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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-16 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet "".•---•"' CITY OF PALM DESERT .(714 ," := PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION � AGENDA Tuesday, September 16, 2008 — 8:30 a.m. �, Administrative Conference Room I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Any person wishing to discuss any item not on the agenda may address the Parks and Recreation Commission at this point by giving his/her name and address for the record. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on items not on the agenda. It should be noted that at the Parks and Recreation Commission's discretion, these comments may be deferred until such time on the agenda as the item is discussed. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum um of five minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the Commission. V. PRESENTATIONS - None VI. NEW BUSINESS - None VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. 2009 LEGENDS FIELD (SENIOR GAMES) HONOREES Discussion and recommendation for the 2009 Honoree. VIII. REPORTS AND UPDATES A. BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES B. COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE (ORAL REPORT) C. JOE MANN ROSE GARDEN IMPROVEIv1ENT D. MIKE SCHULER TRAIL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 E. PARK INSPECTIONS F. NEWS ARTICLES (ORAL REPORT) I . COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 10th day of September 2008. c Monica Lorsdo, Recording Secretary 2 GAD649P•oxismeknica Limedombrer 1P IAgror404120 . NMNN, , � . CITY OF PALM DESERT : PARKS AND RECREATION ..�' rs ,4,.... STAFF REPORT e.N.T9 3yo� f To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: September 16, 2008 Subject: 2009 Legends Field (Senior Games) Honorees At the August 19, 2008, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Staff was asked to continue this item. In addition to the recommended honorees presented on August 19, staff included honoree recommendations that were identified in 2007. Honoree possibilities mentioned in August 2008 were as follows: ➢ Billie Jean King ➢ Rosie Casals ➢ Dr. John Carlos In addition, others mentioned last year were: ➢ Steve Garvey ➢ Tom Flores At the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on September 2, 2008, Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel indicated that the City Council would like to continue honoring baseball players. Staff was requested to include Mr. Don Baylor on the list of nominees. This leaves the following nominees (information attached) that have been identified to date: ➢ Steve Garvey ➢ Don Baylor If you have additional recommendations, please notify either Ms. Monica Loredo (346- 0611 Ext. 464) or Ms. Janis Steele (346-0611, Ext. 423). You may also bring the information to the Commission meeting. Please be prepared to discuss these recommendations or make your own recommendation for the 2009 Honoree. SteveGarvey - Wikipedia, thefreeencyclopedia Page 1 of 3 Steve Garvey From Wikipedia,the free encyclopedia Steven Patrick Garvey(born December 22, 1948) Steve Garvey is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, First Baseman and current Southern California businessman. In Born.December 22, 1948 1985,Garvey established a Major League Baseball Tampa,Florida record for most consecutive errorless games by an Batted Right Threw Right infielder(193)Ill This record stood until April 2, M ,B debut 2008,when it was bested by Kevin Youktlis 121 September 1, 1969 Contents for the Los Angeles Dodgers Final game May 23, 1987 ■ 1 Playing: 1 1 Los Angeles Dodgers career for the San Diego Padres ■ 1 2 San Diego Padres Career statistics • 1 3 Post-baseball career Batting average 294 • 1 4 Personal Hits 2,599 • 2 See also Home runs 272 • 3 References • 4 External links Teams • Los Angeles Dodgers(1969-1982) Playing career • San Diego Padres(1983-1987) Career highlights and awards Born in Tampa,FL • 10x All-Star selection(1974, 1975, 1976, parents who had 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985) recently relocated • World Series champion(1981) from Long Island, • 4x Gold Glove Award winner(1974, New Yorkj31,from 1975, 1976, 1977) 1956 to 1961, • 1974 NL MVP Garvey was a bat • 2x All-Star Game MVP(1974, 1978) Steve Garvey at bat in the boy for the • 2x NLCS MVP (1978, 1984) mid-1970s against Cincinnati, Brooklyn Dodgers, • 1981 Roberto Clemente Award m Dodger Stadium New York • 1984 Lou Gehrg Memorial Award Yankees and • San Diego Padres#6 retired Detroit Tigers. Garvey played football and baseball at Michigan State University after graduating from Chamberlain High School. Garvey played his entire career m the National League West for two teams,the Los Angeles Dodgers(1969-82)and the San Diego Padres(1983-87) He batted right and threw right. In a 19-year career,Garvey was a 294 hitter with 272 home runs and 1308 RBI in 2332 games played Los Angeles Dodgers Garvey was part of the longest starting infield to play together with Ron Cey. Bill Russell and Davey Lopes. httpJ/en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php9title=Steve_Garvey&pnntable=yes 9/5/2008 Steve Garvey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 2 of 3 Garvey is one of only two players to have started an MI-Star Game as a write-in vote,domg so in 1974. Garvey set a National League record with 1207 consecutive games played,from September 3, 1975,to July 29, 1983 The streak ended when he broke his thumb m a collision at home plate against the Atlanta Braves In the 1978 National League Championship Series,Garvey hit four home rims,and added a double for five extra base hits,both marks tying Bob Robertson's 1971 NLCS record,Jeffrey Leonard would tie the NLCS home run record in the 1987 NLCS In 1981, at a point in his career when it looked like he would one day rank among the game's all-time greats,Lawrence Ritter and Donald Honig included him in their book The 100 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time San Diego Padres On his first trip to Los Angeles as a Padre,he took out a fiill-page newspaper ad thanking fans for their Past support- On October 6, 1984,during Game 4 of the National League Championship Senes,Garvey hit a two-run walk-off home run off of Lee Smith in the 9th inning to give the Padres a 7 to 5 victory over the Chicago Cubs The next day,the Padres won the National League pennant for the first tune in franchise history Garvey wound up being named the 1984 NLCS'Most Valuable Player Garvey's Jersey#6,worn when he was both a Padre and Dodger is retired by the Padres His number 6 was displayed at the site of his 1984 NLCS home run in right field at Qualcomm Stadium. Post-baseball career Since 1988,he has been running Garvey Communications,mainly involved in television production, including infomercials He is also the host of Baseball's Greatest Games In addition he is hired out to do motivational speaking,mainly for corporations Currently,Garvey works as a greeter for the Los Angeles Dodgers VIP season ticket holders He also tries to maintain a low profile by residing in Utah. Personal Garvey has been married twice He was married to Cyndy Garvey from 1971 to 1983 He is currently married to the former Candace Thomas since 1990[4] In 1989,Cyndy Garvey published a tell-all book in which she revealed the details of her marriage with Steve This included details regarding his sexual affairs Coincidentally, two paternity suits were filed against Steve at the time, and he admitted to fathering children to two mothers[5][61 Garvey made a number of television appearances from 1977 through 2006 [71[8] See also http//en wikrpedia.org/w/mdex php?title=Steve_Garvey&printable=yes 9/5/2008 SteveGarvey - Wikipedia,thefreeencyclopedia Page 3 of 3 ■ List of major Ieague players with 2,000 hits ■ MLB consecutive games played streaks References I A"Placido Polanco's errorless streak' espn.com Retrieved on 2007-08-25 2 A"Red Sox vs Athletics-Recap" espn.com Retrieved on 2008-04-02 3 A WEAN radio interview Steve Garvey on Mike and Me Mad Dog,April 18,2008 4 A Steve Garvey-Brooks International Speakers&Entertainment Bureau 5 A[1]-St.Petersburg Times 6 A [21-Virginian Pilot 7 A TV coin-Steve Gavey television credits 8 A Steve Gavey Biography External links • Steve Garvey coin • Career statistics and player mformation from Baseball-Reference • Baseball Library -biography and career highlights • The Baseball Page-profile and career analysis • Garvey's record-breaking 1,118th cover Sports Illustrated(25 April 1983) ■ The Diamond Angle(article),By KenHaag with James Floto and David Marasco,should Garvey be m the Hall of Fame • Steve Garvey Los Angeles Dodgers Online • Sons of Steve Garvey Accomplishments http.//en.wikipcdia.org/w/index php?title-Steve_Garvey&prmtablerycs 9/5/2008 DonBaylor-Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 1 of 2 Don B aylor"ak`a donation to Wikipedla and give the g4Jt of knowledge' From Wikipedia,the free encyclopedia Donald Edward Baylor(born June 28, 1949)is a Major League Baseball Dos Baylor coach and a former player and manager During his 19-year playing career, he was a power hitter who played as a first baseman,outfielder,and designated hitter He played for six different American League teams, primarily the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels He later managed the expansion Colorado Rockies for six years and the Chicago Cubs for three. 