News Release - Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Seeks Members

News Release - Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Seeks Members

Deschutes County is seeking applicants to fill two positions on its Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). One of the positions will represent the City of Sisters and the other will represent the entire county.

BPAC members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The 13-person committee promotes and encourages safe bicycling and walking as a significant means of transportation in Deschutes County. Citizens with a background and/or interest in cycling and pedestrian issues are encouraged to apply.

Committee goals include:

• The development of a coordinated system of safe and convenient bikeways and walkways
• Stimulating public awareness of bicycling and pedestrian issues
• Examining current and future financing options and budget strategies for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

BPAC meetings are regularly attended by representatives of regional jurisdictions, government agencies, interest groups, private companies, and the general public.

The committee advises Deschutes County and regional jurisdictions on a variety of bicycle and pedestrian transportation matters including proposed road construction, signing, and special projects. BPAC is a source of current information relating to the use of bicycling and walking and strives to support them as a viable means of transportation in Deschutes County.

Appointees will serve the remainder of a three-year term with opportunity for reappointment. Committee members serve in a volunteer capacity and are not paid for their time.  BPAC generally meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month from September to June.

To apply, please submit letter of interest and qualifications to Matthew Martin at matt.martin@deschutes.org  or mail to:         

Deschutes County
PO Box 6005
Attn: Community Development
Bend, OR 97708-6005

Applications are due by Friday, Oct. 28 at 5 p.m.

For additional information about BPAC, please visit www.deschutes.org/cd/page/bicycle-and-pedestrian-advisory-committee or contact Matthew Martin at 541-330-4620 or matt.martin@deschutes.org.

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