Unhealthy air prompts Redmond to cancel annual bicycle-pedestrian count

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Due to the forecast unhealthy air quality conditions, the City of Redmond’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has canceled their annual bicycle and pedestrian count. 

The event was scheduled for this Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and again on Saturday from noon to 2:00 p.m.

Thank you to all the volunteers who signed-up to participate, we look forward to seeing you next year.

The purpose of the BPAC is to increase pedestrian utility and bicycle ridership in Redmond – to encourage more people to bike and walk around Redmond as a means of exercise, sustainability and community. BPAC represents all bicycle and pedestrian users in Redmond, both current and future by advocating for the development of additional bike and pedestrian facilities that are user friendly, inviting and compelling, reviewing transportation projects from the viewpoint of bicycle and pedestrian users and spearheading encouragement and educational activities.