411t, •. Born in Austin,Texas,Baylor graduated from Austin High School He starred in both baseball and football at Austin High,and was offered a scholarship to play football at Texas by legendary Longhorns coach Darrell Royal,which would have made him the first African American to play football at Texas fit He opted to pursue a baseball career,enrolling at Blinn Jurnor College in Brenham,Texas He was drafted m the second round of the 1967 amateur draft by Baltimore He played for the Orioles(1970-75), Oakland Athletics(1976,1988),Angels(1977-82),New York Yankees (1983-85),Boston Red Sox(1986-87),and Minnesota Twins(1987) In 1979,he led the American League with 139 RBIs and 120 runs and was Outfielder/Designated hitter an AL All-Star He won the AL's MVP award and led the Angels to their Boni June 28, 1949 first AL Western Division title ever He reached the World Series three Austin,Texas times in his career,in consecutive years with three different teams(the only Batted Right Threw Right" MLB player to accomplish this Feat) rite Red Sox in 1986,the Twins in MI,B debut 1987,and the A's m 1988—and was on the winning side in 1987 Baylor was a power hitter known for crowding the plate.He set the Yankees'team for the Baltimore Orioles record for most Hit by Pitches m a season(24 in 1985).Baylor retired with 285 stolen bases,2135 hits,and 338 home runs. Final game October 1, 1988 After retiring as a player,Baylor served as a hitting coach for the Milwaukee for the Oakland Athletics Brewers and St.Louis Cardinals until he was named the manager of the Career statistics expansion Colorado Rockies He led the team for six years from 1993-98 Ratting average 260 The Rockies posted their first winning record(77-67)in 1995 and made the Home runs 338 postseason as the wildcard team,and as a result,Baylor won the National I League Manager of the Year Award.By 1997,the Rockies under Baylor's Runs batted in 1,276 leadership had the best five-year record(363-384)of any expansion club in Teams MLB history jAs Player After a subpar 1998 season,Baylor was released He became the hitting coach for the Atlanta Braves m 1999 and was hired to manage the Chicago ■ Baltimore Orioles(1970-1975) Cubs in 2000 and managed through 2002 From 2003 to 2004,he served as ■ Oakland Athletics(1976, 1988) the bench coach for the New York Mets.He spent the 2005 season with the • California Angels(1977-1982) Seattle Mariners as hitting coach for manager Mike Hargrove,and is ■ New York Yankees(1983-1985) • Boston Red Sox(1986-1987) currently working as a fill-m analyst for MASH • Minnesota Twins(1987) Baylor has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma As Manager See also . Colorado Rockies(1993-1998) ■ Chicago Cubs(2000-2002) • Top 500 home run hitters of all time Career highlights and awards • List of major league players with 2,000 him • AU-Star selection(1979) • List of Major League Baseball players with 1000 runs • List of Major League Baseball players with 1000 RBI • World Series champion(1987) • List of Major League Baseball RBI champions • 3x Silver Slugger Award winner(1983, • List of Major League Baseball runs scored champions 1985, 1986) ■ Major League Baseball hitters with three home runs in one game • 1979 AL MVP • 1985 Roberto Clemente Award • 1995 NL Manager of the Year http//cn.wiktpedtaorg/w/index php?title=Don_Baylor&printable=yes 9/5/2008 Don Baylor- Wikipedta, the free encyclopedia Page 2 of 2 Notes and references I A Reid,Scott M (2005-12.23)."Millions watched the Texas-Arkansas game in 1969", The Orange County Register.Retrieved on 2007- 08-21 External links • Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference,or Fangraphs,or The Baseball Cube Awards sad achievements ishowl Retrieved from"httpi/en wikipedia.org/wikt/DonBaylor" ----- — ----—_.. Categories 1949 births I Living people I Major League Baseball left fielders I Major League Baseball designated hitters I Major League Baseball players from Texas I Baltimore Orioles players I Oakland Athletics players I California Angels players I New York Yankees players I Boston Red Sox players i Minnesota Twins players I Baseball managers I Chicago Cubs managers I Colorado Rockies managers I American League All-Stars I African American baseball players I African Amencan sports coaches I American League RBI champions I Manager of the Year Award I Austin High School(Austin,Texas)alumni I Multiple myeloma patients • This page was last modified on 27 August 2008,at 16 58. • All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.(See Copyrights for details) W ikipedia®is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation,inc,a U S registered 501(c)(3)tax-deductible nonprofit charity http.//en.wikipedia.org/w/tndex.php?txtle=Don Baylor&printable--yes 9/5/2008 NMNN, .�'�_ . CITY OF PALM DESERT : PARKS AND RECREATION ,4,.... STAFF REPORT e.N.T9 3yo� f To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: September 16, 2008 Subject: Bicycle Friendly Communities At the August 19, 2008, Commission meeting, Staff was asked to gather information on Bicycle Friendly Communities. The following documents have been attached for your review: 1. Your Guide to Becoming a Bicycle Friendly Community (brochure) 2. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) sponsored bicycle-friendly workshop materials: a. Agenda b. Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop Brochure c. Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop Instructions for Local Organizer d. Action Plan for Bicycle Friendly Communities e. Application (Part I) to become a Bicycle Friendly Community f. Application (Part II) to become a Bicycle Friendly Community g. List of Bicycle Friendly Community winners Communities that are bicycle friendly are seen as places with a high quality of life. This often translates into increased property value, business growth, and increased tourism. Determining whether a community is bicycle friendly involves considering many factors and conditions. The application is an audit of a community's efforts to provide a more bicycle friendly environment. The audit reviews engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation, and planning efforts for bicycling. It is likely that this process would require commitment and involvement from many different City departments, as well as the City Council. Bicycle Friendly Communities September 16, 2008 Page 2 of 2 If the City considers making the commitment or applying for the Bicycle Friendly Community designation, hosting a bicycle friendly workshop would be a useful starting point in the process. It is not necessary, however. The application (Part I and II) is attached to provide a better understanding of the types of issues that would be focused on when applying for this designation. As the applications indicate, there are many items that would need to be addressed in the City in order to be designated a Bicycle Friendly Community. As mentioned above, there would need to be commitment on the part of the City Council and all City departments, including the Riverside County Sheriffs Department. It is also necessary that there is a great deal of involvement, support, and commitment from local bicycle clubs and the community. G\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2008\Sept 16\Bicycle Friendly City\Bicycle Friendly Con inunities.doe um 1 w The League of 1e F T Friendly f`c)mmLJn r Leaf o f J American Bicyclists .- Ameri n BicycIi promotes bicycling for fun, - '. 4-i - _- fitness and transportation, and +' - ' ;) 0 works through advocacy and Jr' Your Guide to ' y �t a. ! r= ` `�'' education for a bicycle-friendly America. The League .y _ Becoming a . ..., --_-_ o P . - _', represents the nation's 42.5 million cyclists. With a - - -' _- i o current membership of 300,000 affiliated cyclists, 1(‘El'cyc e n I including 40,000 individuals and 600 organizations, '- IL vmehi � Nex Steps the League works to bring better bicycling to Community communities around the country. 0 Access the application and resources at _r ,,Fiimp i i! . .� wwwbicyclefriendlycommunity.org. ` . - . . Seek the endorsement and assistance of local 0 J J . • • - l - • • ---t officials in completing the application. .. - ;- f • 1 .. 0 y Return the completed application for review ,'r: - .r �= Each application is reviewed by a committee � ,'. - ` l -• .{ - • •#. • ..-- . -r - , selected to provide both a local and national • r o r ,, f perspective. A � �, ` .'. w OIf approve a designation of bronze,silver,gold or Bicycle Friendly Community - k. T ri +�` :• , platinum level Bicycle Friendly Community Campaign Partners " -;; ' status is awarded. Periodic announcements _•. will provide national exposure for newly THE _ • awarded communities and will be followed RBERTWQDD ca .9 bya local award presentation. JOHNSON p�.,�. nm•e•.• �r--�i r 1 FOUNDATION® �11 .; The Bicycle Friendly Community Program provides incdntive League of American Bicyclists 1612 K St. NW, Suite 800 technical assistance, an ards • _ Washington, DC 20006-2826 for municipalitie at actively Ph: (202)822-1333 support bicycling. ' ' Fax: (202)822-1334 , - ++ } http://www.bikeleague.org - o . bikeleague@bikeleague.org le ieageof www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org , ;. • i . W ' a a 11111111111111 A Bicycle Friendly Community WHAT ' encourages its residents to 1 - Bicycle Friendly Communit bicycle for fun,fitness,and a - transportation.Well-engineered F711,1„,":-- t� bicycle facilities,bicycle safety WRY should we apply? — T education,bicycle-friendly 4 _ policies,and active promotion '_14. Communities that are bicycle- 17:-----I. friendly are seen as places with a gilt ,7 T ;1'• i of bicycling are all signs of �I 111 -Ali a communitythat is high quality of life. This often : M .I ' - ,. l � ,.i.w nrry...Woe., . p .r.r� - •.... :_r.a r .awn,;... I - '� n� bicycle-friendly. / translates into increased property . . € N;b.. values,business growth andAlEptilamihr--- �:r x°' 1, ,, increased tourism. Bicycle-friendly * '„� w �" .�- - 0-4• , ilW communities are places where Photo courtesy ofsportworks NW Inc , .'' ` --. jX+` .vtj • ��.'�� �� *� people feel safe and comfortable .