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R,EPORT 7A Page 1 . ". ~O: t~~ HO":O:f.~l.e' May()~ ~nd: .~;~ty ~()un:cil P. - - 0; . . . ...... M . . b' . B' - - ubI"- -'. . p.:..... ....... n' d" tho .... C. ... .... M ....... " -'. r . - . . . .... n- . . . :., 'r r ....a _IB"'~ s,... . "1, . . : an .... .:'.Qm.. :..QJ.J,..:...(:.t....,...~.,.:.:..... ..,:~,.._, ,_u..,..~::,......... .~:~~. ........ .:.. ..: ....., :'..-..,.-. :...:...... ....:e: January 12, 2009 SUBJECT Formation of a Complete Streets Advisory Committee to address mobility issues, with an emphasis on traditionally under-represented users RECOMMENDATION Approve by motion the formation of a Redwood City Complete Streets Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) to increase safe mobility for the Redwood City community with an emphasis on traditionally under-represented users such as bicyclists and pedestrians, choose one of the two proposed levels of scope and duties, and provide direction for next steps. 1. Level 1 : basic scope 2. Level 2: broader scope BACKGROUND In 2006 Redwood City formed a pilot Community Working Group on Bicycle and Pedestrian Issues (Working Group) to help meet community bicycle and pedestrian needs by: . bringing a renewed focus to issues involving local bicycle and pedestrian interests . reviewing and working on a variety of bicycle- and pedestrian-related topics . bringing a new base of knowledge, background, experience, and passion to the City's work on bicycle and pedestrian issues As the Working Group neared the end of its 18-24 month pilot program in April 2008, Council appointed a three-person study team (Council Member Barbara Pierce, Working Group Member Billy James, and staff member Susan Wheeler) to research best management practices of successful bike/ped committees and programs, and to recommend the format. scope. and responsibilities of a formal committee, including tasks that would fall outside the committee's scope. Council also asked for additional information about what other cities are doing, and for information relating to the costs and benefits of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The study team researched information on cities within San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, as well as other cities throughout the United States known for their excellent bicycle and pedestrian programs. At least 85% of the cities in Santa Clara County have a committee related to bicycle and/or pedestrian issues. In San Mateo County, 6501<> of towns and cities have bicycle and/or pedestrian committees or utilize a Transportation or Traffic Committee to address bicycle and pedestrian issues. Cities and towns with more rural demographics, such as Los Altos Hills, Morgan Hill, and Saratoga also address equestrian and trails issues. Some towns and cities in San Mateo County rely on support of the City/County Association of Governments' Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee or other organizations for endorsement of proposed grant projects, and they utilize the services of contract grant writers to assist with grant preparation.