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Pasco County
    Metropolitan Planning Organization
  Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
      Wednesday, January 26, 2022
                 5:45 PM

                      Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center
                                12118 Lake Blanche Ave
                                   Odessa, FL 33556

Call to Order

Public Comment
Citizens are given an opportunity to comment on items listed on the Agenda by attending
in person. Attendees are given an opportunity to comment on listed agenda items, as
well as non-agenda items during Public Comment.

Approval of Minutes

   1            December 15, 2021 Meeting Minutes
                File Number        MPO22-0050

                                  MPO BPAC Agenda
                                    Page 1 of 3

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Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Comm. Dist.        All
               Recommendation     Approve

MPO Board Report

  2            Workshop/No Board Items next Board Meeting February 10, 2022
               File Number        MPO22-0044
               Comm. Dist.        All
               Recommendation No Action Required

Action Items

  3            Goals and Objectives for 2022
               File Number         MPO22-0057
               Comm. Dist.         All
               Recommendation Other

  4            Membership and Re-Districting
               File Number       MPO22-0051
               Comm. Dist.       All
               Recommendation Approval with Conditions

Status Reports/Presentations

  5            Tri County Mobile Bicycle Map
               File Number          MPO22-0058
               Comm. Dist.          All
               Recommendation No Action Required

  6            Florida Bicycle Safety Quiz
               File Number           MPO22-0054
               Comm. Dist.           All
               Recommendation Other

  7            Adventure Cycling Route 15; Pasco County
               File Number         MPO22-0055
               Comm. Dist.         ALL
               Recommendation Other

  8            Protected Bike Lanes
               File Number          MPO22-0056
               Comm. Dist.          N/A
               Recommendation Presentation Only

                                MPO BPAC Agenda
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Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Other Business - Meetings Held / Scheduled / Items of Note

     9                  Tri-County BPAC Meeting
                        File Number       MPO22-0059
                        Comm. Dist.       ALL
                        Recommendation No Action Required

     10                 Land Development Code-Trail
                        File Number       MPO22-0060
                        Comm. Dist.       ALL
                        Recommendation

BPAC Member Roundtable/Future Agenda Topics

Adjourn

“In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination laws, public participation is
solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, familial, or income status. It is a priority
for the MPO that all citizens of Pasco County are given the opportunity to participate in the transportation planning
process including low-income individuals, the elderly persons with disabilities, and persons with limited English
proficiency. You may contact the MPO's Title VI Specialist at (727) 847-8140 if you have any discrimination complaints”.

                                                    MPO BPAC Agenda
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PASCO COUNTY
                               METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                                 Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
                                Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:45 p.m.
                                            Meeting Minutes

DATE:       Wednesday, December 15, 2021
TIME:      5:45 p.m.
LOCATION: City of Zephyrhills, City Hall (Live); 5335 8th St, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS

Chairman Dr. Randy Stovall called the BPAC meeting to order at 6:00 pm (late arrivals for quorum)
City Hall, Zephyrhills, FL

MEETING ATTENDEES

Members and Alternates (Quorum met)
 Dr. Randy Stovall
 Morgan Gaynor
 Brian Michaels
 Gunther Flaig
 Michael Zinn, Pasco CTST representative
 Sgt. Daniel Fenstemacher (Pasco SO)

Excused Absents
Joel Jackson
Corey Denninger/resigned

Pasco County Representatives -

FDOT Representative
Visitors
Kasey Cursey (AECOM)
Brentin Mosher (USF, Tampa Bike Walk)

MPO Staff
Tina Russo
Carl Mikyska

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Public Input

There were no members of the public who wished to comment.

Approval of Minutes – Meeting of October 26th, 2021

      Dr. Randy Stovall asked the BPAC members to review the October 26th, Minutes.
      Mr. Gaynor made the motion to approve the minutes, Mr. Flaig seconded, minutes
      approved.

REPORT ON MPO BOARD ACTIONS – December 9th, 2021 Action Items

Pasco MPO-Project Prioritization Methodology Development
MPO22-0011/ No Action Required.
Mr. Mikyska reviewed the item, this item was on the agenda twice, discussed
once.
Mr. Mikyska spoke regarding the updated methodology that the MPO board
previous discussed at the last MPO board meeting. Discussion with the
attachments of both methods of scoring was explained with a scoring system for
non motorized projects and motorized projects. This methodology was not to
affect the county or local funds. Ms. Russo provided comments on the similarities
of scoring projects on an equal comparison. Safety being the number priority. He
noted that an updated version and projects that were scored would be brought to
the committee.