-t ' - • _�_ _ riding their bikes for fun, fitness, - • �' Photo by©Dennis Coello and transportation. More bicycling in communities results in reduced traffic �b demands,better air quality,and improved W can I get I` I ublic health.iiiI(ii an application? - t Contact the League of -- are the requirements? American Bicyclists at y Photo courtesy of cycle-safe.com Determining whether a community is bicycle- (202) 822-1333 or bikeleague@bikeleague.org to receive an will my community be ue ue.or friendly involves considering many factors and g g g recognized? conditions. The application is an audit of a application packet. The application is community's efforts to provide a more bicycle- also available on our website at If the application is approved, the League friendly environment. The audit reviews www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. will award a Bicycle Friendly Community engineering,education, encouragement, designation at one of four levels: bronze, enforcement and evaluation&planning efforts if my community doesn't silver, gold, or platinum. The League will for bicycling. The entire application is reviewed deserve the award? issue a press release to the media and present and feedback from cyclists in the community is the award and a highway quality road sign at Get involved with your local bike club or sought to determine whether the League will advocacy organization,join your community's a local ceremony award the Bicycle Friendly Community bicycle advisory committee and work with designation. your city staff. Use the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community ..,____ ir application as a task list to improve the state of cycling in your community. Bicycle Friendly Community NHTSA/APBP sponsored Bicycle-Friendly Community Workshop Agenda • 15 Minute Welcome, Introductions, and Purpose • 45 Minute PowerPoint Presentation • 45 Minute Local Issue Identification & Ranking of Priorities • 15 Minute Break • 75 Minute Walk/Bicycle or view video to evaluate conditions using "Bikeability Checklist" • 30 Minute Available Resources and Action Plan • 15 Minute Next Steps and Wrap-Up •. •. _ .. lisiink 4, 1' 11 [' t;1 ii rij iiin i red rijI9 I•,ipi V,-1 P T'i ) S. •. • �,�Common location with accessible meeting room I��I r ` r I r- 1 1 AIII rI11 v rem IIIII IIIII I I (IlI IttS/Workshop • Readily accessible by bicycle, bus, foot and car - - } -- • Space for up to 40 people sitting around tables - ' ••;1• , j- ' , •,._,_ . = "'• • Secure car and bicycle parking i , ,e: •. a �. �'''- es" 1 • Close to interesting locations for bicycling, especially a �„� ._., problem area to be addressed by the workshop -umrm • — • Local organizer Amt." .1.11111 • Trainer/Workshop facilitator 710 - Schedule your workshop today! kilo �`' To schedule a workshopcontact: i Power Pedal Up ! Reap the personal and community rewards of bicycling The Bicycle-Friendly Community Workshop was developed by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals(APBP)for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA),as part of their program to implement the National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety Whales a 1- 11- e-Vrieusdily To Host A Bicycle-Friendly Community WOrkShO Workshop... You will need to appoint a local coordinator to handle logistics (e.g., It's all about neighborhoods, health and quality of life! invitations, meeting room, refreshments). The workshop trainer works with the local organizer to identify potential participants—community A 4-hour workshop used to: leaders such as elected officials, agency/department heads, PTA • Access the conditions of bicycling in the community presidents, school board members, Chambers of Commerce, leading • Provide an introduction of issues affecting bicycle safety and public health professionals, advisory boards and bicycle club use members. Following participation in the workshop and the bicycle • Create an informed action plan to improve conditions for facilities audit, they will follow-up on group goals in working toward bicycling a bicycle-friendly community. • Encourage physical activity through bicycling in the community The workshop package includes: • Agenda Every community is eligible. • PowerPoint presentation • Instructions for the local organizer • Instructions for the trainer A bic cle-friendl communit offers man • List of bicycle-friendly resources benefits -- to residents and visitors alike. • APBP brochures • NHTSA bike safety brochures • Bicycling stimulates the economy and encourages a sense ofWoirksbapy� A .�J CIA:"community. •.� ti • 60 minutes: Welcome and PowerPoint Presentation • Most daily trips can be done on bike—people who ride are regarding bicycling in the community healthier, happier, and know more of their neighbors. • • 45 minutes: Local issue identification and ranking of priorities • It plays a huge role in what we all want to experience in the place where we live: quality of life. • 15 minutes: Break • The more people feel comfortable and safe walking or bicycling, • 75 minutes: Walk/Bicycle or view video to evaluate conditions the fewer car trips they will make for short trips, improving the using "Bikeability Checklist" traffic in your neighborhood and around schools. • 30 minutes: Available Resources and Action Plan • Bicycling is healthy—a daily bicycle ride helps prevent and abate many chronic illnesses now burdening our health care system. • 15 minutes: Next Steps and Wrap-Up NHTSA/APBP sponsored Bicycle-Friendly Community Workshop Instructions for the Local Organizer Thank you for agreeing to be the local contact and on-the-ground organizer for a Bicycle- friendly Communities Workshop—your role is critical to the success of the event. This training workshop may well be the one of the first significant steps taken by this community to become more bicycle-friendly and we hope that you will help guide them well during the early stages of their journey! The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals developed the workshop for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA funded the development of the workshop as part of their program to implement the National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety. The workshop format draws heavily from the successful Pedestrian Safety Roadshows created by NHTSA in the late 1990s and their subsequent evolution into the Walkable Community Workshops that have now been delivered in several hundred communities across the country. Based on that experience, we have provided below some suggestions for ensuring the success of your Bicycle-friendly Community Workshop. The role of the local organizer has proven to be an invaluable part of the process. Communication You are the eyes and ears of the workshop trainer for your community. Stay in contact with the trainer during the lead up to the workshop to make sure all the little details are taken care of, and to help the trainer get a feel for what's going on in your community. Make sure you copy the trainer on invitations and other important documents,just to ensure you both know what's going on. Target Audience and Invitees The workshop is targeted towards community leaders—elected officials, agency/department heads, PTA presidents, school board members, Chambers of Commerce, leading public health professionals, advisory boards and bicycle club members. The workshop is designed to be the catalyst for a dramatic improvement in conditions for bicycling in a community, so you need decisions-makers at the table. Work with the trainer to discuss potential invitees and ways in which their participation can be assured. Past experience with the Walkable Communities Workshops also confirms the need to have good, constructive local advocates in the mix of participants. They can ask the tough questions of the agency staff and politicians, and don't have to follow any agency line or worry about the "boss"being in the workshop with them. Picking a Time and Place Part of the trick to getting the right people at the table is to pick a time and location that is easy for them. Don't schedule the workshop the same evening as a city council meeting or planning board hearing! Identify locations that are well known throughout the community and have some or all of the following characteristics: • Secure bicycle parking • Accessible meeting rooms • Space for up to 40 people sitting around round tables • Readily accessible by bicycle, bus, foot and car • Close to interesting locations for bicycling, especially a problem area to be addressed by the workshop • Used to hosting workshops and training Timing depends on many factors. Stick to readily accessible times—not weekends or holidays, for example. The target audience is most likely to prefer a daytime meeting, either 4 hours in the morning or 4 hours in the afternoon including a 75 minute "bike about" activity. However, your local situation may dictate something different, and that's OK. Room Logistics The ideal size for workshops of this kind seems to be about 30 people. Choose a room that will hold 40 comfortably. The interactive nature of the workshop lends itself well to round tables sitting in groups of 8-10—but do make sure people can easily rearrange their chairs to both sit at the table and watch the presentation! Know where the lights, air conditioning/heating, and other controls are, and get some guidance on using them. Ensure the room can be darkened enough for the presentation to be clearly visible. Each table should have a large street map of the community or the specific location that is the focus of the workshop. Maps help begin conversations, end disagreements, and keep people focused. They can help identify links, gaps, and networks; and they give everyone a point of reference from which to start. Audio-visual Equipment Provide a high quality LCD projector, laptop, and screen. Bring with you (or make sure the facility has) extension cords and power strip, extra bulbs, connection cables. Learn how it all fits together and works before arriving at the meeting room! The laptop should have a CD Drive and Microsoft PowerPoint—the trainer will likely have a laptop with them, but having a back up that is definitely compatible with the projector is wise. The trainer should also have the presentation and materials on a CD. A large, white, flat wall is the only real alternative to having a screen. Do not try to project the show onto a curtain, whiteboard, or patterned wallpaper. The room should also have easels and pads or a whiteboard on which to