HomeMy WebLinkAboutTechnical Task ForceLoretta E. Mokry
(Environmental/Ecological Science)
Senior Environmental Scientist
Alan Plummer Associates, Inc.
10060 N. Dowling Rd.
College Station, Texas 77845
(979) 694-7619 home office
(817) 845-3280 cell
(979) 694-7619 fax (call first)
loretta@apaienv.com
Dr. Scott Shafer
(Recreation)
Associate Professor
Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences
Texas A&M University
Francis Hall 207
979-845-3837 b;•fe:1•;7:!J
Dr. David Scott
!\'.> (Special Interest -Recreational Cyclist)
"" ~ Professor and Interim Department Head
Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences
Texas A&M University
Francis Hall 106 /;'\ 979-~-7324 '1 ~ ~o ~
dSCOtt@tamu.edu IO o._...-~i / s(,
Shawn M. Turner, P.E.
(Transportation Planner/Engineer) 'O -°" Research Engineer
Mobility Analysis -CE/TTI, Room 405C
Texas Transportation Institute
The Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3135
ph. (979) 845-8829
fax (979) 845-6008
shawn-turner@tamu.edu
\Thomas M. Woodfin ~
(Landscape Architecture)
Associate Professor
Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning f
College of Architecture ~~-S"~,,, g '1 erg,
Texas A & M University '11 •
College Station, Texas 77843-3137 ~ , L -
tel: ~845-1079 ~~
fax:(4 ~ ~
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Jaime Rae Walker '{~IP•
(Special Interest -Recreational Walker/Runner) __/
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~rad Wilcox
(Stormwater and Floodp ain Management)
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Layne Westover
(Special Interest -Commuting Cyclist) • ~-\-o\tfll @ ( ocip. ~ eclt,
Faculty -Ecosystem Science & Management
Faculty
Dr. Jay Angerer
Assistant Research Scientist
jangerer@tamu.edu
(979) 458-3229
Dr. James Ansley
Professor
r-ansley@tamu.edu
(940) 552-9941
Dr. Anna Armitage
Assistant Professor
armitaga@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4842
Dr. Thomas W. Boutton
Regents Professo r & TAES Faculty Fellow
boutton@neo.tamu.edu
(979) 845-8027
Dr. David D. Briske
Professor
dbriske@tamu.edu
(979) 845-5581
Dr. Diana Marie Burton
As sociate Professor
d-burton@tamu.edu
(979) 845-2577
Dr. Tom Byram
Assista nt Professor & Texas Forest Service
t-byram@tamu.edu
(979) 845-2556
James F. Cadenhead
Assistant Professor & Extension Range Specialist
j-cadenhead@tamu.edu
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Specialization
Rangeland Ecology I Woody Plant
Ma nagement
Coastal and Wetlands Ecology
Biogeochemistry, Soil Ecology
Rangeland Ecology
Economics and Policy
Forest genetics
Range and Brush Control
qftf 13/2008 J 1
Faculty -Ecosystem Science & Management
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(940) 552-9941
Dr. J. Richard Conner
Professor
jrc@tamu.edu
(979) 845-7456
Dr. Robert Coulson
Collaborating Faculty, Department of Entomology
r-coulson@tamu.edu
(979) 845-9725
Dr. Marian Eriksson
Associate Professor
m-eriksson@tamu.edu
(979) 845-6638
Dr. Nurul Faridi
Collaborating Faculty, USDA Forest Service
nfaridi@tamu.edu
(979) 862-3908
Dr. Rusty Feagin
Assistant Professor
feaginr@tamu.edu
(979) 862-2612
Dr. T. David A. Forbes
~~•1 Associate Professor
dforbes@tamu.edu
(830) 278-9151
Dr. C. Darwin Foster
Associate Professor and Extension Forestry Specialist
cdfoster@ag. tam u.edu
(936) 639-8153
Dr. William "Bill" E. Fox Ill
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Management I Range Econ. I Production
Economics
Computer Applications for Decision
Making
Statistics I Forest Biometrics
Tree Cytogenetics
Geographical Information Systems
Range Animal Nutrition
G.I.S. and Forest Management
11/13/2008
Faculty -Ecosystem Science & Management
Assistant Professor
w-fox@tamu.edu
(979) 458-3315
Dr. Jianbang Gan
Professor
j-gan@tamu.edu
(979) 862-4392
Dr. Jean Howe Gould
Associate Professor
gould@tamu.edu
(979) 845-5078
Wayne Hamilton
Senior Lecturer
