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Agenda Item 3.2.2

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TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
Memorandum
To: 

Board of Directors

From:

Madilyn Jacobsen, Transportation Planner

Meeting Date:

January 27, 2021

Subject:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee - Pacific Grove


RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE the appointment of Ms. Natalie Popovich to serve as the City of Pacific Grove's 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.

 

Ms. Natalie Popovich is being nominated by Pacific Grove Council Member Chaps Poduri to represent the City of Pacific Grove on TAMC's Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee. Ms. Popovich has a background in transportation policy, local government planning and non-profit leadership. She is an avid cyclist and an advocate for bicycling and walking in her community.

 

Committee vacancies remain for: City of Gonzales, City of Soledad and Monterey County's Supervisorial District 2. Staff requests that Board members in these areas recruit interested individuals and refer them to staff for more information. 

WEB ATTACHMENTS:

Popovich - Nomination Letter and Application