It’s quite evident from some of our comments that plenty of readers out there would like to see more (and possibly better) sidewalks in Maple Leaf.
Well, how would you like to do something about it as a member of the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board? A news release from the Seattle Department of Transportation says the volunteer board is is in need of a few new members:
The goal is to help make walking safer and easier, and to increase the trips people make by walking instead of driving in a car. The volunteer board plays an influential role in implementing Seattle’s Pedestrian Master Plan, and also advises the Mayor and City Council, participates in planning and project development, and evaluates policies and makes recommendations to all city departments including the Seattle Department of Transportation.
Members must be Seattle residents, but not city employees, and the city is seeking applicants who are “frequent walkers of a variety of ages, levels of mobility, and walks of life, and from areas throughout the city.” Members are asked to serve a two-year term, and the group meets from 6-8 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave.
To apply, submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest to Brian Dougherty at brian.dougherty@seattle.gov by Dec. 17. Dougherty also can be reached at 206-684-5124 if you have any questions.