are consistent alongtrails that cross jurisdictional boundaries.

Staff Contact: Dylan Mullenix, [email protected].(515) 334-0075, extension #202.

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ADA Part 35 ( Title II)- NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OFDISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES

35.104 Definitions.

Other power-driven mobility device means any mobility device powered by batteries, fuel, or

other engines--whether or not designed primarily for use by individuals with mobility

disabilities--that is used by individuals with mobility disabilities for the purpose of locomotion,

including golf cars, electronic personal assistance mobility devices (EPAMDs), such as the

Segway PT, or any mobility device designed to operate in areas without defined pedestrian

routes, but that is not a wheelchair within the meaning of this section. This definition does not

apply to Federal wilderness areas; wheelchairs in such areas are defined in section 508(c)(2) of

the ADA, 42 U.S.C. 12207(c)(2).

Wheelchair means a manually-operated or power-driven device designed primarily for use by an

individual with a mobility disability for the main purpose of indoor or of both indoor and outdoor

locomotion. This definition does not apply to Federal wilderness areas; wheelchairs in such areas

are defined in section 508(c)(2) of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. 12207(c)(2).

35.130 General prohibitions against discrimination.

(h) A public entity may impose legitimate safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of its services, programs, or activities. However, the public entity must ensure that its safetyrequirements are based on actual risks, not on mere speculation, stereotypes, or generalizationsabout individuals with disabilities

35.137 Mobility devices.

(a) Use of wheelchairs and manually-powered mobility aids . A public entity shall permit

individuals with mobility disabilities to use wheelchairs and manually-powered mobility aids,

such as walkers, crutches, canes, braces, or other similar devices designed for use by individuals

with mobility disabilities in any areas open to pedestrian use.

(b)(1) Use of other power-driven mobility devices. A public entity shall make reasonable

modifications in its policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of other power-driven

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mobility devices by individuals with mobility disabilities, unless the public entity can

demonstrate that the class of other power-driven mobility devices cannot be operated in

accordance with legitimate safety requirements that the public entity has adopted pursuant to

35.130(h).

(2) Assessment factors . In determining whether a particular other power-driven mobility device

can be allowed in a specific facility as a reasonable modification under paragraph (b)(1) of this

section, a public entity shall consider--

(i) The type, size, weight, dimensions, and speed of the device;

(ii) The facilitys volume of pedestrian traffic (which may vary at different times of the day,

week, month, or year);

(iii) The facilitys design and operational characteristics (e.g., whether its service, program, or

activity is conducted indoors, its square footage, the density and placement of stationary devices,

and the availability of storage for the device, if requested by the user);

(iv) Whether legitimate safety requirements can be established to permit the safe operation of the

other power-driven mobility device in the specific facility; and

(v) Whether the use of the other power-driven mobility device creates a substantial risk of

serious harm to the immediate environment or natural or cultural resources, or poses a conflictwith Federal land management laws and regulations.

(c)(1) Inquiry about disability . A public entity shall not ask an individual using a wheelchair or

other power-driven mobility device questions about the nature and extent of the individuals

disability.

(2) Inquiry into use of other power-driven mobility device. A public entity may ask a person

using an other power-driven mobility device to provide a credible assurance that the mobility

device is required because of the persons disability. A public entity that permits the use of another power-driven mobility device by an individual with a mobility disability shall accept the

presentation of a valid, State-issued, disability parking placard or card, or other State-issued

proof of disability, as a credible assurance that the use of the other power-driven mobility device

is for the individuals mobility disability. In lieu of a valid, State-issued disability parking

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placard or card, or State-issued proof of disability, a public entity shall accept as a credible

assurance a verbal representation, not contradicted by observable fact, that the other power-

driven mobility device is being used for a mobility disability. A "valid" disability placard or card

is one that is presented by the individual to whom it was issued and is otherwise in compliance

with the State of issuances requirements for disability placards or cards.

