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Monmouth Transportation Commission reports growth in bike rodeo, pushes Safe Routes projects
Summary
The newly reformed Transportation Commission told councilors that a summer bike rodeo grew from 22 to 85 participants and that rapid-flashing beacons and Safe Routes to School improvements are underway, with contractor mobilization starting this quarter.
At the Aug. 20 council meeting, Linda Bersani, chair of the Monmouth Transportation Commission, and citizen member Sean Robbins reviewed the commission’s recent work on bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Bersani said the commission’s long-term goal is to “have bike and pedestrian safety embedded into the PE curriculum of the public schools at the elementary level,” and described the commission’s bike rodeo events, which expanded this year to include all fifth graders at Monmouth Elementary and grew attendance from 22 children to about 85.
Robbins described infrastructure projects the commission has worked on, including rapid flashing beacons on Highway 99 in Madrona and speed-studies on Clay Street. Councilors asked about the timing for Safe Routes to School parking- and curb-marking work; staff said a contractor has been selected and mobilization and construction will begin in the coming month with coordination with the school district and parents.
Councilors praised the commission’s community partnerships and encouraged continued coordination with schools and public-works staff. The Transportation Commission said it will keep the council updated as projects move to construction and as educational pilots with local PE teachers proceed.
