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Bethany Beach plans March learning‑sharing event; governor verbally invited
Summary
The committee is planning a March learning‑sharing event and has verbally invited Governor Meyer; the group discussed venue, livestream logistics and whether state agencies should attend while the governor speaks.
The Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Committee is organizing a March learning‑sharing event to convene neighboring towns and safety partners; the organizers said they have received verbal interest from Governor Meyer and are considering a hotel venue to accommodate a larger crowd.
Committee planners described a program of short (five‑minute) participant presentations, a governor's remarks slot and a summary session to identify follow‑up actions. The committee discussed livestreaming the event and noted it may need additional technical support if held at a hotel (the town suggested bringing in professional livestream techs).
Members debated whether DelDOT and DNREC should attend the same session while the governor speaks, citing a risk that agency participation could divert the meeting off the planned pedestrian/bicycle focus. The committee concluded that keeping the governor session focused made sense and that agencies could be asked to participate in separate sessions or follow‑ups if needed.
The chair said Governor Meyer "verbally" agreed to attend, and staff are seeking a firm confirmation before making a hotel commitment and locking in livestream arrangements. Railene and town staff will coordinate venue logistics and technical needs and report back.
Next steps: staff will seek confirmation from the governor’s office, confirm a venue and finalize livestream arrangements if the hotel is required; the committee will limit each participant’s presentation to five minutes and coordinate remote viewing options.
