NOTICE OF MEETING Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Central Iowa Bicycle Pedestrian Roundtable (Roundtable)

) *************************** Tuesday, February 15, 2011 12:00 p.m. St. Etienne Room, Armory Building 602 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA *************************** TENTATIVE AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Introductions III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of the Roundtables January 18, 2011, Meeting Minutes ................Page 3 V. Discussion Items A. B. C. D. E. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Funds Amendment............. Page 9 Update - Unified Bicycle Ordinance Draft...................................................... Page 10 Letters of Support for the Partnerships Washington, D.C., Trip Projects ..... Page 17 2011 Iowa Bicycle Summit Recap ................................................................. Page 19 Bike-Pedestrian Project Updates................................................................... Page 19

VI. Informational Item A. Trail Marketing Meeting ................................................................................. Page 20 B. Bike and Ride Data........................................................................................ Page 20 VII. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee VIII. Next Roundtable Meeting Date 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, St. Etienne Room, Armory Building, Des Moines IX. Adjournment

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MEETING NOTES DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) CENTRAL IOWA BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN ROUNDTABLE (ROUNDTABLE)

January 18, 2011 12:00 PM

City of Des Moines, St. Etienne Room Des Moines, Iowa

Roundtable Attendees Present:

Marco Alvarez, City of West Des Moines Kelly Canfield, City of Clive Dana Conn, Transportation Management Association Dustin Delvaux, City of Bondurant Josh Heggen, City of Windsor Heights Lisa Hein, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Jan Herke, City of Urbandale Scott Hock, City of Urbandale Jim Lane, City of Norwalk, Chair Butch Niebuhr, City of Perry Jim Priebe, Warren County Conservation Chad Quick, City of Altoona Ruth Randleman, City of Carlisle/MAC Stefanie Toftey, DART Carl Voss, Trails and Greenways Committee Ron Ward, City of Johnston Carol Williams, Story County Conservation Gay Lea Wilson, Citizen Advisor

Roundtable Staff Present:

Dylan Mullenix, Senior Transportation Planner

I. Call to Order
Chair Jim Lane called the January 18, 2011, Roundtable meeting to order at 12:05 p.m., at the St. Etienne Room, Armory Building, 602 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA.

II.

Introduction
Participants introduced themselves.

III.

Approval of Agenda
Participants approved the January 18, 2011, Roundtable meeting agenda.

IV.

Approval of the Roundtables December 21, 2010, Meeting Notes

Participants approved the Roundtables December 21, 2010, meeting notes.

V. (A.)

Update Unified Bicycle Ordinance Draft

Ruth Randleman explained the process for the ordinances development and adoption: The draft document was sent to the Roundtable at its December 2010 meeting;

Comments are due by January 31st; On February 7th, the MAC subcommittee will meet to revise the ordinance based on the comments; The draft ordinance will come back to the Roundtable in February; The draft ordinance will go to the MAC in March; and, Following the March MAC meeting, individual cities will take action to adopt.

Ms. Randleman noted it is ultimately up to each community to adopt, and each community may amend the ordinance from the final draft approved by the MAC. However, the MAC would like the ordinance to remain as close as possible to the final version seen by the MAC. Carl Voss asked if it would be helpful to have a draft copy at the Bike Summit. Ms. Randleman and Chair Lane noted it might be helpful to have the draft ordinance at the Bike Summit, as long as comments are made by January 31st. Discussion ensued regarding any proposed deadlines for communities to have the ordinance adopted. Roundtable members noted it is likely not feasible to provide a deadline for adoption, as each community differs in their process to approve ordnances. The Roundtable agreed it would be good for the ordinance to be adopted in as many communities as possible by May 1, which is the start of Bike Month. Chair Lane asked that Roundtable participants that work for local governments help get the ordinance before their city councils. Josh Heggen noted his concern with language in the draft ordinance related to bicycle registration. Ms. Randleman responded that the draft ordinance only allows for registration programs but does not require it. Discussion ensued regarding the need to clarify the language to ensure communities understand bicycle registration is not required. Chair Lane instructed MPO staff to send the Roundtable participants the latest version of the draft ordinance.

V. (B.)

Bike Tourism in Iowa

Chair Lane noted that Mark Wyatt attended the December meeting to discuss the assistance the National Parks Services has agreed to provide for trail marketing. The Parks Service representative will be at the Bicycle Summit as well. When the Roundtable held a marketing subcommittee meeting in October, the group agreed to meet again in January. That meeting will be pushed to February so that it will be after the Bicycle Summit. This subcommittee meeting likely will be February 8th or 9th. Carl Voss noted he will have the bike route origin/destination map done for the Bicycle Summit and will bring it to the February marketing meeting.

