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Councilor Mike Riley raised the issue after a local parking-lot fatality and said the incident highlighted gaps in available data and the need to consider policy implications (parking-lot design, speeds, and other local measures). Riley asked whether a local review mechanism would make sense for policy learning.

Kent Schimpweiler, interim planning manager in ODOT Region 4, described existing state processes: ODOT conducts a biennial review under its All Roads Transportation Safety program that highlights hot spots and systemic issues, and the agency now operates a quicker \"vulnerable crash response\" to review pedestrian and bicycle fatalities soon after they occur. Schimpweiler noted that investigations and court processes can delay facts in any single incident and that some state reviews operate on longer timelines as a consequence.

Tyler Deakey, Bend MPO manager, said staff will research models used by other jurisdictions and consider whether the MPO's upcoming Safety Action Plan update (kicked off in August) could incorporate a local review or an improved local dashboard. Deakey noted that incorporating existing models rather than building a system from scratch would be the initial approach.

The board did not take formal action; members asked staff to explore practices used elsewhere, what data are collected, who participates in reviews, and how findings are used to inform local policy and low-cost countermeasures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bend MPO Policy Board Meeting 06/20/2025 12:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Bend MPO policy board on June 20 debated whether to create or adopt a local crash-fatality review process after members said some serious incidents on private property are not captured in state highway statistics.","taxTitle","Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon","taxId",2850,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523401,"Bend MPO approves State Highway Fund project criteria, adds readiness guidance; manager authorized to adjust awards",1545,1717000,3262000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5035650-f359f848994b2bd42bfa86893d50674d&start=1717&end=3262","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5035650-f359f848994b2bd42bfa86893d50674d/thumbnail_1717000.jpg","/articles/6523401/Bend/Deschutes-County/Oregon/Bend-MPO-approves-State-Highway-Fund-project-criteria-adds-readiness-guidance-manager-authorized-to-adjust-awards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523401-8d973a6b07957d32eb2c69d109e40ed7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771118000&Signature=Y6Xjc2ysoWVSL0ipRnDmqLFh~kg5WDgYfVap4C91TdqU~zMFh-nuQDDmBHh~jy4q32GK85PtZiwhXp~jnRLt6Ab-TU8Ntro89NFzjuESIXR6zxe0mdsY9EnskuFoO2ZgnhcizgwS7EOQ1Bu6Pdb0b73F0J4HF4~SfTqdBetAf5nkB1nY49Aje2TBOFzfmo5qSEVY~voLll6f7gMBKGdzkgRrpRHdOowBRT6JXI0dxsOj5NWQUn0ECZKCGIikIKSgozdF6qxXjQMQGUkq5YK7Qnsu7xreUk8haHk0zZjD3yW22DOQA9q~pdkppAZnsR9ieDNRv4QnitkaDpRwJR6hRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bend MPO Policy Board on June 20 approved revised criteria and scoring for the State Highway Fund (SHF) 2025 call for projects and authorized the MPO manager to make small award adjustments without returning to the board.

The board adopted changes recommended by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and staff. Key changes adopted include rewriting the multimodal capacity criterion to explicitly emphasize benefits for cyclists, pedestrians, transit users and those who do not drive (removing the word \"drivers\" from that phrasing), clarifying the system-efficiency criterion so projects can score for demonstrable system-wide benefit or for efficiency improvements that do not increase lane capacity, and removing a direct \"lower cost\" requirement from the main criterion language while asking applicants to provide cost-comparison information in guidance or notes. The TAC also recommended dropping two previously little-used criteria (items 8 and 9) to streamline the application.

Andrean Avoli, senior planner with Bend MPO, reviewed the history: the SHF application process began in 2020, was updated slightly in 2022, and now incorporates the MPO's equity mapping tool into scoring where appropriate. TAC reviewed, refined, and recommended edits; staff said TAC reached consensus on the recommendations.

Board members pressed staff to make the criteria and application clearer to applicants. Councilor Mike Riley and others asked for explicit instructions on how applicants should demonstrate \"system-wide benefit\" or project readiness, including permitting status and secured funding. Staff agreed to add explicit application language and a readiness section requiring applicants to disclose permits, funding sources and the portion secured.

During discussion, staff noted that the SHF is a relatively small discretionary funding source for the MPO, and the pool figures mentioned during the meeting for future years were approximately $35,350,000 per year for 2028'2030 (as discussed during the meeting). Members said clarity on readiness and funding status would aid equitable and transparent scoring.

