Taking a “break” from formality for the month of July, members of the BPAC gathered at the Independent in Seminole Heights and did a bit of team building as they set an action agenda for themselves over the next 12 months. Fifteen members of the BPAC and 3 guests shared the following:
Some memorable quotes:
[list type=”bullet”][li]A vision for bicycling in our community: “For folks to mention Tampa, Orlando and Miami as they do Portland, Asheville and Austin today” [/li][li]One current reality that could be changed: “to not have my heart skip a beat when my child tells me he rode to Gamestop”[/li][/list]
The BPAC then decided that over the next year to work on the following projects:
[list type=”cross”][li]A Cyclovia in Spring 2015. (A Cyclovia is a “cycle way” that is either a permanent bike way or a temporary closing to allow bicyclists and pedestrian to enjoy a car-free street.)[/li][li]Continuing to sponsor the Annual Children’s Gasparilla Bike Rodeo[/li][li]A Bike Friendly business designation[/li][/list]
The next BPAC meeting will be held on August 13, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. on the 26th Floor of County Center at 601 E Kennedy Boulevard. Please join us!
For more information, contact Michele Ogilvie.