Members Wanted: Santa Fe Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee

Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee (BTAC) Seeks New Members

Hikers, Bikers, Walkers, Runners: All Santa Fe County Residents Welcome To Apply By 5 p.m. Friday, June 19

SANTA FE, NM, June 1, 2020 – The Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee (BTAC) was established in 2003 by a resolution of the governing body to bring direct community involvement into the city’s plans and policies related to bicycle and pedestrian trails, and to advise the governing body on such matters.  Applicants need not be bicyclists, all trail users are welcome to apply. DEADLINE for submissions is 5 p.m. June 19, 2020.

The duties of the committee include:

•             Prioritize bicycle and pedestrian trail related projects and review all phases of the projects' design and construction progress

•             Advise on policies, programs and ordinances as they relate to bicycle and pedestrian trail safety, design and construction

•             Organize media and educational campaigns to provide information and promote bicycle and pedestrian trail related activities and education

•             Work with other agencies for the enhancement of city and county trail systems

•             Review and recommend Parks Master Plan updates related to trails

•             Seek funding from city, state and federal sources

•             Pursue designation of the city of Santa Fe as a bicycle friendly city

•             Advise on policies, projects, ordinances and funding as they relate to cycling and pedestrians as safe alternative means of transportation on roads and trails

BTAC is currently chaired by City Councilor Michael Garcia, and the committee is now seeking new members.  Members are recommended by the city council to be appointed by the Mayor, with a balance of membership diversity based upon area of interest, council-district residency, and recently with the option to include a county resident.  Applicants must live in Santa Fe County and there is no compensation.

BTAC meets on the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico.  The meetings are open to the public.

Interested residents may apply by submitting a letter of interest and a resume to:

Romella Glorioso-Moss, AICP

Engineering Division, Roadway & Trails

City of Santa Fe, P.O. Box 909

Santa Fe, NM 87504-0909

Or by Email: rsglorioso-moss AT santafenm.gov

The remaining BTAC meetings for 2020 are scheduled for:

July 9, 2020

August 13, 2020

September 10, 2020

October 8, 2020

November 12, 2020

December 10, 2020

DEADLINE for submissions is 5 p.m. June 19, 2020.

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Contact: Romella Glorioso-Moss, AICP/ Staff Liaison; (505) 955-6623, rsglorioso-moss AT santafenm.gov