wt-hamilton@tamu.edu
(979) 845-5589
Dr. C. Wayne Hanselka
Professor and Extension Range Specialist
c-hanselka@tamu.edu
(361) 265-9203
Dr. Charles Hart
Professor, Associate Department Head and Extension
Range Specialist
cr-hart@tamu.edu
(254) 968-4144 ~~~ -~~~
Dr. Stephan L. Hatch
Professor
s-hatch@tamu.edu
(979) 845-4328
Melanie Kirk
Extension Program Specialist
mrkirk@tamu.edu
(979) 845-1369
Dr. Robert Knight
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Rangeland Restoration I Ecology
Forest Management and Economics
Biotechnology and Physiology, Genetic
Transformation
Brush Control and Ranch Management
Total Range Resource Management
Rangeland Improvements
Pla nt Biosystematics
Urban & Community Forestry
11/13/2008
Faculty -Ecosystem Science & Management
Associate Professor
bob-knight@tamu.edu
(979) 845-5557
Dr. M. Mort Kothmann
Professor
m-kothmann@tamu.edu
(979) 845-5575
Dr. Urs Kreuter
Associate Professor
urs@tamu.edu
(979) 845 -5583
Dr. Konstantin "Kostya" V. Krutovsky
Associate Professor
k-krutovsky@tam u .ed u
(979) 458-1417
Dr. Douglas K. Loh
Associate Professor
loh@tamu.edu
(979) 845-1551
Dr. Carol A. Loopstra
As sociate Professor
c-loopstra@tamu.edu
(979) 862-2200
Dr. Robert K. Lyons
Professor and Extension Range Specialist
rk-lyons@tamu.edu
(830) 278-9151 ext. 108
Alyson McDonald
Extension Program Specialist
AKMcDonald@ag.tamu.edu
(432) 336-8585
Dr. W. Allan McGinty
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Watershed Management
Range Management Systems
Human Dimensions and Socio-
Economics of Rangeland
Forest Genomics, Population Genetics,
Conservation Genetics
Information Technology & Geographic
Information Systems (GIS)
Biotechnology
Integrated Brush Control
Hydrology I Rangeland
11 /13/2008
Faculty -Ecosystem Science & Management
Professor & Extension Range Specialist
a-mcginty@tamu.edu
(325) 653-4576
Dr. Michael Messina
Professor & Associate Department Head for
Undergrad uate Program s
m-messina@tamu.edu
(979) 845-2547
Dr. Binayak Mohanty
Associate Professor
bmohanty@tamu.edu
(979) 458-4421 -------
Dr. Georgianne W. Moore
Assistant Professor
gwmoore@tamu.edu
(979) 845-3765
Dr. Humberto L. Perotto-Baldivieso
Assistant Professor
hperotto@tamu.edu
llD•J;ill (830) 278-9151 ext. 128
Dr. William E. Pinchak
Professor
w-pinchak@tamu.edu
(940) 552-9941
Oana Popescu
f!l,!Pll!lli"i1 Assistant Lecturer I Resea rch Associate
_ opopescu@tamu.edu
(97 9) 845-5095
Dr. Sorin C. Popescu
Assistant Professor
s-popescu@tamu.edu
(979) 862-2614
Dr. Barron Rector
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Rangeland Management
Silviculture, Forest Soils, Forest Eco logy
Vadose Zone Hydrology
Ecohydrology
Landscape Ecology I Spatial analysis I
Remote Sensing I GIS
Range Animal Nutrition
Dendrology /Web Development
Remote Sensing
11/13/2008
Faculty -Ecosystem Science & Management
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
b-rector@tamu.edu
Dr. William E. Rogers
Associate Professor
wer@tamu.edu
(979) 845 -0317
Professor & Associate Director of Institute for Renewable
Natural Resources
rbshaw@tamu.edu
(979) 845-0409
Dr. Fred E. Smeins
Professor
f-smeins@tamu.edu
Dr. Raghavan "Srini" Srinivasan
Professor & Director, Spatial Sciences Laboratory
"""=""--'-' r-srinivasan@tamu.edu
(979) 845-5069
Dr. Charles "Butch" A. Taylor
angora@sonoratx.net
(32 5) 387-3168
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
eric-taylor@tamu.edu
(903) 834-6191
Dr. Richard Teague
Professor & Associate Resident Director
r-teague@tamu.edu
(940) 552-9941 ext 235
Dr. Mark G. Tjoelker
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Range Ecology, Poisonous Plant
Mangement
Ecological Restoration and Invasive
Species
Agrostology I Resource Management
Hydrology/ Water Quality and Spatial
Sciences Modeling
Grazing Management I Fire Ecology
Forest Management
Susta inable management I Ecological
restoration/ Ecological economics