Regional Rapid Transit Study for US 19
MPO22-0035/No Action Required.
Mr. Mikyska presented this presentation on the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit
Authority Regional Rapid Transit Study for US 19. Power Point Presentation.
Discussion followed.

Stare Road 51-Adair Road-Status Update
MPO22-0046, Brief overview of the project was presented by MPO staff.

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Florida Department of Transportation-Transportation Improvement Program-
Amendment-Right of Way Acquisition-US 98-SR 52 Corridors
5 Amendments to the TIP was presented the committee for information only.
5 attachments of the amendment was included in the agenda packet.

ACTION ITEMS

Status Reports/Presentations/Updates

U.S. Bicycle Route System
Ms.Russo presented an power point that was shared by the Adventure Cycling Association on a
future extension of US Bicycle Route 15, that originates in Georgia and will continue into
Hillsborough County south.

Project Prioritization Methodology Development; No further discussion

Project Updates: (PPT) No New Information/Status Updates
-Overpass at Suncoast Trail and SR 54
-Orange Belt Phase I (Trinity Blvd to Cattle Gap)- Suntrail funds available in FY 25.
-Orange Belt Phase II (Cattle Gap Trail to Suncoast Trail Design FY21
-Orange Belt Phase III (Pinellas County Line to Cool Springs, Suntrail
-Orange Belt Trail PD and E Study; Route Study
-Fivay Blvd Bike Ped Trail/Multi Use Path CST FY2022
-Withlacoochee Trail Extension; Two Segments
-Overpass at Suncoast Trail and SR 52
-Suncoast Parkway 2

Other Business-Meetings Held/Scheduled/Item of Note
-Pasco MPO 2022 Committees and Board Meetings Schedule; Approved 10-26-
2021, Final scheduled approved by all committees.
-On Bikes; Ms Russo, provided a overview of the non profit organization On Bikes.

BPAC Member Roundtable/Future Agenda Topics
Pasco MPO BPAC Workshop Agenda Topics

Adjourn

Next Meeting/Workshop; January 26th, 2022, Wednesday 5:45pm at
Starkey Ranch Theater Library Culture Center

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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                    BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
                             AGENDA MEMORANDUM

COMMISSION DISTRICT: All                   FILE NO.: MPO22-0044         DATE: 1/26/2022
SUBJECT: Workshop/No Board Items next Board Meeting February 10, 2022

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
N/A

BACKGROUND SUMMARY/ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS:

DISTRIBUTION:

ATTACHMENT(S):
1.  MPO22-0044MPOMeetingSchedule2022

                                      MPO22-0044
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Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization
                                             2022 Committees and Board Meetings Schedule
                      BPAC                           CAC                           TAC                           MPO Board

            Date       Time     Location     Date     Time     Location   Date      Time     Location   Date        Time     Location

                                 SRTLC
January       1/26    5:45 pm   Workshop
                                   Land O
February      2/23    5:45 pm      Lakes      2/2    9:30 am      NPR      2/7     1:30 pm      NPR      2/10     10:00 am      NPR

March         3/23    5:45 pm      DC

April         4/27    5:45 pm      NPR        4/6    9:30 am      DC       4/11    1:30 pm      DC       4/14     10:00 am      DC
                                   Land O
May           5/25    5:45 pm      Lakes

June          6/29    5:45 pm      DC         6/1    9:30 am      NPR      6/6     1:30 pm      NPR      6/9      10:00 am      NPR

July
                                 SRTLC
August        8/24    5:45 pm   Workshop      8/3    9:30 am      DC       8/8     1:30 pm      DC       8/11     10:00 am      DC
                                   Land O
September     9/28    5:45 pm      Lakes

October       10/26   5:45 pm      DC         10/5   9:30 am      NPR      10/10   1:30 pm      NPR      10/13    10:00 am      NPR

November                                      11/2   9:30 am      DC       11/7    1:30 pm      DC       11/10    10:00 am      DC

December    12/21     5:45 pm      NPR

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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                       BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
                                AGENDA MEMORANDUM

COMMISSION DISTRICT: All                           FILE NO.: MPO22-0057               DATE: 1/26/2022
SUBJECT: Goals and Objectives for 2022

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
Review By Laws for vacancy of membership and how to proceed with filling those vacancies. The
Commissioner Districts have been changed, review those changes by BPAC Members.
Review Functions and Responsibilities under the BPAC By Laws, how would the BPAC incorporate
this into the monthly agenda.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY/ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS:

Functions and Responsibilities
The functions and responsibilities of the committee shall include, but are not limited to, the following
major areas:

1. Bikeways Planning
Assist the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the development of
comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plans and projects for Pasco County.
Propose policies for the development of bicycle and pedestrian system considerations.

