BTA 2010 Candidate Survey

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2010 BTA Candidate Survey Results

Now is the time to cast your vote for improving active transportation conditions inOregon. In order to help educate members on transportation policy issues, the BTA

distributed a four-question survey to candidates running for the following public officesin the 2010 elections:

Governor United States Senate United State House of Representatives Oregon Senate Oregon House of Representatives Clackamas County Commissioners Deschutes County Commissioners Jackson County Commissioners

Lane County Commissioners Multnomah County Commissioners Washington County Commissioners Metro President Metro Councilors

Candidates were sent at least two emails and given a month to respond to these critical bicycle-related issues. We hope their responses will inform your vote for activetransportation issues.

As a 501 (c) (3) organization, the BTA does not endorse any specific candidate runningin this election.

Ballots are due November 2nd. Visit the Oregon Secretary of State Election Division athttp://www.oregonvotes.org/other.info/maps.html to find your state and congressionaldistricts.

The BTA did not receive information from candidates whose responses do not appear below; however, we included non-responding opponents for reference. All responses arein the candidates own words. The BTA has not altered any of the content.

Survey Questions1. What programs and other public policy initiatives do you support for making Oregoncommunities more accessible for pedestrians and bicyclists?

2. What programs and other public policy initiatives do you support for improving thesafety of road users, particularly vulnerable users (e.g., better education for road users,increased penalties for unsafe vehicle operation, other statutory modifications)?


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3. What programs or other public policy initiatives do you support to ENCOURAGE theuse of bicycles for transportation?

4. Please list the active transportation projects, if any, in your district for which you have provided assistance or support.

Oregon Governor

Candidate : Richard Esterman Contact: [email protected] 1. The main public policy here is for all to be aware and held accountable. Money that wedon't have does not need to be spent if we all just used common sense.

2. I feel that anyone sharing the roads whether it be motorized, bicycle or pedestrianshould be held accountable for the rules of the road. Pedestrians need to look beforecrossing intead of assuming. Bicycle riders maybe should be held accoutable by beinglicensed or taking similar license tests as motorized vehicle drivers do. Motorizedvehicle drivers need to be aware of there surroundings while driving. Even accountabiltyfor all that use our highways and byways.

3. Tax breaks?

4. None at this time.

Candidate: John Kitzhaber (D)Contact: [email protected] is on the rise in Oregon and we have the opportunity to take advantage of our momentum to grow our bicycle-related economy, improve the health of our children andour natural environment, and promote quality of life in our cities, towns, andneighborhoods.

I support taking a different approach to community development, making neighborhoodsless dependent upon automobiles and creating more opportunities and greater safety for transit, bicycles and pedestrians.

I also support increased funding for infrastructure that encourages alternative forms of transportation, including bicycles. For example, I have always supported opening up a

portion of the Highway Trust Fund to support non-highway investments -- particularlyfor public transit and other alternative modes of transportation; as well as for transportation options, including bicycles, that reduce road usage and preserve the assetsin which we have already invested.

I look forward to working with the BTA as we move forward on our transportation plansand investments.


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Candidate: Greg Kord Contact: [email protected]. Other than favoring private property rights, I cannot speak in generalities withoutexamining each proposals specific benefits before saying that I would oppose or support

it.

2. Where installed, bicycle lanes have given Oregonians ample freedom to ride their bikes safely. Unless proven otherwise, I believe there is an adequate number of laws andstatutes already on the books that penalize erratic driver behavior in the presence of

bicyclists.

3. Bicycle transportation is best enjoyed by self-motivated riders; therefore, I would notabuse my position of authority to compel someone to use one form of transportation over another.

4. None.Candidate: Chris Dudley (R) did not respond.

United States Senate

Candidate : Rick Staggenborg, MD Contact : (541) 217-8044 Running Against: Ron Wyden (D), Jim Huffman (R), Bruce Cronk, Marc Delphine 1. I am running for national office, so my involvement would be limited on a state levelto working with state, county and local officials to promote their intitiatives. As to federalsupport on these projects, I would support use of transportation funds for these purposes,for instance.

As a physician I am fully aware of the alarming rise in both childhood and adult diabetesrates and agree that this should be a major selling point for advocates of increased use of environmentally friendsly and healthy modes of transportation.I want to introduce a bill in the Senate that would combine the best elements of SB 704(the Sanders single payer bill) and HR 676, John Conyers House single payer bill. It isclear to me that any single payer universal health care system must be designed to

promote the health of the individual and the population, which will cut costs to thetaxpayers in the new system.

2. Again, this is strictly a state's issue and again, I would support all such efforts inOregon.

3. Encouraging physicians to promote these programs and the personal benefits the physician can enjoy if their are incentives in the system to promote wellness, with physicians meeting specified key wellness goals rewarded with incentive bonuses as has been done in the United Kingdom.


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4. I have not been involved in politics before and have not lived in Portland for sometime. There are no such efforts in Coos County at this time to my knowledge.

Candidates: Ron Wyden (D), Jim Huffman (R), Bruce Cronk and Marc Delphine did not

respond.

United States House of Representatives

District 1 Candidate: David Wu (D) Contact: [email protected] 1. By helping communities expand their bicycle and pedestrian routes, we can improveour health and the health of our planet. That is why I support robust funding for the SafeRoutes to Schools program and want to expand it to include high schools. I have alsosought changes to federal transportation policies in order to make it easier for innovativecities like Portland to experiment with new traffic system designs that can make multi-modal systems safer for bicycles and pedestrians. Furthermore, I have consistentlysupported funding for the Smart Growth Program at the EPA because I know that citieslike Portland have a lot to give and to gain from the sharing of best practices. I also havesupported the establishment of a permanent competitive grant program for activetransportation systems within the upcoming surface transportation bill, and I haverequested that the Council on Intermodalism include a representative of bicycle interestsso that federal surface transportation policy adequately reflects the needs of both

bicyclists and pedestrians.

2. Earning your drivers license isnt the end of learning how to be a good and safedriver. In an age of increasing electronic distractions, drivers need to be aware of howtechnology affects you behind the wheel. I believe that the first step toward improvingthe safety of road users is education targeted at young drivers, coupled with state-levellaws that prohibit texting and other sources of distracted driving. Also, I believe thatstates should be required to make proportional investments toward reducing bicyclist and

pedestrian fatalities as part of their federal safety funding allotments.

3. The Bicycle Commuter Act and other policy initiatives are essential tools inencouraging more people to commute by bike. By providing tax incentives, we canincrease the benefit of bike transportation and help people overcome initial hurdles toadoption. Furthermore, I have supported communities of all sizes that want to structuredevelopment to consider multimodal transportation, and I believe that these forward-looking regions should have access to transit-oriented development fundingopportunities.

4. I have supported a number of active transportation projects in Oregons 1stCongressional District over the years, including the city of Portlands Bike Boulevardconstruction program, Metros regional bike trail requests, and the Chehalem HistoricGreenway Trail in Newberg. I will continue to support communities that prioritize smartgrowth and seek to invest in bicycle and pedestrian transportation systems that provide


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safe and efficient ways for their citizens to get to work, to school, to the store, or simplyto go for a ride.

District 1 Candidates: Rob Cornilles (R), H Joe Tabor, Chris Henry and DonLaMunyon did not respond.

District 2 Candidate: Daniel Seigler Contact: [email protected] 1. our communities are reachable by pedestrians? this is news to me. I ride a bicycle asmy only means of transportation and by following existing law, i have no problems withvehicular traffic. I do occassionally have a pedestrian get in my way, but...

2. i support educating people, particularly bicycle riders that although someone mightSAY they have the right of way, that car is still bigger than my bicycle, i will make sure ihave right of way before going against that.

3. well, we COULD raise the tax on gasoline that it would be economically unfeasable todrive, but even i know that is a bad idea. How about something that the city of MissoulaMontana does, ona city by city basis...put out specailly painted bicycles for anyone toride. If you take one home, so be it, but if you try to SELL one, you get caught becauseeveryone knows that if you just scratch off a litgtle paint, the city color comes through.

