By Stephanie Mlot
Calling all bicycling enthusiasts: The city is building an Ad Hoc Bicycle Committee, with hopes of making Frederick a bicycle-friendly community.
Mayor Randy McClement thinks going greener will be good for economic development, in terms of bicycle tourism.
The purpose of the committee, according to a news release, will be to develop a list of attainable goals in a specific time period — the five E’s:
— Engineering items such as on-street networks and bike parking.
— Education considerations involving Safe Routes to School programs and a bicycling education course.
— Encouragement activities such as Bike to Work Day or the promotion of advocacy groups to further bicycle events in the city.
— Enforcement training for the police.
— Evaluation methods such as a specific plan or program to reduce cyclist/motor vehicle crashes.
The committee will be composed of one non-voting alderman representative, a city transportation planner, four city residents and three city business owners.
McClement is looking for a broad-based representation of the city, from a residential, commercial and geographical aspect.
Interested individuals should submit a resume and letter of interest by July 25 noting the Bicycle Committee to Marsha Bowers, commission coordinator, 101 N. Court St., Frederick , MD 21701.
Committee members will be tasked with making recommendations to the mayor and Board of Aldermen for immediate, mid-range and long-term actions, and to help complete an action plan by Nov. 1.
For information, contact Bowers at 301-600-1380 or mbowers@cityoffrederick.com.
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