Transportation Agency would like to encourage and appreciate the efforts made by Monterey County residents, businesses and employees to improve transportation in Monterey County by awarding Transportation Excellence Awards. Staff encourages committee members to submit nominations, which are due by December 6, 2019. The awards ceremony will take place during the regular January 22, 2020 Transportation Agency Board meeting.

Transportation Agency for Monterey County would like to show its appreciation to the local community for its outstanding efforts to improve transportation in Monterey County. The program has award categories for individuals, businesses/groups, programs or projects. Examples of potential awards include but are not limited to:

• Transportation employees who excel at their jobs and go the extra mile to improve our transportation system.
• Innovative activities that promote more efficient use of the local transportation network.

• Citizens or organizations that have made significant efforts to inform and educate the public about transportation issues.
• Successful efforts to encourage the use of smart commute options as alternatives to driving alone through the Go831 Smart Commute Program.

Committee members are encouraged to distribute nomination forms and nominate projects, groups or individuals to be recognized for their contributions to transportation in Monterey County.

The nomination form is attachment 1 and is also available on the Transportation Agency website. The form can be submitted online, mailed to Transportation Agency offices or faxed to the attention of Theresa Wright. The deadline for nominations is December 6, 2019. The Transportation Agency Executive Committee will select the awards recipients at its January meeting.