tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post6040665245220823497..comments2024-03-25T17:49:41.408-07:00Comments on Salem Breakfast on Bikes: At the MPO: Public Participation Plan, Safety TargetsSalem Breakfast on Bikeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618055627843335993noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-24920416239005143752017-09-25T23:59:51.107-07:002017-09-25T23:59:51.107-07:00Every time I mention SKATS on Facebook, people ask...Every time I mention SKATS on Facebook, people ask me what that is and what do they do. When I mention it in discussion about Salem River Crossing, no one seems to know who they are.<br /><br />I served on the SKATS CAC back about 20 years ago representing the Salem-Keizer School District. I got the assignment because no one knew what they do or wanted the job. I had some knowledge because I was involved with the neighborhood associations.<br /><br />When it comes to public participation, it is a joke. They are just playing games. I learned that first-hand when I tried to get them to make presentations to neighborhood associations or community groups. They made no effort to let them know about such presentations even though they did put it in the Plan. Not sure it is there anymore.<br /><br />A few years ago I asked for someone to come to my NA and was told, we don't do that anymore, but we can send you a copy of our overview. It arrived 3 days after the meeting even though I asked 10 days in advance.<br /><br />I would be interested in knowing how to get some sort of change to happen. Asking does not seem to be enough.Susann Kaltwassernoreply@blogger.com