2. Plan Review
A periodic review of the bicycle and pedestrian plans and proposed amendments.
Review the Countywide Regional Transportation Improvement Program for inclusion of Bicycle and
pedestrian-related projects
.
3. Plan Implementation
Recommend bicycle and pedestrian priorities to the MPO in support of the plan for inclusion in State,
County, or Local improvement programs.
Recommend projects for inclusion in the MPO's annual list of Transportation Planning Programs
(TIP) priority projects.
Support other MPO programs and other bicycle/pedestrian initiatives such as: Transportation
Alternatives (TA), Safe Routes to School (SRTS), and other funded programs.

4. Education and Coordination:
Coordinate bicycle and pedestrian concerns and present them to the MPO.
Assist in the promotion of bicycle and pedestrian enforcement of rules, regulations, and safety
programs.
Assist in dissemination of general bicycle and pedestrian information to organizations and citizens
throughout the County and the region where appropriate.

                                             MPO22-0057
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DISTRIBUTION:
N/A

ATTACHMENT(S):
None

                 MPO22-0057
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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                      BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
                               AGENDA MEMORANDUM

COMMISSION DISTRICT: All                        FILE NO.: MPO22-0051              DATE: 1/26/2022
SUBJECT: Membership and Re-Districting

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
Varify current membership with the new Commission Districts. Review current membership on
vacancy and participation. Discuss how to promote and recruit new members.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY/ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS:

Membership:
    1. The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) was created by the MPO Board to serve
       as a vehicle by which public input can be solicited from the citizens of Pasco
       County, and to recommend and advise the MPO Board by reviewing, reacting to, and
       providing comments on bicycle and pedestrian planning issues and needs in support of the
       Comprehensive, Cooperative, and Continuing (3C) transportation planning process.

a. The BPAC shall be composed of thirteen (13) appointed persons who have technical,
professional, or personal interests in the provision of safe non-motorized transportation. The
committee shall represent geographically diverse areas within the county to assure that a variety of
issues are addressed. Each MPO Board voting member may appoint a BPAC member and up to one
alternate to represent their area. BPAC members must be Pasco County residents, but do not have
to reside in the district or municipality that they represent. Appointments by individual MPO Board
members do not require action or confirmation by the entire MPO Board; however, any BPAC
member may be removed by majority vote of the MPO Board or BPAC, with or without cause. The
number of BPAC members appointed by the local governments of Pasco County is presented in
Table 1, Government Membership.

TABLE 1 GOVERNMENT MEMBERSHIP

Pasco County 5
New Port Richey1
Dade City      1
Port Richey    1
Zephyrhills    1

b. Nominations for the remaining four (4) at large members and their alternates shall be made by the
agencies listed in Table 2. Such nominations shall be presented to the entire MPO Board at a
regularly scheduled meeting of the MPO Board, who may accept or reject such nominations. If a

                                           MPO22-0051
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nomination is accepted, the MPO Board shall appoint the nominated at-large member. If the
nomination is rejected, the MPO Board may either request a new nomination from the agency that
made the nomination, or nominate and appoint a different at-large member.

TABLE 2
BPAC MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATION

Type of Agency Representation                        Number of Members
Pasco's Sheriff Office (Nominated by Sheriff or Designee)      1
Florida Department of Health in Pasco County
(Nominated by Administrator Health Officer or Designee)        1
Pasco County School District
(Nominated by Superintendent or Designee)                     1
Pasco Community Traffic Safety Team
(Nominated by CTST Chair)                                     1
Total BPAC Membership                                        13

DISTRIBUTION:
N/A

ATTACHMENT(S):
1.  MPO22.0051BPACmembership

                                          MPO22-0051
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PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                                                     BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS – MAY 10, 2018

                                                                      APPOINTED      2-YEAR                                     APPOINTED      2-YEAR
 MPO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE                 REGULAR MEMBER            OR REAPPOINTED    TERM             ALTERNATE MEMBER       OR REAPPOINTED    TERM
                                                                         DATE        EXPIRES                                       DATE        EXPIRES
 Mayor Camille Hernandez        Mark Pinson                            May 2018      May 2020     Vacant
 City of Dade City              36630 Clinton Ave
                                Dade City, FL 33525
                                Phone: (813) 857-2394
                                E-Mail: mpinson@entanglemedia.com