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V. (B.) Update - Unified Bicycle Ordinance

Discussion Item

The Metropolitan Advisory Committee (MAC):

Has developed a draft Unified Bicycle Ordinance for metropolitancommunities to consider adopting;

Asked for comments on the revised draft by March 1, 2011; Reviewed and amended the ordinance, via a subcommittee, given

comments received by the March 1st deadline; Will present the final draft ordinance to the MAC at its April

meeting; and, Has provided, immediately following, the revised version of the

bike ordinance that will be provided to the MAC and to localcommunities for adoption.


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MODEL BICYCLE ORDINANCE DRAFTSec. 1. Definitions.

a) bi cycl e means ei t her of t he f ol l owi ng:1) A devi ce havi ng up t o f our wheel s and havi ng at

l east one saddl e or seat f or t he use of a r i der whi ch i spr opel l ed by human power . 2) A devi ce havi ng up t o f our wheel swi t h f ul l y oper abl e pedal s and an el ect r i c mot or of onehor sepower or l ess .

b) mul t i - use t r ai l means a way or pl ace, t he use of whi ch i s cont r ol l ed by t he ci t y as an owner of r eal pr oper t y,desi gnat ed by t he mul t i - use r ecr eat i onal t r ai l maps, as appr ovedby r esol ut i on by t he ci t y counci l , and no mul t i - use t r ai l shal lbe consi der ed as a st r eet or hi ghway

Sec. 3. Alteration of serial frame number. I t shal l beunl awf ul f or any per son t o wi l l f ul l y or mal i ci ousl y remove,dest r oy, mut i l at e or al t er t he manuf act ur er ' s ser i al f r amenumber of any bi cycl e.

Sec. 4. Sirens and whistles prohibited. A bi cycl e shal l notbe equi pped wi t h and a per son shal l not use upon a bi cycl e anysi r en or whi st l e. Thi s sect i on shal l not appl y t o bi cycl esr i dden by peace of f i cer s i n t he l i ne of dut y.

Sec. 5. Lamps and reflectors. a) Ever y bi cycl e r i dden at anyt i me f r om sunset t o sunr i se and at such ot her t i mes whencondi t i ons such as f og, snow, sl eet , or r ai n pr ovi dei nsuf f i ci ent l i ght i ng t o r ender cl ear l y di scer ni bl e per sons andvehi cl es on t he hi ghway at a di st ance of t hr ee hundr ed f eetahead shal l be equi pped wi t h a l amp on t he f r ont exhi bi t i ng awhi t e l i ght vi si bl e f r om a di st ance of at l east t hr ee hundr edf eet t o t he f r ont .

b) Ever y bi cycl e shal l be equi pped wi t h a l amp on t he r earexhi bi t i ng a r ed l i ght vi si bl e f r om a di st ance of t hr ee hundr edf eet t o t he r ear ; except t hat a red r ef l ect or may be used i nl i eu of a r ear l i ght .

c) Equi val ent equi pment such as headl amps and r ed l i ghtat t achment s t o t he ar m or l eg may be used i n l i eu of a l amp on

t he f r ont and a r ed l i ght on t he r ear of t he bi cycl e.

d) A peace of f i cer r i di ng a pol i ce bi cycl e i s not r equi r edt o use ei t her f r ont or r ear l amps i f dut y so r equi r es.

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Sec. 6. StoppingEver y bi cycl e used upon t he ci t y st r eet s, si dewal ks,

hi ghways, par k r oads or mul t i - use t r ai l s shal l be abl e t o comet o a compl et e st op wi t hi n a saf e di st ance.