Chair Lane thanked Carl, and noted the origin/destination map will be one of the first marketing pieces used. Hopefully the Parks Service will help the group get some marketing efforts going in time for the summer when people are biking. Gay Lea Wilson asked if the group had made an application to the Parks Service for their assistance. Chair Lane and MPO staff explained that Parks Service has indicated they are available for a certain number of hours without the need for an application.

V. (C.)

Letters of Support for the Partnerships Washington, D.C., Trip Projects

Chair Lane noted the Roundtable traditionally has not provided letters of support for the bicycle-pedestrian projects identified for the Partnerships D.C., trip, but noted it might be good to do. Chair Lane asked for comments from the Roundtable. Ruth Randleman noted that the trip has been rescheduled to May 8-10th. Lisa Hein asked if this would be a letter from the Roundtable or from individuals? Chair Lane responded a letter from the individuals. Chair Lane added that Congress would be developing a new transportation reauthorization bill someday too and the Roundtable participants could help support keeping the Transportation Enhancements program in the legislation. MPO staff added that they have spoken with congressional staffers, and it is unlikely earmarks will be available in the near future. Congressional staffers have offered that input may be provided on more policy-level issues, such as the Chairs Transportation Enhancement proposal. Ms. Randleman noted the Greater Des Moines Partnership has also discussed meeting with the federal departments, such as the Department of Transportation, in addition to the members of Congress. Discussion ensued about the development of a form letter for Roundtable participants to use. Chair Lane asked Ms. Hein if she would develop a form letter and to send it to the MPO staff. Ms. Hein agreed.

VI. (A.)

Bike Iowa Month 2011

Chair Lane asked if there is any way the Roundtable could see who participates in Bike Month activities, possibly by community? Carl Voss responded that that information is available. Mr. Voss added that several communities have approved funding for Bike Month, and that the Bike Month organizers would like to have events in each community over the course of the month.

Stefanie Toftey noted she had previously helped organized bike events in Raleigh , N.C., and one popular event was a local leaders bike ride that featured city councils, state representatives, and other elected officials. Mr. Voss noted a similar event is scheduled for May 16th. This event formerly was Congressman Boswells ride, but they have changed the name so that it does not become affiliated with one political party. Ruth Randleman added that the Mayor of Des Moines has a ride, and perhaps other mayors should join in. Lisa Hein added that she likes the name local leaders ride.

VI. (B.)

2011 Iowa Bicycle Summit

Chair Lane reminded the Roundtable that the Iowa Bicycle Summit is scheduled for January 28th and 29th. Carl Voss added that Des Moines and West Des Moines are working on their bike plans and will be holding public meetings in the next few weeks.

VI. (C.)

Bike-Ped Connections Update

Chair Lane commented that the Roundtable previously would have a map of missing bike-ped connections. The Roundtable has not reviewed a map like this in a while, and asked for the Roundtable to update the map of missing connections. Discussion ensued as to how a map of missing connections would be different from the one Carl Voss is developing. Mr. Voss clarified that the Bike Collective is working on two maps one of the central Iowa trails system, and one of bike-route loops with origins/destinations. Chair Lane asked for the MPO staff to help collect information about bike-ped connection gaps from the Roundtable members.

VII.

Other Items of Interest to the Roundtable

Lisa Hein alerted the Roundtable that House File 45 in the state legislature targets removing funding from the REAP program. This could impact communities or organizations that have received REAP funding but have not spent it. Ruth Randleman added that House File 45 proposes taking way Great Places funding, which has funded bike-ped projects. Ms. Hein added that House File 45 also prohibits the Iowa Department of Natural Resources from acquiring land for the next several months. Chair Lane asked for Roundtable participants to let the Roundtable know of other legislation that comes up during the session that impacts bike-ped funding.

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Next MPO Roundtable Meeting Date

The next Roundtable meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2011, at noon.

IX.

Adjournment
The January 18, 2011, Roundtable meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.