 Mayor Scott Tremblay           VACANT                                January 2020   January      Vacant
 City of Port Richey                                                                   2022
 Councilmember Matt Murphy      Morgan Gaynor- Vice Chair             January 2021   May 2023     Vacant
 City of New Port Richey        2043 Ashley Lakes Drive
                                Odessa, FL 33556
                                Phone: (813) 920-2701
                                E-Mail: jaxgaynors@verizon.net
 Councilman Lance Smith         Dr. Randall Stovall-Chair             January 2021   January      Vacant
 City of Zephyrhills            8235 Angela Court                                      2023
                                Zephyrhills, FL 33541
                                Phone: (813) 780-7320
                                Email: rstov22@verizon.net

 Commissioner Ron Oakley        Tyrone Lovett                         January 2021   January
 District 1, County             37318 Lock Street                                      2023
                                Dade City, FL 33525
                                Phone: (352) 807-9390
                                E-Mail: tyronelovett@outlook.com
 Commissioner Mike Moore        Joel Jackson                          January 2021   January      Vacant
 District 2, County             23438 Cherbourg Loop                                   2023
                                Land o’ Lakes, FL 34639
                                Phone: (813) 767-5166
                                E-Mail: joeljackson42@gmail.com
 Commissioner Kathryn Starkey   Gunther Flaig                         January 2021   January      Brian Michaels                 02/23/2021
 District 3, County             7712 W Countyline Road                                 2023       7246 Forestedge Court
                                Odessa, FL 33556                                                  New Port Richey, FL 34655
                                Phone: (727) 638-6881                                             727-376-6709
                                E-Mail: guntherflaig@gmail.com                                    bsnlinux@gmail.com

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PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                                                           BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS – MAY 10, 2018

                                                                           APPOINTED      2-YEAR                                APPOINTED      2-YEAR
 MPO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE                      REGULAR MEMBER            OR REAPPOINTED    TERM            ALTERNATE MEMBER   OR REAPPOINTED    TERM
                                                                              DATE        EXPIRES                                  DATE        EXPIRES
 Commissioner Christina Fitzpatrick   Corey C. Denninger, GISP             January 2021   January     Debbie Voiles              Resigned      January
 District 4, County                   Mapping & GIS Manager                                 2023      15241 Renaissance Ave      11/23/2021     2023
                                      Phone: (352) 796-7211 x4412                                     Odessa, Fl 33556
                                      Phone: (727) 808-6593                                           813-416-4638
                                      E-Mail:                                                         deb@debbievoiles.com
                                      Corey.denninger@watermatters.org

 Commissioner Jack Mariano            Anthony Chechile                     August 2020    January     AL Chechile                07/22/2020     2022
 District 5, County                   7110 Tanglewood DR                                    2023      18603 Parade Rd
                                      New Port Richey, FL 34654                                       Hudson, FL 34667
                                      (727)992-2440                                                   718-689-2976
                                      achechile4496@gmail.com                                         Email?

 Interested Member                    Dan

    FULL MPO BOARD APPROVAL FOR ALL AT-LARGE MEMBERS FROM
                   AGENCIES REPRESENTATION

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PASCO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                                                            BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS – MAY 10, 2018

                                                                                     APPOINTED             2-YEAR                                                APPOINTED             2-YEAR
 MPO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE                       REGULAR MEMBER                     OR REAPPOINTED           TERM              ALTERNATE MEMBER                 OR REAPPOINTED           TERM
                                                                                        DATE               EXPIRES                                                  DATE               EXPIRES
 At-Large Member                      Vacant                                                                            Discussion
 Full MPO Board Appointee             Health Education Consultant
                                      Florida Department of Health in Pasco
                                      County
                                      Organizational & Community Health
                                      Management
                                      10841 Little Road
                                      New Port Richey, FL 34654
                                      Phone: (727) 619-0143
                                      Fax: (727) 863-9734
                                      E-Mail: amina.ahmed@flheath.gov

 At-Large Member                      Sgt. Daniel Fenstemacher, Pasco SO              January 2021         January      Vacant                                      July 2020
 Full MPO Board Appointee             Highway Interdiction Unit                                              2023
                                      Special Operations Division
                                      DFenstemacher@pascosheriff.org
 At-Large Member                      Michael Zinn FDOT D7                             12/08/2020              ?        Vacant
 Full MPO Board Appointee             Community Traf f ic Saf ety        Team
                                      Department of Transportation
                                      11201 N McKinley Drive
                                      Tampa, FL 33612
                                      813-975-6747
 At-Large Member                      John Boucher                                    January 2021         January      Discussion
 Full MPO Board Appointee             Pasco County School Board                                              2023
                                      Maintenance Services
                                      11815 Tree Breeze Drive
                                      New Port Richey, FL 34654
                                      Phone: (272) 774-7938
                                      E-Mail: jboucher@pasco.k12.fl.us

 Membership (2): Two years

 Removal from Office: The term of office for BPAC members shall be two years. Absence of three consecutive meetings (without a valid excuse) shall be grounds for removal by the MPO Board
 member that appointed such member, or by the entire MPO Board or BPAC.

