From: Mike PULLEN <mike.j...@multco.us>
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NEWS RELEASE
Release: April 16, 2015
Contact: Mike Pullen, Communications Office, 503-209-4111, mike.j...@multco.us
Members sought for Multnomah County
Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee
Multnomah County is seeking to fill three vacancies on its Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee with new members who live, work or recreate in Multnomah County. Preference will be given for applicants who live in east county or rural unincorporated areas. New members will serve a two-year term beginning July 1, 2015.
The committee advises the county on bicycle and pedestrian issues related to the county’s road system, which includes:
Individuals who are interested in transportation issues affecting bicyclists, pedestrians and the disabled are encouraged to apply. The committee advises the county’s Transportation and Land Use Division on matters that involve bicycle and pedestrian transportation, including project review and budget recommendations.
The committee meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., typically at the Multnomah Building at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland. Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and serve a two-year term.
To apply, individuals need to fill out and submit an application form no later than May 15, 2015. Applications are available online at www.multco.us/bikeped. To request a hard copy of the application form or for more information, contact Kate McQuillan at 503-988-0204 or katherine...@multco.us.
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