record summaries of the discussions. Invitations, Promotion and Publicity Size isn't everything. While it's nice to pack a room and have a lively debate, if the right people are missing the workshop isn't going to have the desired outcome. As the local organizer, you should keep a clear focus on getting the key people you want to participate. A mass mailing to the MPO transportation mailing list may well reach 700 people, but be too anonymous to get to the Mayor or even the head of the MPO. A dozen well-placed personal phone calls might be much more effective. Strategize with the trainer on how to reach the right people. Ask for an RSVP or some other commitment to attend from the participants. Confirm receipt of their response as soon as possible. E-mail or call in a reminder about the workshop a few days before the event. Try to get invitations out at least one month before the event, and preferably much earlier than that! You are trying to get busy people to spend a half-day with you, so give them lots of warning and little opportunity for conflicts. At the event, provide name badges and a list of participants with contact information. One goal of the workshop is to facilitate communication among the participants, both during and after the event. Local Pictures and Resource Information Including local pictures and examples in the workshop presentation and discussion makes a big difference to participants. Work with the trainer ahead of time to digitally photograph good and bad conditions for bicycling, and bicyclists in local surroundings and landmarks. The trainer can insert these into the main presentation. In addition, bring with you to the workshop local information about bicycling—recent studies, transportation plans, planning documents, crash reports, safety literature etc. Also provide a list of local resources including contact information of local advocate groups/agencies and funding sources. This will help participants determine what's already being done for bicycling, and where there are gaps that can be filled, and ideas for filling the gaps. Take pictures during the meeting! Handouts In addition to the local information described above, each participant should get a packet of information that includes: • Workshop agenda • The "Bikeability Checklist" • A resource list with local information • An APBP brochure • NHTSA bike safety brochures Recommended but optional items include: • National Strategies to Advance Bicycle Safety • NHTSA Resource Catalog Providing an On-Bike Experience A key feature of the Walkable Community Workshops—on which this workshop is based —is the walkabout. It's relatively easy to get people to take a short walk in the community or affected area and to see first hand some of the issues. Bicycling is a different proposition. Fewer participants are likely to be comfortable riding a bike—and yet the need to experience conditions first hand is perhaps even more acute than for walking. Most people do walk every day and have some familiarity with walking conditions already,but most adults do not ride and may have very distant memories of their last ride! Plus, the logistics of organizing a bike ride for 30 people are considerably more complex. Based on time, resources, and other practicalities that you discuss with the trainer, you may consider some of these different approaches to providing the "on-bike" experience that is so important to appreciating issues related to bicycle safety, comfort, and convenience. a) Bike ride for all. If you can, the best option is to give everyone a chance to participate in a 45-minute bike ride as part of the workshop. Work with a local bicycle dealer or rental company to provide the bikes and helmets at the meeting place. Time will be of the essence, so have participants fill out the paperwork for the ride (release, rental agreement or whatever) when they arrive for the workshop. Do not ask participants to pay for the rental! Take care of that ahead of time; find a sponsor to cover the cost. The ride should be very short and easy, but should expose the participants to traffic, a variety of street and path situations, and to particular local problems or issues, without putting them in harms way! It's not a class about bike handling skills and"effective cycling", although the trainer should cover the basic rules of the road and suggestions for riding in a group. Local club riders or advocacy group members might be asked to serve as leaders to help manage the groups in traffic. Some workshop participants won't be comfortable riding at all. Provide an alternative option for them,perhaps by foot, or one of the other options described below. b) Bike ride for some. The logistics of getting bikes and helmets for 30 people, and then getting everyone onto their bikes and onto the road in a short time are quite a challenge. You may decide to scale back the bike ride to an option for half the group. If you do this, try to ensure that some of the riders are not everyday riders, i.e. make sure it's more than just the bike club members who go on the ride! You want to get the reaction of people who are not used to riding their local streets—there's nothing quite like the reaction of a top traffic engineer or Mayor to traffic signals that don't detect bikes! For those that don't ride, take them instead for a walk along a route that will include seeing the bike riders. Getting the different perspectives of people using the same street on foot and on bike can be instructive, as can be the pedestrians' view of the cyclists' behavior(and their explanation for it!). c) Bike models. If the logistics of getting bikes and helmets to the meeting are too much, a third option would be to ask members of the local bike club or advocacy group to be models! Take the group outside for a walk and have the bicyclists ride alongside them. Pick a route that has a variety of different street configurations and intersections—participants can watch the riders negotiate traffic, turns,parked cars,potholes, etc. The trainer and walk leaders can explain why the cyclists are doing certain things; ask for the reaction of the group to the cyclists' behavior; and ask about potential solutions to difficult spots. d) The Honor System. Ask the participants ahead of time to make a point of getting a bike and riding for at least an hour or two in their community before the workshop. They can do the ride on their own time, without fear of embarrassment that sometimes goes with riding in a larger group, on a bike they are familiar with(perhaps!). Give them a few specific locations to ride, and ask them to write down or prepare to discuss their observations and experience. Give them a copy of the "Bikeability Checklist" and ask them to fill it out and bring it to the workshop. e) The Walkabout. Whichever option you choose, some of the participants will be walking; maybe all of them. The location of the workshop should be such that you can lead a 45-60 minute walk from the meeting room, see a variety of good and bad conditions for bicycling, and have time to stop and discuss critical streets, particular intersections, or a local site such as a school that is the focus of the workshop. Participants should take with them the "Bikeability Checklist" If the majority of people are walking, the trainer should spend some additional time at the end of the presentation to discuss some of the things to look out for"from the bicyclists perspective". J) The Multi-media Option Another way to provide the bicyclists' perspective may be to create or show a video or series of video clips of people riding in traffic in different situations. The use of helmet- mounted cameras to capture real-world riding experience is growing and may be a more viable option. Work with the trainer to see if this is an option for you. The Media Keep your local media (TV, radio and newspaper) informed. Let them know ahead of time of the date and location; they may help publicize the event. Personally invite key journalists to participate and attend the meeting—the media are, after all, an influential part of the community! Issue a news release immediately before the meeting; and send a summary of the outcomes after the event. Wrap-Up The workshop should conclude with some action items. The participants should access and prioritize the issues and needs of the community, consider resources available (government and private funding opportunities, local, regional, and national support organizations), and consider the steps to follow ensure the action plan is initiated. Make sure that the participants receive an updated attendance list or contact sheet and any other items that were promised or requested during the meeting. Remind participants of follow- up meeting dates or other commitments. Provide a write-up of the meeting to agency and advocacy group newsletters, the mainstream media, and other interested parties (bicycle advisory committee, state bike coordinator etc). Send a copy to the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. NHTSA/APBP sponsored Bicycle-Friendly Community Workshop Instructions for the Trainer Thank you for deciding to teach the NHTSA/APBP Bicycle-friendly Community Workshop. This training workshop will often be the first significant step taken by a community to become more bicycle-friendly and we hope that you will guide them well during the early stages of their journey! The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals developed the workshop for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA funded the development of the workshop as part of their program to implement the National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety. The workshop format draws heavily from the successful Pedestrian Safety Roadshows created by NHTSA in the late 1990s and their subsequent evolution into the Walkable Community Workshops that have now been delivered in several hundred communities across the country. Based on that experience, we have provided below some suggestions for ensuring the success of your Bicycle-friendly