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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                       BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
                                AGENDA MEMORANDUM

COMMISSION DISTRICT: All                         FILE NO.: MPO22-0058               DATE: 1/26/2022
SUBJECT: Tri County Mobile Bicycle Map

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

BACKGROUND SUMMARY/ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS:
Presenter: Angela Ryan, Forward Pinellas.
The Tri-County Tampa Bay region is comprised of many new and upcoming active transportation
options. Staff at the Hillsborough MPO, Pasco County and Forward Pinellas have been collaborating
on the development of an online tool to find bike lanes, multi-use trails, overpasses and parking
areas for travelling within the region. Due to the growing active transportation network, cyclist have
the option to take bike lanes and trails from one county to another. The intent of the new, “Tri-County
Trails Map” is to provide information on main arterials for active transportation. The three agencies
are developing a focus group to test the new online map and are asking for volunteers from each
respective Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The intent of this focus group is to obtain
feedback at the next Tri-County BPAC meeting in March on the map useability. A member from the
Forward Pinellas staff will provide a tutorial using the online map and will provide information on how
to submit comments during the focus group timeframe.
The group is being asked to provide feedback on the map used at the March Tri County BPAC
Meeting in Oldsmar/Pinellas.

DISTRIBUTION:
N/A

ATTACHMENT(S):
None

                                            MPO22-0058
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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                      BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
                               AGENDA MEMORANDUM

COMMISSION DISTRICT: All                         FILE NO.: MPO22-0054               DATE: 1/26/2022
SUBJECT: Florida Bicycle Safety Quiz

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
Committee members and audience are asked to take the quiz.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY/ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS:
Copies of the three quizzes are available for the Pasco MPO BPAC which allows members to have
their group’s name on the quiz and members can check who completed each quiz with the results
spreadsheet. Here are the links:

Adult Cyclist quiz (give this link to the committee members to take the quiz) and spreadsheet (for you
to check who completed it)
Child Cyclist quiz and spreadsheet
Motorist quiz and spreadsheet

DISTRIBUTION:
N/A

ATTACHMENT(S):
1.  FBA Bicycle Safety Quiz

                                            MPO22-0054
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FBA Bicycle Safety Quiz

Adult Cyclist quiz (give this link to the committee members to take the quiz) and spreadsheet (for you to
check who completed it)
Child Cyclist quiz and spreadsheet
Motorist quiz and spreadsheet

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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                      BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
                               AGENDA MEMORANDUM

COMMISSION DISTRICT: ALL                        FILE NO.: MPO22-0055              DATE: 1/26/2022
SUBJECT: Adventure Cycling Route 15; Pasco County

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
N/A

BACKGROUND SUMMARY/ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS:
North of Pasco County is the City of Dunnellon which has approved the route and Citrus County has
the route on their agenda for next week. Wheels are turning at Levy and Marion Counties (pun
intended) and FL Parks has approved the route on all their trails. To the south, the Polk County TPO
and Ft. Myers have approved route. The City of Punta Gorda will probably approve the route next
week. Polk County is writing their approval letter as of this week. Hillsborough County has created
draft text for a support resolution. All other agencies are engaged and moving forward, though
obviously on their own timelines.

 USBR 15 is already designated in Florida north of Madison and into Georgia. We are seeking to
extend the route south from Madison.

DISTRIBUTION:
N/A

ATTACHMENT(S):
1.  RE_ US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

                                           MPO22-0055
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From:           Kerry Irons
To:             Tina Russo
Cc:             Sam Beneck; "Dr. Randy Stovall"
Subject:        RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County
Date:           Thursday, January 13, 2022 10:27:33 AM

Tina,

Happy New Year! I hope you had a relaxing and pleasant holiday season.

I know that not a lot happens in late December but I wanted to keep this moving forward. As I
noted, I'm happy to join a discussion with the BPAC or key BPAC members to find a route
that they would support. Please let me know the next steps.

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Irons 
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2021 4:12 PM
To: 'Tina Russo' 
Cc: 'Sam Beneck' ; 'Dr. Randy Stovall' 
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Tina,

Thanks for that feedback. The route within Pasco County is completely up to the county
within the limits of it needed to connect with Marion and Hillsborough Counties with their
agreement. If the route in the county connects with US 301 on the north and south ends, then
no negotiation with those counties is needed. The draft route was created based on input from
many riders over the years who have traversed this part of Florida and suggested where to
ride. It is not chiseled in stone and can be modified as noted. We welcome that input.