4. This is left blank intentionally as i have not participated in any transportation programin my District as yet.

District 2 Candidates: Greg Walden (R) and Joyce Segers (D) did not respond.

District 3 Candidate: Michael MeoContact: [email protected] 1. We subsidize the use of automobiles too much. I have long advocated a large increasein the gasoline tax, both for revenue purposes, but also to realign our economic prioritiesin transportation.Some sensible regulation of bicyclers would help increase safety in urban areas for

bicyclists. A modest registration fee ought to fund patrols enforcing traffic laws.Wider sidewalks in downtown areas, and covered sidewalks, which protect pedestriansfrom sun and rain, are attractive design innovations.

2. All of the Park Blocks in downtown Portland ought to be closed to motor vehicletraffic, save for a few (let us say, four) arteries allowing cars to go to the north and southacross them.

The second part of the question was addressed in my second suggestion to Question 1.

3. I have advocated that commercial establishments ought to put in more bicycle parkingfor their customers: I wrote both to Kaiser Hospitals and Fred Meyer Stores to this effect.


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4. There is a plan to put in a hiking trail along the railroad right-of-way through my ownneighborhood, Sullivan's Gulch, which I have supported in meetings of my

Neighborhood Association.

District 3 Candidates: Earl Blumenauer (D), Delia Lopez (R) and Jeff Lawrence did not

respond.

Oregon Senate

District 4 Candidate: Floyd Prozanski (D)* Contact: (541) 342-2447 1. As State Senator, Floyd won a BTA Alice Award in 2008 for his efforts to increase

bicycle safety. He has worked closely with the BTA to pass bike-friendly legislation,including a rural safe passing law, a law to increase penalties for drivers who injure"vulnerable users" of roadways, and creation of the Share-the-Road license plate. Floyd isan avid cyclist and is committed to fostering safe routes to school and work for bicyclistsand pedestrians. He welcomes new ides and perspectives on the issue of bike safety, andhe looks forward to continuing to work with the BTA.

2. Please see above.



* Responses submitted by Kevin Moore, Campaign Consultant

District 4 Candidate: Marilyn Kittelman (R) did not respond.

District 7 Candidate: Karen Bodner (R) Contact: [email protected] 1. I advocate bicycle registration fees and licensing for those bicyclists using publicroads. I am fine with "sharing the road", but they need to share the costs. I was on theRoads Advisory Committee and know the requirements and costs to such amenities. Thelicensing also makes it easier to find a stolen bike as well as making them responsible for insurance purposes when they cause an accident or do harm to other people's cars. Inaddition, I am seven times safer driving my car than bicycling and six times safer thanwalking.

I would advocate for paths that do not infringe on auto traffic since the huge majority of lane Co. citizaens prefer using their auto for timeliness and convenience of errands andwork. Lane Co. is not very bike friendly during cold, wet winter months. But perhaps wecan find paths that would wind around within neighborhoods without taking away trafficlanes. Pedestrians really only benefits from sidewalks within city limits and don't believeOregonians living outside of those limits should have to pay taxes for that. We have

plenty of outlying walking/biking areas, but ususally a car is required to get there.I don't believe greenhouse gas emissions are a problem. In fact, ethynol creates its own,


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sometimes worse, emissions than gasoline with 2/3 the energy of gasoline. It also drivesup corn prices that do great harm to those farmers and businesses that utilize it to feed

people and animals. We should be encouraging private sector Research & Developmentto develop new technology that can make gas even cleaner. Our gas is cleaner than in the

past, as is our air and water.

CO2 is a plant food and studies show that with additional CO2, plants grow incrediblyfaster with more biomass, which is important when feeding a hungry world. Temperaturedrives the CO2 cycle, not vice versa. CO2 is .038% of our atmosphere; for every onemillion molecules of air, about 380 are CO2. A report in 2000 stated that man'scontribution of greenhouse gases was 6 gigatons (billion tons), Nature contributed 43,000gigatons! Man is irrelevant that issue.

2. I certainly think driver's education should be part of getting a driver's license with bicycle/pedestrian awareness part of that. I also advocate for better bicycle training for driving in traffic and on county roads. Liability insurance will also encourage safer operation because right now there is really no avenue for auto drivers to pursue recovery

of costs when the bicyclist is at fault. Bicyclist contributions to road funds will help makeneeded improvements to road safety and add paths. Otherwise, private donations onlyshould be used to add paths that very few citizens will use and those who don't use themshould not have to pay for them.

3. If someone wants to ride a bike, they will. I believe only friends and families have theright to "forefully" encourage someone and making drivers so miserable they won't wantto drive is certainly not a valid or ethical method to use.

4. When I was on the Lane Co. Vegetation Management Advisory Committee, I helped pass the Last Resort Policy (subsequently voided) to make county roads safer for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. This ensured the best method to remove noxious and invasiveweeds that encroach on our roadways, cover the road and crowd out native plants andwildlife habitat. It was the best study and I was incredibly disappointed when it wasoverturned by people with no regard for road safety or native habitat.

District 7 Candidate: Chris Edwards (D) did not respond.

District 17 Candidate: Suzanne Bonamici (D) Contact: (503) 449-5314 1. Oregonians deserve to have transportation options that allow them to get where theyneed to go safely and inexpensively without having to get in a carwhether thats to theoffice, the grocery store, or the library. I support efforts to bring more bike lanes, bike

boulevards, bike parking, and sidewalks to more communities throughout the state. Inaddition, I support land use planning policies that encourage compact development.

I supported the 2009 transportation bill (HB 2001), in part because it authorized $100million in lottery bonds to be deposited into a Multimodal Transportation Fund for grantsand loans for non-highway transportation projects. The bill also created an Urban Trail


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Fund consisting of private donations, grants and legislative appropriations to be used todevelop and maintain multi-use trails within urban growth boundaries.

2. I supported the BTAs Vulnerable User legislation in 2007. Also, distracted driversare a major problem on our roadways. To that end, in 2009 I helped pass HB 2377, which

prohibits the use of cell phones and texting while driving.

Many Oregon drivers do not know how to behave when they encounter bicyclists on theroad. I support efforts to better educate drivers on how to share the road with bicyclists. Ialso support local efforts to improve safety, such as Portlands bike boxes.

3. Combating climate change needs to be a public policy priority. Building infrastructurethat encourages Oregonians to get out of their cars and onto their bikes is one way to curbgreenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, I support building bike boulevards, separated bikelanes, and sufficient bike parking, which will help create a safe and welcomingenvironment for people who want to use bikes as a means of transportation.

State and local government support of bicycle safety education geared toward students isanother way to encourage both children and their parents to try bicycling as a means of transportation. I support the Safe Routes To Schools program and other programs thatcreate incentives for students to walk or bike to school.

4, I endorsed and supported the Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation Districts 2008 bondmeasure, which includes funds to upgrade trails, parks and sports fields and pathways.

District 17 Candidate: Stevan Kirkpatrick (R)

District 24 Candidate: Rod Monroe (D) Contact: [email protected] 1. I support increased investments in bike pedestrian paths and trails. Also, all urbanareas need to have sidsewalks so that students can safely bike or walk to school.

2. I support designated bike streets, bike paths, and other ways to phsically separate bikesfrom cars. I also support stricter enforcement of traffic safety laws.

3. Many bicycle riders are afraid to ride in mixed traffic. Building a network of biketrails will greatly increase bike commuting.

4. As chair of JPACT on the Metro Council, I was personally responsible for designating$5 million of Federal Clean Air money to build the three bridges over the McLoughlinCorridor. As State Senator, I worked to include funding for non motorized transportationas part of the 2009 $300 million transportation package.

District 24 Candidate: Rob Wheeler (R) did not respond.

Oregon House of Representatives


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District 1 Candidate: Eldon Rollins (D) Contact: [email protected] 1. I think you folks were the first people to bring this group of issues to my attention, butI have long supported making communities safer for pedestrians and bicyclists, especially

since i am a pedestrian quite often, and back in the dim distant past, before my jointsstarted vexing me as much as they do now, and i still had a sense of balance, I rode

bicycles rather a lot.

