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City of College Station Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board

The City of College Station is seeking volunteers to serve on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board. The primary qualifications are that you live in College Station, are a registered voter, and can represent a specified field or profession as described below to fill a position. Four positions are open. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 1st. The City Council will make appointments at its January 11th meeting.

The BPGAB advises City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and other appointed boards and commissions on all matters concerning bicycling, walking, and greenways within the City of College Station. The Board provides recommendations on adopted plans, policies, and standards as well as have a role in setting priorities, programs, and advocacy.

Meetings are held at 3 p.m. the first Monday of each month.

The four positions include:
A – this member shall represent one of the following fields or professions:
• Real Estate
• Banking, finance or economics
• Law
B – this member shall represent one of the following fields or professions:
• Recreation
• Health
• Kinesiology
C – this member should demonstrate a specialized knowledge and experience regarding:
• Running
• Walking
F – this member shall represent one of the following fields or professions:
• Environmental/Ecological Sciences
• Stormwater /Floodplain Management
• Natural Resources

For complete details and to apply, visit http://cstx.gov/index.aspx?page=3602. Please specify on the application which position you are applying for.
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FM2818 – We all know how bad – come out and see what’s planned to fix it!

The Bryan District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be holding an open house meeting regarding proposed corridor improvements along FM 2818 (Harvey Mitchell Parkway) from 0.5 miles north of FM 60 (Raymond Stotzer Parkway) to FM 2154 (Wellborn Road), including widening, intersection upgrades and shared use paths.
This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Larry J. Ringer Library, located at 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South in College Station.
The plans under consideration will be on display and TxDOT staff will be available to discuss the proposed project.
Since this is an open house format, no formal presentation is planned. Instead citizens are invited to attend and may come and go at their convenience.
Comments may be made at the meeting or in writing by Nov. 24 to Mr. Chad Bohne, P.E., Bryan Director of Transportation Planning and Development at: TxDOT, 2591 North Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan, TX 77803. E-mail comments may be sent to Ms. Allison Kurwitz, P.E., with the Bryan District Advance Planning Office at Allison.Kurwitz@txdot.gov.
Any person who has special accommodation needs is encouraged to contract our office at (979) 778-9788.