modeling
11/13 /2008
Faculty -Ecosystem Science & Management
Associate Professor
m-tjoelker@tamu.edu
(979) 845-8279
Dr. John W. Walker
Professor
jw-walker@tamu.edu
(325) 653-4576
,_...,,_ Dr. Robert A. Washington-Allen
, Assistant Professor
washington-allen@tamu.edu
(979) 845-8803
Seni or Lecturer
t-watson@tamu.edu
(979) 458-1753
Assistant Professor
j jbwest@tamu.edu
(830) 278-9151
Dr. Steven G. Whisenant
Professor & Department Head
s-whisenant@tamu.edu
(979) 845-5000
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Forest Ecology
Range Herbivore Ecology
Environmental Modeling & Assessment
Urban Forestry
Ecosystem Ecology
Ecological Restoration
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Dr. Bradford Wilcox )
Professor & Associate Department Head for Graduate
Programs
xbw@tamu.edu
(979) 845-7334
Emeritus Faculty
httn://essm.tamu.edu/oeoole-info/faculty.aspx
Hydrology /
Landscape Ecology
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• Faculty -Ecosystem Science & Management
Dr. Robert Baker
Professor Emeritus
(979) 845-5086 t-----------
D r. Robert Merrifield
Professor Emeritus
r-merrifield@tamu.edu
Dr. Joseph L. Schuster
Emeritus Professor of Range Management, Former
Department Head, Rangeland Ecology and Management
jlschuster32@msn.com
Dr. Hans Van Buijtenen
Professor Emeritus
jpvb@tamu.edu
(979) 845-9361 -------
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Forest Management
Silviculture
Rang e Management
Genetics
11 /13/2008
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En vi ronmenta I /Ecolog ica I Scientist Loretta Mokry
Transportation Planner /Engineer Shawn Turner
Landscape Architect Thomas Woodfin
Recreation Scott Shafer
Stormwater and Floodplain Mgmt. Brad Wilcox
Special Interest -Recreational Walker/Runner Jaime Rae Walker
Special Interest -Recreational Cyclist David Scott
Special Interest Commuting Cyclist Layne Westover
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I ( 11 /24/2008 Venessa Garza -Re: Bicycle Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
"Scott Shafer" <sshafer@ag.tamu.edu>
"Venessa Garza" <Vgarza@cstx.gov>
11/24/2008 2:00 PM
Re: Bicycle Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
a -I look forward to being a part of this. Here are a few suggestions for members:
»>"Venessa Garza" <Vgarza@cstx.gov> 11/22/2008 5:21 :21 pm»>
Hi Dr. Shafer,
Thank you for being willing to serve on the Technical Task Force for the creation of a Bicycle, Pedestrian
and Greenways Master Plan.
I've attached a brief explanation of what is to be accomplished, the role of the Task Force and the types of
expertise I'm seeking.
I'm currently working through the time line and more details and will send those out soon with the
intentions of having our first meeting in the beginning of January.
I'll be asking Shawn Turner to serve as the Planner/Engineer and I'm going to ask Jean Marie Linhart to
serve as one of the Special Interest Bicyclists if she has the time or ask her to recommend someone.
If you know of anyone that falls into any of the categories please let me know. I haven't had the
opportunity to meet too many people in the community yet and would appreciate any feedback you can
give me.
Thanks again and I look forward to hearing from you .
Venessa Garza -Greenways Program Manager
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
979-764-367 4
www.cstx.gov ( http://www.cstx.gov/ )
College Station. Heart of the Research Valley.
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Venessa Garza -Re: Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
From: Thomas Woodfin
To: Venessa Garza
Date: 12/7/2008 10:32 AM
Subject: Re: Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
Venessa:
I will be pleased to serve on the TTF. To warn you, I am committed to lead a summer study abroad
program to Germany from May 27 -June 28 but otherwise expect to be in town.
