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NOTICE OF MEETING

Central Iowa Bicycle-Pedestrian Roundtable

*************************** 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Burnham Room, MPO Office 420 Watson Powell, Jr., Way, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA

*************************** TENTATIVE AGENDA

1. Call To Order

2. Introductions

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of the Roundtable’s December 16, 2014, Meeting Minutes Page 2 5. INFORMATION: BikeLife Cities Page 5

Conference call with Becca Heaton to provide more information on the BikeLife Cities program. 6. REPORT: Bike Friendly Businesses Page 9

Discussion about a Bike Friendly Business Program in Greater Des Moines. 7. INFORMATION: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Webinars Page 10 8. INFORMATION: Bike and Ride Data Page 11

9. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee

10. Project Updates

11. Future Agenda Items

12. Next Roundtable Meeting Date

The next meeting will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at the MPO Office – 420 Watson Powell, Jr., Way, Des Moines, IA.

13. Adjournment

Agenda Report

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January 2015 Item No. 4

ISSUE: Approval of the Roundtable’s December 16, 2014, Meeting Minutes

REPORT AND VOTE: Approve the minutes of the December 16, 2014, Bicycle and Pedestrian Roundtable meeting.

BACKGROUND:

The minutes of the December 16, 2014, Bicycle and Pedestrian Roundtable meeting are enclosed on the following pages.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the minutes of the December 16, 2014, Bicycle and Pedestrian Roundtable meeting.

STAFF CONTACT:

Aaron Bartling, abartling@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.

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MEETING NOTES

DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)

CENTRAL IOWA BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN ROUNDTABLE

December 16, 2014 MPO Office, Burnham Room

12:00 P.M. Des Moines, Iowa

Roundtable Attendees Present:

Vern Willey, City of Altoona Tony Filippini, Ames Area MPO Gay Lea Wilson, Citizen Advisor Nick Lenox, City of Ankeny Mark Arentsen, City of Bondurant Ruth Randleman, City of Carlisle Jeff Thielen, City of Clive John Schmitz, City of Johnston Kevin James, City of Urbandale

Marco Alvarez, City of West Des Moines Jeremy Lewis, Des Moines Bicycle Collective Lisa Hein, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Loren Lown, Polk County Conservation Dayne Magneson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clifford A. Leonard, Citizen Katie Fencl, Des Moines Area Sports Commission Scott Sumpter, BIKEIOWA

Roundtable Staff Present: Aaron Bartling, Associate Transportation Planner Mike Armstrong, Associate Transportation Planner Teva Dawson, Senior Transportation Planner 1. Call to Order

The December 16, 2014, Roundtable meeting was called to order at 11:34 a.m., at the MPO Office.

2. Introduction

Participants introduced themselves.

3. Approval of Agenda

Participants approved the agenda for the December 16, 2014, Roundtable meeting. 4. Approval of the Roundtable’s November 18, 2014, Meeting Notes Participants approved the Roundtable’s November 18, 2014, meeting notes. 5. Mobilizing Tomorrow Update

Staff provided an update on the approval of Mobilizing Tomorrow. It was noted that the plan was approved at the November MPO Policy Committee meeting, with an amendment to change the funding strategy.

6. Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Surface Transportation Program Process

Staff provided information on the FFY 2019 Surface Transportation Program (STP) and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding opportunities. It was noted that the application process had begun, with a simplified online application. A schedule of the process was provided to the Roundtable.

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7. Wellmark Foundation’s MATCH Program Grant Award

Staff reported on grant funds that were awarded to the MPO to carry out Complete Streets policy development and tactical starts. It was noted that $75,000 was awarded to the MPO through the Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) program. This money will be used to carry-out pilot projects, similar to the Ingersoll Ave project, across the region.

8. BikeLife Cities Program Staff provided information on the BikeLife Cities program. The Roundtable discussed the pros and cons of

starting this program in the Des Moines area. It was requested to have a BikeLife Cities representative speak at the January meeting to provide more information on the program.

9. 2015 Iowa Bicycle Summit Staff provided information on the 2015 Iowa Bicycle Summit, which is being held on January 23, 2015.

