Bicycle Advisory Council needs openings filled!

3 of 'em, in fact!

Nadia Barrera of the City of Austin Bicycle Program sent out the following request for applications. If you'd like to join the Bicycle Advisory Council as either a standing (voting) or alternate member, please continue reading...

All,

The Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) is a group of citizens who represent all aspects of the cycling community. They meet monthly with the staff of the City of Austin Public Works Bicycle Program on the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the One Texas Center , 505 Barton Springs Road in the 8th floor conference room. The BAC is instrumental in providing staff with feedback on everything from location of bicycle racks downtown to resolving to support the Bicycle Master Plan Update.

At this time, the BAC is accepting applications to fill the spot of one Standing (voting) member and two Alternate Member places.

Should you be interested, please complete the attached application (also below) and return it to Nadia Barrera (via fax, e-mail or mail) no later than Tuesday, April 14 by 5:00 PM.

This month’s meeting is on April 16th. It is strongly recommended that any applicant attend the meeting.

Nadia M. Barrera
Bicycle/Pedestrian Project Coordinator
Department of Public Works
505 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78721
512-974-7142
(f) 512-974-7101
nadia.barrera@ci.austin.tx.us

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
CITY OF AUSTIN BICYCLE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Name:
Address:
City:
State :
Zip:
Preferred Phone:
Other Phone:
E-mail Address:
Date of Birth:
Occupation:
Employer:

1. Do you reside within City of Austin boundaries? 0 No 0 Yes

2. Education (Schools attended, degrees earned, training received):

3. Do you currently hold elective office? 0 No 0 Yes:

4. Affirmative Action information: This information is voluntary, and is being collected both for statistical reporting purposes and to assure diversity on the Bicycle Advisory Council.

0 Male 0 Female Racial/Ethnic Background:

5. List any major paid employment and volunteer activities, which may relate to service on the Bicycle Advisory Council: Dates (from/to) Employer/Volunteer Activities Responsibilities

6. Do you have any special skills or experience that will help you as a member of the Bicycle Advisory Council?

7. Why do you want to serve on the Bicycle Advisory Council?

8. List names, addresses, and phone numbers of two people who may be contacted as references:

9. Describe your bicycle use (check all that applies):

-- I bike for transportation year-round

-- I bike for transportation in good weather

-- I am a regular recreational rider

-- I occasionally ride for fun and/or exercise

-- I bike with my family

-- I seldom ride my bike

-- Other:

10. Additional comments:

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