This just in from Multnomah County:
Multnomah County is seeking citizens who live or work in unincorporated areas or in the cities of Fairview, Wood Village and Troutdale to serve on its Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee. The committee advises County staff and the Board of Commissioners on pedestrian and bicycling issues related to the county’s road system, which includes:
• Major collector and arterial roads in the cities of Fairview, Troutdale, and Wood Village
• Roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of Multnomah County including the west hills, Sauvie Island, and areas east and west of the Sandy River
• Five Willamette River bridges in the City of Portland (Broadway, Burnside, Hawthorne, Morrison, and Sellwood)
Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and serve a two-year term. The committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at various locations.
Individuals who are interested in transportation issues affecting bicyclists, pedestrians and the disabled are encouraged to apply. The committee advises the county on bicycle and pedestrian transportation matters, including project review, program priorities and public education. To apply, individuals need to complete an application, available online at www.multco.us/bikeped. For more information on the committee, contact Ken Born at 503-988-5050, Extension 29397 or ken.born@co.multnomah.or.us.
