There is established and created a Traffic and Transportation Commission for the City.
(Prior code § 2.35-3; 18-04, 88-9)
The Traffic and Transportation Commission enhances the quality of life for the residents of Claremont through its review of and recommendation on issues which help to promote a safe environment while traveling within the City. Additional consideration is given to the need to pursue alternative modes of travel, including regional transportation systems. In implementing these responsibilities, the Traffic and Transportation Commission will: be a liaison between the community and the City government pertaining to traffic and transportation matters; review and make recommendations on requests by individual residents, City officials, and other interested parties, relative to local and regional traffic and transportation matters; cooperate and consult with other City commissions/committees and other appropriate agencies; and, annually review and identify traffic and transportation issues, including review of the City's budget, in order to formulate an appropriate work plan. The Traffic and Transportation Commission's responsibilities include review and recommendation on:
A. 
Traffic and parking impacts on City streets resulting from proposed development.
B. 
Acceptable levels of traffic on City streets, with special consideration given to historical zones and residential neighborhoods.
C. 
Traffic and pedestrian safety through monitoring speed limits, traffic collisions, and pedestrian walkways and crossings.
D. 
Citywide and regional bicycle facilities.
E. 
Alternative modes of transportation, such as mass transit (bud, light rail, commuter rail), bicycling, and walking, aimed at reducing automotive traffic in the City.
F. 
Traffic control devices and regulations not included in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD).
G. 
Regional traffic and transportation matters, including mass transit services (rail and bus systems; e.g., Metrolink, Gold Line, Foothill Transit, etc.), and highway developments such as Express Lane extensions, overpasses and bridges, lane additions, etc., that impact the City.
H. 
City parking management policies.
I. 
Long-range traffic circulation plans, including the City's Active Transportation Plan.
J. 
Updates to City's Road System Map as needed, including possible reclassifications.
K. 
Transportation programs (such as Dial-a-Ride) for the disabled, elderly, and school children.
(Prior code § 2.35-4; 88-9; 18-04, 97-10)