The board voted to approve the 2025 call-for-projects criteria and scoring as presented and amended. The motion was made by Councilor Mike Riley and passed unanimously.

Separately, the board voted to authorize the Bend MPO manager to adjust SHF awards by up to 10% or $25,000 (whichever is less) without returning the change to the policy board, to address small differences that arise during project delivery. Councilor Riley moved the authorization; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Staff said returned or unspent funds have been returned in the past and that the board has an existing policy for how to reallocate returned funds.

Board members said staff will add clarity to the application materials before the call for projects opens in September.","The Bend MPO policy board on June 20 approved revised State Highway Fund project criteria and scoring for the 2025 call for projects and authorized the MPO manager to adjust awards by up to 10% or $25,000 without returning to the board.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523405,"Bend MPO policy board adopts amended bylaws; adds CET voting seat and clarifies alternates process",1162,556000,1718000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5035650-f359f848994b2bd42bfa86893d50674d&start=556&end=1718","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5035650-f359f848994b2bd42bfa86893d50674d/thumbnail_556000.jpg","/articles/6523405/Bend/Deschutes-County/Oregon/Bend-MPO-policy-board-adopts-amended-bylaws-adds-CET-voting-seat-and-clarifies-alternates-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523405-430f43654c60253de1d7c8022504b094/orig.mp4?Expires=1771118000&Signature=Q5tB-HTtzk2Kbw7klWnqhj-jDNQsRcTDfIkaW6~yHJzQbsT8bCo3tKW9a0j9C~u7sb504wFpWpGeg5u2JToV~XY5U8lIyFSJtmdj6yFv0J-e95blw~Jy~9mhZB1nRx-gUHK-xzQhsrQEK61t22r5jvwW9-8f4sE-~R2cyxUd734EztqotzGFUrLQHBeG08VQKYlz~ZHqCEBwZSIifh2nhU5~oAU2E0cjpytO89H6TgjbZWYRPpeyiFjI97IVhneAV31ZnSJi3T~a6RTHPM-ZJ080wXel8JMb6~-DIFghA6JUkoCCvaTNbvmdOA2nY8JELHVrImx1f9dKMNL81opalA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board on June 20 unanimously adopted amended bylaws that add Central Oregon transit representation as a voting member, change the board's voting composition, and clarify how alternates are appointed.

The board voted to add CET as a voting member, reduce the number of voting seats representing the City of Bend from three to two (while preserving one vote per member), and move to a five-vote system in which a majority of three votes will carry ordinary actions. The adopted amendments also clarify the process for appointing alternates and define a supermajority to amend the bylaws as four of five voting members.

Tyler Deakey, Bend MPO manager, reviewed comments received during a 30-day agency review. Deakey said the comments were mostly minor and that the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between participating agencies still requires review and that some IGA changes will follow the bylaws process. He explained that the IGA and bylaws both permit a 30-day review process for agency comments.

Discussion at the meeting focused on the alternates appointment language in Article 3, section j. Deakey and Councilor Mike Riley said the usual practice has been that alternates are identified annually by the participating agencies (city manager, county administrator) and recorded. Riley and others said keeping the dual option'allowing either the governing body or an appointed member to designate an alternate'retains flexibility while still allowing the county commission or city council to formally name alternates. Board members agreed to retain language that allows both options, with the recommendation to create a preapproved list of alternates to avoid lapses in representation.

Members also discussed duplicative references to \"future transportation providers\" in two places in the bylaws; members agreed the paragraph should be deleted for consistency. The board approved minor edits to clarify that the policy board may provide input on the manager's annual evaluation and that such input may be provided in executive session.

Councilor Riley moved adoption of the amended bylaws as presented; the motion was seconded by Kent Schimpweiler and passed unanimously.

The board chair and staff said that because some changes require an IGA amendment, there will be an agency review period and that the IGA amendment process will proceed as required.

The adopted bylaws also specify quorum and voting thresholds for ordinary actions and define a supermajority (4 of 5 voting members) for bylaw amendments.

Board members said they intended to keep outreach and notice to participating agencies as the IGA review continues and to return any required follow-up items to a future meeting.

