California Walk and Bike Technical Advisory Committee
History and Formation
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.
The CWBTAC charter (PDF) outlines the framework of the California Walk Bike Technical Advisory Committee, as developed and approved by the members of CWBTAC.
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 includes:
CWBTAC Members
| Name | Organization | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Alexa Kolosky | Kern County Public Works Dept. | Central Valley |
| Amy Pendergast | Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency |
North State |
| Caro Jauregui | California Walks | Statewide |
| Chris Dougherty | Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) | Sacramento |
| Chris Holm | Walk Sacramento | Sacramento |
| Chris Romano | San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) | San Diego |
| Dave Campbell | Bike East Bay | Bay Area |
| Dave Synder | California Bicycle Coalition |
Statewide |
| David Azevedo | American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) | Statewide |
| David Caneer | City of Watsonville | Central Coast |
| Hannah Keyes | Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) | Southern CA |
| Jennifer Rice | City of San Luis Obispo, Dept. of Public Works | Central Coast |
| Jonathan Matz | Safe Routes Partnership | Statewide |
| Josh Wolf | GHD, Inc. | North State |
| Julia Griswold | UC Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) | State Agency |
| Kathleen Naoum | City of Thousand Oaks | Central Coast |
| Keith Williams | Shasta Regional Transportation Agency | North State |
| Malahat Owrang | City of Redwood City, Dept. of Community Development and Transportation Services | Bay Area |
| Margot Ocañas | City of Los Angeles, Dept. of Transportation | Southern CA |
| Marven Norman | Inland Empire Biking Alliance | Inland Southern CA |
| Megan Johnson | City of Sacramento, Dept. of Public Works | Sacramento |
| Rachel Junken | City of Long Beach, Dept. of Public Works | Southern CA |
| Sam Miller | Los Angeles County, Dept. of Public Works | Los Angeles |
| Sheperson Wilburn | California Strategic Growth Council | State Agency |
| Sumire Gant | Sumire Gant Consulting | Southern CA |
| Tracy McMillan | Nelson\Nygaard | Bay Area |
| Victoria Custodio | California Dept. of Public Health | State Agency |