[Adopted 9-16-2008 by Ord. No. 08-1743]
[Amended 8-8-2017 by Ord. No. 17-1945]
There is hereby created in and for the Borough of Highland Park a Safe Walking and Cycling Committee. The purpose of the Committee will be to undertake efforts in order to advise, review and monitor implementation of policies and programs affecting travel on foot and by bicycle within Highland Park and between Highland Park and neighboring communities. The Committee shall consist of up to 25 members, all who shall reside or work in the Borough.
A. 
All members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council. All appointments shall be for terms of three years. All members shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified.
B. 
In addition to the regular members, a sworn officer of the Police Department will serve on the Committee in an ex officio capacity, as well as representatives from the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and Code Enforcement on an as-needed basis.
[Amended 8-8-2017 by Ord. No. 17-945[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subsection C, which provided that a member serve on the Planning Board in an ex officio capacity, which immediately followed.
[Amended 8-8-2017 by Ord. No. 17-1945]
The Committee shall meet for the purpose of organizing and electing a chair and vice chair and such other officers as it deems appropriate within 30 days of the effective date of this article. The Committee shall meet at such times and places as it deems appropriate, provided that an organization meeting shall be held in January of each consecutive year.
The Committee shall:
A. 
Review all Borough proposals relating to the use of sidewalks and roads, including, but not limited to, paving, traffic, signage, parking, buses, public transportation, snow removal, and sanitation/recycling collection.
[Amended 8-8-2017 by Ord. No. 17-1945]
B. 
Review construction proposals, particularly those before the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Redevelopment Agency, which may affect pedestrian, cyclist, or vehicular traffic on roads or sidewalks, either during or after construction.
[Amended 8-8-2017 by Ord. No. 17-1945]
C. 
Provide to the Borough Council, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Redevelopment Agency and/or any other relevant body the Committee's written assessment of its findings, either approving or rejecting the plans for same. In the case of a rejection, the Committee will provide specific reasons for its position and suggest modifications to same.
[Amended 8-8-2017 by Ord. No. 17-1945]
D. 
Work with the Borough Council to update and implement relevant plans such as the Highland Park Master Plan and other relevant reports.
[Amended 8-8-2017 by Ord. No. 17-1945]
E. 
Draft new proposals to promote safe walking and cycling for submission to the Borough Council.
F. 
Provide an annual report to the Borough Council on the Committee's activities in the prior year and submitting recommendations on future actions.
G. 
Represent the Mayor/Council, as appropriate, in discussions with neighboring towns and Rutgers University to pedestrian and bike safety initiatives.
[Added 8-8-2017 by Ord. No. 17-1945]
The Committee will receive its operating budget from the Borough Council, and shall also have the authority to apply for external grants to support the Committee's purpose, powers and duties.