Sec. 7. Applicability of motor vehicle laws.Ever y per son oper at i ng a bi cycl e upon t he ci t y st r eet s,

hi ghways, par k r oads, or mul t i - use t r ai l s shal l be subj ect t ot hi s chapt er and ot her ci t y t r af f i c or di nances and t he st at est at ut es appl i cabl e t o t he dr i ver s of mot or vehi cl es, except ast o speci al r egul at i ons i n t hi s chapt er and except as t o t hosepr ovi si ons of or di nances and st at ut es whi ch by t hei r nat ur e canhave no appl i cat i on or t hose pr ovi si ons f or whi ch speci f i cexcept i ons have been set f or t h r egar di ng pol i ce bi cycl es.

Sec. 8. Obedience to signals. Ever y per son oper at i ng a bi cycl e shal l obey t he di r ect i ons

of of f i ci al t r af f i c si gnal s , s i gns and ot her cont r ol devi cesappl i cabl e t o ot her vehi cl es, unl ess ot her wi se di r ect ed by apol i ce of f i cer , and shal l obey di r ec t i on s i gns r el at i ve t o t ur nsper mi t t ed, unl ess such per son di smount s f r om t he bi cycl e, whenhe or she shal l t hen obey t he r egul at i ons appl i cabl e t opedest r i ans.

Sec. 9. Improper Riding. a) A per son pr opel l i ng a bi cycl eon any st r eet , si dewal k, hi ghway, par k r oad or mul t i - user ecreat i onal t r ai l , shal l not r i de ot her t han upon or ast r i de aper manent and r egul ar seat at t ached t o t he bi cycl e and shal l notuse a bi cycl e t o car r y mor e per sons at one t i me t han t he numberof per sons f or whi ch t he bi cycl e i s desi gned and equi pped. b)

Thi s sect i on does not appl y t o t he use of a bi cycl e i n apar ade or speci al event aut hor i zed by t he ci t y.

Sec. 10. Carrying packages.

No per son oper at i ng a bi cycl e upon a st r eet , si dewal k,hi ghway, par k r oad or mul t i - use t r ai l shal l car r y any package,bundl e or ar t i cl e whi ch pr event s t he r i der f r om keepi ng at l east

one hand upon t he handl ebar s.

Sec. 11. Control with hands on handlebars

The oper at or of a bi cycl e upon a st r eet , si dewal k, hi ghway,par k r oad or mul t i - use t r ai l shal l keep t he bi cycl e undercont r ol at al l t i mes and at al l t i mes dur i ng oper at i on shal lhave one or bot h hands upon t he handl ebar s and t he f eet engaged

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wi t h t he br aki ng devi ce i f t he br aki ng devi ce i s desi gned t o beact uat ed by t he f eet .

Sec. 12. Place of riding.

( a) Any per son oper at i ng a bi cycl e upon a r oadway at aspeed l ess t han t he nor mal speed of t r af f i c movi ng i n t he samedi r ect i on shal l r i de as cl ose as pr act i cabl e t o t he r i ght - handcur b or edge of t he r oadway except under any of t he f ol l owi ngs i t uat i ons :

( 1) When over t aki ng and passi ng anot her bi cycl evehi cl e pr oceedi ng i n t he same di r ect i on.

( 2) When pr epar i ng f or a l ef t t ur n at an i nt er sect i onor i nt o a pr i vat e r oad or dr i veway.

( 3) When r easonabl y necessar y t o avoi d condi t i ons( i ncl udi ng, but not l i mi t ed t o, f i xed or movi ng obj ect s,vehi cl es, bi cycl es, pedest r i ans, ani mal s, sur f ace hazar ds,or subst andar d wi dt h l anes) t hat make i t unsaf e t o cont i nueal ong t he r i ght - hand cur b or edge. For pur poses of t hi ssect i on, a "subst andar d wi dt h l ane" i s a l ane t hat i s t oonar r ow f or a bi cycl e and a vehi cl e t o t r avel saf el y si de bysi de wi t hi n t he l ane.

( 4) A f aci l i t y t hat woul d al l ow bi cycl e t r af f i c ont he l ef t si de of t he r oadway.