2. Fill me in here.

3. Here too. I'm in the dark about current public policy initiatives.

4. See above

District 1 Candidate: Wayne Krieger (R) did not respond.

District 15 Candidate: Bud Laurent (D) Contact: [email protected] 1. Dedication of a percentage of gasoline taxes for class I and II paths to be awarded tocities and counties on a competitive basis.

2. ODOT should have an ongoing education and awareness program to increase driver sensitivity to non-motorized road users and motorcyclists. A similar program is neededfor cyclists (motorized and leg-powered) and pedestrians so that they are more visible todrivers. And, yes, I would support stronger penalties for careless or reckless drivers whocause injury or death to cyclists and pedestrians.

3.! A formal "Bike to Work Day"! Workplace incentives where cycling is encouraged! Rewards for high schools to reduce student parking lots and encouraging and

accommodating commuting by bicycle.! Establishment of a dedicated component of the fuel tax to support bike programs! Creation of a Bike Safety program for all Oregonians.

4. I was involved in numerous transportation projects as a County Supervisor inCalifornia, but so far none in Oregon. Examples of some of my California

accomplishments include first-ever establishment of a dedicated bike path programfunded by a percentage of county road funds, and advocacy for public transit as thechairman of the county transportation authority. I believe in the need for multi-modaltransportation in place of auto-dependent living.

District 15 Candidate: Andy Olson (R) did not respond.

District 21 Candidate: Marvin Sannes (R)


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Contact: (503) 851-6055 1. I am not familiar with any initiatives. I ride a bike daily. I oppose Salem's restrictionon bike you on their sidewalks, downtown.

2. I support education. Generally I oppose govt. footprints on this issues we can work out

for ourselves. Again, no knowledge of anything specific. I think it (OR Revised Statutes)should be a last resort.

3. The benefits of bicycles Is obvious. I don't think we need govt. intervention toencourage. Education is the single best public investment we make.

The business (commuting) and joy of riding a bike are distinct behaviors and both are best expressed by example. Like so many things, showing our kids the joy of this kind of activity is very effective over that child's commuting behavior.

4. None

District 21 Candidate: Brian Clem (D) did not respond.

District 26 Candidate: Sandy N Webb (D) Contact: (503) 828-5866 1. I like the concept behind the School Siting Bill to require school districts to consider the effect of school site selection on transportation costs.

2. I live in Aloha and I am concerned for the children I see walking on busy streets thathave no sidewalk or gravel edge. I will work with organizations and interested parties tomake funding solutions available to unincorporated urban areas to ensure safe pedestrianareas are provided for these roads that have large numbers of pedestrians using theroadway.

3. I support approaching any new transportation project as multi-modal transportation projects. I was happy to see the new parking garage in Hillsboro include bike and masstransit oriented elements. I would like to continue to encourage this type of multi-modalapproach to new projects.

4. No answer given

District 26 Candidate: Matt Wingard (R) did not respond.

District 27 Candidate: Tobias Read (D) Contact: [email protected] or (503) 746-9382 1. I take great pride in Oregons, and especially the city of Portlands, enthusiasm for

bicycles and other environmentally friendly forms of transportation. Throughout mylegislative career, Ive been a steadfast advocate for bicycle and pedestrian transportation.I am convinced that offering Oregonians choices is the key to a successful multimodal


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transportation system. I insisted, for example, that HB 2001, the omnibus transportation bill passed in 2009, contain funding for non-motorized transportation projects and I aman outspoken supporter of the Safe Routes to Schools program. As we continue tomaintain and modernize our infrastructure that will continue to be my focus.

On a lighter note, according to the Chief Clerk of the House, I'm the only legislator inOregon's history to ride a bike on the House Chamber floor. How that came about is along story, but you can call or email my office if you're curious.

2. Though it failed in the 2009 session, I supported SB 267 which would have requiredthat first-time drivers license applicants prove that they had a sufficient amount of timedriving with an instructor and that applicants for renewal would have to pass a multi-question test. I believe strongly in this proposal and I will continue to advocate for it if Im re-elected; I supported the ban on driving while using a cell phone; I successfullycarried HB 3314 which mandated harsher penalties for drivers who kill or seriouslyinjure a vulnerable roadway user; and I successfully carried SB 108 which required

vehicles to give bicycles and pedestrians a safe distance when passing.3. The best way we can encourage bicycle use is to make sure that our transportationsystem is as safe and accessible for bikes as possible. The policies that I discussed in the

previous questions address that effort. Additionally, in 2007 I carried the bill that createdthe Share the Road licence plate which increased public awareness of both the utility of

bike use as well as the importance of respecting the right of way of bikes.

4. I have been actively engaged in the city of Beavertons effort to add sidewalks to SWBirchwood Avenue, and am urging ODOT to support the project. Our office has also

been a regular participant in discussions regarding improvements to Highway 217.

District 27 Candidate: Dan Lucas (R) did not respond.

District 28 Candidate : Jeff Barker (D) Contact: [email protected] 1. Support for mass transit, pedestrian and bicycle safety in transportation planning,increasing penalties for intoxicated drivers who injure or kill pedestrians and bicyclists.

2. Increasing penalties for intoxicated drivers who injure or kill pedestrians and bicyclists.

3. Ensuring that our roads, particularly in urban and suburban areas have bicycle lanesand that the needs bicyclists are always part our transportation planning.

4. No answer given

District 28 Candidate: Bill Berg (R) did not respond.

District 32 Candidate: Deborah Boone (D)


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2. I want to live in a voluntary society where people are persuaded and not coerced.Rather than criminalizing more of Oregonians' behavior through laws than can't beenforced, I would suggest that BTA and other active transportation groups provide safety

programs and market safe practices - for bicycle riders. Automobile drivers really don't

want to collide with another automobile - injuries to others or themselves, time loss,insurance rates go up, etc. They really, really don't want to collide with a bicycle rider and live with the knowledge they have killed or injured someone. My wife has yelled at

parents who lead their children on bicycles down a one-way street by our house thewrong way. Bicyclists with no lights in dark clothing at night are too numerous tomention. We've experienced a mother who blew through a stop sign on a side street witha youngster riding tandem on the back of the bike and held out her hand in front of us asto say, "stop, even though you've got the right of way". Please, please, please educate

bicyclists to just follow the rules if they want to be treated like a vehicle. Nobody wantsit on their conscience to injure another even if it isn't their fault.

3. There seem to be a plethora of promotions in Portland to encourage bicycling for transportation. This is a good local solution and per my answer to Q1, there should be notop-down State policy initiative.

Though some of you can't conceive of it, there may be some time later in your lives whenyou will not want or be able to go grocery shopping on your bike with a carrier or

backpack. I would hope by that time, automobiles will be all electric, solar or hydrogen powered, but until that time I will use my Prius which replaced a 20 year old Corolla thathad almost as good gas mileage. While people are healthier as they age, the demographic(large population of baby boomers) reality will necessitate allowing for and respectingthose who may not be as capable. We live on a diverse planet. Isn't it wonderful!

4. No answer given

District 41 Candidate: Carolyn Tomei (D) Contact: [email protected] 1. Transportation projects need to automatically include input from the bike communityso that bike/ped concerns are an integral part of planning, not an add-on. A good modelis the Sellwood Bridge Project, where ALL stakeholders are involved in the planning

process.

We need marked bike paths on roads and more interconnecting bike/ped corridors toallow direct and safe routes from neighborhoods to school and work.

2. I support increased education for ALL road users, better marked bike lanes when noseparate bike/ped path is available; and increasing the number of bike boxes in metroareas.

I specifically introduced and passed legislation in 2007, my Skinny Street bill, which


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lowers the speed limit on very narrow roads to increase safety for pedestrians and bicyclists

3. I have been active in establishing new bike/ped paths and bridges. In my district, Im part of the Policy Advisory Group working on the Sellwood Bridge, where amenities for

bike/peds have a high priority. Were currently working on a bike/ped bridge over Kellogg Lake in my neighborhood. My home actually borders a dedicated bike/ped paththat connects the Island Station neighborhood to downtown Milwaukie, and I walk that

path almost daily. And Ive been following the Trolley Trail joining Milwaukie withOregon City.

