Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Leggett Seeks Applicants for Two Openings on the Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee


County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill two public member vacancies, including one representative of the bicycle advocacy community, on the Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.

The 17-member Advisory Committee includes six government representatives, one public school representative, one Maryland Municipal League representative, and nine general public members who represent various regions of Montgomery County, including one member representing advocates of bicycling, and one member representing people with disabilities.

This Committee provides advice to the County Executive, County Council, and elected officials on implementation of the County’s Pedestrian Safety Initiative, priorities and needs in the area of pedestrian and bicycle safety and access, gathers information on pedestrian and bicycle safety, and identifies any new issues that may emerge.

Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings generally are held every other month on weekday evenings. All members are also expected to serve on various sub-committees, and these meetings will be held as needed.  Apply online.