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TXDOT – Public Hearing – Active Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning

Where:

Stella Hotel
4100 Lake Atlas Drive
Bryan, Texas 77807 (Map)

When:

Monday April 9, 2018
Open House: 5:30 p.m.
Public Hearing: 6:30 p.m.

Purpose:

The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss planning and development of Active Transportation facilities in the TxDOT Bryan District and to gather public input to assist future projects.

Description:

The meeting will begin with an open house. The public is invited to view bicycle and pedestrian displays, visit with officials and technical staffs, make verbal and written comments and ask questions. Among agencies on hand will be representatives from the Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization, Texas A&M University, the City of College Station, the City of Bryan, and Texas A&M Transportation Services.

Formal presentations will be made describing recent changes to local Active Transportation policy, updates on current bicycle and pedestrian projects, projects planned or funded for the near future and long range unfunded planning projects. A formal comment period will follow the presentations.

Special accommodations: If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this meeting, please call the Bryan District at (979) 778-2165. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs.

Sí desea información en Español, puede llamar al (979) 778-9615.

The environmental review, consultation and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and TxDOT.

Comments received before Tuesday, April 24, 2018 will become part of the Hearing record.

See here for the official post.
http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/bryan/040918.html

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.
City of College Station
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