No separate formal challenges or votes to postpone adoption were recorded.","The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board voted unanimously to adopt amended bylaws that add Central Oregon Intergovernmental Transit (CET) as a voting member, reduce Bend city member representation from three to two, clarify alternates appointments, and define a supermajority for bylaw amendments.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523397,"Riverfront Street design moves toward one-way trail connection; stormwater treatment is primary technical hurdle",634,3290000,3924000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5035650-f359f848994b2bd42bfa86893d50674d&start=3290&end=3924","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5035650-f359f848994b2bd42bfa86893d50674d/thumbnail_3290000.jpg","/articles/6523397/Bend/Deschutes-County/Oregon/Riverfront-Street-design-moves-toward-one-way-trail-connection-stormwater-treatment-is-primary-technical-hurdle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523397-26dd515736db40eb73b891264e3bec36/orig.mp4?Expires=1771118000&Signature=K8gdZAkQhbnE~7PtDfmx-ud2X~JZq02xsLizYNqq9fSjnK3cSi7UDpH36ZHZ-jcGia7CCap6TXMrjj4o9w3CbXjTN53aNXnJCQeilXDpkWufIjIrh0TPrBa0X2RDy~FDE81gf7ZhKNiqjbw3hUUVOoud0SYBxxRpbPWY-dMJY4zYb3YOv8Ae3MDQiu9~oQ7qyACVgtUtriskvNTaA~IzB4czk2SYWYqrc~fEyPQdAi0V5ALDkL5DcoLpbr8gKAnBH-mDulLtLgzSfDrkwm~S0070LMj7ZiU4ial4iAAey5s8~IIh1CgvXdZ9CRNHxFf6nvwFg~~22RfHK1sZy3oI7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Bend staff briefed the Bend MPO Policy Board on June 20 on the Riverfront Street design project, which aims to complete a missing segment of the Deschutes River Trail while repairing failing pavement and upgrading drainage.

Brett Hart, City of Bend project lead, said public outreach conducted before and during design produced two alternatives (one-way and two-way street options), and about 85% of respondents favored the one-way option. The one-way design reduces project footprint, preserves existing landscaping and makes room for a shared multiuse path; staff are aiming for a 10-foot-wide shared-use path (the minimum Parks requested was eight feet).

Hart said the city and Bend Parks & Recreation signed a 50/50 intergovernmental agreement in 2023 to split design costs and that the design consultant contract (HHPR / Harper Huff) is for roughly $653,000, with Parks/Rec and the city sharing costs. The city used a grant to fund its portion and added about $20,000 from the street preservation fund as match.

The project is nearing 30% design; the consultant's 30% submittal was imminent at the time of the meeting. Hart said design progress is encouraging: the one-way configuration appears to allow a continuous 10-foot shared path and preserve much of the existing street's landscaping and character. The board heard that the project is currently in the design phase with a planned iterative submittal schedule (30/60/90/100%). Construction funding has not yet been identified; staff said being further along in design improves grant competitiveness.

Hart said the primary technical challenge is stormwater treatment. Because Riverfront Street runs immediately adjacent to the Deschutes River, groundwater is high and there is little vertical drop from street catch basins to the river outfalls. Standard infiltration techniques are not feasible in many areas. Staff and the consultant are evaluating mechanical treatment systems (e.g., proprietary cartridge/contact filters) and off-site mitigation (treating equivalent runoff at another location) as options. Hart noted concerns about river-level fluctuations sending surges back into stormwater facilities and said the consultant has scheduled meetings with manufacturers to evaluate feasible solutions.

When asked about construction cost magnitude, Hart cautioned that design is incomplete but said he expected construction in the \"single-digit millions\" range and hoped it would be $5 million or less; he warned this figure is preliminary and sensitive to the stormwater solution chosen.

Board members asked whether quick-build or phased elements (traffic pattern change, raised crossings, temporary planter-based traffic calming) could be done ahead of full construction. Hart said quick-build traffic calming or temporary one-way changes are feasible as separate efforts but would require separate scope and funding; the formal design and construction remain a larger, integrated project because utility and pavement work can trigger adjacent repairs.

