The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is seeking nominations of businesses, individuals and organizations that make an extra effort to keep their sidewalks safe by clearing debris and hazards.
Winners will be recognized with Safe Sidewalk awards, which will be presented by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
Nominations are due by Monday, April 1, at 5 p.m. and can be emailed to Deschutes County Associate Planner Zechariah Heck at zechariah.heck@deschutes.org or mailed to:
Deschutes County
P.O. Box 6005
Attn: Zechariah Heck, Community Development Dept.
Bend, OR 97708-6005
BPAC would like to remind business and property owners of their responsibility to maintain clear sidewalks. Along with snow and ice, there are many other sidewalk hazards, such as overgrown landscaping and sprinkler overspray, that need attention from property owners throughout the year.
All of these conditions can create challenging and dangerous conditions for pedestrians. By maintaining sidewalks, businesses can demonstrate their support for pedestrian safety.
