The Oregon Recreational Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) will meet Jan. 18th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bandon Conference and Community Center, 1200 11th St. SW, Bandon. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda includes presentations from local trail advocates and land managers about trail projects and initiatives, including updates on: Oregon State Parks’ South Coast trail projects; Oregon Coast Bike Route; Coquille Water Trail; Coos County’s Whiskey Run Trail System; Lower Rogue River Trail; Oregon Mountain Biking Coalition; the Oregon Parks and Recreation (OPRD) Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, and more. View the agenda online: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/Trail_Programs_Services/Documents/ORTACMeetingAgenda%20Jan182018.pdf ORTAC was established by the Legislature in 1971 to advise OPRD and its partners in the development and promotion of high quality non-motorized trail systems throughout Oregon. The council is made up of seven volunteer members representing the five congressional districts and two coastal representatives. Members are appointed by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission. The council holds quarterly meetings in different locations across the state. For more information about ORTAC, visit https://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/Trail_Programs_Services/Pages/Advisory-Committees.aspx The meeting location is ADA accessible. Individuals that need special accommodations to attend should contact Holly Emery, Administrative Support Specialist, at 503-986-0803 or Holly.EMERY@oregon.gov, at least three days in advance.
