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Ashland Municipal Code
Chapter 2.22
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
Sections:
2.22.010 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Established Membership.
2.22.020 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Term Vacancies.
2.22.030 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Quorum Rules and Regulations.
2.22.040 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Powers and Duties Generally.
2.22.050 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Reports.
2.22.060 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Compensation.
Section 2.22.010 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Established Membership.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission is established and shall consist of nine voting members, one of
which shall be a city councilor, and four non-voting members including a representative from Rogue
Valley Transportation District, the Director of Community Development, the Director of Public Works
and the Chief of Police.
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
Section 2.22.020 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Term Vacancies.
The term of the voting members shall be for three years, expiring on April 30 of each year. Any vacancy
shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, with confirmation by the city council, for the unexpired
portion of the term. The seven commission members currently serving as of the date of this 1998
amendment shall serve their remaining terms. For the two members to be appointed to the commission as
a result of this 1998 amendment, one shall be appointed to a term expiring April 30, 2000, and one
member to a term expiring April 30, 2001. The successors shall be appointed to three-year terms. Any
member who is absent for four or more meetings in a one-year period shall be considered no longer
active and the position vacant, and a new member shall be appointed to fill the vacancy.
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
Section 2.22.030 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Quorum Rules and Regulations.
Four voting members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. At its first meeting of the year, the
commission shall elect a chair, vice-chair and a secretary, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the
commission. The commission may make rules and regulations for its meetings, consistent with the laws
of the state and city charter and ordinances, and shall meet at least once every month.
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
Section 2.22.040 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Powers and Duties Generally.
The primary purpose of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission shall be to advocate the equal
opportunity to use non-automotive forms of travel and to ensure the development of bicycle and
pedestrian facilities into a well-designed, integrated transportation network for all Ashland citizens. In
doing so, the powers, duties and responsibilities of the commission shall be as follows:
A. To promote bicycling and walking in Ashland.
B. To review and make recommendations on the long-range transportation plans as related to
bicycle and pedestrian issues of the city.
C. To promote bicycle safety programs.
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D. To serve in a liaison capacity between the city and Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee in developing the statewide bicycle and pedestrian program, and in meeting the goals
of the State of Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
E. To serve in a liaison capacity between the city and the Jackson County Bicycle Committee in
developing overall coordinated plans for bicycle facilities and bicycle safety programs.
F. On a yearly basis, to review and make recommendations on transportation projects as related to
bicycle and pedestrian issues in the city.
G. To review and recommend transportation project prioritization and funding as related to bicycle
and pedestrian issues in the city.
H. To advise the planning commission in the administration of the site review process with respect
to bicycle and pedestrian facilities and parking.
I. To assist in the implementation of the Transportation Element ofthe Comprehensive Plan.
J. To develop and recommend to the city council and planning commission adoption of ordinances
and policies for the planning and maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the
city.
K. To advise the city administrator and city departments regarding bicycle and pedestrian issues in
the city.
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
Section 2.22.050 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Reports.
The commission shall submit copies of its minutes to the city council and shall prepare and submit such
reports as from time to time may be requested of them by the city councilor planning commission.
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
Section 2.22.060 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN - Compensation.
Voting members of the commission shall receive no compensation for services rendered. (Ord. 2469,
1988; Ord 2832, 1998)
(Ord 2832, Replaced, 11/03/1998)
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