My question is how to proceed. If the BPAC has a route in mind, please forward it and I will
update the map. If there needs to be discussion, then I'd be happy to engage in any way you
deem appropriate.

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Tina Russo 
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2021 1:43 PM
To: Kerry Irons 
Cc: Sam Beneck ; Dr. Randy Stovall 
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

The BPAC does not support the route that was presented in the presentation. I will be getting
back with you on some comments and suggestions.
The main question from the group, was how did this route decided?

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From: Kerry Irons 
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:48 AM
To: Tina Russo 
Cc: Sam Beneck 
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Tina,

I know you were hoping to get this on today's BPAC agenda. Please let me know where things
stand and if any issues arise that need my input. Assuming BPAC support, what would be the
next step for getting approval from the County?

Best wishes of the season!

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Irons 
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 2:09 PM
To: 'Tina Russo' 
Cc: 'Sam Beneck' 
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Tina,

As a further refinement on this, AASHTO has generally accepted alignments on new facilities
if the construction bids have been let. So the new trail segment would not need to be
completed to be part of the route but would need to be actually under construction. If this is
the case, it could be the route through Pasco County. However, if the new segment is still in
the planning stages, then it cannot be part of the route. AASHTO expects that once a route is
designated, it will be rideable on a bicycle at least very soon.

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Irons 
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 2:03 PM
To: 'Tina Russo' 
Cc: 'Sam Beneck' 
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Tina,

We are hoping to get all the needed approvals in hand by the end of February, 2022 so that
FDOT can prepare a designation application to AASHTO by the early April deadline. I would
say we have a 50/50 chance of making that happen because of how long it realistically takes to
get each agency on board. The next deadline after that will be in the fall, somewhere between
mid-August and early October depending on AASHTO schedules.

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At any time after that the route can (and should) be changed to reflect new facilities or other
possible improvements. In this last submission cycle, FDOT realigned about 100 miles of
USBR 90 in Florida to improve that route.

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Tina Russo 
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 12:42 PM
To: Kerry Irons 
Cc: Sam Beneck 
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Kerry
This is where Pasco County is at, we are currently working on a trail projects that will connect
the southern end of Withlacoochee Trail to an existing trail in Dade City (Hardy trail) and then
south to the 301 MU path.
When do you want this route finalized?

From: Kerry Irons 
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 12:30 PM
To: Tina Russo 
Cc: Carl Mikyska ; 'Dr. Randy Stovall'
; mailto:snookcity@gmail.com
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Tina,

Presentation attached. Let me know if this works for your BPAC.

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Tina Russo 
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 12:27 PM
To: Kerry Irons 
Cc: Carl Mikyska ; 'Dr. Randy Stovall'
; mailto:snookcity@gmail.com
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Please send the presentation that we will be presenting.

From: Kerry Irons 
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 12:18 PM
To: Tina Russo 
Cc: Carl Mikyska ; 'Dr. Randy Stovall'
; mailto:snookcity@gmail.com
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

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Tina,

The presentation I sent you on October 25 is pretty much our standard that we have used with
BPACs across Florida, obviously modified with details for Pasco County. I'm happy to dial in
by phone to do the presentation and answer questions. The only challenge is making sure I can
hear the participants well so I can respond appropriately. If this works, please let me know the
time for the call and the number I can dial in.

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Tina Russo 
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 11:58 AM
To: Kerry Irons 
Cc: Carl Mikyska ; 'Dr. Randy Stovall'
; mailto:snookcity@gmail.com
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Great timing, working on the December 15th agenda.
Could we do this by a power point, over the phone type presentation?

From: Kerry Irons 
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2021 11:36 AM
To: Tina Russo 
Cc: Carl Mikyska ; 'Dr. Randy Stovall'
; mailto:snookcity@gmail.com
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Tina,

Checking in on this with the December BPAC meeting coming soon. How do you think we
can proceed for presentation at that meeting? We do have a knowledgeable volunteer in
southern FL but she (Patty Huff, copied) but she is a couple hundred miles from you. I'm
hoping we can figure out a way to do this so that questions can get answered as the
presentation goes forward.

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Irons 
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 4:19 PM
To: 'Tina Russo' 
Cc: 'Carl Mikyska' ; 'Dr. Randy Stovall'

Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Tina,

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I not based in Florida and so would not be able to be present. I could be on the phone to guide
the presentation (attached) if that would work. Alternatively, you could walk the BPAC
through the presentation. What would you suggest?

