§ 154.064 COMPENSATION; EXPENSE.

   All members of the active transportation board shall serve as such without compensation, except for actual expenses, which shall be subject to approval by the mayor.

(Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

§ 154.065 ORGANIZATION.

   During its first meeting, the active transportation board shall adopt bylaws. The active transportation board may fill such other of its offices as it may create.

(Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

§ 154.066 MEETINGS; QUORUM, STAFF.

   The active transportation board shall generally meet monthly. A majority of the members constitute a quorum. The planning and development services department shall staff the board.

(Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

§ 154.067 MISSION OF ADVISORY BOARD.

   The mission of the active transportation board shall be to significantly reduce all transportation fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, comfortable, healthy, and equitable mobility for all.

(Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

§ 154.068 PURPOSE OF ADVISORY BOARD.

   The purpose of the Sioux Falls Active Transportation Board (ATB) is to advise the city council, city departments, and city boards regarding bicycle, pedestrian, and other active transportation and accessible pedestrian transportation modes.

(Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

§ 154.069 SUBCOMMITTEES.

   ATB shall have three subcommittees to assist in working through details of active transportation plans, programs, design, implementation, and funding recommendations. The subcommittees include a bicycle subcommittee, a pedestrian subcommittee, and a school traffic safety advisory (PATH) subcommittee.

(Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

§ 154.070 OFFICIAL BUSINESS DUTIES—RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL.

   Recommendation of the active transportation board is required as a part of official business before city council approval on the following items and as detailed in the advisory board bylaws:

   (a)   Bicycle and pedestrian projects within the CIP and city operating budget.

   (b)   City's bicycle plan and pedestrian plan.

   (c)   City complete street policy.

   (d)   Ordinance changes related to bicycle, pedestrian, or any other transportation accessibility law.

   (e)   To prepare recommendations in matters related to the school traffic safety plans and programs.

(Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

§ 154.071 OFFICIAL BUSINESS DUTIES—LETTER OF ADVOCACY.

   The active transportation board may provide letters of advocacy on the following matters pertaining to complete streets and active and accessible pedestrian transportation as detailed in the advisory board bylaws; to include, but not limited to the following:

   (a)   Bicycle and pedestrian corridor and connection plans.

   (b)   On-street bicycle route changes.

   (c)   Any complete street design review.

   (d)   Pedestrian and bicycle safety programs and education.

   (e)   Bicycle trail projects.

   (f)   Walk or bicycle on-site reviews.

   (g)   Traffic signal, intersection control, and crosswalk improvements.

   (h)   Bicycle parking.

   (i)   Sidewalk furnishing.

   (j)   School traffic and safe routes to school improvements.

   (k)   Other complete street, pedestrian, or bicycle issues that the board would like to provide an advocacy letter.

(Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)