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5) Health • Users of pathways, whether they walk, bike or in -line skate, will improve their physical fitness and reduce personal stress. • Pathway trips, when utilitarian, add fitness into ones daily routine. 6) Environmental • Using pathways as an alternative to motorized vehicles reduces air or noise pollution. • Bicycling and in -line skating are energy efficient. • Pathway use does not consume fossil fuels. Advisory Committee The Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission (PWETC) reviewed the goals and strategies including in the IR2025 report and recommended to the City Council that the Pathway Master Plan be updated (Infrastructure, Goal 1, Strategy D1).. In November of 2007 the Council directed staff to seek members for a committee to guide the update and provide input to staff through this process. A work plan and schedule was also approved by the City Council. Staff advertised for interested community members to volunteer for this committee. The following people were appointed to this committee: Representine Members Public Works Environment and Transportation Commission Jan Vanderwall Parks and Recreation Commission Sarah Brodt Lenz Active Living Ramsey County Bicycle Committee Ken Yokanovich Community at Large Sarah Heikkila Mike Tracy Lisa Edstrom Kathleen Cassen Mickelson Deb Parker Bob Clarkson Gregg Moder City Staff Duane Schwartz Debra Bloom Lonnie Brokke Jeff Evenson Pathway Advisory Committee Mission Develop a Pathway Master Plan thatprovides the community direction for the development ofa safe and contiguous pathway network, reaching all residents and providing a more livable community. City of Roseville Pathway Master Plan September 2008 Page 6 of 39