I also support transit/bike commutes by encouraging bike racks on buses, trolleys andlight rail cars.

4. Im a very active supporter of alternative modes of transportation and was a leader ingarnering state dollars for the Southeast Portland to Milwaukie light rail project; the

Sellwood Bridge is in my district and I have been very active in every phase of that project; as a former Mayor of the City of Milwaukie, I continue to advocate for local bike/ped projects and just recently wrote a letter of support for the Southeast Corridor Project/ Kellogg Lake Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge

District 42 Candidate : Jules Kopel Bailey (D) Contact: [email protected] 1. Making communities more accessible for pedestrians and bicyclists has been a major

priority for me. I worked closely with the BTA last session and introduced several bills,including the "Idaho Stop," increasing the share of the HTF to bike/ped, and creating theurban trails fund. This session I will fight to better fund the urban trails fund, and expandthe ability to use transportation dollars to invest in bike/ped infrastructure. I will alsofight to uphold land use laws that keep our urban communities walkable and bikeable.

2. On the transportation committee, I supported the bill to ban cell phones while driving,and I plan to introduce legislation that would impose higher moving violation fines onheavier vehicles.

3. I would like to see a program that would invest in bike-specific infrastructure like bikelights and triggers for stoplights. We need to treat bikes like bikes, not like cars.

4. I have supported improvements to many bike routes, as well as the spring water trail. Ihave one of the highest proportion of active transportation commuters in Oregon in mydistrict, and I will work hard for them.

District 42 Candidate: Cliff Hutchinson (R) did not respond.

District 44 Candidate: Tina Kotek (D) Contact: [email protected]


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1. I have and will continue to be a supporter of Safe Routes to School activities, includingways to find sustainable funding for this work. I also support construction of a ColumbiaRiver Crossing Project that includes excellent bike/ped connectivity across the river andintegrated with the adjacent communities.

2. I supported the hands-free cell phone legislation that passed in 2009.

3. See #1 above, but also open to other ideas.

4. I am a strong supporter of the North Portland Greenway Trail. I have helped convenemeetings of interested stakeholders and supported MTIP funding for the project.

District 44 Candidate: Kitty C. Harmon (R) did not respond.

District 45 Candidate: Michael Dembrow (D) Contact: [email protected]

1. We need to be investing more in infrastructure for alternative transportation in all partsof the state. This means investing in bike lanes (shared and separated), bike routes, bike boulevards, better signals, better crossings. During the 2009 session, I co-Chief Sponsored a bill that would have doubled the amount of road project expendituresdevoted to alternative transportation (from 1% to 2%). I was part of a group of legislators (the Speaker referred to us as the Bike/Ped 9) pushing to have thetransportation package include more focus on alternative transportation. Ive submitted alegislative concept for 2011 that would refer to the voters a constitutional amendmentgiving us more flexibility in our use of the gas tax, so that we can invest more in projectslike this.

2. I dont have any specific proposals in mind, but Im open to anything that wouldimprove safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. Education is going to be key. Most driversdont understand the rules involved in shared use of our roadways. But the same is trueof many bicyclists; Ive received many complaints from constituentsthemselves

bicyclists or sympathetic to cyclingabout irresponsible cyclists who have nearly causedan accident or run them down. Obviously, though, the real risk for serious harm is frommotor vehicles. We need better law enforcement, more warnings issued, better reportingof near collisions and actual collisions, and consequences for those who cause accidents.

We also have to encourage better education programs, including for young people. Im areal fan of Portlands Safe Routes to Schools program and similar programs thatencourage kids to pursue a healthier lifestyle, feel comfortable on a bike, and know therules of the road. And the added benefit is that kids will get their parents to understandthe rules of the road!

3. Ive already mentioned infrastructure improvements to make bicycling safer and moreconvenient, and education programs like Safe Routes to Schools to motivate kids (andtheir parents) to try biking. Im also very intrigued by the many informal socialnetworking initiatives that have sprung up that encourage bicycling (Breakfast On the


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Bridge and other meet-ups, Bike Moving, Critical Mass, etc.).These creative, community- building activities, help build a self-perpetuating culture of cycling.

I'd also like to see more support for bicycling from employers. Last session I sponsoredlegislation that would have kept employers from getting a bigger tax credit for giving

their employees free parking than giving them bus passes or cycling support. Obviously,were not in a budgetary climate where we can give employers more tax credits for supporting cycling, but with creativity we should be able to find ways to get them toinvest in low-cost programs to encourage their workers to commute.As someone who bike commutes whenever possible (unfortunately not when I have to bein Salem), I can also appreciate the power of personal example. It helps me to see moreand more riders on the road, and I know that my own example (despite my advancedage!) inspires many of my students to go by bike.

4. As you probably know, last year I organized the first-ever legislative Bike TownHall, where residents of my district joined me and our senator, Jackie Dingfelder, on a

tour of our district. Featured in the town hall were the newly-established bike boxes inour district and the upcoming (now ongoing) Cully separated bike lane. We just had our second town hall, joined this time by my colleague, Rep. Ben Cannon, and residents of his district. This time the tour featured bike signals, bike boulevards (and shwarrows),traffic calming devices, and bicycling as a new engine of economic development. Thesesubjects and projects were highlighted in our press releases, press coverage, andnewsletters to our constituents. Some of those who turned out for those events wereveteran cycling activists, but most were not, and they learned a lot from the exchanges.

Again, this is not a question of specific legislation or policy initiative, but rather of legislators leading by example, in fair weather (last year) and foul (this year). If wereserious about long-term change, this is what we have to do.

District 45 Candidate: Ann Marie Gurney (R) did not respond.

District 46 Candidate: Ben Cannon (D) Contact: [email protected] 1. As a cyclist myself, I am open to almost any project that improves access for

pedestrians and bicyclists. For example, I support a constitutional referral allowing gastax dollars to go toward projects that take cars off the road and improve options for cyclists, pedestrians, and transit-users.

2. I support increasing penalties for those who break laws of the road and subsequentlyinjure bikers or pedestrians. I also support building education about cycling and sharingthe road into existing DMV education materials.

3. I will introduce a bill this session that would aid in both formal and informal car sharing for those times that bike and transit-commuters need access to cars. Thesechanges would also allow car owners who choose to bike commute to rent out their carsto neighbors and others, mitigating insurance and maintenance costs. I am also looking


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into legislation that would allow non-car owners to have access to cheap auto insurance policies for when they borrow cars from friends. It is challenging to both park a car thatyou pay a lot of money to insure or go car-free. I hope that this measure might make sucha decision easier.

4. Because I voted no on the big transportation bill last session because it failed toinclude adequate greenhouse gas reduction measures, I can't claim much credit for thosestate transportation funds that have gone toward traffic calming measures on PowellBlvd., 82nd, and in other areas. However, I am currently working with Foster Road arearesidents and the City of Portland on improving pedestrian safety along one of the city'smost dangerous stretches.

District 46 Candidate: Russell Turner (R) did not respond.

District 50 Candidate : Greg Matthews (D) Contact: [email protected]

1. I support taking a holistic approach to transportation, as I do with all major policytopics. I am always open to hearing from all sides of a debate and feel thataccommodating bicyclists and pedestrians is a fundamental part of any long termtransportation plan. More specifically I was supportive of the measures in thetransportation package in 2009 that involved repairing walkways and adding bike lanes.Some felt that we didn't do enough for pedestrians and bicyclists in that package and inthe future (when state revenue and spending stabilize) I would be open to looking into afurther investment in alternative transportation methods.

2. I am a big fan of education in all levels of public policy. I would like to see a morecommunity driven take to transportation, an example of this being a community groupthat focuses on group bike rides and educating their members and others about proper road safety. From a legislator's stand point I would be interested in discussing increased

penalties for reckless vehicle operation as well as ways that the state could further educate the populace about the safest ways to use our roads.

