Call for applications to fill two citizen representative positions on the BMPO TAC to serve a two- or three-year term. Meetings are typically held the first Wednesday of each month from 10am-12pm. Additional project specific meetings may be held.
Must be received by 8/15/2020.
In the next two years, BMPO tasks include the following transportation planning efforts in the region:
- BMPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) update, incorporating:
o Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP);
o Deschutes County Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Plan;
o Bend Parkway (US 97) Facility Plan;
o Cascades East Transit Master Plan (TMP); and
o City of Bend Transportation Systems Plan (TSP).
- Work with partners to develop an implementation strategy for all recently completed plans
- ODOT Projects: North Interchange Analysis & Baker Road IAMP
- Update BMPO Public Participation Plan
- Performance monitoring & reporting
TAC participation, input and ideas are integral to the completion of these and other tasks. If you are interested in transportation planning in Bend, please consider applying to join this committee. BMPO meetings are open to the public. Meeting schedules can be found at bendmpo.org.
ABOUT THE TAC
The TAC is composed of staff members from local governments, area transportation and regional agencies and other public agencies and organizations. The TAC also includes two citizen representatives.
The purpose of the TAC is to:
- Provide technical expertise in determining work program needs and major regional transportation studies to be undertaken;
- Assist in the development of plans, policies and projects related to the regional transportation system of the BMPO area;
- Provide a forum for technical critique and input on the products and processes associated with the regional transportation planning program for the BMPO area; and
- Provide a coordinated, interdisciplinary technical perspective to the development and implementation of regional transportation planning activities.
Responsibilities of the TAC include:
- Annually review work program objectives, assist in development of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and make a formal recommendation to be forwarded to the Policy Board for adoption;
- Review the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), its amendments and Refinement Plans as required, recommend changes as necessary and make a formal recommendation to be forwarded to the Policy Board for adoption;
- Coordinate and review the development and production of the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP), identify appropriate amendments as necessary and make a formal recommendation to be forwarded to the Policy Board for adoption;
- Assist in reviewing work programs and study designs and recommend priorities of technical studies to carry out work programs;
- Review plans and studies at key decision points;
- Direct technical studies as necessary; and
- Conduct other planning activities as required or requested by the BMPO Policy Board.
Policy Regarding TAC Citizen Membership
A subcommittee of the Bend MPO Policy Board reviews applications and makes a recommendation to the full Policy Board for consideration and approval. Citizen members serve three-year staggered terms and may serve more than one term. This application cycle in July-August 2020, MPO will offer a two-year term and three-year term to applicants to maintain a staggered cycle. Citizen members with four or more absences during a 12-month period may be removed from the TAC. Citizen members should reside within the Bend MPO boundary, but may reside outside if they are from areas that could become part of the BMPO, or be directly impacted by projects planned by the BMPO.
Mail or e-mail completed applications to the following address to be received by 5pm on August 15, 2020: Bend MPO Attn Jovi Anderson, 709 NW Wall Street, Suite 102 Bend, OR 97703, Email: janderson@bendoregon.gov.
Please provide the following information:
Name
Mailing Address
Street City ZIP
Phone/E-mail Address
Reside in Bend MPO Boundary? Yes or No
Work in Bend MPO Boundary? Yes or No
Map of MPO Boundary can be found here: www.bendmpo.org
1. Occupation (if retired, please indicate)
2. Why are you interested in serving on this committee?
3. What experience, interest, knowledge, skills or qualifications would you bring to theTechnical Advisory Committee?
4. Please list any relevant organizations or groups of which you are a member (i.e.neighborhood group, Chamber of Commerce, etc.), and any boards, committees, or commissions to which you are appointed or have previously served.
5. Is there any other information related to your serving as a citizen member of the BMPOTechnical Advisory Committee that you would like to tell us about?
Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities
To obtain this information in an alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, etc. please contact Jovi Anderson at janderson@bendoregon.gov or 541-693-2122; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1.
