[Added 2-4-1998 by L.L. No. 2-1998; amended 2-24-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010]
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Editor's Note: Former Art. 20A, Traffic Safety Commission, added 12-1-1982 by L.L. No. 11-1982, as amended, was repealed 3-7-1990 by L.L. No. 4-1990.
There shall be a Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee to advise the City Council and other entities on traffic and pedestrian safety issues in the City of Rye.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee shall consist of not less than seven nor more than 11 members to be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. The members shall continue in office until the expiration of their terms, and thereafter their successors shall be appointed for terms of three years from and after the expiration of the term of their predecessors in office. The Mayor shall designate from amongst any of the members the Chair of the Committee. Vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by the Mayor with Council approval. The members of the Committee shall choose from their number a Vice Chairperson and Secretary. In their work the Committee may utilize the assistance of additional volunteers interested in traffic and transportation issues. The City Manager, President of the Board of Education, and the Superintendent of Schools or their representatives shall serve as ex officio members of the Committee.
A. 
The purpose and duties of the Committee shall be to:
(1) 
Initiate, study, develop, and make recommendations relating to the traffic and transportation needs of the city, including but not limited to vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety and flows, parking, mass transportation,
(2) 
Audit current transportation and traffic conditions to assess current and emerging problem areas that could impact the community in the future.
(3) 
Seek public input to identify traffic and transportation issues to be considered by the city.
(4) 
Promote education efforts on traffic safety and transportation issues in Rye.
(5) 
Hold regular meetings and keep the City Council informed on matters relating to traffic and transportation.
(6) 
Advise and make recommendations to the City Council, the Planning Commission, and the City Manager as it deems appropriate with respect to traffic and transportation needs of the city. The Committee shall receive referrals and materials from the Planning Commission for the purpose of providing advisory opinions.
(7) 
Monitor county, state, and regional transportation proposals for their impact on Rye.
B. 
Nothing in this section shall reduce the authority of the City Council, the Planning Commission, or the City Manager to make traffic and transportation decisions under their authority.