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Sustainability advisory group readies EV ride-and-drive and booth for Broadway Festival on Aug. 8
Summary
The Ridgway Sustainability Advisory Board discussed staging an EV ride-and-drive and a staffed booth at the Broadway Festival on Saturday, Aug. 8, with partners (CLEAR, Eagle Action Partners and SMPA), volunteer recruitment and a possible raffle to boost attendance.
The Sustainability Advisory Board discussed plans for an EV ride-and-drive and a staffed information booth at the Broadway Festival on Saturday, Aug. 8, with partners and volunteers lined up to help.
Staff member (S2) said the group is “getting the ball running for Saturday, August 8 for the Broadway Festival, EV ride and drive,” and outlined initial logistics: a booth from about 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the EV ride portion set for roughly 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to limit volunteer time.
Why it matters: the festival is an outreach opportunity to put electric vehicles, e-bikes and related rebates in front of residents who might otherwise not encounter them. The board discussed raffle incentives (an e‑bike or similar prize) and short demonstrations as ways to attract traffic to the booth.
Staff and committee members said they had invited (or planned to invite) local bike shops and e-bike dealers to bring demo units. Committee members suggested offering a targeted invitation and incentives—such as the chance to showcase products—to increase dealer participation.
Partnerships and outreach: S2 listed partners expected or invited to join the booth, including CLEAR, Eagle Action Partners and SMPA; the group discussed asking SMPA to provide posters, giveaways and possibly lunch for volunteers. Committee member (S5) said they would follow up directly with SMPA contacts after the meeting to secure a commitment.
Logistics and vendor concerns: committee members raised liability and sign-up considerations for test rides and vendor displays and recommended confirming insurance/waiver responsibilities before the festival. The board also discussed placement of the booth near other festival activities so noise and simultaneous events would not reduce audience time at the display.
Next steps: staff will follow up with confirmed partners, circulate a volunteer sign-up list and reach out to local bike shops and EV dealers to secure demo vehicles. The board also discussed using a simple, SAB‑branded sign or individual signage at exhibits to highlight available rebates and incentives.
The meeting concluded after committee business and the approval of the minutes.
