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Agenda Item 3.2.1

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TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
Memorandum
To: 

Board of Directors

From:

Madilyn Jacobsen, Transportation Planner

Meeting Date:

October 28, 2020

Subject:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee - North County Recreation and Parks District


RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE the appointment of Grant Leonard to serve as the North County Recreation and Parks District primary representative on the TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee. 
SUMMARY:
The Board appoints agency representatives 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. 
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact.
DISCUSSION:

The TAMC Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is composed of volunteer residents and public agency representatives who meet monthly with TAMC 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 Marina and Seaside Safe Routes to Schools Plan, and provided input for the regional Wayfinding Program.

 

Grant Leonard is being nominated the North County Recreation and Park District to represent the District on TAMC's Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee.The District is an independent recreation and park district governed by a five member Board of Directors with the vision to create community through people, parks and programs. Mr. Leonard is interested in serving on the Committee to advocate for improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities in North County and countywide. 

 

Committee vacancies remain for the cities of: Del Rey Oaks, Gonzales, Pacific Grove and Soledad. Staff requests that Board members in these areas recruit interested individuals and refer them to staff for more information. 

WEB ATTACHMENTS:

Leonard - Nomination Letter and Application