Community Workshop. One of the most critical things you can do is to secure the participation of a local, on-the-ground organizer or contact person.We have provided a separate sheet of instructions and advice for you to pass on to that local contact. Before the Workshop Work with your local contact person to ensure a suitable venue is selected, the most appropriate audience is invited, and all the audio-visual and other practical details have been checked and double-checked to make sure they work. More details on these items are found in the Local Organizer Instructions. Ask your local contact for relevant information about cycling in the community. You should know ahead of time, and able to reference in your presentation, any pressing local issue or circumstances that will affect the discussions. Useful information might include: • Recent crash data • Recent news stories related to bicycling • Current bicycle planning documents, maps, brochures, advocacy group or agency newsletters • Broader planning documents: local area plans, zoning codes, etc. • A list of upcoming transportation projects Ideally, you will be able to arrive in the community with enough time before the workshop to explore. Take a digital camera and document local conditions for bicycling that are both good and bad. Use those images in the places in the presentation where local slides are relevant—participants will warm more to the issue when they see real local examples in front of them. If you are unable to do this yourself, ask your local contact for a few digital images to insert into the presentation ahead of time. There are also places in the presentation where local numbers can be plugged in. Review the participant list with the local organizer to make sure you know who is attending the workshop and why! You should use this information to recognize appropriate people in the audience (e.g. the Mayor, local member of Congress, county councillor, etc.), and it will help you prepare for participants who want to discuss a special issue or particular approach. At the Workshop As always, make sure you speak slowly and clearly. Avoid the use of acronyms, abbreviations and shorthand, and remember most of your audience will be new to this issue. Make people feel comfortable and ensure they know what the purpose and format of the workshop is going to be. Be flexible! You may discover that the audience is significantly more or less knowledgeable about bicycling than you thought. Or they may be completely focused on trying to solve one particular issue or one specific location—be ready to respond to that and ensure that while you cover the basic material you are also responsive to their needs and help ensure a productive outcome to the event. Once you've delivered the main presentation, the rest of the workshop should be very interactive—your role shifts from that of presenter to facilitator or moderator. Encourage participants to speak, make suggestions, discuss ideas, ask for clarification of technical issues etc. Proposed Agenda: • 15 Minute Welcome, Introductions, and Purpose • 45 Minute PowerPoint Presentation • 45 Minute Local Issue Identification &Ranking of Priorities • 15 Minute Break • 75 Minute Walk/Bicycle or view video to evaluate conditions using "Bikeability Checklist" • 30 Minute Available Resources and Action Plan • 15 Minute Next Steps and Wrap-Up Handouts: You should also coordinate with the local organizer on the packet of handouts: • Workshop agenda • The "Bikeability Checklist" • A resource list with local information • An APBP brochure • NHTSA bike safety brochures Recommended but optional items include: • National Strategies to Advance Bicycle Safety • NHTSA Resource Catalog After the Workshop Follow-up with any commitments you made to provide additional information or assistance. Report back to the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals on the outcome of the workshop, and with any feedback on how the materials and format can be improved. You should also check back with APBP periodically to see if there have been any updates, changes or additions to the workshop materials. Ideas for Course Promotion A variety of opportunities exist to get this workshop presented in multiple communities. a) MPOs Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) have embraced the Walkable Communities Workshops. More than 20 have organized a weeklong series of 8 back-to-back WCWs, using two instructors, throughout their regions. MPO's like this because it provides a popular and valuable service to their member jurisdictions. For more information on this approach, visit www.walkable.org or www.bikewalk.org. b) State DOTs The Nevada Department of Transportation is going to make delivery of the Bicycle- friendly Communities workshop part of the local bicycle planning process by requiring agencies getting funding from the State to do at least one as part of their bike plan development. c) Consultants Consultants can offer this workshop as one of the services they provide; they can also build the workshops into proposals for plan development and other projects on which they are bidding. d) Bicycle clubs and advocacy groups The Bicycle-friendly Communities workshop is a great way to kick-start improvements to the local bicycling environment. A weeklong series of workshops can cost as little as $10,000 - $12,000 and might be appealing to larger bicycle clubs, community foundations, health agencies, and other local sponsors. The "Bikeability Checklist" and On-bike experience (See also suggestions in Instructions for Local Organizer) You will need to coordinate the audit portion of the workshop with the local organizer and perhaps a few volunteers from the bicycle club or advisory group to assist. Plan the route in advances, taking into consideration time frames, traffic, skill levels of group participants, and safety. Some situations might require walking bicycles across busy intersections or on highways on heavily traveled roadways. You may need to divide the group with smaller groups with a map, directions, and checklists. Some participants may prefer not to bike,but could watch and observe cyclists in some portion of the route. A third alternative is to have a videotape of cyclists on the selected route to view with the checklist. Always consider the safety of the riders as a whole. (See the following page for a description of group riding laws and techniques.) Good luck, and thank you, once again, for teaching this course. Group Riding Group Riding Background Information: Ride in groups of a maximum of 8 participants with a ride leader and a sweep (wearing bright safety vests). Volunteers can be recruited to assist. Groups should spread out and maintain a 3-5 minute intervals (not bunching up in groups throughout the ride). Ride leaders should know the route beforehand. Remind leaders that when stopping for discussion, they should signal and communicate verbally. The entire group must pull off the roadway and out of traffic before the discussion begins. Ride leaders should"talk through"the route with the entire group beforehand. Point out any hazards. And go over the procedures you will follow for turns and intersections. Discuss individual comfort levels with road versus sidewalk riding. When busier streets are involved, decide what you will do. It may best to group students by skill or confidence level, so they do not feel overwhelmed with the riding conditions they have not faced before. Review the following Ride Guidelines: Laws: • All riders under the age of 16 must wear an approved helmet, fitted properly. (Every rider regardless of age should wear a helmet on every ride.) • Bicycles are vehicles and must follow same laws that apply to motor vehicles (cares, trucks, etc.) • Ride as far to the right as is safe and practicable; single file for group riding. • When riding on the sidewalk, yield to pedestrians who have the right of way and give an audible signal. Group Riding Techniques: • For left turns and crossing intersections, consider traffic volume and skill levels to decide the best technique. • Ride single file; ride right; pass on the left (limit passing on group ride). • When passing another rider, give a verbal warning (ON YOUR LEFT). • Communicate with other riders verbally and with signals (left and right turns, stops, hazards, slowing). • When a car is approaching from the rear, the "sweep" should communicate to the next rider in the front by calling out"CAR BACK". The command should be passed up the line. • Ride as a group, but leave at least one bike length between you and the next rider. • Everyone pulls to the right side of the roadway for stops and discussions. • Riders should take responsibility for themselves, not just"follow the leader" when crossing streets, driveways or intersections. Get MOVIng iet Action Plan for Bicycle Friendly Communities We,the undersigned Mayors and municipal elected officials, make decisions every day affecting the health and safety of our residents,the efficient conduct of commerce and delivery of government services, and the long term quality of life in our communities. Cities across the globe are managing diverse issues such as pollution, congestion,traffic safety, accessibility, social inclusion, and economic growth. Increasing urbanization and sprawl is generating extra demand for quality public spaces and recreation opportunities. A renewed emphasis on security and the costs of dealing with the emerging epidemics of obesity and physical inactivity are stretching limited resources even further. Solutions to these many challenges are equally diverse and complex.This Charter recognizes one policy initiative that addresses these challenges and contributes to many of the solutions necessary to improve the quality of life in cities: increasing the percentage of trips made by bicycle by making communities more bicycle-friendly. We recognize that increasing bicycle use can: Improve the environment by reducing the impact on residents of pollution and noise, limiting greenhouse gases, and improving the