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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS t - Costa
FROM: TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE County
DATE: October 7, 1996
SUBJECT: Quarterly Report on Status of County Bicycle Program - GO BIKE!
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Accept quarterly report on status of County Bicycle Program - GO BIKE!
FISCAL IMPACT
None to County General Funds. The Bicycle Program is funded by grants from the
State of California and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD).
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
-The County has received two grants in support of the bicycle program GOB/KE!which
is directed at increasing the use of the bicycle as a mode of transportation through
development of additional facilities and active promotional efforts. In authorizing the
application for the BAAQMD grant, the Board requested the Transportation Committee
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR X RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S): Jeff Smith Tom Torlakson
ACTION OF BOARD ON: S APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED ✓ OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
_ UNANIMOUS (ABSENT) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Orig Dept: Community Development ATTESTED_
Contact: Ernest Vovakis, 335-1243 PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
cc: THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY , DEPUTY
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Quarterly Report on Bicycle Program
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to monitor the progress of the program. This is accomplished through a series of quarterly reports, of
which this is the third.
SUMMARY OF THIRD QUARTER ACTIVITIES
Countywide Bicycle Facilities Coordinator: During the third quarter, the County completed recruitment
for the Countywide Bicycle Facilities Coordinator. Twenty-six (26) applications were received. The
interview panel consisted of County staff, a representative of the City/County Engineers Advisory
Committee, and the chair of the Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee. The interview panel was
unanimous in their support for the individual selected. The Countywide Bicycle Facilities Coordinator
is Michael E. Jackson. He formally was Bicycle Coordinator for Washington D.C., and most recently,
the City of San Diego.
Petroleum Violator Escrow Account Grant: During the third quarter, the County received approval of
the federal grant for the Contra Costa Bicycle Implementation Program. This grant will fund
implementation of the- recommendationsJn the Countywide Bicycle Action Plan. The grant is for
$250,000 and will fund these activities through June 1998, with the possibility of extension. With this
grant approval, the County can begin incurring expenses for reimbursement through the grant.
Bicycle Promotion Activities: During the third quarter, the County spent a portion of its efforts
promoting bicycling in the San Ramon area. Following contact with some key players in the area, the
County set to work planning and promoting a "Bike to Work Week" event. This event was chosen for
its ability to reach a large target audience. During the week of September 16, commuters were
encouraged to ride their bicycles to work. Along the way, they were treated to bagels, juice; coffee and
fruit at "energizer stations". Participants were also made eligible to win a daily prize. The event
resulted in over 200 cars off the road during the week and encouraged 98 commuters to ride their bike
(46 of whom were new rides!).
In addition to promoting bicycle commuting in San Ramon, the GO BIKE! program has continued to
educate commuters about the benefits of bicycling. Information display tables have been set up at fairs
in Concord, Martinez, and Walnut Creek and "How to" clinics have been made available throughout the
county.
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GO 81KE!Development
Michael E. Jackson
Countywide Bicycle Facilities Coordinator
651 Pine Street
4th Floor,North Wing
Martinez, CA. 94553
GO BIKE!Promotions
Sandy Sachs
Bicycle Promotions Coordinator
597 Center Avenue
Suite 115
Martinez, CA. 94553
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