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7A Page 4 The proposed scope and duties of the Advisory Committee include the following (for both scopes, the committee is advisory in nature): Level 1: basic scope: . Provide general input and assistance related to projects, programs, and surveys, generating ideas and recommending solutions as appropriate . Serve as a resource to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety throughout Redwood City and provide the pedestrian and bicyclist perspective for staff . Assist staff in identifying and prioritizing grant projects, and research data and background information for grant applications . Assist with public education . Assist with public outreach in support of community workshops and communication, utilizing the committee members' networking connections and contacts Level 2: broader scope: . Fulfill aU duties and scope outlined in Level 1 . Review bike/ped plans of other jurisdictions, identify and recommend concepts and components most suited to Redwood City, distill the information for staff, and serve as a staff resource for developing a citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and other mobility plans . Identify opportunities for increasing bike/ped use and mobility, and provide recommendations for consideration by staff, Planning Commission, and City Council . Review projects for "Complete Streets" criteria as needed. In some cases City staff will bring projects to the Advisory Committee for its review. In other cases the Advisory Committee may ask to review specific projects. . Serve as a liaison between City staff and relevant pedestrian and bicycle organizations to keep staff advised of current bike/ped issues and opportunities . Identify and develop possible citywide goals, such as reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled, including methods for measuring and tracking performance to goal The perspective of bicyclists and pedestrians is extremely important for achieving Redwood City's mobility objectives. The City wants to connect with the users of its sidewalks and streets, in the same way that pedestrians and cyclists want to work with the City to improve mobility. An Advisory Committee will offer an appropriate and structured venue for community members to provide their recommendations in a coordinated and cooperative spirit. ALTERNATIVES . Modify the existing Working Group without forming an Advisory Committee . Discontinue the existing Working Group without forming an Advisory Committee FISCAL IMPACT Ongoing staff time will be required to support monthly Advisory Committee meetings, at a projected cost of between $9,000 and $24,000 per year depending on level of support. It is not anticipated that this will result in new staff or additional time, but rather will be a reallocation of current staff activities. The potential benefit is a more efficient