3. As I mentioned above I supported and continue to support an investment in our state's bike lanes and biking system and also in educating people about how to best use theroads. I believe both of these things would make biking safer and easier which wouldencourage more people to bike.

4. Gresham received $2 million in the transportation package we passed last year. I was astrong proponent of having the projects the transportation package would fund listed inthe bill; this let voters across the state know exactly what it was their tax dollars weregoing towards. In addition the package included a large sum of money for the TroutdaleInterstate Exchange, and while that is not technically in my district it will greatly help mycommunity move goods and people.

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District 53 Candidate: Gene Whisnant (R) Contact: [email protected] 1. I live in Sunriver which has over 40 miles of bike paths. The home owners pay for theconstruction and maintenance of our bike paths. We even purchased equipment to clear the paths of snow during the winter. We know that many local citizens and families from

the surrounding areas use our paths for family recreation. Also, Sunriver is a host for bike race events. I support having safe bike routes from Sunriver to Bend and I supportthe construction and maintenance of mountain bike trails in our forests. I have supportedsome BTA legislation. I do usually caution the BTA advocates that many of the BTAinitatives which are designed for urban areas create problems for some rural and easternOregon communities and counties.

2. Again, I have discussed with BTA advocates that we need to find safe routes for long bike routes outside the urban areas.

3. I support individual freedoms and believe that the economy and gas price increases

will encourage citizens in urban areas and cities like Bend to use bicycles for transportation. Of course the more safe bike routes we have will help encourageindividuals to use bikes. I support the bike rakes on public transportation vehicles andthe installation of bike rakes to in public areas to secure bikes.

4. I have voted for some BTA sponsored legislation and I have committed my support tothe efforts to make better routes from Sunriver to Bend through the forest. As a Sunriver Owners board member, I voted to expand our bike paths and purchase equipment toremove snow during the winter from the paths.

District 53 Candidate: John Huddle (D) Contact: [email protected] 1. First, let me point out that I serve to represent a predominately rural district, HD53. I

believe the most workable solution on many scenic roads for both hikers and bicyclistsare paved sideways restricted to non-motorized traffic. Too many of our roads in CentralOregon lack sufficient shoulder depth for cars and visibility is often a problem.

2. I believe that public policy initiatives need to be balanced. We need to encouragevisibility features for bicyclists while enforcing safe motorist behavior. We also need toequally enforce rules of the road for all users. For instance, I see bicyclists (andmotorcyclists) that ignore stop lights and traffic lanes. If we encourage safe driving fromall, I believe we will find better acceptance of the rights of bicyclists.

3. Bicycles are fine in areas with sufficient safety issues addressed and where the population is sufficiently compact. For much of the year and due to the rural nature of HD53, bicycles are not practicable. However, I would love to see bike/pathways alongmajor roads to encourage the use of bicycles and pedestrian travel (primarily for recreation in rural Deschutes County).


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4. I am the opponent so I have not had the opportunity as yet. A dream of mine areAmtrak commuter trains from Klamath Falls to Portland. Commuter trains withconnecting bus service are the dream solution for rural Central Oregon. I am alsoworking with voters along Highway 97 to get the County and ODOT to develop a master

plan to improve road safety. (It's a deathtrap.)

Clackamas County CommissionersPosition 2 Candidate: Paul Savas Contact: (503) 312-1379 or [email protected] 1. I have been a bicyclist since I was kid. I realize the saftey concerns from the

perspective of a bicyclist, the health benefits, and the transportation advantages. In mylocal community & elected role authority, there has been no opportunity to interface with

programs or public policy related directly to bicyclists. I am an advocate for better roads,sidewalks, bike lanes, connectivity, and a better network of trails and off street routes.My wife and I were spoiled with the bike trail network in Eugene. It is much safer thanthe urban-metro experience here. She no longer rides as a result. In summary, I am not

going to pretend I am aware of programs and policies that your group is interested in. Ican convey my personal desire to see an improved environment for bicyclists and

pedestrians and would look for opportunities to attend your meetings, learn the issues,and interface with your membership.

2. See above

3. See above

4. See above

Position 2 Candidate: Bob AustinContact: [email protected] 1. I support programs and policies that provide for the creation of liveable and walkablecommunities, including easy access to all types of public transit including safe use of

bicycles. I also support improvements to major rural roadways for marked bike laneswhere few exist today. Building upon Metro's "Intertwine" makes great sense to connectcommunities and the more rural areas of the Metro area to the urban core.

Many parts of our urban areas today do not have safely marked or accessable areas for pedestrian or bike transit. Focusing more funding towards safe routes to schools, homes,and shopping would cover a wide range of issues including the growing problem of

obesity among children and adults as well as providing for alternative transportationopportunities for all ages within our communities.

2. I support increased funding for Oregon's Urban Trails Fund. I also support theaddition of parallel or off main street types of bikeways that are designed to encourage

primarily bike and pedestrian use. I favor increased public outreach and education programs on safe driving and cycling behaviors and practices where cars and bicyclesshare the same roadway. Portland's use of bikeways and marked green boxes for bicycles


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at key intersections makes great sense to expand further to other high use areasthroughout the Metro area.

3. I would like to see improved collaboration and funding among key players includingODOT, Metro, Federal Agencies, State Parks, Cities and Counties for funding the

completion of bike and pedestrial trail systems. For example, once the final several milesconnecting Estacada to Barton Park and finally to the Boring trailhead, then it will be possible to safely bike or walk from downtown Portland, through several communitiesand parks, to the edge of the Mt Hood National Forest along the Clackamas River Basin.A similar funding opportunity would link by trail the City of Sandy and the surroundingrural area to the Springwater Trail System.

4. Advocated for Estacada's Highway 224 Gateway Improvement project funded byODOT (ARRA Funding primarily) designed to slow traffic, improve safety for

pedestrians with additional crossings, sidewalks removed from the roadway through agrass/planting strip, streel lighting, and the addition of marked bike lanes.

SE 172nd Highway project as a partnership between Clackamas County and the City of Happy Valley. Project included sidewalks, a roundabout, green planting strip,

bioswales, public artwork, and marked bike lanes.

Supported City of Wilsonville's request for federal funding for a pedestrian/bike/emergency vehicle Willamette River Bridge.

Supports McLoughlin Area Planning project in unincorporated Oak Grove that isexploring redevelopment opportunities to improve community livability. Phase II

planning by a community advisory group will develop ideas for programs and projectswhich may include elements such as parks, trails, community centers, sidewalks and

bikeways.

Support funding for planning and implementation of Springwater and Cazadero corridor pedestrian and bike trail system.

Support for Green Line, Portland to Milwaukie Light Rail and Lake Oswego Street car and associated transit projects.

Position 3 Candidate: James G. (Jim) NeedhamContact: [email protected] 1. All new transportation infrastructure construction which incorporates integration of multi-modal trasportation.

2. I support all education programs for drivers respect and courtesy toward pedestrians/cyclists, and pedestrian/cyclist respect and courtesy for drivers.


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3. Public school system and local government support for collaboration with faith-based,501c(3), volunteer and law enforcement organizations in pointing out the health,economic, and aesthetic advantages of cycling.

4. School safety programs in the Molalla River School District as a member of the Board

of Education. Bicycle safety programs in Pacific Northwest Kiwnais Builders Clubs.

Position 3 Candidate: Ann Lininger did not respond.

Deschutes County Commissioners

Position 1 Candidate: Dallas Brown Contact: [email protected] or (541) 323-2771 ext. 13 1. I have attended BTAC meetings, followed the workings of the Deschutes CountyBicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and have met with members of CommuteOptions. As someone who uses a bike for both transportation and recreation, I amcommitted to making this community more accessible and safe for bikers. I support

public policy that recognizes biking as an integral part of transportation systems and Iwill advocate for the inclusion of bike lanes on all county road upgrades and future roadsthat will potentially have high traffic cycling routes.

2. I will advocate for county supported educational programs that inform both bikers androad users on safe and proper ways to share the road.