The summit workshops will focus on how to build better bicycle facilities in our communities. 8. Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Webinars

Staff provided information on a series of webinars put on by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP). It was noted that these webinars are held on the third Wednesday of every month through December. Staff noted that the next webinar will be held at 2:00 p.m. on December 17, 2014, at the MPO’s office.

9. Bike and Ride Data

Committee members briefly reviewed the Bike and Ride Data for the month. 10. Project Updates

The Roundtable discussed projects occurring around the region.

11. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 12. Future Agenda Items 13. Next Roundtable Meeting Date

The next meeting will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at the MPO Office.

14. Adjournment The December 16, 2014, Roundtable meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m

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Agenda Report

Central Iowa Bicycle-Pedestrian Roundtable

January 2015 Item No. 5

ISSUE: BikeLife Cities

INFORMATION: Conference call with Becca Heaton to provide more information on the BikeLife Cities program.

BACKGROUND:

BikeLife Cities is a program that helps cities promote and grow bicycling in their regions. In 2014, BikeLife Cities launched in three cities: Boulder, CO; Tucson, AZ; and Kansas City, MO. Currently, they are looking to expand to Salt Lake City and Ogden, UT and Anchorage, AK, among others. A representative from BikeLife Cities has reached out to the MPO about starting a BikeLife Cities program in the Des Moines area (BikeLife Des Moines). The program could provide a way to educate the public about current and future investments being made on bicycle facilities and events in the region. It would market to cyclists and people who would ride more if they knew safe places and ways to ride. The program would consist of a printed magazine as well as an online component. Becca Heaton, with BikeLife Cities will be calling in to provide more information on the program. Additional information on the BikeLife Cities Program is included on the following pages. An online presentation on BikeLife Cities can be found at http://presentation.bikelifecities.com/cities/.

RECOMMENDATION:

None. Report and discussion only.

STAFF CONTACT:

Aaron Bartling, abartling@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.

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Turn YourCity into a BikeLife City!

What is BikeLife Cities? It is a national program from Catalyst Communication supported by People for Bikes and the League of American Bicyclists to help cities promote cycling in their region. The program is focused on getting the word out to people that are “interested but concerned” and would ride more if they felt more comfortable and confident.

We partner with cities and other entities in the regions to provide engaging, informative content, combining local and national resources to inspire people to ride their bikes more. These resources include a pullout bike map, info on bicycle facilities, fun stories, product suggestions, “how to’s” and events. The outreach piece is a glossy magazine called BikeLife [YourCity] filled with content about everything biking.

View our digital issues and updates at BikeLifeCities.com.

DO YOU HAVE GRANTS that require you to get information out on certain topics or to certain populations?

DO YOU PRINT BIKE MAPS or informational brochures and make

them available to the public?

BIKELIFE CITIES CAN HELP YOU reach a broad or targeted audience cost-effectively and interestingly.

”Working with Catalyst has been a great experience and helped us showcase

projects and programs specific to Tucson. It is an ideal public/private partnership. We received rave reviews of the final product from local businesses, elected

officials and cyclists citywide. It is well worth the investment and I would recommend it to any city considering

becoming a BikeLife City.”Ann Chanecka, City of Tucson,

AZ Bike/Ped Coordinator

”What I like about it so much is that cities will mail this to households. We

know people need clear, direct information as to where they can ride that includes

maps and helpful tips. Plus, a lot of cities have much better bike networks than they

used to have, but a lot of citizens don’t have an idea. This will be a good way to

get that message out.”

Tim Blumenthal, President, People for Bikes and the Green Lane Project

”The City of Boulder is thrilled that BikeLife Cities has selected our community as one of their first markets. The magazine and website are great tools to distribute

resources and safety messages, and to keep our residents informed about

innovative plans and projects. We look forward to BikeLife Cities’ continued success and growth in Boulder and across the country.”

Chris Hagelin, City of Boulder, CO

”We ran a 2-page ad spread in BikeLife Boulder County and the coupon response was overwhelming. We will

definitely do it again.”

Nick Howe, Owner, Elevation Cycles

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Print MagazineThe BikeLife Cities print magazine includes national content compiled by our editorial team. Topics include gear, how to’s, trends and travel. Local content is provided by your city’s transportation staff, bike and pedestrian coordinator, local advocacy groups, bike clubs, independent writers and freelance photographers.

