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Home My WebLink About02/28/2022 - Bicycle Advisory Committee - Agenda - Regular Meeting Bicycle Advisory Committee Regular Meeting (Remote) Monday, February 28, 2022, 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting via Zoom Page 1 Join Zoom meeting online https://zoom.us/j/97786682977?pwd=cWJuK2tMeHdSTGZiTjhaaWk0V2I1Zz09 Join Zoom meeting by phone 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 977 8668 2977 Passcode: 721493 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. NEW BUSINESS a. HB22-1028 – State “Safety Stop” legislation (1.5 hours) DISCUSS, possible ACTION 6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 7. OTHER BUSINESS a. Transportation Board Report b. Staff Liaison Report ▪ March meeting format (virtual, hybrid, or in person) c. Future Agenda Items 8. ADJOURNMENT BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ATTACHMENTS February 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m. The following letters were submitted to the Bicycle Advisory Committee Chair in advance of the meeting by members who could not be in attendance. From:Katherine C To:Jordan Williams; Cortney Geary Subject:[EXTERNAL] Letter to BAC - Safety Stop Bill Date:Monday, February 28, 2022 8:55:32 AM Letter to BAC: As a citizen who bike commutes in our community, I support the safety stop bill. I believe this policy can reduce travel time and incentivize more people to ride a bicycle as a form of transportation and in turn, protect and enhance air quality. More importantly, research has shown that the safety spot is safer for both bicyclists and motorists. It is known that intersections are the most dangerous zone for cyclists and the safety stop allows for cyclists to clear an intersection more quickly, moving them out of this dangerous zone. In addition, it reduces the interaction between cyclists and motorists in intersections and reduces crashes in intersections. As someone who works in the prevention world and educates young people on brain development, I think it's important for specific education to address children and young people about the safety stop. Youth may not be able to make the best judgement calls in safety stops. If they are legalized, it does not mean children and young people should practice safety stops. There should be additional education and considerations to keep children and young people safe. Section 3 of the current bill includes comprehensive education, specifically with schools, and I believe this is key in considering passing this bill. In summary, I would recommend BAC publicly support the passing of the safety stop bill. Sincerely, Katherine Chu Member at Large DATE: February 28, 2022 TO: Jordan Williams, Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) Chair FROM: Kevin Krause, Bicycle Advisory Committee Member / Natural Resources Advisory Committee Liaison & Co-Chair SUBJECT: HB22-1028–"Statewide Regulation Of Controlled Intersections” Dear Mr. Williams, I was surprised to learn that the City of Fort Collins Legislative Review Committee recently voted to oppose HB22-1028, "Statewide Regulation Of Controlled Intersections” (i.e. “Safety Stop” Legislation), since it offers a critical opportunity to improve safety in bicycling throughout the state and, thus, here in Fort Collins. As we have discussed in previous meetings, it is well known that intersections are highly dangerous locations for bicyclists. As Bicycle Colorado has articulated, per CDOT data, from 2017-2019, “72.2% of reported crashes between bicyclists and drivers took place at intersections or were ‘intersection related’” in that time frame. Thankfully, as the “Safety Stop” has been long implemented in a number of jurisdictions throughout the country, there is data that this approach actually reduces interactions and crashes between motorists and bicyclists in intersections. Thirty months after the “Safety Stop” was introduced in Delaware, crashes in intersections had decreased 23%. As this bill supports, clearing an intersection safely and efficiently eliminates the possibility of a crash before it can occur. It would be irresponsible if our city, a Platinum Bicycle City wishing to significantly grow ridership, remains against such methods which have produced these safety-oriented results. Further, as a city focused on equity, this bill also decriminalizes a commonly practiced behavior where bias opportunities may unfortunately present themselves. This bill and its approach will encourage citizens to ride bicycles as an alternative to single-occupant vehicle travel. Not only because of the safety factor but also because it makes bicycling in the City’s network more efficient. Further, the bill includes appropriate and useful safety measures, and education provisions that support the change. For these reasons and in order to reach the City’s climate, and particularly the transportation sector decarbonization goals, and move toward improved air quality, I would urge the Legislative Review Committee to move to a position supporting this bill. Thank you for your consideration and the opportunity to engage on this matter. Respectfully, Kevin Krause Bicycle Advisory Committee Member Natural Resources Advisory Committee Liaison & Co-Chair From:Todd Dangerfield To:Jordan Williams Cc:Cortney Geary Subject:Feb 28 BAC Meeting Agenda Item: Safety Stop Date:Monday, February 28, 2022 4:00:19 PM Hi Jordan, Since I am unable to attend the special meeting called for tonight I wanted to express my position on Safety Stop and the legislation currently being considered at the state level (HB22-1028). In 2013 I was a member of the BAC when we considered whether Fort Collins should pursue adoption of Safety Stop on the local level. Ultimately the BAC did not recommend this at the time due to jurisdictional conflicts, concerns with safety, public confusion, lack of overall research of the practice and a worry for stirring up more animosity among motorists and cyclists. Further education and demonstration of the overall benefits for adoption of this policy seemed lacking at the time. As you are aware, the BAC debated the Safety Stop once again in 2018 as a statewide effort seemed to be picking up momentum. Since then, it appears a wider awareness and acceptance of the policy has developed. However, it is my belief that Safety Stop legislation can only work if it is adopted and implemented state wide rather than on a town-by-town patchwork of alternating approvals/disapprovals. If it is going to work, cyclists and motorists need to know that it is permitted in all jurisdictions in the state, much like “3 Feet To Pass” and other cycling related initiatives. Therefore, I would offer support of this current legislative initiative and Fort Collins also supporting it rather than invoking a “home-rule” position and opposing it. Thank you, Todd Dangerfield, LEED AP BD+C Project Manager For Capital Projects 19 Old Town Square, Suite 230 Fort Collins, CO. 80524 Direct (970) 419-8254 Mobile (970) 237-9746 www.downtownfortcollins.org