California Walk and Bike Technical Advisory Committee
Overview
The California Walk and Bike Technical Advisory Committee (CWBTAC) provides strategic input and technical guidance to support achievement of the walk and bike safety objectives stated within the Caltrans Strategic Plan and to guide implementation of other key Caltrans documents, including the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan: “Towards an Active California”, Director's Policy 36, Director's Policy 37, and subsequent updates or successor documents.
CWBTAC members coordinate closely with multiple Caltrans divisions and programs, along with other partner agency staff, active transportation planners/engineers, and advocates across the state.
The CWBTAC charter (PDF) outlines the framework of the California Walk and Bike Technical Advisory Committee, as developed and approved by the members of CWBTAC.
Current Members
The diverse CWBTAC membership represents the following constituencies: north, south, and central geographies; urban, suburban, and rural community types, including disadvantaged communities; and members representing the needs and interests of users of all ages and abilities.
Membership list is current as of August 2024.
| Name | Organization | Region |
| Alicia Ramos | California Department of Public Health | State Agency |
| Asha Chandy | Kern County Public Works Department | Central Valley |
| Brian Gaze | Evari GIS Consulting | Statewide |
| Colin Fiske | Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities | North State |
| David Azevedo | American Association of Retired Persons | Statewide |
| Derek Eason-Towers | City of Ventura | Southern CA |
| Diego Corvera | City of Visalia | Southern CA |
| Eric Hu | City of Fremont | Bay Area |
| Everett Hauser | City of San Diego | San Diego |
| Heath Maddox | San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District | Bay Area |
| Jill Gormley | City of Fresno | Central Valley |
| Joseph Juhasz-Lukomski | Shared-Use Mobility Center | Statewide |
| Josh Clark | San Diego Association of Governments | San Diego |
| Julia Griswold | UC Berkeley SafeTrec | University Partner |
| Keith Williams | Shasta Regional Transportation Agency | North State |
| Kendra Ramsey | California Bicycle Coalition | Statewide |
| Kevin Shin | California Walks | Statewide |
| Laurie Waters | California Transportation Commission | State Agency |
| Lily Brown | Bay Area Metro | Bay Area |
| Malahat Owrang | City of Redwood City | Bay Area |
| Michael Schneider | Streets for All | Statewide |
| Min Zhou | KOA Corporation | Statewide |
| Peter Sotherland | Orange County Transportation Authority | Southern CA |
| Rachel Om | Southern California Association of Governments | Southern CA |
| Samuel Borick | Council of San Benito County Governments | Central Coast |
| Severin Martinez | City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation | Southern CA |
| Shepperson Wilbun | California Strategic Growth Council | State Agency |
| Summer Lopez | Sacramento Area Council of Governments | Sacramento |
| Tracy McMillan | Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates | Statewide |
History
In 2018, Caltrans created a new California Walk and Bike Technical Advisory Committee (CWBTAC) made up of external partners to provide regular strategic input and technical guidance on Caltrans’ complete streets and active transportation efforts. The new committee replaces the California Bicycle Advisory Committee, which was established in 1992 and provided input to Caltrans on bicycle facilities for several decades.