Content is edited by the Catalyst editorial department and designed into the magazine. Layouts are submitted to the city for final review.

Digital OfferingsBikeLifeYourCity.comCatalyst can create and host the website pages at BikeLifeCities.com/YourCity (also BikeLifeYourCity.com) with a viewable online version of your print magazine, combined with local content that you provide.

@BikeLifeYourCityCatalyst can create and manage YourCity’s Twitter feed @BikeLifeYourCity with daily posts of interest. ASK ABOUT PRICING

BikeLifeYourCity on FacebookCatalyst can create and manage YourCity’s Facebook fan page “BikeLifeYourCity” with daily posts. ASK ABOUT PRICING

Monthly e-NewsletterCatalyst can design and manage a monthly e-Newsletter to subscribers with selected local stories. ASK ABOUT PRICING

Why Become a BikeLife City?Whether your city is well established and recognized as bicycle friendly, or an “up-and-coming” town just beginning to invest in bicycling infrastructure, the BikeLife Cities program is designed to help you raise awareness and attract support.

Our first three cities range from Boulder (Platinum level according to the League of American Bicyclists), to Tucson (Gold) and Kansas City (Bronze). All three are using BikeLife Cities as part of their strategy to attain the next level designation and create a cycling culture.

Studies have shown that people who know more and gain experience riding feel safer and are likely to ride more. BikeLife Cities, along with programs such as protected bike lanes, green lanes, and bike route and trail building initiatives, provides an interesting, content-rich, socially-engaging platform upon which your city’s messages will be heard and shared widely.

The BikeLife Cities program consists of print and digital content, designed to be used in a variety of ways, depending on your needs. Catalyst is prepared to invest and partner with you to launch your program at the right level to fit with your resource and budgetary constraints.

DistributionThe print magazine is set up to run quarterly, but can be printed less frequently. The distribution, timing and frequency can be varied to suit your city’s needs.

Distribution Options for a CityThe magazine is printed and ideally mailed to residences within the region, with additional distribution copies that can be placed at various points around the city. Mailing is Carrier Route Sort, where the city and Catalyst together choose carrier routes to target and magazines are delivered to every home in that route.

Distribution Options for a Locality Within a Metropolitan RegionCatalyst will feature two pages of localized content about your portion of a larger region that has already established itself as a BikeLife City, with print copies that you can distribute to your own targeted audience.

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2015 Programs and PricingWe work with each city to design a program that fits your budget and distribution needs.

City/Regional Program

» Additional copies printed for $.55 each, including postage and handling.

» Plus $250 and $50/month hosting for website and digital versions of both issues.

Limited Content & Distribution within Larger Region Catalyst will include 1 or more pages of content for cities, counties, universities, and other entities within regions that are already publishing BikeLife. The cost for this is $.55 per copy delivered to the city and $.70 per copy mailed to households, minimum 2,000 copies with 1 page of content. City will receive an additional page of content at no extra charge when ordering 4,500 copies or more. Additional pages of content are $1,500 per page.

Examples: » 4,500 copies and 2 pages, shipped $2,475

» 2,000 copies and 1 page, shipped $1,100

Digital Only Package » Digital programs will vary, but typically include a one-time setup

charge and monthly management and hosting. Your Catalyst representative will be able to work with you to develop the most appropriate level of digital content and management to fit with your needs and available resources.

Different budget needs? Ask us, and we’ll find a way to make it work.

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CALL OR EMAIL ANY TIME!sales@bikelifecities.com // 303-444-5545

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE–2015 Content Due ShipEarly Spring 1/19/15 3/13/15

Late Spring 3/23/15 5/18/15

Summer 6/1/15 7/27/15

Fall 8/10/15 10/5/15

Catalyst will provide the first 30,000 copies (up to 25,000 mailed), in your metropolitan area for $15,500, featuring 16 pages of your content.

