City of Medford Oregon / Boards & Commissions / Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The duties of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(a) Make recommendations to the City regarding priority bicycle and pedestrian improvements to implement the Medford Transportation System Plan (TSP);

(b) Identify, advocate, and advise the City about issues that affect bicyclists and pedestrians;

(c) Advise the City on developing programs and facilities to comply with Statewide Planning Goal 12 (the Transportation Planning Rule) and to meet the TSP benchmarks regarding provision of facilities for non-motorized transportation modes;

(d) Support communication among city officials, cycling, pedestrian and other interests by providing a forum for receiving public input and identifying appropriate avenues for resolving issues affecting these groups;

(e) Encourage and participate in education related to pedestrians, bicyclists, skateboarders and others;

(f) Promote connectivity for non-motorized transportation modes on existing streets;

(g) Make recommendations to the City Council regarding priorities and opportunities for bicycle and pedestrian programs;

(h) Assist in gathering, reviewing and analyzing information regarding bicycling and walking in the City;

(i) Identify funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian projects and assist in obtaining funds;

(j) Respond to requests for comments on land use applications pertinent to non-motorized transportation; and,

(k) Foster a relationship with the Jackson County Bicycle Committee, the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, and other agencies that promote non-motorized modes of transportation.

Medford Bicycle Facilities Plan Map

There is currently 1 partial-term position open on this Committee.  The term ends 01/31/2012.

 

Established	Meetings
10/19/2006	Second Monday of every month

Members
Name	Email Address	Title	Term Begin	Term End
Kathryn Alftine		Member	06/01/2009	01/31/2011
Jim Bauermeister		Vice-Chair	02/01/2010	01/31/2012
Alex Georgevich		Public Works Staff Liaison
Dick Gordon		City Council Alt Liaison
Robert A. Graham		Member	02/19/2009	01/31/2011
Edgar Hee		Chair	02/01/2009	01/31/2011
Greg Jones		City Council Liaison
Betsy Martin		Member	02/01/2009	01/31/2011
Chris Olivier		Planning Staff Liaison
Nathan Swofford		Member	03/18/2010	01/31/2012

Calendar Events

Medford Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, October 11, 2010

Committee Purpose:...  (Read more)


View All Calendar Events...


View All Minutes...