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V. (A.) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Fund Amendment Discussion Item The City of Des Moines:

Previously received an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant; Notes the grant requires use of funds to further the connect plan and be supported by the MPO; Previously received Roundtable support to use funds to support Bike Month, to purchase trail maps, to provide League Cycling Instructor (LCI) training from the League of American Bicyclists, and hosting a Bike Rodeo; Was unable to hold an LCI class last year due to low registration and did not hold a Bike Rodeo; Proposes shifting the remaining funds intended for the LCI class and Bike Rodeo to instead provide additional support of Bike Month ($4,000) and other bike education activities ($3,650); and, Seeks a formal motion from the Roundtable approving this proposed funding amendment.

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V. (B.) Update - Unified Bicycle Ordinance Draft Discussion Item The Metropolitan Advisory Committee (MAC):

Has developed a draft Unified Bicycle Ordinance for metropolitan communities to consider adopting; Asked for comments on the draft by January 31, 2011; Reviewed and amended the ordinance, via a subcommittee, given comments received by the January 31st deadline; Will present the final draft ordinance to the MAC at its March meeting;

The Roundtable:

Discussed the draft ordinance at its December 21, 2010, meeting and at the January 18, 2011, meeting; Will review the final draft at its February 2011 meeting.

The MPO Staff: Has included, immediately following, the most recent version of the bike ordinance for review and comment. Staff Contact: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org. (515) 334-0075, extension #202.

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MODEL BICYCLE ORDINANCEDRAFT Sec. 1. Definitions. Bicycle means either of the following: 1) A device having two or three up to four wheels and having at least one saddle or seat for the use of a rider which is propelled by human power. 2) A device having two or three up to four wheels with fully operable peddlespedals and an electric motor of less than seven hundred fifty watts (one horsepower or less.), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden, is less than twenty miles per hour. Drafters Note: Same as Iowa Code section 321.1(40) b) multi-use recreational trail means a way or place, the use of which is controlled by the city as an owner of real property, designated by the multi-use recreational trail maps, as approved by resolution by the city council, and no multi-use recreational trail shall be considered as a street or highwayDrafters Note: Same as Des Moines Municipal Code section 114-1. Sec. 2. Voluntary Registration, Fee and Dealer Duty. a) Each resident of the city who is the owner of a bicycle may make application for registration with the police chief. b) The registration is valid until the bicycle is sold, given away, or scraped by the registered owner. c) Upon registration an identification sticker may be affixed to the bicycle by the owner. Sec. 3. Alteration of serial frame number. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or maliciously remove, destroy, mutilate or alter the manufacturer's serial frame number of any bicycle. Sec. 4. Sirens and whistles prohibited. A bicycle shall not be equipped with and a person shall not use upon a bicycle any siren or whistle. This section shall not apply to bicycles ridden by peace officers in the line of duty. Drafters Note: Same as Iowa Code section 321.434. Sec. 5. Lamps and reflectors. a) Every bicycle ridden at any time from sunset to sunrise and at such other times when conditions such as fog, snow, sleet, or rain provide insufficient lighting to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of five three hundred feet ahead shall be equipped with a lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least three hundred feet to the front. b) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of three hundred feet to the rear; except that a red reflector may be used in lieu of a rear light. c) Equivalent equipment such as headlamps and red light attachments to the arm or leg may be

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used in lieu of a lamp on the front and a red light on the rear of the bicyle. d) A peace officer riding a police bicycle is not required to use either front or rear lamps if duty so requires. Drafters Note: Same as Iowa Code sections 321.384 and 321.397, Wording here combines the two state code sections. Sec. 6. Brakes. Stopping Every bicycle used upon the city streets, sidewalks, highways, park roads or multi-use recreational trails shall be able to come to a complete stop within 100 feet a safe distance. Sec. 7. Applicability of motor vehicle laws. Every person operating a bicycle upon the city streets, highways, park roads, or multi-use recreational trails shall be subject to this chapter and other city traffic ordinances and the state statutes applicable to the drivers of motor vehicles, except as to special regulations in this chapter and except as to those provisions of ordinances and statutes which by their nature can have no application or those provisions for which specific exceptions have been set forth regarding police bicycles. Drafters Note: Same as Iowa Code Section 321.234(2)Also, the reference to chapter is used because the intent is to include this ordinance in the Traffic and Vehicles chapter of the city code. Reference to the appropriate traffic chapter should be used where appropriate. Sec. 8. Obedience to signals. Every person operating a bicycle shall obey the directions of official traffic signals, signs and other control devices applicable to other vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, and shall obey direction signs relative to turns permitted, unless such person dismounts from the bicycle, when he or she shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. Sec. 9. Improper Riding. a) A person propelling a bicycle on any street, sidewalk, highway, park road or multi-use recreational trail, shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle and shall not use a bicycle to carry more persons at one time than the number of persons for which the bicycle is designed and equipped. b) This section does not apply to the use of a bicycle in a

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or special event authorized by proper permit from by the

Drafters Note: (5)

Same as Iowa Code section 321.234(3), (4) and

Sec. 10.