3. In order to provide specific programs or initiatives, I would need more backgroundinformation. In general however, I fully support bicycle transportation and will work atthe county level to make this area more bike friendly and safe.

4. I formally served on the Bend Area Public Transportation Advisory Committee, I haveattended various meetings where I have advocated for bike system infrastructure and Ihave spoken to the Bend city council on the need to have a diversified approach to localtransportation.

Position 1 Candidate: Tony DeBone did not respond.

Jackson County Commissioners

Position 1 Candidate: Jeff Golden Contact: [email protected] 1. As an obsessive road-biker and regular Ashland/Medford bike commuter (round-trip30 miles), I am very focused on enhancing non-motorized transportation alternatives inJackson County, especially biking and walking. It is central to my platform(www.goldenforjacksoncounty.org), for four reasons: highway decongestion, enhanced

personal health, reducing CO2 emissions in the Rogue Valley's challenged airshed andreducing our long-term reliance on oil.


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2. Enhanced education for both cyclists and motorists is vital, and I'd like our legislatureto nudge the DMV in that direction. Reasonable shoulders and bike lanes wherever feasible should be an integral part of all road improvements and expansions. I am opento, but not knowledgeable about, other effective alternatives for improving safety.

3. Alliances between RVTD, county government and major employers to make bikecommuting easier and more convenient for employees. Special media events and days toraise awareness about the viability of bike transportation as an alternative to cars; supportand enhancement of virtually any programs that schools, including SOU and RCC, wantto promulgate.

4. Major supporter and (in an earlier term as County Commissioner) facilitator of theBear Creek Greenway, our principal bike thoroughfare. Active participant and promoter (as public radio host) of car-free days. Active supporter and champion of AshlandCarshare.

Increasing the % of transportation provided by bicycles over the next decade is anecessity, not a luxury, for the Rogue Valley.

Position 1 Candidate: Don Skundrick did not respond.

Lane County Commissioners

District 1 Candidate: Jay Bozievich Contact: [email protected] 1. I support all general transportation infrastructure improvements that includeaccommodations for all modes of transportation. I also support Oregon law that considers

bicycles a legal vehicle with a right to use the roadway.

As a former road racer and daily bicycle commuter and as a civil engineer, I feel I haveunique perspective on how to construct for multi-use of the right-of-ways.

2. As a former member of the League of American Wheelman, I support efforts toeducate children, pedestrians, riders and drivers on the rules of the road and defensive useof the public travelled ways.

I also support strict enforcement of distracted driving and driving under the influencelaws. A vehicle is a deadly weapon and should be treated as one.

3. I support any effort by private interest groups to encourage ridership. I am a pastmember of the Greater Eugene Area Riders and helped with the annual BlackberryBramble and participated in commuter challenges at work to promote cycling. I also was

part of the organizing committee for the 1997 Northwest Tandem Rally here in Eugeneand also planned the race course routes for several Comotion Classic Races and helpedwith publicity for all of those events.


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4. I testified to the Lane County Roads Advisory Committee and the Lane County Boardof Commissioners about the use of smaller aggregate when the county switched to largegravel for chip seal projects. My efforts directly resulted in a change in constructionmethods to use a hot oil process followed by a roller to imbed the aggregate and get it to

lay flatter to improve the riding surface. This new process was adopted by other countiesaround the state. This allowed the public works department to protect and extend theroadways life without ruining the surface for road bikes.

As a civil engineer I have been involved in many road improvement projects thatincluded bike lanes and sidewalks where none had existed before. In one project, wefound some innovative ways to provide safer access to the new elementary and middleschools in the Jasper Road area of Springfield. This included an asphalt curb to separateautomobile traffic from the pedestrian bicycle traffic where they could not be separated

by a normal curb and park strip.

District 1 Candidate: Jerry RustContact: [email protected]. I have supported the wonderful network of trails throughout Lane county. I favor wider shoulders on all road and highway construction--and striping for bycyclelanes I would like to team-up with Peter DeFFazio on a bike trail along the "Lane County PinotTrail"(Cottage Grove up Lorane Highway and Territorial Hwy through Junction City). Ihave spoken with the Congressman about this and he is very supportive. I also will work to develop plans for making Highway 36 from Cheshire to Florence a

bycycle-friendly facility.

2. Lane County should use its Road Fund to initiate public education and public serviceannouncements about "sharing the road"; and other bike-friendly initiatives.

3. Improved bike racks; dressing rooms for changing clothes; awards; prizes; vouchers. Public education and, probably most vitally--be ready when the gas prices soar.Compact Land-use; local agriculture; the entire spectrum of Green and RenewableCulture will come into play as we wind down the Age of Carbon. The trusty bycycle willalways be one of our most important technologies. I will personally make a statement by wearing mostly used clothes; raising much of myown food organically and riding my bycycle.

4. Alton Baker Bike Path Fern Ridge Bike Path numerous other bycycle facilities which were built mainly in Central Lane County from1977-1997 when I served as Lane County Commissioner.

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1. I fully support building and maintain safe and accessible bike/pedestrian paths inEugene and Springfield. Policies that make new road circle intersections safe for both

pedestrians and bicyclists. I am willing to advocate for alternative transportation.

2. Increase penalties for hit and run offenders. On line education for motor vehicle users

to understand bicycle right away. On line education for bicycle users on defensive ridingand proper night gear for safety.

3. Providing incentives for employees to use bicycles for transportation to and fromwork. Have work bicycles ( paid for by your employer) available for in-town meetings.Wellness programs that reward healthy transportation lifestyles.

4. Lane Community College Board of Education ( total 14 years) setting up alternativetransportation incentives for bus and bicycle options.I worked for 29 years with the Workforce Network and have promoted alternativeoptions for students and workers that included buying bicycles for transportation to and

from employment and school.District 2 Candidate: Sid Leiken did not respond.

Multnomah County Commissioners

District 2 Candidate: Karol CollymoreContact : [email protected] 1. First and foremost, we need pass policies that give all neighborhoods the opportunityto be livable communities. Everyone should have equal access to fresh foodopportunities, transit lines, sidewalks and economic opportunity. At the County, I would

continue to encourage the use of transit passes, bicycling to work and car sharing.

2. I support Safe Routes to School, the Bicycle Commuter Challenge and other policiesand programs that encourage walking and biking as alternatives to cars. I also support

promoting car share programs like Zip Car. BTA offers great classes on pedestrian safetythat I would be happy to promote. As a person who is car-free by choice, I know firsthand the benefits of these programs and classes to those who choose to walk, bus or bike.

3. I think the most important thing for district two residents, specifically those in outer North Portland is the North Portland Greenway project, to connect the Peninsula todowntown Portland. It adds another mode of transportation for the community and

would support those who want to bicycle into downtown.

4. I have heard about the North Portland Greenway project since 2007 when I've attendedneighborhood meetings in North Portland. As commissioner, I would continue to talk about the project and help them in any way I could. I think it is potentially a vital link from North Portland to downtown. I would also continue to support more Zipcar spacesin outer North and Northeast Portland so those neighbors would have the opportunity to

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District 2 Candidate: Loretta SmithContact: [email protected] 1. Portland has always been an innovator and a leader in bicycle transportation and hasfostered a culture in which roads are shared spaces for cars, bicycles, pedestrians and

other modes of transportation. By having dedicated space on the road and signage for both cars and bikes, we can further this culture of shared roads. Pedestrian traffic, inmuch the same way, intersects roadways by pedestrian crossings and with signage. Wecan make these crossing safer with larger signals that speak not just to pedestrians butalso vehicles on the road.

2. I believe that most drivers and most riders are safe and considerate, despite some publicity to the contrary. Most accidents occur because the driver is not paying attention,so we can reduce the number of accidents by increasing the drivers' attention in a number of ways:

Larger traffic signals - Increasing the bulb size in traffic signals will make them more prominent and noticable to distracted drivers.