If you are seeking suggestions for other potential members, I will suggest Dr. Sam Brody, an
environmental scientist. Sam lives on Oriole Court and is active in the neighborhood group who is
involved in the Lick Creek greenway through their subdivision. Also Tim Lomax, a mobility expert X
with Texas Transportation Institute, whose input on how B,P & G promotes community connections
might be a potential participant as well. And of course I know a number of regular cycle commuters.
IfI can suggest other potential members or help, just let me know.
Tom
Thomas M. Woodfin, ASLA RLA
3215 Innsbruck Circle
College Station, TX
77845-6306
979-485-8599
From: Venessa Garza <Vgarza@cstx.gov>
To: thomaswoodfin@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, December 6, 2008 11:53:48 AM
Subject: Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
Dr. Woodfin,
As you are already aware, the City will be creating a Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
and as a part of the process will form a Technical Task Force to provide valuable information and
feedback to City staff.
Based on your interest, your experience as a landscape architect as well as yo ur previous participation
on the Hike and Bike Task Force, I would like to invite you to serve on the Technical Task Force if you
are interested. I realize that you already have a commitment to the Planning and Zoning Commission but
wanted to give you this opportunity if you have the time.
The Task Force will meet on a monthly basis during the evening beginning in January and possibly wrap up in the
Summer of 09. I've attached a brief explanation of what is to be accomplished, the role of the Task Force and the
types of expertise I'm seeking.
Please let me know if you are interested in serving in this capacity or if you have any questions.
Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!
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Venessa Garza -Re: Technical Task Force
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
CC:
Venessa,
Bob Cowell
Venessa Garza
11/15/2008 9:11 AM
Re: Technical Task Force
Gabriel Elliott
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I agree that their purpose will be to advise the staff versus making recommendations directly to the P&Z and
Council, though we may certainly want them at some point to publically endorse the plan itself to help add
_further legitimacy to it. ~? w..,1(..--· • rM--: . jif"'\~
JJNguld agree tl:iaHAey weuld Aot be a ¥otfft~ group but rath~1 arr advising grocrp.
I think we would\post notice of meetings\and make them open to the public. This may not be necessary but is
probably the best way to approach this.
I like the bullet points you put together, they seem to be on the right track.
I would suggest that you also develop ak:omOlUnjty involvement plan\ that details how (and generally when) you
plan on engaging the public including the means to be used. For example the technical task force is one
mechanism, as is the listening sessions, but you may want also to include updates to P&Z and Council. web
page updates, press releases, etc. Doing this will demonstrate that this is an open process and will show how
the task force fits into the overall approach of engaging the community.
Thanks,
Bob
>>>Venessa Garza 11/13/2008 6:49 PM >>>
Hey -
Can I get your opinion on the roles and responsibilities of the technical task force? I pulled some language
from CPAC's Roles and Responsibilities.
Also -To make sure we're on the same page on what they're not:
They would only be advising staff. They wouldn't be making recommendations to council or P&Z like
CPAC ... staff would play that role ..
They won't be a voting group.
??Meetings I have with them would or wouldn't be open to the public??
The Technical Task Force will assist staff by:
• Advi' City staff on opportunities, policy matters and community issues relative to the creation of
a successful master plan
• Attend and participate in meetings of the Technical Task Force, meetings held jointly with City
Staff and community listening sessions
• Provide best management practices related to the members area of expertise
• Review and provide comments on draft chapters and reports of the Bicycle, Pedestrian and
Greenways Master Plan prepared by City staff
• Provide information on the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan and planning process
to members of the community and providing feedback from the community to City staff
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Dr. Watson: Instructors: Urban and Community Forestry Program: Forest Science @ TA... Page 1 of2
De arlmenl of Forest Science I Texas A&MlJniversit I Celle e cf A ricultural & Life Sciences
