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TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY Memorandum | |
| | | | | | | | | To: | Board of Directors | | From: | Stefania Castillo, Transportation Planner | | Meeting Date: | October 24, 2018 | | Subject: | Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee - District 5 Nominee |
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| | | | | | | | | RECOMMENDED ACTION: | | APPROVE the appointment of Martin Wegenstein to serve as County District 5's representative on the TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee. |
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| | | | | | | | | SUMMARY: | | The Board appoints members of the public on an as-needed basis to serve on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee to advise staff on bicycle and pedestrian transportation issues and make recommendations to the TAMC Board. |
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| | | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT: | | The item has no financial impact to the TAMC budget. |
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| | | | | | | | | DISCUSSION: | The TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee is composed of volunteer residents who meet monthly with Agency staff to provide input to the TAMC Board on active transportation projects and programs. The Committee also provides input to local jurisdictions and Caltrans on bike and pedestrian infrastructure projects. The Committee has most recently led the effort to help shape the content and prioritization of projects in the Monterey County Active Transportation Plan and assisted staff with the annual May Bike Month campaign.
Martin Wegenstein is being nominated by Supervisor Mary L. Adams to fill the District 5 vacancy. Mr. Wegenstein is an avid bicyclist and has led over 20 cycling tours. He also has a background in organizing and volunteering for community activities, including the Big Sur Marathon and serving on the Carmel Valley Road Advisory Committee.
Committee vacancies remain for: Del Rey Oaks, Gonzales, Marina, Monterey, Sand City and Soledad. Staff requests that Board members in these areas recruit interested individuals and refer them to staff for more information. |
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