Apply today for the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
Contact for more information: Jessica Horning, Pedestrian & Bicycle Program Manager, (503) 910-7178
SALEM – The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is seeking a new at-large member to advise the Oregon Department of Transportation on bicycle and pedestrian issues across the state. All Oregon residents are eligible to apply. Appointments are non-binding, and appointees may serve a maximum of two 4-year terms. Appointees are eligible for a stipend and/or travel reimbursements for their service on the committee.
The committee encourages individuals with an interest or background in disability rights and accessibility, racial equity and justice, and historically disadvantaged communities to apply. OBPAC strives to have committee representation that reflects the demographics of people throughout Oregon. OBPAC envisions Oregon as a state in which people of all identities, including age, income, race, and ability, can access destinations in urban and rural areas on comfortable, safe, and well-connected active transportation infrastructure.
TO APPLY:
- Complete an Advisory Committee Interest Form: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/Get-Involved/Documents/Advisory%20Committee%20Interest%20Form.pdf
- Write a brief (one paragraph) response to the following questions:
- Why are you interested in serving on OBPAC?
- What unique perspectives and experiences related to active transportation would you bring to OBPAC?
- What opportunities do you see for OBPAC to address social equity, diversity, and inclusion?
- Email your completed Interest Form and responses to the questions above to: OBPAC@odot.oregon.gov
Materials must be submitted before June 1, 2022 to be considered in the first review. Candidates who are recommended to the Governor’s Office for appointment will be asked to complete a full board/commission application in Workday. Please note, if you have previously applied for OBPAC membership through the Governor’s Boards and Commissions Office, you must reapply using the interest form above for your application to be considered.
About the Committee
The Oregon Bicycle Committee was first formed by Oregon Statute 366.112, a bill passed in the 1973 Oregon Legislature. In 1995, the Oregon Transportation Commission officially recognized the committee’s additional role in pedestrian issues, and the group became the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The eight-member committee, appointed by the governor, acts as a liaison between the public and ODOT. It advises ODOT in the regulation of bicycle and pedestrian traffic and the establishment of bikeways and walkways. Members serve four-year terms.
As a member of the committee, you help inform policy and investment decisions to implement the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and improve conditions for people walking and biking throughout the state. The committee meets up to six times per year, with primarily virtual meetings held from 1:00 - 4:00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of odd months. The committee also participates in one overnight travel meeting each year hosted in locations across the state. Committee members are reimbursed for travel expenses and paid per diem for meals. Committee members that are not reimbursed by an employer for their participation on the committee are also eligible for a cash stipend.
Throughout the year, the committee gathers input from residents, officials and ODOT staff as it considers bicycle and pedestrian transportation-related issues. Upcoming work items include advising on use of funding from the new federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, selecting projects for funding through the Oregon Community Paths grant program, and informing decisions related to the Safe Routes to School program, Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan implementation, urban design guidance updates, and other policies. OBPAC’s work plan and other background materials are available on the committee’s website: https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Get-Involved/Pages/OBPAC.aspx
For questions about the committee, contact:
Jessica Horning
ODOT Pedestrian & Bicycle Program Manager
obpac@odot.state.or.us
(503) 910-7178
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