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Commission backs planning for May Bike Month outreach event
Summary
Commission agreed in principle to hold a May National Bike Month outreach event (first Wednesday in May tentatively) with partner tabling (AIM, Bike Athens, Athens Transit, Greenway Commission) to educate the public about active-transportation projects and services.
Commissioners discussed hosting a May National Bike Month anchor event to raise public awareness about active‑transportation work and to provide a forum for partner organizations.
Daniel described a proposed drop‑in format—tables, maps and a short central presentation—planned for early May at Authentic (outdoor patio space identified by Bike Athens). The goal is education, outreach and networking, and staff asked commissioners to help staff the event and to weigh in on a clear message or theme. Bike Athens (Scott) and Athens Transit (Tina) signaled interest in partnering and promoting the event; transit staff said their marketing coordinator would consider tabling and that staff could support outreach.
Commissioners raised scheduling conflicts (commencement and the Twilight event in April) and suggested keeping the pilot event light—"minimum viable"—to test format and refine next year. Staff will consult Bike Athens, finalize a date and venue logistics, convene an education/communications subcommittee and prepare basic materials (maps, a short set of talking points, and tabling content) for the event.
Next steps: staff to bring a proposed event plan and communications materials to the education/communications subcommittee and circulate partnership details to commissioners and partners.
