2014 BP MS 150 Safety 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. 2. 3. 4. Crossing the Yellow Line Not Calling Out Riding More than 2 Abreast 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!