W. TODD WATSON
Assistant Professor
Urban & Community Foresrty
Texas A&M Universtiy
2135 Forest Science Dept.
College Station, TX 77843
Tel: (979) 458-1753
Fax : (979) 845-6049
E-mail: t-watson@tamu.edu
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Plant Pathology,
Texas A&M University
B.S. Horticulture,
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FRSC 421 Urban Forestry
FRSC 484 Professiona l Internship
FRSC 689 Special Topics in Arboricu
RESEARCH INTEREST:
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infancy, and there remain numerous urban forest management issues that
need to be defined and studied. Urban fo rest management is multifaceted
and involves interactions and overlaps among many disciplines. Current
studies seek to quantify and improve the health of the urban forests in our
communities nationwide by developing new knowledge and technologies and
by providing models that can be used to preserve and restore urban
ecosystems. Current urban forestry research studies are outcome-based and
concentrate on the more practical applications of research while striving to
increase our knowledge of the basic science related to arboriculture and
urban forestry. Several studies are being conducted to measure urban forest
health and to investigate management techniques for urban tree-related
problems. One study is a series of questionnaires designed to reveal urban
forest structure and health in cities and communities throughout the South
and the human, financia l, and equipment resources used to manage these
natural assets. Other studies are underway to develop innovative and
environmentally friendly treatments to control mistletoe and ball moss. Two
additional studies on carbohydrates and permeable pavements should
provide information that will be invaluable in assisting professional s in their
efforts to preserve large trees that typically succumb to the negative impacts
of construction and urban sprawl. Click here for a list of current research
projects.
Urban Forestry I Instructors I Courses I Careers I Research I Extension I Aggie SSA
Scholarships I Resources
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Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan CITY OF C OLLEGE STATION
TECHNICAL ADVISORY TEAM or TECHNICAL TASK FORCE 5h
v'. Transportation Planner/Engineer (Shawn Turner, TII, Civil Engineer, Research Engineer)/ CL"4'°''
./e Recreation -Scott Shafer or David Scott (Hike and Bike Task Force -Robert Rose)/ 5c ott'
Environmental/Ecological Science -(Greenways Master Plan -Don Mueller; Hike and Bike Task Force/
-Fre ins -rof. TAMU -Pl~nJ & Range Ecology' 5r2Ad.. V.i1 lCO)(, ~ {)GV-i
• Storm D.1 • • e & Floodplain ~~rgianne Moore -TAMU professor -Assistant Professor of v-.i-e.AS ·
Ecohydrology (Hike and Bike Task Force -Veronica Morgan) --+--r---
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• Landscape Architect (Greenways Master Plan -Harlow Landphair; Hike and Bike Task Force -Tom
Woodfin)./ -'!.--.A-. 11...-.--
e pmen ea state -Greenways Master Pl an -Oavld Scalilur do) \()'l.t.AI V'-
;--sp;cial Interest: Commuting Bicyclist / b.oiv""'tec\ IL~. 'VY' o\~
• Special Interest: Recreation Bicyclist ~
• Special Interest: Recreation Walker /Runner -J" Ali-<... ~A.,j., W "'-...Lll.ul.. -sfvd.e..,..;t ·
a e 0 aers
School Systems -Tex as A&M and College Station ISD
City of Bryan
Brazos County
BVC -Brazos Valley Cyclists (Jean Marie Linhart -President??)
Safe Routes to Schools
HO As
Others -Sherry Ellison (Greenways Master Plan -Neighborhood/Homeowner Association Representative)
Jodi Warner (Parks Board)
Lynn Allen (Greenways Master Plan -Recreation Organization Representative)
(Previous) Contributing Individuals, Advocacy Groups and Local Businesses
• Aggieland Cycling
• BCS Bicycles
• Brazos Valley Cyclists
• Brazos Valley Mountain Biking Association
• Cycles Etc.
• T AMU -Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning; Recreation Parks and Tourism
Sciences
Purpose:
The purpose of this Steering Committee is to:
• Provide recommended revisions to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
• work with City staff to develop a Parks Master Plan and planning process.
• provide information on the Parks Master Plan and planning process to members of the
• community and provide feedback from the community to other members of the steering
• committee and City staff.
• work with staff to ensure the process is inclusive, open and reaches a broad cross section of
• the community.
• participate in the Parks Master Plan Planning Process
Scope of Parks Master Plan:
Develop a Parks Master Plan for the City owned / leased / operated parks in the City of Victoria
which includes:
• an inventory of parks and facilities within them
• an analysis of how our parks are used
• an analysis of deficiencies and challenges in the parks system
• goals for improving the parks system
• strategies for achieving the goals
• management practices
The Plan may also address:
• future park acquisition
• public use of lands that are not owned/ leased /operated by the City (e.g. schools, institutional
•
lands.)
Steering Committee Selection, Representation and Size:
• Council will appoint up to 8 individuals to a Steering Committee*.
• An ad will be placed in the newspaper seeking applications.
