The members of the Mayor’s Alternative Transportation Advisory Council (MATAC) are hereby charged with the following responsibilities:
(a) Providing advice on long term comprehensive planning for multi-use paths within the City of Marietta and connections to outlying communities.
(b) Evaluating and recommending the road routes currently in use by bicycles, runners and other human powered transportation activities and recommending ways to improve access and safety related to the use of these routes.
(c) Providing advice and comprehensive planning for the location of parks, schools and businesses as well as other areas of interest such as museums and recreational facilities. This will provide for optimum opportunities for commuting as well as recreation, with the potential of reducing pollution and traffic congestion while improving the quality of life and wellness opportunities in our community.
(d) Evaluating local transportation projects to ensure that due consideration has been given for multi-use paths, bike lanes, bike railing, signage, etc.
(Ord. 201(12-13). Passed 12-6-12.)