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.