An all clear period - Most red lights are run in the first few seconds after the light hasswitched from yellow to red, and at many roads one light turns green as soon as another turns red. By having a brief period in the signal is red in all four directions, theopportunity for an accident is decreased because the number of people and vehicles in theintersection is decreased.

Larger road stripes at pedestrian crossings and lights - Traffic signals are posted in two places for drivers: hanging over the streets and to the right of the road. By painting a pedestrian crossing directly on the pavement we miss the two places motorists typicallylook for signals. We need to scale our signage to the traffic a crossing gets: the number of cars and pedestrians that use a particular crossing should dictate its signage, from asimple road sign all the way to a dedicated traffic light. Additionally, increasing the sizeof the road stripes at a pedestrian crossing can help make drivers aware of the crossing.

3. People will use bikes if they are safe and convenient. We can make the use of bikessafer by the use of dedicated road space and better signage. We can make it moreconvenient by having more bike parking and storage available to the public. Byintegrating bicycle and mass transit users we can transport cyclists across greater distances. We can do this with more space on trains and buses and more efficiently-designed bike racks. While Portland is one of the leading bike transit cities in the country,we can learn from best practices used in other cities worldwide. We can also encourage

businesses to have lockers, storage, and showers for their employees with tax incentives.

In the end, less car traffic on our streets and more bike and pedestrian traffic is a win-winfor the county. It means less wear and tear on our streets, less pollution and congestion,less need for parking garages, and more space for residents and businesses.


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4. I support a Columbia River Crossing that is built not just for cars but for mass transit, bikes, and pedestrians. We need to build a bridge for the 21st century and that meansgetting the Max to Vancouver, connecting cyclists from Washington and Oregon, andensuring that our pedestrians have a safe and efficient means of crossing the Columbiariver.

Washington County Commissioners

District 2 Candidate: Greg MalinowskiContact: [email protected] or (503) 367-1983 1. We need a County map system showing all the networks of safe routes for activetransportation. Our goal should be to make any location in the County accessible notonly by car, but also by using active transportation such as biking and walking. Further,we need to make sure that every child within a mile of their school has a safe route totheir school using active transportation. There are many schools in Washington Countywhere children have to be bused or driven to school by their parents despite the fact thatthey live very close to the school - examples include Stoller Middle School, Oak HillsElementary School, and many more. These goals are a good start to improving out activetransport routes, at least in the urban areas.

2. We need to serve notice that transport doesnt just mean motorized vehicles, and that itis not wrong if we have to share our transportation routes. That being said, we need tomake sure motor traffic and active traffic have safe routes that respect the differences of all respective vehicle types. We need to consider changes to the county developmentcode that consider express routes for active transportation as well as routes that allowactive transport through the bulbs of cul-de-sacs and dead end streets. Paths that crossstreets should tend to lead to bus stops and mass transit, when possible. Developers and

projects that add such amenities should get credit from the county toward their trafficfees.

3. Requiring safe and secure bike storage at mass transit, commercial, industrial, andschool sites would be a great place to start. Also, as I mentioned above, developers and

projects that add express routes, routes that allow active transport through the bulbs of cul-de-sacs or dead end streets and other such amenities should get credit from the countytoward their traffic fees.

4. Currently, on my farm - Malinowski Farms were working with THPRD to have theWestside trail go thorough the back of our property. Additionally, one of the main

reasons Im running for County Commissioner is to ensure safe and active transportation policy is implemented.

District 2 Candidate: Mike Niehuser did not respond.

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1. I would consider forming a Washington County Active Transportation AdvisoryCommittee to work with County departments--including Land Use and Transportation,Health and Human Services, Justice and Public Safety, Housing Services,Aging/Veterans/Disability Services--so that citizens throughout the county will more andmore be able to safely access essential destinations and services on foot (even with a

walker) or by bike.

And/or, we should reconstitute the Washington County Coordinating Committee (a groupmostly made up of city mayors, which advises the County on transportation planning) toinclude representatives of advocacy groups that focus on active transportation, housing,livability, etc. This will be essential to properly updating regional transportation plans,including high-capacity transit corridors and town centers.

County and Regional Transportation System Plans must be revised to reduce vehiclemiles traveled and carbon dioxide emissions, and provide for multimodal access andconnectivity,so bike/ped transportation infrastructure is integral to urban living.

Road design and capacity standards and the matrices on which they're based needrevision, per Joe Cortright's recent study. Sidewalks or safe, walkable shoulders and bikelanes should be required on major urban streets and roadways.

We must plan and develop "retrofits" bike/ped access and connectivity in existingsuburbs, involving local communities in resdesign process, perhaps with charette

processes.

Include bike/ped access in design of hi-capacity transit corridors and town centers per Metros planning initiatives.

Maintain and improve rural roads as necessary for safe sharing of roads by farmmachinery, auto/truck traffic and bike/ped traffic.

We should explore ways to fund active transportation infrastructure as part of Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program or its extensions.

2. Improve roadways with safe bike lanes, pedestrian walkways or sidewalks, beginningwith routes to/from schools -- perhaps funded with funds from public safety levy or bondmeasure. Campaigns for such a measure could include safety education and promotionsponsored by many cooperating groups, including BTA.

We might explore funding a BTA bike/walk ambassador program in the county's gradeschools to cement bicycle safety and skills early on. Also explore with Sheriff's Officeand other stakeholders needs related to bike/ped/traffic safety when crafting proposals for future public safety levies.

Fun publicity/community relations ideas: Firefighters and/or police/sheriff's officessponsor bike safety rodeos? Appealing to kids and families . . ..


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3. Safe Routes to Schools initiatives.

Programs sponsored by major employers (public and private), schools, health professions, etc., to educate children and adults about benefits of walking and biking.

Program of incentives/motivators for employees, students to bike to work (or school, or church, or sports events, etc.)

Is there an institution that evaluates, recognizes, and rewards or certifies designs for active transportation-friendly zones or communities, as LEED does for green buildings?

If not, I'd work with leaders such as Congressman Blumenauer,-- and certainly withCommissioner Schouten in Washington County, a Mecklem endorser-- to help developone. Promotions and projects might include ad campaigns, conferences, curricula, designcompetitions for active transportation- structured neighborhoods, cities, campuses,

employment or mixed-use areas.Amend codes and tax incentive programs to require installation of bike racks,lockers/showers, etc. with new buildings, and to encourage retrofits so biking is practicalfor those who work, visit or go to school in older facilities.

4.! For years, the intersection of Helvetia and West Union Roads was hazardous, many

serious injury accidents occured there--at least one fatal to a bicyclist. My wife and I,along with neighbors, petitioned for a stop light or signal there, but were repeatedlyturned down, told the traffic wasn't heavy enough. Only with the help of Commissioner Schouten were we successful in getting signage to make theintersection safer, and is now part of an extensively used scenic bike route.Workplaceincentives where cycling is encouraged

! I want to see a Linear Bicycle Park through the Coast Range, a rails-to-trails projectthat would follow the old Tillamook Roadbed. There was a bicycle route to the coastin my grandfather's day, and though my proposal wouldn't completely replicate theold route, it would provide a wonderful opportunity for cyclists to access beautifulroadless forestlands. I've talked with Russ Hoeflich of Nature Conservancy and Trustfor Public Lands about the possibility of partnering in such a project. I hope as aWashington County Commissioner to move it forward, along with the other programsmentioned above.

I am hoping for both endorsement and financial support from the BicycleTransportation Alliance. This is a critical election, and Commissioner Schouten needsmore sympathetic votes on the Washington County Board if we are to pursue our common goals.

* Responses submitted by Linda Peters, campaign mananger.


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District 4 Candidate: Bob Terry did not respond.

Metro President

Presidential Candidate: Bob Stacey Contact: [email protected] 1. I have worked for decades to promote development that is accessible to Oregonianswho walk and bike. Unlike my opponent, I have fought time after time for ensuring our urban growth boundaries are not prematurely expanded, and that we reinvest in our existing communities around town centers and along main streets. The region stands to

benefit by having neighborhoods where we can work, shop, and play near where we live.

