Administrative Traffic Committee
(Terms of Reference)

The purpose of the technical Administrative Traffic Committee is to assess and act on traffic issues according to prescribed statutes, bylaws, policies and standards.

Mandate

The Administrative Traffic Committee will, consistent with the purpose described above, undertake the following:

• Assess and act on requests and complaints with regard to traffic and pedestrian safety.
  
  
• Establish guidelines, policies and warrants for traffic control devices and crosswalks.
  
  
• Research traffic problems and safe routes to school.
  
  
• Advise on long range traffic planning.

Meetings

The Committee will meet as required to conduct business in accordance with its mandate. Special meetings may be held at the call of the Chair or Co-Chairs. Meetings of technical committees are generally not open to the public; however, persons may be invited to attend a meeting at the discretion of the Committee

Membership

The Committee will consist of six (6) members including:
• One member of Council to serve as Chair or Co-Chair, appointed by the Mayor; and,
• Three Engineering Department representatives which includes the Director of Engineering or his/her designate to serve as Vice Chair or Co-Chair
• Two Police Department representatives

Staff Support

The Engineering Department is the primary contact and together with the Police Department will provide the required professional support. The Legislative Division will provide secretarial and administrative support.