what a waste of money, just last year they was trying to make a law that forbid any cyclist from riding two abreast, can you see the irony in this?
now that there is money ( from obama ) to do something, this city changes there ideology.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM UPDATE ON PELOTON BICYCLISTS AROUND THE ROSE
OFFICERS AND BOWL
DEPARTMENTS Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operatins Company: It is
recommended that the City Council indefinitely suspend the
second reading of an ordinance that would 'bicyclists
from riding more than two abreast on specific public streets as
may be designated by further resolution of the Council and
then posted.
The City Manager commented on the community discussions
that have occurred regarding the proposed ordinance, the
improved level of communication/discussions between staff
and the peloton riders, and the need to revisit the role that cars
play in the loop area; noted that funding for a full traffic study of
the Rose Bowl loop area will be included in the Fiscal Year
2009 budget; and responded to questions.
Darryl Dunn, General Manager of the Rose Bowl, reviewed the
agenda report and responded to questions.
Discussion followed on the timeframe for a review of the
operation of the peloton; optional strategies for addressing
issues related to the various uses of the Rose Bowl loop area
(e.g., cycling, jogging, and walking); self-policing of the peloton;
monitoring of the peloton, recreational cyclists, joggers, and
walkers; education of walkers as to the correct pattern for
walking around the loop; the role of cars and traffic issues in
the Rose Bowl area; and the process for registering complaints
about violations by any user of the loop area.
Katie Safford, Peloton Riders R.B. representative, spoke in
support of the Rose Bowl Operating Company's (RBOC)
recommendation and the peloton's continued access to the
Rose Bowl area.
Councilmember Madison noted that the Central Arroyo Master
Plan contains solutions that will help to address the problems
with the loop (e.g., widening of the street and a protective area
between cyclists and walkers); and commented on the need to
fund these projects.
Councilmember Gordo reported that the RBOC Board had
suggested that a review of the guidelineslmonitoring of the
peloton be conducted at the end of the cycling season (October
2008); and suggested that walkers be monitored for adherence
to the correct traffic flow around the loop.
Vice Mayor Haderlein suggested the review period for the
peloton be shortened to 3-4 months; and expressed support for
Councillimiting automobile traffic in the Rose Bowl loop area, with a
discussion of this option to be held at some time in the future.
Council member Tyler expressed concerns about not placing
restrictions on the Council in the event that circumstances arise
that warrant suspending or stopping the peloton.
The Mayor and City Attorney clarified that the second reading
of the ordinance could occur at any time that the matter is
properly placed on the agenda.
The Mayor noted that, if necessary, an option for issuing a
permit for individual riders in the peloton on a specific day
could be explored in order to limit the size of the peloton and
other options could be studied if the current plan does not
address the issues raised by the community and users of this
Rose Bowl area.
Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Haderlein,
seconded by Councilmember Gordo, to approve the Rose Bowl
Operating Company's (RBOC) recommendation, with the
RBOC to report to Council in four months on the status of the
peloton guidelines and monitoring. (Motion unanimouslv
carried) (Absent: Councilmember Robinson)
eddieboyinla02.16.10 - 4:27 pm
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