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Are you passionate about making it safe and easy for people of all ages and abilities to get around Seattle?
The Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board is seeking two new members to serve two-year terms starting this fall through August 2022. Members volunteer about 8-10 hours per month.
Please consider applying (or encouraging someone you know) to apply by October 30, 2020!
Created by the Seattle City Council, the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board is a welcoming volunteer board that plays an influential role in achieving Seattle’s Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) vision.
Seattle’s BMP Vision: Riding a bicycle is a comfortable and integral part of daily life in Seattle for people of all ages and abilities.
The Bicycle Advisory Board advises the Mayor, City Council, and City Departments and Divisions on projects, policies, and programs that improve and/or affect bicycling conditions in Seattle.
Among other meaningful work, members volunteer about 8-10 hours per month to do the following:
- Meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 PM (currently all meetings are virtual with online and call-in options)
- Work with communities to understand bike and transportation priorities
- Advise the Mayor and the City Council on transportation policies
- Provide input to SDOT and other departments on bike projects
- Occasionally coordinate outside regular meetings on special topics
The only requirement to apply is that you must be a Seattle resident, and the application is straightforward.
Who can apply?
- The only requirement to apply is that you must be a Seattle resident.
- The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in our boards and commissions.
- The City’s top priority for this coming application cycle – and cycles going forward – is to secure board members who bring experiences and perspectives from communities of color, particularly Black and/or Indigenous communities.
How to apply:
- To apply, email a completed application to bikeboard@seattle.gov by October 30, 2020.
- If you have questions, or if you’d like to request translation or other reasonable accommodations, please reach out to Simon Blenski by emailing bikeboard@seattle.gov or calling 206-615-1207.
If emailing the application is not possible, please print and send your application via U.S. mail to:
Seattle Department of Transportation
Attn: Simon Blenski, 3784H
P.O. Box 34996
Seattle, WA 98124-4996