Carrying packages.

No person operating a bicycle upon a street, sidewalk, highway, park road or multi-use recreational trail shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the rider from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.

Sec. 11.

Control with hands on handlebars a street, sidewalk, highway, trail shall keep the bicycle all times during operation the handlebars and the feet if the braking device is

The operator of a bicycle upon park road or multi-use recreational under control at all times and at shall have one or both hands upon engaged with the braking device designed to be actuated by the feet.

Sec. 12.

Place of riding.

Every person operating a bicycle upon a street, sidewalk, highway, park road or multi-use recreational trail shall ride as near to the right-hand side of the way as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing bicycle, other vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. When so riding upon any street, sidewalk, highway, park road or multi-use recreational trail with other cyclists, there shall not be more than two abreast.

(a) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of the following situations: (1) When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction.
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(2) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. (3) When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions (including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or substandard width lanes) that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. For purposes of this section, a "substandard width lane" is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. (4) A facility that would allow bicycle traffic on the left side of the roadway. (b) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway which carries traffic in one direction only and has two or more marked traffic lanes, may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of such roadway as practicable. (California) (c) When so riding upon any multi-use trail with other cyclists, there shall not be more than two abreast. (d) This section does not apply to the use of a bicycle in a parade or special event authorized by the city.

Section 13.

Bicycle Lanes

(a) Whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway, any person operating a bicycle upon the roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction may ride within the bicycle lane, except that such person may move out of the lane under any of the following situations: (1) When overtaking and passing another bicycle, vehicle, or pedestrian within the lane or about to enter the lane if such overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the lane. (2) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.

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(3) When reasonably necessary to leave the bicycle lane to avoid debris or other hazardous conditions. (4) When the bike lane does not include a marked shared lane (b) No person operating a bicycle shall leave a bicycle lane until the movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after giving an appropriate signal. (c) No person shall drive a motor vehicle in a bicycle lane established on a roadway except as follows: (1) To park where parking is permitted. (2) To enter or leave the roadway. (3) To prepare for a turn within a distance of 200 feet from the intersection.

Sec. 134. Emerging from alley or driveway. The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or driveway, yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching on the sidewalk or sidewalk area and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway. Sec. 145. Operation on sidewalk. Bicycles may be operated upon the public sidewalks in a careful and prudent manner and at a rate of speed not exceeding eight (8) miles per hour except where signs are erected that prohibit the riding of a bicycle except where signs are erected to prohibiting riding on the sidewalk. Every person lawfully operating a bicycle upon a public sidewalk, shall yield the right-of-way when approaching a pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing. Sec. 156. Clinging to other vehicles. No person riding upon any bicycle on a street, sidewalk, highway, park road or multi-use recreational trail shall attach the bicycle or himself or herself to any moving vehicle by tow rope, hand grip or otherwise, and shall not tow or be towed by another bicycle or vehicle. Sec. 167. Following Emergency Vehicles. No person riding a bicycle shall follow closer than 500 feet of an emergency vehicle as defined by Iowa Code section 321.1 which

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has emergency lights and/or siren activated, and shall not stop, park, or leave a bicycle within 500 feet of an emergency vehicle stopped in response to an emergency. Drafters Note: The state code 321.367 covers fire apparatus, as such fire trucks would be covered by sec. 7 herein, but this proposed section includes all emergency vehicles as recommended by the Metro Advisory Council Bicycle Ordinance Study. Sec. 178. Parking. No person shall park a bicycle upon a street other than upon the sidewalk in a rack to support the bicycle or against a building or at the curb, in such a manner as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic, or upon the parking area between the sidewalk and the roadway. No person shall leave a bicycle lying on its side on any sidewalk, or shall park a bicycle on a sidewalk in any other position, so that there is not an adequate path for pedestrian traffic. Local authorities may, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit bicycle parking in designated areas of the public highway, provided that appropriate signs are erected. Sec. 189. Reckless operation. No person shall operate a bicycle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

Sec. 20 Violations Each City shall be allowed to issue a violation pursuant to their own traffic violation ordinance.

