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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission
Information
- Type
- seated
- Year Formed
- 1989
- End Date
- 2/5/2025
- Statutory Name
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission
- Phone Number
- 812-349-3423
- Address
- 401 N Morton St Suite 130
- Legislative
- No
- alternates
- No
Description
Description
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this commission is to promote and encourage bicycling, walking and running in a safe and efficient manner in the City of Bloomington for the purpose of health, recreation and transportation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Appointees shall have been voters of the city for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment.
DUTIES:
(A)To serve as a citizens forum for discussion and recommendation of improvement to existing facilities and planning of new projects concerning safe access for cyclists, pedestrians and runners;
(B)To prepare reports and recommendations to the mayor, common council, plan commission and planning and transportation department as needed, concerning the needs of cyclists, pedestrians and runners within the city;
(C)To foster and develop safety programs for cyclists, pedestrians and runners; and,
(D)To encourage the hosting of cycling, walking and running events conducted in a safe manner which will attract visitors from outside of the City.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Time required by member to serve on commission: 1 hour per month
COMPENSATION:
Each member of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission does not receive compensation for their service.
Meeting Schedule
Generally meets on the 2nd Monday at 5:30pm in the Hooker Conference Room of City Hall, 401 N.Morton.
