General Information

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Created by City Ordinance June 13, 2006; Chapter 2.66

MEMBERSHIP:
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Commission consists of ten citizen members.

APPOINTED BY:
The City Council.

TERM:
The members of the Commission initially serve one, two and three-year terms and may be reappointed for three-year terms, thereafter.

MEETINGS:
The Commission holds regular meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., and may hold special meetings at the call of the chair or at the request of the City Council.

Duties:

The Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

A. Provide advice in the development of a bicycling master plan;

B. Provide advice in the development of a pedestrian/sidewalk master plan;

C. Provide guidance in the establishment of a list and prioritization of recommended bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements;

D. Make recommendations on bicycle/pedestrian matters with an emphasis on policy and planning issues;

E. Periodically review the results of policy implementation to ensure that the bicycle and pedestrian related goals of the Comprehensive Plan are being met;

F. Advise the City Council about citizen concerns regarding bicycle and pedestrian transportation matters;

G. Make recommendations on how to improve institutional and professional responsiveness to promote non-motorized transportation;

H. Educate and inform the public and local officials on bicycle, pedestrian, and multi-modal transportation issues;

I. Facilitate citizen participation in local government considerations and decisions involving bicycle, pedestrian, and multi-modal transportation matters;

J. Promote bicycle, school, and pedestrian safety program;

K. Advise the City Council on ways to promote accessibility of bicycle and pedestrian pathways to persons with disabilities using motorized or non-motorized transportation; and

L. Advise the City Council on other non-motorized transportation, such as, but not limited to, inline skates and skateboards.

For further information, please contact the Public Works Department at (715) 839-4934.

Membership