Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeks New Members from City Council District 1

 Hi, folks. Two of us are retiring from the BPAC this June. I'm term limited and the other District One representative has conflicting commitments. So we need new people.

Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Seeks New Members from City Council District 1

Application Deadline: June 14, 2024 @ 5 PM

SANTA FE, NM, May 22, 2024 – Re-established in January 2021, the Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), formerly known as the Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee (BTAC), is seeking two (2) new members from District 1. For the past two decades, since BTAC was formed in 2003, the ten-member Committee strives to make bicycling and walking safe, equitable, viable, and comfortable modes of transportation, commuting, and recreation. This includes the responsibility to deliberate on City projects, plans, and policies that impact both on-road and off-road bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and to advise the Governing Body on such matters.

Specific duties and responsibilities of the committee include:

(a) Assist in the prioritization of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects to be completed using city, state, and federal funds, through the development of the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization (SFMPO) Bicycle Master Plan and the SFMPO Pedestrian Master plan;

(b) Review preliminary designs for new Public Works projects involving public roadways and trails funded out of city, state, or federal sources to ensure designs comply with the City's commitment to make bicycling and walking safe, equitable, viable, and comfortable modes of transportation.

(c) Advise on policies, programs, and ordinances as they relate to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure safety, design, construction, and operation and maintenance;

(d) Develop, review, and advise on media and educational campaigns providing information and promoting bicycle- and pedestrian- related activities and education;

(e) Work with other agencies for the enhancement of city and county trail systems;

(f) Review and recommend updates to Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Parks Master Plan related to trails, and the City’s Land Use Development Code as they pertain to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and associated regulations;

(g) Seek funding from city, state, and federal sources to implement the City-led projects identified in the SFMPO’s 2019 Bicycle Master Plan and 2020 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and consider reoccurring funding sources from the City to be applied to the implementation of policies, programs, and other projects that are supported by the plans;

(h) Pursue the League of American Bicyclists Diamond-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation for the City of Santa Fe, as well as any other local, state, or national awards or designations that the City deems worthy of pursuit;

(i) Advise on polices, projects, ordinances, and funding as they relate to bicycling and walking as safe, equitable, viable, and comfortable modes of transportation; and

(j) Educate the public on the work of the Committee.

BPAC is currently chaired by City Councilor Michael Garcia, and 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. Meetings are open to the public.

Members are recommended by Chair Garcia and appointed by Mayor Webber. We’re looking for members who can represent the varied interests of recreationists, youth and neighborhood group users, commuters, bicyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users; and those who can contribute to the development of an effective multi-modal transportation system in our City. There are currently two vacancies from District 1, and the terms are for a two-year commitment. Members are not compensated.

Interested District 1 residents may apply by submitting via e-mail: 1) letter of interest; and 2) resume to Romella Glorioso-Moss, BPAC Staff Liaison, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov

DEADLINE for application is on June 14, 2024 at 5 PM.

Romella Glorioso-Moss, PhD, AICP, CPM
Capital Projects Manager & BPAC Staff Liaison
Public Works – Complete Streets
737 Agua Fria St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501