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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:

December 2, 2020

Subject:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee - Del Rey Oaks


RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE the appointment of Dr. Celine Pinet to serve as the City of Del Rey Oaks' 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 bicycle and pedestrian elements of the SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit project.

 

Dr. Celine Pinet is being nominated by Mayor Alison Kerr to represent the City of Del Rey Oaks on TAMC's Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee. Dr. Pinet is an avid cyclist and an advocate for bicycling and walking in her community.

 

Committee vacancies remain for the cities of: 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:

Pinet - Nomination Letter and Application