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Tina Russo 
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 1:49 PM
To: Kerry Irons 
Cc: Carl Mikyska ; Dr. Randy Stovall

Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Do you want to present to the BPAC in December. We are only doing live meetings.

From: Kerry Irons 
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2021 7:48 AM
To: Tina Russo 
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Tina,

Keeping in touch on this since I didn't hear back from you. FYI Dunnellon has approved the
route and I expect Citrus County will approve soon, though their meeting agendas are crowded
so it may not be until early December. Let me know what you need to move this forward.

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Irons 
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 8:24 AM
To: mailto:trusso@pascocountyfl.net
Subject: RE: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Tina,

I wanted to follow up on this and answer any questions you might have. I also wanted to be
sure that this didn't end up in a spam folder, so please let me know you got this. I will keep in
touch.

Kerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Irons 

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Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 12:48 PM
To: mailto:trusso@pascocountyfl.net
Cc: 'OBrien, Mary' 
Subject: US Bicycle Route 15 though Pasco County

Tina,

Thanks for talking to me today about USBR 15 through Pasco County. This project is part of a
national effort (through AASHTO) to expand the US Bicycle Route system and is being led by
FDOT, Bike Florida, the Florida Bicycle Association, and the Adventure Cycling Association.

Below is some background information and templates for a letter or resolution for your agency
to endorse and send to the FDOT state bike/ped coordinator. Please copy me when you send
that support letter or resolution of support to FDOT. Feel free to edit the support
letter/resolution as needed. FDOT is the agency that submits the USBR route approval
application to AASHTO.

Here is a link to the draft map of the USBR 15 route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34634828
Getting USBR 15 designated will provide a defined bicycling route for traveling cyclists along
the Florida Gulf Coast. USBR 15 currently only in southern Georgia (92 miles from
Fitzgerald, GA) and northern Florida from the Georgia line to Madison (14 miles).
Designating the additional portion of USBR 15 will add nearly 500 miles to the route.

The route proposal supplied is just that; a proposal. Local agencies will be the ones who
determine the final route as they are the ones who have to assure support for the route to
FDOT. We are in discussions with all of the cities and counties along the route.

The general route for USBR 15 in Florida is along the Gulf Coast before turning east to
Homestead and USBR 1 along the Atlantic Coast. USBR 15 will eventually extend from near
Rochester, NY on Lake Ontario to Homestead. We are currently working with West Virginia
to designate their portion of the route and Georgia is working to extend their segment.

Just so you have it on paper, the proposed route on Pasco County roads uses 4.3 miles of
County roads starting on Christian Rd. then Powerline Rd., Frazee Hill Rd., and 14th St.

You can find a huge amount of background information on the USBRS at
http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/us-bicycle-route-system including a
downloadable map for the entire proposed system.

As I hear from the agencies in your region, I will keep you informed about their progress. If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Kerry Irons
Adventure Cycling Association
989-513-7871

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Background information on USBR route designation:

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There is no inherent liability for local agencies per the federal Transportation Research Board:
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_lrd_53.pdf

To view AASHTO information on the US Bicycle Route System:
https://route.transportation.org/us-bicycle-routes

Signage is nice, but not required. There are a number of ways a route can be designated
including maps (paper or Internet), signs, pavement markings, downloadable GPS coordinates,
etc.

The choice of roads for a US Bicycle Route is a tradeoff between low traffic, direct routing,
access to services (bike shops, motels, campgrounds, etc.), access to points of interest, and
scenic roads. The best route for a family weekend bike ride may not be the best route for
someone on a multi-day long distance bicycle trip.

Long distance bicycle tourists are experienced road riders and used to varying quality of road
surface, absence of paved shoulders, and car and truck traffic. The number of cyclists who
might use a given route is difficult to predict, but five to ten riders per day (1,000-2,000 per
season) would be considered a significant increase in usage once a route is designated.

A change in the route can be proposed to FDOT and they propose the change to AASHTO.
AASHTO has accepted every new route and route change requested by state DOTs. Route
changes can be made twice per year.

Designating a USBR does not impose any constraints or restrictions on the use of a road,
street, trail or right-of-way. It's current or future status or use for any other purpose is not
changed.

There is no requirement that roads for US Bicycle Routes meet the guidelines in the AASTHO
Guide for Bicycle Facilities. This was explicitly considered and it has been written into the
process that there are no specific requirements for road or trail standards. It is recognized that
local "engineering judgment" will determine when a road is suitable for inclusion in a USBR
designation.