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Agenda Report

Central Iowa Bicycle-Pedestrian Roundtable

January 2015 Item No. 6

ISSUE: Bike Friendly Businesses

REPORT: Discussion about a Bike Friendly Business program in Greater Des Moines. BACKGROUND:

Bike Friendly Business programs are starting to pop-up across the nation. These programs are opening up opportunities for businesses to reach out to the biking community and are also encouraging people to make more trips on their bicycles. The Des Moines area does not currently have a program like this, but it is has been mentioned at various times. Staff requests that the Roundtable discuss the idea of starting a Bike Friendly Business program in the Greater Des Moines region. Additional information and examples of Bike Friendly Business programs can be found at:

The League of American Bicyclists (http://bikeleague.org/business)

Omaha, NE (http://omahabikes.org/perks/)

Oregon(http://industry.traveloregon.com/industry-resources/product-development/bike-friendly-business-program/)

RECOMMENDATION:

None. Report and discussion only.

STAFF CONTACT:

Aaron Bartling, abartling@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.

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January 2014 Item No. 7

INFORMATION: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Webinars

INFORMATION: Update on the APBP Webinar Series.

BACKGROUND:

The Des Moines Area MPO will be hosting a series of webinars in 2015 focusing on bicycle and pedestrian issues. A full list of all events is included below. There is no cost to attend these webinars and each webinar is approved for AICP Certification Maintenance Credits. 2015 Webinars from the Association of Pedestrians and Bicycle Professionals (1 CM Credit Each)

Jan 21 Level of Service for Pedestrians and Cyclists Feb 18 New Tools for Estimating Walking and Bicycling Demand Mar 18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Counting Programs Jul 15 Health in All Policies Sep 16 Shared Streets, Slow Streets Dec 16 The Best Guides and Manuals You’ve Never Heard Of

The webinars are held from 2:00-3:00 pm in the Burnham Room at the MPO office – 420 Watson Powell, Jr., Way, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA.

RECOMMENDATION:

None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT:

Aaron Bartling, abartling@dmampo.org; (515) 334-0075.

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Agenda Report

Central Iowa Bicycle-Pedestrian Roundtable

December 2014 Item No. 8

INFORMATION: Bike and Ride Data

INFORMATION: Report concerning the bike and ride data for central Iowa.

BACKGROUND:

Below are the most recent Bike & Ride Counts for the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) and CyRide (Ames):

TABLE 1: DART Bike & Ride User Counts per Month by Year

Source: DART

TABLE 2: CyRide Bike & Ride User Counts per Month by Year

Source: CyRide

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

JANUARY 334 717 718 521 341 636 1,772 1,705 1,565

FEBRUARY 425 378 623 973 356 868 1,799 1,738 1,031

MARCH 553 833 1,183 1,935 N/A 2,252 3,160 2,106 2,026

APRIL 771 1,256 1,904 2,792 2,902 3,075 3,901 3,549 3,179

MAY 1,240 1,934 2,739 3,454 3,333 3,884 4,574 5,095 4,370

JUNE 1,718 2,632 3,297 4,228 3,828 4,646 4,781 5,370 5,238

JULY 1,803 2,823 3,968 4,446 4,174 5,046 5,156 6,470 5,636

AUGUST 2,077 3,202 6,636 4,385 4,425 5,692 5,952 6,996 5,440

SEPTEMBER 1,898 2,823 3,844 4,156 3,945 4,898 4,168 6,707 5,874

OCTOBER 1,623 5,873 3,797 N/A 3,862 4,777 4,628 6,618 6,337

NOVEMBER 1,255 2,282 2,248 2,367 2,623 2,858 3,295 3,804 3,596

DECEMBER 1,064 701 701 910 1,316 2,034 2,053 2,260 3,158

TOTAL 14,761 25,454 31,658 30,167 31,105 40,666 45,239 52,418 47,450

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

JANUARY 17 22 134 334 384 246

FEBRUARY 38 63 160 328 366 226

MARCH 54 232 297 474 300 355

APRIL 53 322 376 695 750 712

MAY 189 248 426 764 740 855

JUNE 284 335 512 851 731 991

JULY 336 482 552 823 802 789

AUGUST 429 582 838 1,118 1,120

SEPTEMBER 87 401 576 1,106 1,195 1,747

OCTOBER 169 289 507 1,046 1,208 1,610

NOVEMBER 79 139 293 637 728 813

DECEMBER 36 53 146 425 461 315

TOTAL 371 2,282 3,808 6,509 8,979 9,678 4,174

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