The Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the
public interest to officially recognize walking as an important component
of our transportation system, and as a key component to creating livable
and suitable communities. Accordingly, the Mayor and City Council
seek to develop and implement focused policies that encourage pedestrian
safety, education, and convenience in transportation and City planning.
Pursuant to the authority vested in the City Council of the
City of Garfield under and by virtue of N.J.S.A. 40:81-13 et seq.,
there is hereby created the Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory
Committee of the City of Garfield.
The Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory Committee shall consist
of up to seven members of the voting public. Committee members will
serve without compensation.
The Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory Committee shall have
the power and duty to:
A. Create subcommittees as necessary.
B. Make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council and other City
departments, commissions, boards and agencies in order to improve
pedestrian safety and ambiance.
C. Develop concepts and review policies and planning efforts regarding
pedestrian improvements including, but not limited to, issues of safety,
traffic calming, education, and sidewalk and crosswalk treatments.
D. Make recommendations on funding opportunities and priorities to the
Mayor and City Council as well as other departments, commissions,
boards and agencies.
E. Review and make recommendations on policies and programs related
to pedestrians in the Transportation Element of the Master Plan of
the City and County of Bergen, and make recommendations on the goals
and their implementation to the Mayor and City Council.
F. Report to the Mayor and City Council on an annual basis, with quarterly
appearances before the Mayor and City Council as needed, on statistics
on pedestrian injury and fatality statistics, causes of pedestrian
injuries and fatalities, recommendations for changes in policies,
funding and enforcement, and other pertinent issues.
G. Support the development of a Pedestrian Master Plan, in conjunction
with City agencies and community input, which will offer a comprehensive
review of the policies, procedures, practices and physical infrastructure
of the City that affect pedestrians, and will also provide recommendations
to make walking safer and more convenient through sidewalk improvements,
new City policies, educational programs, promotional efforts and transit
access.
The Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory Committee shall receive,
from all officers and official bodies of the City, such assistance
as may be required by it in performing its duties. The Committee shall
have access to City public information and records, which may assist
in the performance of its duties.
The Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory Committee shall expend
no money without the approval of the Mayor and Council.