• Selection criteria will include:
willingness and ability to commit to the proposed meeting schedule
interest in the future of the City and Parks Planning
skills and experience related to the purpose of the steering committee
ability to work toward consensus with people who hold different views
a diverse range of interests/skill sets related to parks (E.g. someone who is a member of
the Garry oak preservation society, has kids who play soccer and likes to jog through local
parks.)
• Council will seek to create a balance by appointing a mix of people with a broad range of skills
and interests*:
from different parts of the City with good connections to a variety of communities
with various ages, genders, and other characteristics
with a variety of perspectives on urban, recreational and environmental aspects of parks
planning and development
representing different parks user groups
Parks Master Plan Steering Committee
Terms of Reference
• Other interests which Council may also choose to have represented on the Steering
Committee include*:
business/tourism
heritage
environmental preservation
greenways
school system
[* Given committee size constraints, other methods of engaging a broad cross section of
the community and special interest groups into the planning process will be used.
Some methods which may be employed are visiting schools, random mailed surveys,
setting up consultation booths around the City, posting information and questionnaires
on the City's website, e-mail lists to distribute information and gather input, public
workshops and inviting special interest groups to participate as needed. Additionally,
Steering Committee meetings will be open to the public to listen to the discussion.]
• Council may identify people among those not selected to be considered should any position
become vacant.
• The Councilor Liaison will be Councilor Pamela Madoff.
• The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Environment and Shoreline Advisory
Committee will each appoint one member.
Responsibilities of Members:
• To attend and participate in meetings of the Steering Committee, meetings held jointly with
City Staff and in Parks Master Plan workshops and events.
• Share experiences and ideas while maintaining an open mind to others' perspectives.
• To report back to the community on matters before the Steering Committee and City Staff.
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Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
The Advisory Board will consist of 8-10 members appointed by the City Council who possess specific
technical expertise as is referenced below. Each member shall be a resident and qualified voter of the
City of College Station.
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• Transportation Planning/Engineering
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Membership
Members shall be qualified residents of the City of College Station.
Members serve two or three year terms.
Alternates??
Meetings:
Authority: City Ordinance
Mission
Education
Advocacy
Promote Benefits
Roles and Responsibilities
The Advisory Board's duties shall include, but not be limited to:
• OVERALL: Advise City Council (or the Public Works Dept. and the Planning and Development
Services Dept.) on issues related to the bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways programs, projects,
policies and safety.
• PLANNING & DESIGN:
o Advise City Council and staff regarding the development, review, and recommended
changes of mobility or transportation sections of the city comprehensive plan; bicycle,
pedestrian, and greenways master plan; or any bicycle, pedestrian, and greenway related
items to goals, strategies, policies and other planning efforts; (very open ended -do we
want this?)
o Will they help with setting priorities? (should priorities be included in the language above?)
o Recommend roadway and bicycle, pedestrian and greenway design standards;
o Review City ordinances related to bicycle, pedestrian, and greenway requirements and
recommend enhancements or changes during annual review process;
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• ROAD AND CONSTUCTION PROJECTS
o Review preliminary (30 and 60%) designs related to City proposed bicycle, pedestrian,
and greenway improvements and provide comments to City staff related to qualitative
improvements;
o Review resurfacing projects to assess the feasibility of incorporating improvements for
bicycle safety and access (including repairing pot holes controlling vegetation to increase
sight distance, etc.r
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• EXISTING CONDITIONS:
o Review and comment on the functional classification and condition of existing facilities
(current road hazards, obstructions, site restrictions and impediments);
o Inventory bicycle parking facilities within the City and recommend appropriate bicycle
parking technology and location which would increase use of bicycles for commute and
other utilitarian trips
o Assist city staff in an inventory of existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities; (maybe during
neighborhood plans?)
o Develop methodologies for measuring bicycle and pedestrian activity and demand;
• IMPLEMENTATION:
o Assist in identifying and applying for alternative funding sources for bicycle, pedestrian,
and greenway projects, facilities, and services;
o Facilitate cooperation between the City of College Station and local and regional citizens
and advocacy groups;
o Promote the importance of bicycling and walking within the transportation network;
o Promote and provide (or Develop and support/foster) education and safety programs for
cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists as well as support the efforts of other groups who do the
same;
o Provide a forum for citizen bicycle, pedestrian, and greenway concerns.
o Advocate the use of bicycling and walking for transportation, healthy living, and
recreation;