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Agenda Item 3.2.3

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TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
Memorandum
To: 

Board of Directors

From:

Madilyn Jacobsen, Transportation Planner

Meeting Date:

May 26, 2021

Subject:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Nominations: District 2 & Monterey


RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee Appointments

  1. APPROVE the appointment of Pete Scudder to serve as Monterey County Supervisor District 2's primary representative on the TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee; and
  2. APPROVE the appointment of Gino Garcia to serve as the City of Monterey'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 on the North Fremont Gap Project in the City of Monterey.  

 

Pete Scudder is being nominated by Supervisor Phillips to represent District 2 of Monterey County on TAMC's Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee. Mr. Scudder has been an avid cyclists for 50 years and is eager to contribute to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure ideas and solutions for his District. 

 

Gino Garcia is being nominated by Mayor Clyde Roberson to represent the City of Monterey on TAMC's Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee. Mr. Garcia has expertise in bicycle and pedestrian planning in his personal and professional life. Mr. Garcia brings experience from Safe Routes to School planning and is eager to provide input to benefit his own community of Monterey. 

 

Committee vacancies remain for: City of Gonzales and the City of Soledad. Staff requests that Board members in these areas recruit interested individuals and refer them to staff for more information. 

WEB ATTACHMENTS:

Scudder - Nomination and Application

Garcia - Nomination and Application