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Agenda Item 3.2.2


TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY *Memorandum*

To:	Board of Directors
From:	Tracy Burke, Go831 Rideshare Coordinator / Associate Transportation Planner
Meeting Date:	January 25, 2017
Subject:	Bike and Pedestrian Committee - Seaside Alternate

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE appointment of Ralph Wege representing the City of Seaside to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

SUMMARY:
The Board appoints members of the public to the Committee on an as-needed basis to advise staff on bicycle and pedestrian transportation issues and make recommendations to the Board.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no financial impact on the Transportation Agency budget.

DISCUSSION:

The Transportation Agency is always working to improve access and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians in Monterey County. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee meets monthly to provide input to Monterey County decision-makers regarding pedestrian and bicycle transportation infrastructure, safety and maintenance.

Staff received an application from Ralph Wege, Seaside resident, to serve as an alternate on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee representing the City of Seaside (attachment). Mr. Wege is an avid cyclist and member of the California Bicycle Coalition who is interested in promoting the benefits of bicycling and walking. Mr. Wege has been nominated for appointment by Mayor Ralph Rubio.

Committee vacancies remain for Monterey County District 3, and the cities of Del Rey Oaks, Gonzales, Greenfield, Monterey, Sand City and Soledad. Staff requests that Board members in these areas recruit interested individuals and refer them to staff for more information.

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	Bike and Pedestrian Committee Nomination Letter and Application - Ralph Wege