======================================================
U.S. Bicycle Route System
Template Letter of Support

To: Mary O’Brien, AICP, CPH
State Bicycle/ Pedestrian Coordinator
Florida Department of Transportation, Central Office Roadway Design Office
mailto:mary.obrien@dot.state.fl.us
850-414-4283

Dear Mary O'Brien,

Pasco County would like to offer our support for the designation of proposed U.S. Bicycle
Route 15 (USBR 15) through Pasco County. We recognize that bicycle tourism is a growing
industry in North America, contributing $47 billion a year to the economies of communities
that provide facilities for such tourists. As a county, we stand to benefit from this opportunity

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both economically and from the health and environmental related benefits of encouraging
bicycle travel in our region.

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has
designated a bicycle route corridor through Florida to be developed as USBR 15. Pasco
County lies within that corridor and we have investigated the proposed route and found it to be
suitable for bicycle tourists.

I am contacting you to indicate our support for designating USBR 15 through Pasco County
using Powerline Rd., Frazee Hill Rd., and 14th St.

The proposed route for USBR 15 will provide a benefit to our county and we endorse having
the route mapped and signed, thereby promoting bicycle tourism in our area. Therefore, Pasco
County hereby expresses its support for the designation USBR 15, and requests that the
appropriate officials nominate the route for AASHTO designation as soon as this can be
achieved.
======================================================
Sample Support Resolution

Whereas bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, contributing $47 billion a
year to the economies of communities that provide facilities for such tourists; and

Whereas the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
has designated a corridor crossing Florida to be developed as United States Bicycle Route 15
(USBR 15), and

Whereas the Adventure Cycling Association , Bike Florida, and the Florida Bicycle
Association, with the cooperation of FDOT, have proposed specific route to be designated as
USBR 15 using Powerline Rd., Frazee Hill Rd., and 14th St., and

Whereas the proposed route for USBR 15 comes through Pasco County and can therefore
provide benefits to our county, and

Whereas we have investigated the proposed route and found it to be a suitable route, and
desire that the route be designated so that it can be mapped and signed, thereby promoting
bicycle tourism in our area,

Therefore be it resolved that Pasco County hereby expresses its approval and support for the
development of USBR 15, and requests that FDOT get the route officially designated by
AASHTO as soon as this can be achieved, and authorizes the posting of signs within Pasco
County right-of-way identifying the route through the county once the official designation has
been made.

The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity
to which it is addressed and may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or

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exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or
other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities
other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the
sender and destroy any copies of this information. Under Florida law, email addresses are
public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records
request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
CUSA18A7

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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                      BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
                               AGENDA MEMORANDUM

COMMISSION DISTRICT: N/A                         FILE NO.: MPO22-0056               DATE: 1/26/2022
SUBJECT: Protected Bike Lanes

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
N/A

BACKGROUND SUMMARY/ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS:
Protected Bike Lanes & More

Paint is not protection! That is why safe street design - in the form of new and
innovative #protectedbikelanes and #protectedintersections - are becoming the new gold standards
to greatly improve safety for bicycle riders of all ages and abilities. There are MANY new designs out
there, some better than others. What are their pluses and minuses? Well, watch the video to find out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eImfY3IwAO4

DISTRIBUTION:
N/A

ATTACHMENT(S):
1.  Protected Bike Lanes.You tube video

                                            MPO22-0056
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Protected Bike Lanes & More
Paint is not protection! That is why safe street design - in the form of new and innovative
#protectedbikelanes and #protectedintersections - are becoming the new gold standards to greatly
improve safety for bicycle riders of all ages and abilities. There are MANY new designs out there,
some better than others. What are their pluses and minuses? Well, watch the video to find out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eImfY3IwAO4

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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                     BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
                              AGENDA MEMORANDUM

COMMISSION DISTRICT: ALL                      FILE NO.: MPO22-0059             DATE: 1/26/2022
SUBJECT: Tri-County BPAC Meeting

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
None

BACKGROUND SUMMARY/ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS:
The City of Oldsmar has confirmed we may use their State Street Center meeting room for the March
Tri-County BPAC meeting. Here is the address: 127 State Street West, Oldsmar.

Meeting Date: March 10th

Meeting Time: 5:30PM – 8:00PM with a group ride from 5:30PM-6:30PM and 1.5 hour meeting to
follow.

Parking is free.

DISTRIBUTION:
N/A

ATTACHMENT(S):
None

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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
                       BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
                                AGENDA MEMORANDUM

COMMISSION DISTRICT: ALL                          FILE NO.: MPO22-0060   DATE: 1/26/2022
SUBJECT: Land Development Code-Trail

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
Informational Only

BACKGROUND SUMMARY/ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS:
Staff will present Land Development Code as it relates to trails

DISTRIBUTION:

ATTACHMENT(S):
None

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