The Redmond, Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) announce two events coming up in October – October 8 is International Bike/Walk to School Day and October 6-19 is the Oregon Drive Less Challenge.
Did you know that children who walk or bike to school are more attentive learners in the classroom and are typically six months ahead of their peers? According to City surveys, residents want to make Redmond a safer place for children to walk and bike to school. The Redmond BPAC invites parents and children to join us and students from around the country and world, in walking, bicycling or rolling (scooter, skateboard, etc.) to school on October 8.
Then after, we would like to hear from you in identifying the safest routes to school. What did you like about the route? What would you need to see improved so that you feel comfortable with your child riding or walking to school on a daily basis?
To provide feedback, go to www.bikewalkrollredmond.com or call or email Heather Richards at 541-923-7756, heather.richards@ci.redmond.or.us. Help make Redmond a safe community to ride and walk to school!
Save fuel! Save money! Get healthy! Reduce emissions! Take the 2nd Annual Drive Less Challenge from October 6-19. The State of Oregon and the Redmond BPAC challenge everyone to take at least one trip in this two-week period using a different means of getting around other than your vehicle: bike, walk, carpool take public transit, skateboard, scooter, etc. The goal is to eliminate one million miles in 14 days. Register to participate at www.drivelessconnect.com.
The purpose of the BPAC is to increase pedestrian utility and bicycle ridership in Redmond – to encourage more people to bike and walk around Redmond as a means of exercise, sustainability and community. BPAC represents all bicycle and pedestrian users in Redmond, both current and future by advocating for the development of additional bike and pedestrian facilities that are user friendly, inviting and compelling, reviewing transportation projects from the viewpoint of bicycle and pedestrian users and spearheading encouragement and educational activities.
