2014 BP MS 150Safety Coordinator

Meeting

February 11, 2014

Thank you to our host

Dinner provided by Papa Johns

Agenda

•BP MS150 Culture of Safety / Safety Committee•Safety Coordinator Role•2013 Top Safety Issues•Safety Resources

• BP MS 150 website• Cycling Safety Representatives• League Cycling Instructors (LCIs)• Group Riding Skills Courses

•Team Safety Award•2014 BP MS 150 Updates•Safety Calendar •Q&A

Culture of Safety: BP MS 150 Safety Committee

Alan Bazard, Amy Moore - Chair, Amanda Banduch, Barron Lozano, Barry Turner – MS Liaison, Brian Hatt, Charlie Johnson, Critz Cullen, Eric Cioti, Eric Powell, Margaret Shelton, Preston Tyree, Steve Moskowitz, Steve Earle, and Tim Church.

Culture of Safety: Safety Coordinator Role

• Team Representative focused on Safety• Communicates safety messages• Recruits Ride Marshals and LCIs for team• Encourages and tracks completion of Safe

Cycling Challenge safety quiz for team• Encourages, organizes and tracks

completion of Group Riding Skills course• Understands Safety Award requirements

and submits application, if team is qualified• Ensures team submits TXDOT application,

if needed

2013 Top Safety Issues on BP MS 150

1.Crossing the Yellow Line2.Not Calling Out3.Riding More than 2 Abreast4.Headphones / Ear buds

NOTE: Same Issues as 2012!

New Concern: Teams creating unofficial breakpoints along route!

Cycling Safety Resources

• Barry Turner – National MS Staff• BP MS 150 Safety Committee• Ride Marshals, Bike Medics & Bike Police

• Education:• BP MS 150 Web site• Ride Marshals & LCI’s• New Rider Orientations (NROs)

• Equipment:• Bike Shops

• Experience:• Group Riding Skills classes• Ride Marshals & LCI’s• League of American Bicyclists (LAB)

Safety Resources - Website

Cycling Safety Representative’s Jerseys

Cyclists with MS

Cycling Safety Reps: Bike Medics

Chairs: Joel Benavides & Travis Perry

• Experienced licensed medical professionals• Spread out Across the Route• Serve as “First Responders” at Accidents• Average # Bike Medics on BP MS 150: 120

Cycling Safety Reps: Bike Police

Chairs: Charles Webb & Georgeanna Davis

• Include city, state, & federal law enforcement officers from across the U.S.

• Enforce traffic laws• Assist with traffic in emergencies• Provide extra support to Recommended Rides

Organizers, tour officials, Ride Marshals, and Bike Medics

• Provide a police presence giving riders a sense of security and safety

• Average # Bike Police on BP MS 150: 75

Ride Marshals

Safe Cycling Reps:Ride Marshals

Chairs: Brian Hatt & Barron Lozano

• Provide “rolling safety education” to all participants

• Assist with starts• Assist riders in distress• Manage cyclist traffic at accident sites• Keep participants on the road and enjoying the

ride• Represent the MS Society and project positive

message about safe cycling• Average # Ride Marshals on BP MS 150: 240

2014 Ride Marshal Sponsor

Ride Marshal Requirements• Registered Fundraising Veterans of 2

Houston-Austin BP MS150 Bike Tours• Willingness to help others• CPR/First Aid Certification (current)• Traffic Skills 101 for Ride Marshals course

(every 3 years)• Support at Least 2 Recommended Rides (30

supported in 2013)

2014 Ride Marshal Sponsor

League Cycling Instructors (LCIs)

•League of American Bicyclists’ (LAB’s) training program

• Instructor requirements: 30 hours classroom & hands-on bike safety training

•LCI required for Gold Level Safety Award in 2014

•LCIs available to teach Group Riding Skills classes to teams

Group Riding Skill Courses

• Educate riders on what to expect in a large group rides

• Bike handling skills for riding in tight groups• Classes offered by NMSS• Private class options for teams

• Need parking lot• Discuss compensation with LCIs involved

• Search for LCIs at www.bikeleague.org

2014 Team Safety Award

4 Award Levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, & Platinum (If awarded by Safety Committee)

•Safety Pledge•Safety Coordinator Identified•Ride Marshal member(s)•Team without Safety Infractions during event•Safe Cycling Challenge Completion•Hands of Bicycle Skills/Training Class Completion•LCI member(s) – 2014 Gold Level Requirement

2014 BP MS 150 Updates

• Breakpoint Changes (3) • Rhodes Start: leaving from west side• LaGrange Fairgrounds & Camp St. Marks• Day 2 Safety Start (La Grange) - 2013

Platinum Safety Award winners: Team Audrey’s Heroes and Team BP

2014 Safety Calendar

New Rider Orientations: Jan 7, 21, 22; Feb 5, 19; March 4 and 11

Bike Safety Inspections: Feb 15 – April 4 (Free); Beginning April 5 - $15

Group Riding Skill Courses: Feb 15*, 16*, 22; March 2, 22, 23; April 5

TXDOT Applications: Approved in advance of BP MS 150

*Austin based classes

QUESTIONS ?

Thank you for your time, effort and support of those with MS, your team, the

BP MS 150 and our entire community!

Safe travels home!