quality of public spaces. Reduce congestion by shifting short trips(the majority of trips in cities)out of cars.This will also make cities more accessible for public transport, walking, essential car travel, emergency services, and deliveries. Save lives by creating safer conditions for bicyclists and as a direct consequence improve the safety of all other road users. Research shows that increasing the number of bicyclists on the street improves bicycle safety. Increase opportunities for residents of all ages to participate socially and economically in the community, regardless income or ability. Greater choice of travel modes also increases independence, especially among seniors and children. Boost the economy by creating a community that is an attractive destination for new residents,tourists and businesses. Enhance recreational opportunities, especially for children, and further contribute to the quality of life in the community. Save city funds by increasing the efficient use of public space, reducing the need for costly new road infrastructure, preventing crashes, improving the health of the community, and increasing the use of public transport. League of American Bicyclists Velo Mondial League of American Bicyclists E mail letsgetmoving@velomondial.net E mail letsgetmoving@bikeleague.org www.velomondial.net www.bikeleague.org M("Wing ,c Get Let ' Enhance public safety and security by increasing the number of"eyes on the street'and providing more options for movement in the event of emergencies, natural disasters, and major public events. Improve the health and well being of the population by promoting routine physical activity. Therefore we,the undersigned Mayors and municipal elected officials, are committed to taking the following steps to improve conditions for bicycling and thus to realizing the significant potential benefits of bicycling in our community.We hereby adopt the following Action Plan for Bicycle Friendly Communities: 1. Adopt a target level of bicycle use(e.g. percent of trips)and safety to be achieved within a specific timeframe, and improve data collection necessary to monitor progress. 2. Provide safe and convenient bicycle access to all parts of the community through a signed network of on-and off-street facilities, low-speed streets, and secure parking. Local cyclists should be involved in identifying maintenance needs and ongoing improvements. 3. Establish information programs to promote bicycling for all purposes, and to communicate the many benefits of bicycling to residents and businesses(e.g.with bicycle maps, public relations campaigns, neighborhood rides, a ride with the Mayor) 4. Make the City a model employer by encouraging bicycle use among its employees (e.g. by providing parking, showers and lockers, and establishing a city bicycle fleet). 5. Ensure all city policies, plans, codes,and programs are updated and implemented to take advantage of every opportunity to create a more bicycle-friendly community. Staff in all departments should be offered training to better enable them to complete this task. 6. Educate all road users to share the road and interact safely. Road design and education programs should combine to increase the confidence of bicyclists. 7. Enforce traffic laws to improve the safety and comfort of all road users,with a particular focus on behaviors and attitudes that cause motor vehicle/bicycle crashes. 8. Develop special programs to encourage bicycle use in communities where significant segments of the population do not drive(e.g.through Safe Routes to Schools programs) and where short trips are most common. ,Stet MOVIng het 9. Promote intermodal travel between public transport and bicycles, e.g. by putting bike racks on buses, improving parking at transit, and improving access to rail and public transport vehicles. 10. Establish a citywide, multi-disciplinary committee for non motorized mobility to submit to the Mayor/Council a regular evaluation and action plan for completing the items in this Charter. "We will promote safe and environmentally friendly cycling and walking by providing safe infrastructure and networks..."World Health Organization Charter on Transport, Environment and Health. "The US Conference of Mayors calls on cities and communities to promote increased safe bicycle use for transportation and recreation..."US Conference of Mayors, 2003. For the city of: Signature Name The League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Communities Campaign Thank you for your interest in becoming a designated Bicycle Friendly Community. Please complete Part I on www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Visit www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org or call 202-822-1333 for more information and resources. APPLICATION PART I CONTACT INFO Name of Community Mayor or top elected official (include title) Mayor's Phone Mayor's Email Mayor's Address Contact Name Position Employer Address Address line 2 City State Zip Phone Fax Email Website COMMUNITY PROFILE 1. Population 2. Square mileage of municipality Total area Water area Land area 3. Population density 4. Climate Average temperature for January Average temperature for April Average temperature for July Average temperature for October Average precipitation for January Average precipitation for April Average precipitation for July Average precipitation for October 5. Median income $ 6. Age distribution % under 20 % age 20-64 % age 65-84 % age 85+ 7. Race a. % Hispanic or Latino (of any race) b. % Not Hispanic or Latino c. % One race d. % White e. % Black or African American f. % American Indian and Alaska Native g. % Asian h. % Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander i. % Some other race j. %Two or more races 8. If you have Journey-to-Work census data on bicycling to work, what percentage of people in your community bike to work? 9. Do you have a Bicycle Master Plan? (Yes) (No) 10. Do you have a written bicycle accommodation policy? (Yes) (No) 11 . What was your community's most significant investment for bicycling in the past year? 12. List current community activities that encourage/promote bicycling. 13. Bicycle Coordinator & Government Staff a. List your official bicycle/pedestrian coordinator or bicycle issues contact person on government staff. b. What department is the bicycle coordinator located in? c. How many hours are spent per year in this capacity? d. List all other government staff or contractors whose primary duties are devoted to bicycling issues. 14. Do you have a Bicycle Advisory Committee, Ped/Bike Council or other venue for citizen input? a. List the name of the Chair and their contact information. After submitting this general community profile online, the League will inform you if you have met the basic criteria to begin Part ll of the application process. LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS 1612 K St.,NW,Suite 800 Washington,DC 20006-2850 - laaTh wEBSITE www.bicyclefnendlycommunity.org Skye EMAIL bikeleagueCblkeleague.org Bicycle riendly Community PHONE 202.822.1333 .f; FAx 202.822.1334 The League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Communities Campaign www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org Part II is a detailed audit of the engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, evaluation and planning efforts in your community. Complete this application on www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. This comprehensive inquiry is designed to yield a holistic picture of your community's work to promote bicycling. Technical assistance for completing Part 11 is available at www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org or by calling the League at 202-822-1333. APPLICATION PART II ENGINEERING 1. Do you have a policy that requires the accommodation of cyclists in all new road construction and reconstruction and resurfacing? Please include a copy of this legislation or policy. 2. Have you provided training for your engineers and planners on how to accommodate cyclists? Please describe. Is there a mechanism to provide training on an on-going basis? 3. How many bridges are in your community? How many are closed or inaccessible to cyclists? Of those accessible by bike, how many have shoulders, bike lanes, wide curb lanes, or multi- use paths? 4. Do you have a bike parking ordinance? If yes, please include a copy of your ordinance: 5. Are there bike racks or storage units at: Schools (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Libraries (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Transit stations (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Recreation centers (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Government buildings (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Office buildings (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Retail centers (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) Public spaces and parks (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS 1612 K St.,NW,Suite 800 Washington,DC 20006-2850 rillill"::11 � �°� WEBSITE WWW.bicyclefnendlycommunity.org EMAIL bikeleagueCblkeleague.org iendl7 figny Community PHONE 202.822.1333 FAx 202.822.1334 6. If your community has transit service: a. Are buses equipped with bike racks? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) (N/A) b. Can bikes be brought inside transit vehicles? 7. How many miles of bike lanes do you have? How many miles of bike lanes are in your bicycle master plan? What is the mileage of your total road network? In rural communities, rideable paved shoulders may also be considered. 8. What percent of arterial streets have bike lanes or paved shoulders? 9. How many miles of designated bike routes do you have? How many miles of signed bike routes are in your bicycle master plan? 10. Please describe any maintenance programs or policies that ensure bike lanes and shoulders remain usable. a. Routine maintenance b. Capital improvements 11 . Please describe initiatives your community has taken to ensure or improve bicycle access, safety and convenience at intersections, including bicycle detection, signing and marking. 