Do you live, work or play in Vancouver (our lovely neighbors to the north)? If you do, and you want to help make biking better, Clark County is looking for a few people to serve on their Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
See all the details in the official press release below…
Contact: Gary Albrecht, Community Planning, (360) 397-2280 ext. 4318;
gary.albrecht@clark.wa.govBicycle and pedestrian advisory group offers opportunity to serve
Vancouver, WA – Clark County is seeking applicants to fill seven positions on the 13-member Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Volunteer service is a four-year term. Residents living anywhere in Clark County can apply. People with experience and expertise in advocating for biking, walking, transit, active transportation, mobility issues, public speaking or serving on boards and commissions are encouraged to apply.
Meetings typically are 6-8 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Center for Community Health, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Committee meetings and other community involved activities may require an additional four to six hours per month.
The committee serves as an advisory group on matters relating to bicycle and pedestrian planning, funding and implementation of the county’s bicycle and pedestrian master plan. The group reviews future road construction and private development projects to ensure safety for people who travel on foot or by bicycle.
Applicants should submit a résumé and letter of interest to Jennifer Clark, Board of County Councilors, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Applications also may be emailed to HYPERLINK “mailto:jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov” jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov or faxed to (360) 397-6058.
Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.