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Agenda Item 3.2.2


TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY *Memorandum*

To:	Board of Directors
From:	Tracy Burke, Go831 Rideshare Coordinator / Associate Transportation Planner
Meeting Date:	December 6, 2017
Subject:	Bike & Ped Committee - Greenfield nominee

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE appointment of Ernest Gallardo to serve on the TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee as the representative for the City of Greenfield.

SUMMARY:
The Board appoints members of the public to the Committee on an as-needed basis to advise staff on bicycle and pedestrian transportation issues and make recommendations to the Board.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no financial impact to the TAMC budget.

DISCUSSION:

TAMC supports programs and projects that improve access and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians in Monterey County. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee meets monthly to provide input to Monterey County decisionmakers regarding pedestrian and bicycle transportation infrastructure, safety and maintenance.

Staff received an application from Ernest Gallardo, Greenfield resident, to serve as a member on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee representing the City of Greenfield (attachment). Mr. Gallardo is an avid cyclist and varsity baseball coach at Greenfield High School who is interested in promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety. Mr. Gallardo has been nominated for appointment by Greenfield Mayor Pro Tem Avelina Torres.

Committee vacancies remain for Monterey County District 3, and the cities of Del Rey Oaks, Gonzales, Monterey, Sand City and Soledad. Staff requests that Board members in these areas recruit interested individuals and refer them to staff for more information.

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	Bike & Pedestrian Committee Nomination Letter and Application - Ernest Gallardo