The committee advises the county and participating city and state government staff on matters relating to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure planning and implementation of the county’s bicycle and pedestrian master plan
VANCOUVER – Clark County is seeking applicants to fill four positions on the nine-member Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Members age 21 and older serve four-year terms and youth members age 11–20 may serve one-year terms. Two positions will fill existing vacancies with unexpired terms that begin immediately, while the remaining two will begin on Jan. 1, 2026.
The committee advises the county and participating city and state government staff on matters relating to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure planning and implementation of the county’s bicycle and pedestrian master plan. The committee reviews proposed road construction projects to identify ways to ensure safe access for all pedestrians, including those with disabilities, and cyclists; advises agencies on ways to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety; and focuses on encouragement and educational programs and other ways to promote countywide bicycle and pedestrian activities.
Applicants must be residents living anywhere in Clark County. People with experience bicycling, walking, traveling by public transit, or other modes of active transportation are encouraged to apply.
The committee meets 6-8 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, and meetings are held with both in-person and online participation options. In addition to regular meetings, subcommittees may meet as work groups and could require spending additional time outside of the regular meeting times.
Applications can be found at: www.clark.wa.gov/community-planning/bicycle-and-pedestrian-advisory-committee. To apply, interested residents should submit a completed application to Jake Goodwin, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Applicants also may send information by email to [email protected].
Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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