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TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY Memorandum | |
| | | | | | | | | To: | Board of Directors | | From: | Stefania Castillo, Transportation Planner | | Meeting Date: | January 23, 2019 | | Subject: | Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee - District 2 Nominee |
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| | | | | | | | | RECOMMENDED ACTION: | | APPROVE the appointment of David Tavarez to serve as Monterey County District 2's alternate representative on the TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian 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.
David Tavarez is being nominated by Supervisor John M. Phillips to fill the District 2 alternate representative vacancy. Mr. Tavarez is an active advocate for bicycling/walking in the area and participates in multiple community groups, including the Pajaro Community Advisory Committee, Together in Pajaro, and El Pajaro Community Development Corporation.
Committee vacancies remain for: 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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