County seeks volunteers to serve on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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County Manager Kathleen Otto is seeking applicants to fill two open positions on the nine-member Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Committee members serve four-year terms. Terms are to begin Jan. 1, 2023, effective upon appointment to the committee.  

The committee advises the county and participating city and state government staff on matters relating to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure planning and implementation of the county’s bicycle and pedestrian master plan. The committee reviews proposed road construction and private development projects to identify ways to ensure safe access for all pedestrians, including those with disabilities, and cyclists.

Applicants must be residents living anywhere in Clark County. People with experience bicycling, walking, traveling by public transit , or active transportation are encouraged to apply.

The committee meets 6-8 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month in room 679 of the Public Service Center, located at 1300 Franklin St. In addition to regular meetings, subcommittees may meet as work groups and could require spending additional time outside of the regular meeting times. 

To apply, interested residents should submit a letter of interest to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Applicants also may send information by fax to 360.397.6058 or email to michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov. 

Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30.

CONTACT:
Gary Albrecht, Public Works, Transportation Planning
564.397.4318, gary.albrecht@clark.wa.gov