| Subject: | Cycling Opportunities for Involvement |
| Date: | 11/29/2000 12:25 AM |
| From: | Reid, Pam |
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BTA OF WASHINGTON COUNTY INAUGURAL MEETING Join BTA members in Washington County to guide the formation of the BTA's newest chapter. The meeting will take place on Thursday, December 7 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Elsie Stuhr Center: 5505 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton. If you can't make this month's meeting, stay tuned for announcements of following meetings, which will be held on a regular basis. For more information, please contact Hal Ballard at 503.643.5396, bikead-@earthlink.net. OPPORTUNITIES FOR CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN WASHINGTON COUNTY Washington County cyclists have the opportunity to help determine and safeguard transportation and other resource planning, as a member of the Washington County Planning Commission or the Washington County Land Use Ordinance Advisory Commission. The Planning Commission advises the Board of Commissioners on legislative land use planning and development issues, i.e. issues involving elements of the Washington County Comprehensive Plan, such as the Transportation Plan, Community Development Code and the Rural/Natural Resources Plan. This is accomplished through monthly meetings and public hearings. Application deadline is December 19, 2000. For more information and an application, contact the Washington County Planning Division, 503.846.3519, lutp-@co.washington.or.us, 155 North First Avenue, Suite 350-14, Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072. The Land Use Ordinance Advisory Commission helps the County to provide adequate notice of proposed changes to the County's land use regulations, in order to encourage meaningful citizen participation. This is accomplished through 4-6 meetings per year, between February and September. The application deadline is December 5, 2000. For more information and an application, contact the Washington County Planning Division, 503.846.3519, lutp-@co.washington.or.us, 155 North First Avenue, Suite 350-14, Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072. |