( b) Any per son oper at i ng a bi cycl e upon a r oadway whi chcar r i es t r af f i c i n one di r ect i on onl y and has t wo or mor e mar kedt r af f i c l anes, may r i de as near t he l ef t - hand cur b or edge of such r oadway as pr act i cabl e.

( c) When so r i di ng upon any mul t i - use t r ai l wi t h ot hercycl i st s, t her e shal l not be mor e t han t wo abr east .

( d) Thi s sect i on does not appl y t o t he use of a bi cycl e i na par ade or speci al event aut hor i zed by t he ci t y.

Section 13. Bicycle Lanes

( a) Whenever a bi cycl e l ane has been est abl i shed on ar oadway, any per son oper at i ng a bi cycl e upon t he r oadway at a

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speed l ess t han t he nor mal speed of t r af f i c movi ng i n t he samedi r ect i on may r i de wi t hi n t he bi cycl e l ane, except t hat suchper son may move out of t he l ane under any of t he f ol l owi ngs i t uat i ons :

( 1) When over t aki ng and passi ng anot her bi cycl e,vehi cl e, or pedest r i an wi t hi n t he l ane or about t o ent ert he l ane i f such over t aki ng and passi ng cannot be donesaf el y wi t hi n t he l ane.

( 2) When pr epar i ng f or a l ef t t ur n at an i nt er sect i onor i nt o a pr i vat e r oad or dr i veway.

( 3) When r easonabl y necessar y t o l eave t he bi cycl el ane t o avoi d debr i s or ot her hazar dous condi t i ons.

( 4) When t he bi cycl e l ane does not i ncl ude a mar kedshar ed l ane

( b) No per son oper at i ng a bi cycl e shal l l eave a bi cycl el ane unt i l t he movement can be made wi t h r easonabl e saf et y andt hen onl y af t er gi vi ng an appr opr i at e si gnal .

( c) No per son shal l dr i ve a mot or vehi cl e i n a bi cycl e l aneest abl i shed on a r oadway except as f ol l ows:

( 1) To par k wher e par ki ng i s per mi t t ed.

( 2) To ent er or l eave t he r oadway.

( 3) To pr epar e f or a t ur n wi t hi n a di st ance of 200f eet f r om t he i nt er sect i on.

Sec. 14. Emerging from alley or driveway. The oper at orof a bi cycl e emer gi ng f r om an al l ey, dr i veway or bui l di ng shal l ,upon appr oachi ng a si dewal k or t he si dewal k ar ea ext endi ngacr oss any al l eyway or dr i veway, yi el d t he r i ght - of - way t o al lpedest r i ans appr oachi ng on t he si dewal k or si dewal k ar ea andupon ent er i ng t he r oadway shal l yi el d t he r i ght - of - way t o al lvehi cl es appr oachi ng on t he r oadway.

Sec. 15. Operation on sidewalk. Bi cycl es may be oper at edupon t he publ i c si dewal ks i n a car ef ul and pr udent manner andexcept wher e si gns ar e er ect ed t o pr ohi bi t i ng r i di ng on t hesi dewal k. Ever y per son l awf ul l y oper at i ng a bi cycl e upon apubl i c si dewal k, shal l yi el d t he r i ght - of - way when appr oachi ng a

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pedest r i an and shal l gi ve an audi bl e si gnal bef or e over t aki ngand passi ng.

Sec. 16. Clinging to other vehicles.No per son r i di ng upon any bi cycl e on a st r eet , si dewal k,

hi ghway, par k r oad or mul t i - use t r ai l shal l at t ach t he bi cycl eor hi msel f or her sel f t o any movi ng vehi cl e by t ow r ope, handgr i p or ot her wi se, and shal l not t ow or be t owed by anot herbi cycl e or vehi cl e.