I know safety concerns are the leading barrier to people walking and biking more. I am astrong supporter of creating low-traffic routes for people to walk and bike, from Metrosoff-street trail system to Metros investments in bicycle boulevards and bridges that are

bike and walk-friendly. By investing in a complete network of walking and biking paths,we can provide everyone, including the one-quarter of Oregonians who cannot drive,transportation choices and freedom. I support replacing the Sellwood Bridge, therebymaking it safer for bicyclists, and fixing other key gaps in the regions bike network. AsMetro is the coordinator of the regions land use and transportation efforts, I would work hard to make sure all of the regions residents have affordable, safe transportationchoices.

2. Safety concerns are a leading disincentive to walking and biking more. I supportimprovements to laws to hold dangerous drivers accountable such as vehicular homicidelaws, and improvements to driver education to ensure that drivers know how to interactsafely around bicyclists and pedestrians.

But I'm not sure such efforts dramatically increase safety, because most drivers dont believe they will get in crashes. Driver education is a one-time effort. Our main work should be focused on getting people walking and biking, because data across the worldshow people learn both to look for and interact safely with bicyclists and pedestrianswhen bicyclists and pedestrians are more frequent users of the public realm. Again,complete, accessible low-traffic routes are critical parts of helping beginning andintermediate cyclists feel and be safe.

3. I support investing in our bicycling infrastructure. I am particularly impressed with theCity of Portlands Smart Trips social marketing program that has increased walking and

biking significantly by providing the specific resources and encouragement eachindividual needs. I support Congressman Blumenauers efforts to equalize the bicycle taxcredit with the transit tax credit. I support efforts to teach kids good habits and safe

biking and walking through Safe Routes to School. I am also thrilled that the region isfull of creative efforts to make biking fun and accessible, from Sunday Parkways to bikemoves. Everyone needs something different to help them bike or walk more, and I amopen to creative new ideas, from bicycle buddy systems to the women on bikes programto better distribution of bike maps.


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4. I have promoted active transportation in my various positions for over three decades.As a staff attorney and later as Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Oregon, we worked

promote efficient, compact communities that provide transportation choices to allOregonians. As the Policy Director at TriMet, I promoted transit and transit-oriented

development, which greatly increases the frequency of people walking.

I led the charge to pass a new Oregon law that requires our six largest metro areas to link transportation and land use decisions to climate pollution impacts. By making thatconnection, we will build communities that encourage more active transportation, andreduce dependence on the automobile.

Presidential Candidate: Tom Hughes did not respond.

Metro Councilors

Council District 1 Candidate: Shirley R. Craddick Contact: [email protected] 1. After working as a Registered Dietitian and doing clinical research for almost 33 yearshelping people make habit changes to reduce their risk of heart disease and cancer, I amvery aware of the influence of obesity on disease patterns. Many people are obese, not asmuch because they over eat, but more because of their lack of exercise. We are asedentary society.

I support a regional network of safe paths for walkers, runners and bicyclistsI am running for the Metro Council because I fully support the role this regionalgovernment has in protecting our environment, both the built and natural, through

planning for the future. This includes plans for a range of transportation choices.

I am a recreational bicyclist and fearful of riding on busy streets. I only ride on trails andstreets with slow and little traffic. I run on the Springwater Trail almost daily and havenoticed the use of the trail grow. I am amazed at the number of bicyclists. I believe "if you build it, they will come." My goal is to become the next champion of the Intertwine.

Encourage the use of good street designDuring my tenure as a Gresham City Councilor, I have been one of the Council liaisonsto the City's Planning Commission. I recognize the role good street design has for community livability including sidewalks, crosswalks, center landscape medians,landscaping buffers, and protected bike lanes. These amenities make a city more livable,

but also slow traffic so autos, walkers and bicyclists can better co-exist. I am a strong proponent of these amenities.

Reduce the number of vehicles on the roadFewer vehicles reduce vehicle emissions, decreases congestion, reduce road maintenanceand promote a healthier community. I am a proponent of creating opportunities for more

people to use light rail, ride buses, bikes and walk. I support the building of more rail


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lines, bike lanes, sidewalks and trails to give more people the opportunity to use a form of transportation other than their auto.

Do more to encourage bicyclists and motorists to share the road safely

I feel it is two-way effort. I have observed motorists put bicyclists in danger by notdeferring to them at appropriate times, but also have observed bicyclists not obey lawsintended for both autos and bicycles, such as stop signs. I need the BTAs help to helpfind a solution to improve upon this. There have been too many accidents between

bicyclists and autos.

2. Increase bicycle trafficI believe as more people bicycle there will be a slow cultural change to better accept

bicyclists as part of the traffic and driving environment. Because of this people will bemore observant, respectful and careful in their driving habits. This is already occurring.I think there are more acceptances of bicycles in the Portland urban core then there is in

the suburbs. Stricter enforcement of laws for both bicyclists and motoristsThe laws need to be enforced. Drivers that dont give deference to bicycles and bicycliststhat dont follow the law both need to receive the appropriate penalty.

GIS systemsI expect more GIS systems will show bike routes for both motorists and bicyclists. Iwould like to see that when you do auto route searches bike lanes will also show to alertmotorists.

Consistent systems to report bicycle crashesMore needs to be done to use consistent systems when reporting bicycle crashes. Thisdata will help determine infrastructure changes that need to occur to help make bicyclingmore safe

3. The majority of people living in the Metro region live too far from their job to make bicycling commuting likely. In the east part of the Metro region the majority of peopledrive 10 to 15 miles or more, to their job. More people need to work in the area wherethey live. I support doing all we can to bring more jobs to the Metro region and havethose jobs better distributed. Most of the jobs now are either in the Portland urban coreor on the west side of the Metro region. The east part of the region has a deficit job base.As the Metro Councilor representing the east part of the Metro region I will be doing all Ican to help bring more jobs to the east part of the Metro region. The closer we live to our

job the more likely we choose to walk or ride a bicycle for our transportation mode.

4. I am proud of the work the City of Gresham has done to build more trails and bikelanes during my tenure as a City Councilor. Gresham has one of the lowest tax rates of any large city in Oregon, $3.61. (Portlands tax rate is $6.92; Eugene is $7.01 and Salemis $5.83.) Because of the low tax rate, the low assessed property values, and little


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industry, the Citys general fund is one of the lowest and not adequate. This makes ithard to accomplish all we would like. However, the City staff is very creative and has anexcellent track record receiving grants to build infrastructure. In addition, the City has a

policy that any time a road is upgraded bikes lanes are added.

Since I have been in office two phases of the Gresham\Fairview trail have been built,which includes a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Powell Blvd. The second phase will becompleted this year connecting it to the Springwater Trail. The future Phase III willcomplete the connection between Marine Drive and the Springwater Trail.

The City of Gresham is also moving forward to plan the overpasses for Hwy 26 that leadsout of Gresham to Mt. Hood. These overpasses will create the connections for theSpringwater area to open for industry. There are extensive bike paths planned as theinfrastructure is built. These paths will take the Metro area one step closer to having a

bike path to Mt. Hood and Oxbow Park. This road work will also bring improvements tothe Springwater Trail.

In addition, Metro along with the four east Metro cities, is conducting the East MetroConnections study. The study is looking at what can be done to improve mobility andconnectivity for the major north/south corridors between 181st and 257th. Adequate

pedestrian and bicycle paths are included in the study.

Thanks to the increased state gas tax and federal recovery funds the City has been able todo some road paving this summer that is long overdue. After the new pavement is laid

parking has been removed and bikes paths have been striped. This has added over 18miles of bike lanes in 2010 for a total of 123 miles of bike lanes in the City. The on-street bike lanes have been done with very little money due to the above policy.

In addition, this last year the City of Gresham upgraded their way-finding signs, to makethe bicycle routes more prominent. In the next year Greshams Main City Park, which

borders the Springwater Trail, will be upgraded to create better connectivity from the trailto downtown Gresham. Right now it is easy to pass the Gresham core when on theSpringwater Trail due to lack of prominence.

Council District 1 Candidate: Duke Shepard did not respond.

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