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V. (C.) Letters of Support for the Partnerships Washington, D.C., Trip Projects Discussion Item The MPO Staff:

Notes the Greater Des Moines Partnership annually travels to Washington, D.C., to discuss issues of importance with central Iowas congressional delegation; Notes the Roundtable discussed, at its January 18, 2011, meeting, developing a form letter in support of continued Transportation Enhancement funding; Notes members of congress require applications to be completed for projects seeking an appropriation, and that letters of support are often encouraged from the community; Notes Lisa Hein volunteered to prepare text for the letter; and, Has included, immediately following, the draft letter for the Roundtable to review.

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DRAFT LETTER OF SUPPORT Dear xxx: Since 1991 the Transportation Enhancement portion of the Transportation Bill has helped support our city/county efforts to improve and develop a comprehensive transportation system. At its very basic level the purpose of our transportation network is to move people and goods. Our public corridors, roads, busses, bike lanes, trails and other facilities help people of all ages and income levels get to jobs, shopping, recreation areas, or to visit friends and family. Since only 15% of travel trips are work related, the purpose of the trip is not as important as their ability to get where they need to go safely. If more people find it safe and convenient to travel by foot or bicycle then they are improving their overall health in the process. Our community fully supports the Transportation Enhancement program as part of an integrated system that provides our citizens the freedom to travel regardless of their mode of transportation (car, foot, bicycle, motorcycle, bus, train, etc.). Transportation options are essential because 30% of the population does not or cannot drive a car, yet our streets are designed to make car travel safe and convenient and very little emphasis is placed on making other travel modes safe and convenient. The Transportation Enhancement program has helped improve our community by providing funding for ___________. We request that Transportation Enhancements remain part of the next Transportation bill. This program offers tremendous benefits to our community and our citizens. Sincerely,

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V. (D.) 2011 Iowa Bicycle Summit Recap Discussion Item The MPO staff:

Notes the Iowa Bicycle Summit was January 28-29, 2011, at the Iowa Events Center; Notes the summit featured Antonio Rosell to lead the bicycle facility design workshop on Friday, January 28, 2011; and, Has included this item on the agenda to allow for a recap of the event.

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V. (E.) Bike-Pedestrian Project Updates Discussion Item The MPO staff:

Notes the MPOs Connect: Central Iowa Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Chapter 4, Action 1.3 states, Establish a process to update governments and agencies on new trail developments and connection to the state and regional trail system; Notes the benchmark for Action 1.3 are the following: 1.3.1 Benchmark: Provide active project updates routinely to the Roundtable.

Requests that MPO/CIRTPA member governments and agencies send updated GIS trail information to the MPO/CIRTPA staff when projects are completed; Requests that MPO/CIRTPA member governments and agencies contact MPO/CIRTPA staff with any questions; Notes that trail updates ensure that all trail information reflects current activity in central Iowa and will allow local stakeholders to track progress on connecting gaps and completing trails within the Central Iowa Trail System; and, Would like MPO/CIRTPA member governments and agencies to inform MPO/CIRTPA staff about 2011 bicycle and pedestrian construction projects in their respective planning areas.

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VI. (A.) Trails Marketing Meeting Informational Item The Trails Marketing Committee:

Is scheduled to meet on Friday, February 18, 2011, at the Greater Des Moines Partnership - Arthur Davis Conference Room, at 10:00 a.m.; Will continue discussions from its initial meeting in October 2010 about ways to market central Iowa trails; and, Has invited Brian Leaders, National Parks Service, to discuss services that they can provide to assist in developing a tourism marketing plan.

VI. (B.) DART Bike and Ride Counts Informational Item The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART):

Started the Bike & Ride program in October 2005; Installed on-bus bicycle racks on every regular and express-route bus; Counts bicycle rack users per month; Has included, immediately following, Table 1 showing DART user counts per month by year. TABLE 1. DART Bike & Ride User Counts per Month by Year

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL

2005 485 321 99 905

2006 334 425 553 771 1,240 1,718 1,803 2,077 1,898 1,623 1,255 1,064 14,761

2007 717 378 833 1,256 1,934 2,632 2,823 3,202 2,823 5,873 2,282 701 25,454

2008 718 623 1,183 1,904 2,739 3,297 3,968 6,636 3,844 3,797 2,248 701 31,658

2009 521 973 1,935 2,792 3,454 4,228 4,446 4,385 4,156 N/A 2,367 910 30,167

2010 341 356 N/A 2,902 3,333 3,828 4,174 4,425 3,945 3,862 2,623 1,316 31,105

2011 636

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Source: DART

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