Sec. 17. Following Emergency Vehicles. No per son r i di ng abi cycl e shal l f ol l ow cl oser t han 500 f eet of an emer gencyvehi cl e as def i ned by I owa Code sect i on 321. 1 whi ch hasemer gency l i ght s and/ or si r en act i vat ed, and shal l not st op,par k, or l eave a bi cycl e wi t hi n 500 f eet of an emer gency vehi cl est opped i n r esponse t o an emer gency.

Sec. 18. Parking. No per son shal l l eave a bi cycl e l yi ng on i t ssi de on any si dewal k, or shal l par k a bi cycl e on a si dewal k i nany ot her posi t i on, so t hat t her e i s not an adequat e pat h f orpedest r i an t r af f i c. Local aut hor i t i es may, by or di nance orr esol ut i on, pr ohi bi t bi cycl e par ki ng i n desi gnat ed ar eas of t hepubl i c hi ghway, pr ovi ded t hat appr opr i at e si gns ar e er ect ed.

Sec. 19. Reckless operation.

No per son shal l oper at e a bi cycl e wi t h wi l l f ul or want ondi sr egar d f or t he saf et y of per sons or pr oper t y.

Sec. 20 Violations

Each Ci t y shal l be al l owed t o i ssue a vi ol at i on pur suant t ot hei r own t r af f i c vi ol at i on or di nance.

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V. (C.) Trail Marketing Update

Discussion Item

The Trails Marketing Committee:

Met on Friday, February 18, 2011, to continue discussions from itsinitial meeting in October 2010 about ways to market central Iowatrails; and,

Will provide an update at the March 2011 Roundtable meeting.


V. (D.) Bike-Pedestr ian Project Updates

Discussion Item

The MPO staff:

Notes the MPOs Connect: Central Iowa Bicycle and PedestrianPlan Chapter 4, Action 1.3 states, Establish a process to updategovernments and agencies on new trail developments and connection to the state and regional trail system;

Notes the benchmark for Action 1.3 are the following:

1.3.1 Benchmark: Provide active project updatesroutinely to the Roundtable.

Has requested that MPO/CIRTPA member governments and agencies send updated GIS trail information to the MPO/CIRTPAstaff when projects are completed;

Requests that MPO/CIRTPA member governments and agenciescontact MPO/CIRTPA staff with any questions; and,

Notes that trail updates ensure that all trail information reflectscurrent activity in central Iowa and will allow local stakeholders totrack progress on connecting gaps and completing trails within theCentral Iowa Trail System.


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VI. Bike and Ride Counts

Informational Item

Below are the most recent Bike & Ride Counts for the Des Moines AreaRegional Transit Authority (DART) and CyRide (Ames):

TABLE 1. DART Bike & Ride User Counts per Month by Year

Source: DART

TABLE 2. CyRide Bike & Ride User Counts per Month by Year

Source: CyRide

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011JANUARY - 334 717 718 521 341 636FEBRUARY - 425 378 623 973 356 868MARCH - 553 833 1,183 1,935 N/AAPRIL - 771 1,256 1,904 2,792 2,902MAY - 1,240 1,934 2,739 3,454 3,333JUNE - 1,718 2,632 3,297 4,228 3,828JULY - 1,803 2,823 3,968 4,446 4,174

AUGUST - 2,077 3,202 6,636 4,385 4,425SEPTEMBER - 1,898 2,823 3,844 4,156 3,945OCTOBER 485 1,623 5,873 3,797 N/A 3,862

NOVEMBER 321 1,255 2,282 2,248 2,367 2,623DECEMBER 99 1,064 701 701 910 1,316

TOTAL 905 14,761 25,454 31,658 30,167 31,105 636

2008 2009 2010 2011JANUARY 17 22 134FEBRUARY 38 63MARCH 54 232APRIL 53 322MAY 189 248JUNE 284 335JULY 336 482AUGUST 429 582SEPTEMBER 87 401 576OCTOBER 169 289 507

NOVEMBER 79 139 293

DECEMBER 36 53 146TOTAL 370 2,282 3,808 134

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Bike-Ped Roundtable Agenda | March 2011