~ The Tacoma City Council is seeking applicants for two adult positions and one alternate position on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group. The alternate position is open to an adult or a youth aged 16 to 18.

The group advises the city on ways to make active transportation safer and easier, including walking, using assistive mobility devices, bicycling, skating, and riding skateboards or scooters. Members provide feedback on project designs, plans, policies, programs and events, and bring community concerns to city staff and leaders, according to the city.

Applicants must live in Tacoma. Adult terms are three years and youth terms are one year; both are renewable. The group meets on the fourth Monday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with in-person and virtual attendance options.

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The city said it aims for its committees, boards and commissions to reflect Tacoma's diverse community and encourages applications from all residents, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, seniors, youth, immigrants and refugees.

Appointees must complete training on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act, provided by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, within 90 days of appointment.

Applications are available at tacoma.gov/bptag and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2026. Questions or requests for accommodations or alternate formats can be directed to Active Transportation Coordinator Liz Kaster at lkaster@tacoma.gov or (253) 363-1135.

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