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Discussion of the creation of a City of Roswell Bicycle Advisory Group - Guidance
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Guidance
Description:
Based on the feedback staff received form the League of American Bicyclists on the City's most recent Bicycle Friendly Community application the City was encouraged to establish a Bicycle Advisory Group to improve the opportunity to move up to a higher level. Staff proposes the following parameters for the Bicycle Advisory Group:
1. The Transportation Department will act as liaison to the Group;
2. The Mayor is expected to Chair the Group;
3. The Advisory Group will hold quarterly meetings in City Hall;
4. The Group will have a secretary, published agendas, and keep minutes;
5. The Group will have an agenda item devoted to new business;
6. The Group is envisioned to be a forum for citizens to express concerns and provide feedback related to cycling in Roswell as well as provide an opportunity to develop innovative solutions for safety and design issues on the City's streets and trails; and
7. While the group will have standing members, the meetings will be open to the public.