12. How many miles of paved or hard surface trails (e.g. asphalt, concrete, crushed rock) do you have? How many miles of paved or hard surface trails are in your bicycle master plan? 13. How many miles of natural surface trails (singletrack) do you have? What is the total mileage of natural surface trails that are open to mountain bikes? 14. What is the estimated acreage of open space and public lands within the community (city, county, state, and federal public lands)? Are these areas open to cyclists? 15. Please describe maintenance programs or policies for your Multi-use Paths. a. Routine maintenance b. Capital improvements 16. Does your community have an ordinance or local code requirement for employers to provide bicycle parking, shower facilities, etc.? If yes, please describe or include a copy. 17. Please describe recreational facilities for cyclists such as low traffic rural roads and signed touring routes. 18. Are there other facilities that have been created to promote bicycling in your community? If yes, please describe. LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS 1612 K St.,NW,Suite 800 T Washington,DC 20006-2850 rill:: 11� ° WEBSITE www.bicyclefnendlycommunity.org � EMAIL bikeleagueCbikeleague.org iendly Community PHONE 202.822.1333 FAX 202.822.1334 EDUCATION 1. How do you educate motorists to share the road with cyclists? Please describe. How many community motorists do you reach with these efforts? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 2. Are there other bicycle education opportunities for adults? Please describe. 3. Do you have a bicycle safety program for children in schools? How many schools participate? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 4. What other types of bicycle safety and education opportunities are available for children? Please describe. How many children participate? 5. Do you make bicycle safety materials available to the public? Please describe. 6. Do you have a bicycle ambassador program that educates community members on local opportunities for bicycling and answers their questions? 7. Do you have League Cycling Instructors in your area? Please list active instructors. 8. Is bicycle safety education included in routine local activities (e.g. tax renewal, drivers licensing and testing, or inserts with utility bills each month)? If so, please describe. LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS 1612 K St.,NW,Suite 800 Washington,DC 20006-2850 rillill"::11 � �°� WEBSITE WWW.bicyclefnendlycommunity.org Sky� , EMAIL bikeleagueCbikeleague.org iendly Community PHONE 202.822.1333 FAx 202.822.1334 ENCOURAGEMENT 1 . How do you promote National Bike Month in May (or another month)? Please describe. 2. How many people do you reach with events and activities during this celebration? 3. Do you actively promote Bike to Work Day or other bicycle commuting incentive programs? Please describe. What portion of the community workforce do you reach? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 4. Is there an annual bike tour or ride promoted to the general public in your community? Please describe. 5. Are there community road or mountain bike clubs, bicycle advocacy organizations or racing clubs? Please describe. 6. How many specialty bicycle retailers (i.e. bike shops, not big box retailers like K-Mart or Wal Mart) are there in your community? 7. Are there other bicycling areas or facilities such as BMX tracks, velodromes or mountain biking centers in your community? 8. Does your trails system have a unit of the National Mountain Bike Patrol? Patrollers inform, assist and educate mountain bikers and other trail users. 9. Are there opportunities to rent bicycles in your community or other recreational opportunities involving bicycling? Please describe. 10. Do you have Safe Routes to School program that includes bicycling? How many schools are involved? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 11 . Does your community have youth recreation and intervention programs that are centered around bicycling? 12. Do you publish a bike map and keep it up to date? 13. Do you publish a map of mountain bike trails? 14. Please describe any other efforts in your community to encourage cycling. LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS 1612 K St.,NW,Suite 800 T Washington,DC 20006-2850 rill:: 11� ° WEBSITE www.bicyclefnendlycommunity.org � EMAIL bikeleagueCbikeleague.org iendly Community PHONE 202.822.1333 FAX 202.822.1334 ENFORCEMENT 1 . Is your local police department addressing the concerns of cyclists in your community? Is there a liaison that communicates with the bicycling community? 2. Do you offer specific training to police officers regarding traffic law as it applies to bicyclists? 3. Do you use targeted enforcement to encourage cyclists and motorists to share the road safely? 4. Do you have public safety employees on bikes? Indicate the number of employees on bike as well as the size of the entire staff. 5. Do you have a mandatory helmet law? If so, is the requirement a state law or local ordinance? To what ages does it apply? 6. Do you have a mandatory sidepath law? If so, is the requirement a state law or local ordinance? Is it enforced? LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS 1612 K St.,NW,Suite 800 Washington,DC 20006-2850 rillill"::11 � �°� WEBSITE WWW.bicyclefnendlycommunity.org EMAIL bikeleagueCblkeleague.org iendl7 figny Community PHONE 202.822.1333 FAx 202.822.1334 EVALUATION & PLANNING 1. Do you have any information on the number of trips by bike in your community including census data? Please describe. 2. How many cyclist/motor vehicle fatalities have occurred in your community in the past five years? 3. How many cyclist/motor vehicle crashes have occurred in your community in the past five years? 4. Do you have a specific plan or program to reduce these numbers? 5. Do you have a system in place that allows bicyclists to submit ideas and concerns to public officials? Please describe. 6. Do you have a comprehensive bicycle plan? Please include a copy. When was it passed or updated? Is it funded? What percentage has been implemented? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 7. Do you have a trails master plan that addresses mountain bike access, and are there ongoing relations between the mountain biking community and the community recreation and planning staff. 8. Is your bicycle network part of broader development plans, land use plans and ongoing development projects? How many trails, bike lanes, paved shoulders, and bike routes connect with each other to provide seamless transportation options? (All) (Most) (Some) (Few) (None) 9. Have you evaluated your transportation network and prioritized bicycle improvements based on hazards and needs? 10. What specific improvements do you have planned for bicycling in the following year? 11 . What are the three primary reasons your city deserves to be designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community? 12. What are the three aspects of your community most in need of improvement in order to accommodate bicyclists? LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS 1612 K St.,NW,Suite 800 T Washington,DC 20006-2850 rill:: 11� ° WEBSITE www.bicyclefnendlycommunity.org igionEMAIL bikeleagueCbikeleague.org iendly Community PHONE 202.822.1333 FAX 202.822.1334 FEEDBACK 1 . How has completing this application affected your awareness of improvements which may be made for bicyclists? 2. Are you planning any new projects based on your involvement with the Bicycle Friendly Community program? Please describe. 3. How do you foresee this designation affecting your community's outlook on bicycling? 4. How do you foresee this designation affecting future bicycle improvement efforts? 5. Are you aware of other communities which should be involved with this program? Please list below. Community State Current Award Level Since Population Square Miles Davis CA Platinum 2005 63,722 10.5 Portland OR Platinum 2003 533,492 134.3 Boulder CO Gold 2004 101,500 24 Corvallis OR Gold 2003 53,165 13.83 Madison WI Gold 2006 221,551 84.7 Palo Alto CA Gold 2003 56,862 23.7 San Francisco CA Gold 2006 739,426 47 Tucson/East Pima Region AZ Gold 2004 512,023 194.7 Arlington VA_ Silver 2003 200,226 26 Austin TX Silver 2007 681,804 271.8 Bellingham WA Silver 2006 73,460 25.5 Chicago IL Silver 2005 2,896,016 234 Colorado Springs CO Silver 2008 360890 186 Durango CO Silver 2008 15878 7 Eugene _ OR Silver 2004 142,681 40.5 Folsom CA Silver 2003 63,960 21.7 Fort Collins CO Silver _ 2003 118,652 46.5 Gainesville FL Silver 2004 117,182 49.1 Jackson WY Silver 2006 8,647 2.8 Minneapolis MN Silver 2008 373188 58 Missoula MT Silver 2003 57053 24 San Luis Obispo _ CA Silver 2007 44,174 11 Santa Barbara CA Silver 2003 87,370 19 Santa Cruz CA Silver 2007 54593 15.6 Scottsdale AZ Silver 2005 221,792 184.2 Steamboat Springs CO Silver 2007 9,815 9.98 Tempe AZ Silver 2003 160,676 40.1 Ada County ID Bronze 2004 395974 1060 Albuquerque NM Bronze 2005 448,607 187 Ann Arbor MI Bronze 2005 114028 28 Arcata CA Bronze 2008 16651 11 Ashland OR Bronze 2004 19,522 6.5 Auburn AL Bronze 2005 42,987 39.1 Bainbridge Island WA Bronze 2008 20300 27 Beaverton OR Bronze 2003 79,350 16.3 Bend OR Bronze 2005 75,290 32 Bloomington IN Bronze 2003 69,107 20 Boca Raton FL Bronze 2003 83,960 26.2 Brentwood CA Bronze _ 2006 40,007 _ 11.7 Brunswick ME Bronze 2003 21,820 47 Burlington VT Bronze 2004 38,889 10.6 Carmel IN Bronze 2006 70,000 17.9 Carrboro NC Bronze 2004 17,797 5.5 Cary NC Bronze 2003 119,745 42 Chandler AZ Bronze 2006 176,581 58 Charlotte NC Bronze 2008 648387 _ 287 Charlottesville VA Bronze 2008 40315 10 Chattanooga TN Bronze 2003 155,554 135 Chico CA Bronze 2004 79000 21 Coeur d'Alene ID Bronze 2008 41983 14 Denver CO Bronze 2003 556,835 153.4 Flagstaff AZ Bronze 2006 57,391 63.6 Gilbert AZ Bronze 2003 196,000 76 La Crosse WI Bronze 2007 51818 22 Lawrence KS Bronze 2004 88,664 28.1 Lexington-Fayette County KY Bronze 2007 246800 85 Liberty Lake WA Bronze 2007 6344 6 Longmont _ CO Bronze 2004 84,636 21.8 Louisville KY Bronze 2006 700,030 399 Mesa AZ Bronze 2003 437,454 125 Milwaukee WI Bronze 2006 578,887 96.9 Mountain View CA Bronze 2004 69,011' 12.1 New York NY Bronze ,2007 8143197 469 Orlando _ _ FL Bronze 2004 205,648 93.5 Oxford MS Bronze 2008 16727 15.74 Park City UT Bronze '2007 20620' 102 Port Townsend WA Bronze 2008 8334 9.45 Presidio of San Francisco CA Bronze 2003 3,000 1 Redmond WA Bronze 12003 49,8901 16.9 Roswell GA Bronze 2006 85,920 38.6 Sacramento CA Bronze 2006 457,514 99.2 Salt Lake City UT Bronze 2007 181743' 111 San Jose CA Bronze 12006 912,332 178.2 Santa Clarita CA Bronze 2007 175314 52 Schaumburg IL Bronze 2003 73,346 49.5 Shawnee KS Bronze '2003 57,628' 42 Sitka AK Bronze 2008 8883 4811 South Lake Tahoe CA Bronze 2006 23,609 16.5 South Sioux City NE Bronze 12006 11,925 5.2 Spartanburg SC Bronze 2007 39487 20 St. Petersburg FL Bronze 2006 249,090 133.1 Sunnyvale CA Bronze 2006 131,760 22.6 Vancouver WA Bronze 2005 156,600 48.55 Washington DC Bronze 2003 553,523 61.4 25425612 NMNN, CITY OF PALM DESERT ya \ : PARKS AND RECREATION ,47 �`7.'