Over 150,000 motorcyclists roared into the resort starting mid-week last week for OC BikeFest, bringing with them the requisite noise and traffic. The event, criticized in some circles, also put thousands of heads in beds and patrons in restaurant seats and had a direct impact on Ocean City’s room tax and sales tax bottom line.
It’s a fine line tiptoed by the resort, which continues to strive for an improved quality of life for its residents and visitors, while helping to balance the books on the back of offseason special events. While there was the typical criticism of some facets of the event, Mayor Rick Meehan said this week OC BikeFest largely went off without a hitch.
“We had a very busy weekend and I think it went extremely well,” he said on Monday. “I think the police department had a good plan in place and I thank you for that. I don’t know of any serious incidents and with all of the people in town and all of the motorcycles, I think it went very well. The extra police presence certainly helped us.”
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Good job by the police. One of the few major events that still bothers to visit this decaying small minded town and how do we encourage them to come back? Issue non-sensical tickets for minor traffic violations...not for speeding, DUI or other dangerous and reckless activities but....illegal trailer parking.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly. Invite a group that brings trailers and change the parking ordinance to write as many tickets as possible. That'll keep them coming back!
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Delete836-You hit the nail on the head.
ReplyDeleteBiting the hand that feeds you never ends well - OCEAN CITY HALL. Never!
ReplyDeleteThe desired results.... revenue! Screw your trailer parking rules! My white privilege means I can afford your petty fines! Next year I'll park in the mayor's spot!
ReplyDelete8:36.....wonderfully said!!! It was a very nice weekend for the event! Great job by the Police to keep everyone same! Thank You!!!
ReplyDeleteShow me a event were BLM assembles like this and there is no incidents.
ReplyDeleteI ride my Harley to bike events all across the country. Why would anyone trailer a bike?
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