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Local organizers propose car‑free elements for TomTom Festival; BPAC offers support

Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) · January 14, 2026
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Summary

A BPAC member presented a draft plan to add a car‑free kickoff to the TomTom Festival on April 25, 2026, proposing partnerships with YMCA and local groups, a bike ride from the YMCA to the downtown mall, a youth panel and a bike valet. BPAC members and staff agreed to help with logistics, promotions and volunteer recruitment.

Linda Capacchione, a TomTom Festival volunteer and community organizer, urged BPAC to support a proposal to make part of the festival car‑free and family friendly on April 25, 2026. "We are working on a proposal to submit to this year's TomTom festival to make it car freer," Capacchione said during public comment, outlining plans for a YMCA meetup, a bike ride to the downtown mall, a youth panel and a dance block party.

BPAC members and staff responded with operational suggestions and offers of support.…

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