. STAFF REPORT To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Date: September 16, 2008 Subject: Joe Mann Rose Garden Improvement Staff met with Ms. Phyllis Harkins, Community Association Manager for the Palm Desert Country Club to discuss improvements to the rose garden area in Joe Mann Park. Staff agreed to add four new tables to the seating area. Along with the tables, Staff agreed to paint the existing shade canopies. Attached are pictures of the tables and the canopy areas. G\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2008\Sept 16\Commissiom Report Joe Mann Rose Garden doc • I, i t • i Irdi 1„ILrLL, __, 1.. , . :. . .. 0 I, ... .,,• ._,.,... _ . 1,1 • I" • 4,11 P ,;i\ k+ ,' 'L j,,. rya • i' • ,,rli � • • ' { _i `e<„ 1114 1 F f 1 '=� A, 1 .�'�_ .. CITY OF PALM DESERT : PARKS AND RECREATION ..�4 /�N 94r 9 3so4.;.. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM N.To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager Date: September 16, 2008 Subject: Mike Schuler Trail On August 26, 2008, Ms. Cathy Isaacson, planner for the City of Rancho Mirage; a member of the Rancho Mirage Trail Commission; Mr. Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst for the City of Palm Desert; Mr. Mike Schuler, trail builder, and myself met at the Mike Schuler Trail to discuss widening of the trail. As we hiked the trail, Mr. Schuler pointed out areas of the trail that needed repair due to the recent rains. Mr. Schuler indicated that he could make the repairs. As we moved forward on the trail, Mr. Schuler pointed out areas of the trail that were naturally wider than other portions of the trail. Mr. Schuler recommended that only small turnouts be developed in a few of these areas. This would allow individuals to move aside when others using the trail wish to pass. All parties agreed that these should be the only improvements to the Mike Schuler Trail. Attached are pictures of the trail and proposed turnout ares. G\DevServices\Janis Steele\Word Files\Commission\Updates\2008\Sept 16\Schular Trail\Commissiom Report Mike Shuler Trad.doc • x f s 1 ti• s. �i r` Y r ' .ram0 ., ..'.i. t.", i5 � ,4 z M. ,i?,a '',a 4 :,t J / Base of Mike Schuler Trail on Painters Path, behind Desert Crossings Shopping Center llitr ,c40,44011,„ - - Ar ,'-11.1 - 11:� This is a typical width of a trail on all City trails. As you can see the trail tread (where most people walk) is between18-24" or more in width. Typically you will find a generous shoulder area which can be used to pass other hikers/bikers. 1 ,4 r is Cai yt' • • } e, r`• ,yft, t a'., s. r- r ` �.�, , y � The pink flags indicate an area that could be used to widen the trail. Mr. Schuler has proposed to used rock from the area, and create rock walls on the fill side of the trail allowing wider turnout areas. No further excavation is being proposed. 1 :'.. i ..v ., _, ,4* a � i 1 T N , y, a t � r ,,t4s,o, r c y 4 ) ,. Y pr • • 4.3 • • • This is an example of a rock wall constructed by Mr. Schuler during the original construction of the trail system. ;; .,-, max iieti a. lot lisis. a a y aa4 t it _ e ' Ails K� � 4,,.: _ ...J7z.:.: -, - , ._: 1 .. _ .t . . - . ..:104, 44fr... _ _ ... - :, - , . . - .- —1:41,.N.. :!'-'?'' ' - .----to .k a? ? fir: .$ yti . Close up of an existing rock wall constructed by Mr. Schuler NMNN, .'�' � CITY OF PALM DESERT : PARKS AND RECREATION �`....� STAFF REPORT egT�9 3yo��f To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager Date: September 16, 2008 Subject: Park Inspections Attached is the summary of park inspections from the past few months. I am attaching a copy of Commission inspection assignments for your convenience. It has changed due to Commissioner Schukart and Munson's return, and the addition of Community Park. The Community Park should be ready for inspection in October. The playground is nearly complete. There is some landscaping and irrigation work to be finished after the playground is complete, but it's time to get the park back on the inspection list. Please remember that if you are assigned to the University Parks, you receive a month of rest until further notice. The City does not yet maintain these parks. Also attached for your convenience is the "Inspector Checklist," which now includes a space for suggestions and recommendations. The "Action" form was also revised so that you may include both items needing correction and any recommendations you might have. Both revised forms are attached. Date Park Inspector Date Deficiency Corrected Corrective Action Washington Guyer 9/1/08 No observable deficiencies. N/A None Charter School Palma Village Dash 7/15/08 No observable deficiencies. N/A None Park Freedom Park Housken 7/14/08 Tape & banner remnants accumulating in 7/20/08 Removed upper areas of picnic pavilion. Green irrigation lid was off to side &the 7/20/08 Checked and repaired. underground box w/valve was filled with water(NW of restroom in parking lot). The last raised planter on the walk leading 7/20/08 Notified contractor to correct problem. to the baseball fields was filled with water bubbling up. Plus, there was water on sidewalk around planter. There seems to be many missing Texas ? Verbal report by Jay at meeting Rangers along main entrance way. Park Inspection Assignments 2008 Park Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 1. Ironwood/Haystack Babcock Housken Dawson Dash Schukart Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Schukart Munson Dash 2. Homme/Adams Babcock Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Dawson Schukart Munson Cahuilla Park 3. Joe Mann Park Barnard Babcock Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Dawson Schukart 4. Palm Desert Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Dawson Soccer Park 5. Palma Village Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Park 6. Washington Hall Guyer Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Dawson Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Charter School 7. Civic Center Park Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock W/dog & skate park 8. Freedom Park Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard 9. University Park Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Dog Park 10. University Park Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Barnard Babcock Housken Dawson Dash Hall Guyer Neighborhood Park 11. Community Park Munson Dash Hall (PD Middle School) Note: Inspections are due by the 3rd Tuesday of the month (at or before scheduled Commission Meeting). CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION PARK INSPECTOR CHECKLIST 1) Ironwood/Haystack 6) University Parks (Dog & Neighborhood) 2) Homme-Adams/Cahuilla Park 7) Washington Charter School 3) Joe Mann Park 8) Civic Center Park 4) Palm Desert Soccer Park 9) Freedom Park 5) Palma Village Park 10) Skate Park/Dog Park (Civic Center Park) Date of Inspection: Day of Week: Time: Commissioner: Item to be checked Deficiency Date (Use Inspection Action Form to record a brief description of the problem) N/A OK Noted Corrected A. Grounds 1• Is general overall appearance of the Park satisfactory? 2. Grounds clean? 3. Broken glass,debris? B. Restrooms 1• Is general overall appearance of the restrooms satisfactory? 2. Interiors clean? 3. Broken glass,debris? 4. Adequate supplies? C. Tot Lot 1• Is general appearance of the Tot Lot satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Surface clean? 4. Tot Lot benches in satisfactory condition? D. Picnic Areas, including Pavilions/Shelters/Grills 1• Is general appearance of the Picnic Area satisfactory? 2. Broken tables,benches? 3. Graffiti? E. Tennis Courts 1• Is overall appearance of the Tennis Courts satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts clean? F. Volleyball Courts 1• Is overall appearance of the Volleyball Courts satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Courts clean? PARK INSPECTOR CHECKLIST (Continued) G. Baseball Fields 1• Is general overall appearance of the Baseball Fields satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Fields clean? H. Basketball Court 1• Is general overall appearance of the Basketball Court satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3• Courts clean? I. Dog Park 1• Is general overall appearance of the Dog Park satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Turf areas clean? J. Soccer Fields 1• Is general overall appearance of the Soccer Fields satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Fields clean? K. Skate Park 1• Is general overall appearance of the Skate Park satisfactory? 2. Equipment missing or broken? 3. Concrete and ramps clean? L. Miscellaneous 1• Other(Please describe): M. Suggestions/Recommendations CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKS & RECREATION Park Inspector Action Form Date of Inspection: Location: Item Deficiency and/or Corrective Action Taken or Number Recommendation Recommended Action