No formal action was taken; the item was an informational update. Staff said they will continue design, refine stormwater approaches, complete the 30% design submittal and pursue grant funding nearer to 90% design.","City of Bend project lead updated the Bend MPO on Riverfront Street design: public outreach favored a one-way option that preserves landscaping and provides a 10-foot multiuse path; high groundwater and limited vertical drop near the river complicate required stormwater pretreatment and will affect design choices, cost and grant timing.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523387,"Votes at a glance: Bend MPO policy board — June 20, 2025",175,5012000,5187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5035650-f359f848994b2bd42bfa86893d50674d&start=5012&end=5187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5035650-f359f848994b2bd42bfa86893d50674d/thumbnail_5012000.jpg","/articles/6523387/Bend/Deschutes-County/Oregon/Votes-at-a-glance-Bend-MPO-policy-board-June-20-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523387-189c0cdfa0ac54c61e297dec5f63a4e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771118000&Signature=d18PRuJZYRC6SUgflYZjLFs6X5nV6YJSnuP5HI2G0nN5yPLALx26lya6XqQpdzEeFE-4gsDxsit~wyDRECx6WsnknmeJnbdUzehRYzJcpRPwfHe7mAr4OaZZFX9YgfhvrDogIdUSqYSgpA-g4dHsKyC4tsjNjk5HEQdnpOhgpbjmEAAnHxecEEkjepwCxq3JTiLhqt8cu8TXtpWmkZwpCg1DWY49bwqVlmhBX3VYcCSd7fdMQU~1icmOkiBW0EnB60KciHk0wENQk0SNsiF1Zkw54A-6MpYQ0fvt0W1iHXoFXt6iKZIwKAEgTN5PPrvC75ycc1la1ki4yWDKoPMD5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bend MPO Policy Board recorded the following formal actions and outcomes on June 20, 2025. All motions and vote outcomes are taken from the meeting record.

1) Approval of minutes (05/16/2025)
- Motion: Approve minutes of the May 16, 2025 meeting.
- Mover: Councilor Mike Riley. Second: Kent Schimpweiler.
- Vote: Motion passed; one abstention (member stated they did not attend the prior meeting). No names recorded for the abstention in the minutes excerpt.

2) Year-end promissory note (overnight loan)
- Motion: Authorize the policy board chair to sign promissory notes documenting the Bend MPO reimbursement practice and to authorize an overnight operating loan from the City of Bend with an amount not to exceed $200,000.
- Mover: Councilor Mike Riley. Second: (recorded as \"I can second the motion\" by another member).
- Outcome: Motion passed unanimously.
- Notes: Staff stated the expected draw is likely much smaller (closer to $50,000), but the $200,000 cap is a precaution.

3) Adopt amended Bend MPO bylaws
- Motion: Adopt the proposed Bend MPO policy board bylaw amendments as presented today with today's amendments.
- Mover: Councilor Mike Riley. Second: Kent Schimpweiler.
- Outcome: Motion passed unanimously.

4) State Highway Fund (SHF) project application criteria and scoring
- Motion: Approve the project application criteria and scoring for the 2025 SHF call for projects as presented and amended.
- Mover: Councilor Mike Riley. Second: (recorded in meeting).
- Outcome: Motion passed unanimously.

5) Manager award-adjustment authority (SHF)
- Motion: Authorize the Bend MPO manager to adjust SHF awards by up to 10% or $25,000, whichever is less, as needed.
- Mover: Councilor Mike Riley. Second: Kent Schimpweiler.
- Outcome: Motion passed unanimously.

6) Committee appointments
- Motion: Appoint Greg Bryant and Sydney Forbes to the budget committee and appoint Sydney Forbes to the Technical Advisory Committee for the terms presented.
- Mover: Councilor Mike Riley. Second: (recorded as seconded).
- Outcome: Motion passed unanimously.

7) Letter of support for City of Bend Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant application
- Motion: Authorize the policy board chair to sign the letter of support for the City of Bend's SS4A FY2025 grant application.
- Mover: Councilor Mike Riley. Second: (recorded as seconded).
- Outcome: Motion passed unanimously.

Where the transcript did not provide detailed roll-call tallies for every vote, the meeting minutes reported outcomes as stated above (unanimous where recorded). The board recorded one abstention when approving minutes because the member had not attended the prior meeting.","Summary of motions and voting outcomes at the June 20, 2025 Bend MPO policy board meeting, including minutes approval, promissory note authorization, bylaw adoption, SHF criteria, manager award-adjustment authority, committee appointments and a letter of support for a federal grant application.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Bend MPO policy board — June 20, 2025