4 responses to findings and recommendations
R01
The Grand Jury recommends that the County Board of Supervisors and the city councils of all cities within the County encourage their respective law enforcement personnel to increase enforcement of bicycle and related motor vehicle laws. (FI-01, FI-02, FI-03, FI-05, FI-08)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The Thousand Oaks Police Department (TOPD) is a member of the City's Bicycle Advisory Team, an advisory group consisting of members of the cycling community, local cycling businesses, City staff, Conejo Recreation and Parks District, Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency, and commissioners from the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission and Thousand Oaks Traffic and Transportation Advisory Commission. At this quarterly meeting, TOPD is advised and updated as to areas in Thousand Oaks that require increased enforcement activities pertaining to bicycle safety...
R02
The Grand Jury recommends that the County Board of Supervisors and the city councils of all cities within the County that do not already have a Bicycle Advisory Commission/Committee establish one to perform such tasks as: Identify roads in need of bicycle lanes Research federal, State, and other funding sources for projects related to bicycle infrastructure and use Issue motor vehicle and bicycle public safety announcements Promote use of bicycles as a viable form of transportation and f...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. Please see response to recommendation R-01, above. DPW:\510-40\jds\Council\2015\070715 Grand Jury Bicycle Safety Response.doc Page 2 --- Page 3 ---
R03
The Grand Jury recommends the County Board of Supervisors and the City Councils of all cities within the County, continually promote bicycle laws and safety to people of all ages, concentrating on school-age children through events such as bike rodeos, bicycle rallies, and other educational activities. (FI-06, FI-07, FI-10)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City of Thousand Oaks conducts the Glenn Garvin Memorial Bicycle Rodeo, which is held annually at Conejo Creek Park North. Geared towards all youth in the City, this event provides free bicycle helmets to all participants as well as free instruction on proper helmet usage and fit, a bicycle pamphlet containing bicycle safety information in both English and Spanish, and bicycles are provided for youth participants to use during the "Mock Safe City" demonstration. During this demonstration, youth are instructed by licensed instructors on how to navig...
R04
The Grand Jury recommends the County Board of Supervisors and the City Councils of all cities within the County use local media (e.g., public service announcements, public events, and government websites) to educate the 6 Countywide Bicycle Safety motor vehicle driving public and bicyclists of their responsibility to know and obey bicycle-related laws. (FI-05, FI-06, FI-07, FI-08, FI-10) Responses required from: Ventura County Board of Supervisors (FI-01, FI-02, FI-03, FI-04, FI-05, FI-06, FI-07...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City of Thousand Oaks maintains a "Bike Safe" website on the City's website, which provides numerous bicycle safety tips and links to other bicycle safety organizations. This site can be found at www.toaks.org/bike. The City appreciates the Commendation for its various bicycle safety programs and thanks the Grand Jury for its time in performing its review and determining its recommendations in this matter. Signed: Date: <u>July 14, 2015</u> DPW:\510-40\jds\Council\2015\071415 Grand Jury Bicycle Safety Response.doc Page 3
