The Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) is accepting nominations for their “19th Annual Transportation Excellence Awards.” The award honors individuals, businesses, groups or projects for their efforts to improve transportation in Monterey County.

 Examples of potential awards include but are not limited to:

• Citizens or organizations that have made significant efforts to inform and educate the public about transportation issues.
• Innovative activities that promote more efficient use of the local transportation network.
• Success efforts to improve transit services and encourages the use of smart commute options to driving alone through the Go831 Smart Commute Program.
• Transportation professionals who excel at their jobs and go the extra mile to improve our transportation system.

The one-page nomination form can be submitted online or by downloading a paper copy and mailing it to the office of the Transporation Agency. The application is available online at www.tamcmonterey.org.. It's also available at the Transportation Agency office, located at 55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas., CA 93901.  Paper nominations can be also faxed to the attention of Theresa Wright at (831) 775-0897.  

The deadline to submit a nomination is noon, December 3, 2021.  The awards ceremony will take place during the January 26, 2022 Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board meeting..

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“The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is responsible for investing in regional transportation projects for Monterey County residents, businesses and visitors.  The mission of TAMC is to develop and maintain a multimodal transportation system that enhances mobility, safety, access, environment quality and economic activities in Monterey County. For more information visit www.tamcmonterey.org or call 831.775.0903.”