San Leandro Municipal Code Art. 18 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

(Legislative History: Added by Ord. No. 2024-015, 12/2/2024 (Sections 1-3-1800, 1-3-1810))

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission shall consist of seven members. The membership shall include one member from each of the six Council Member Districts pursuant to Section 1-3-110 of this Code. Each Commission member shall be appointed by the City Council and may be removed from the Commission without cause, notice, or hearing by the City Council under Section 1-3-105. The membership shall also include one at large member who must be a resident of San Leandro. The selected members shall represent both bicyclist and pedestrian issues.

(Ord. No. 2024-015, 12/2/2024)

The vision of the Commission is San Leandro will be a connected community where walking and biking are fully integrated into daily life as safe, equitable, and enjoyable transportation options for people of all ages and abilities. The Commission shall advise staff and the Council on matters related to the status and conditions of biking and walking within the City. In discharge of this responsibility, the Committee shall:

(a) Advise staff and the Council on the development and updates of the Transportation Element of the General Plan and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan;

(b) Provide citizen oversight on the implementation of the San Leandro Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan;

(c) Recommend to staff project development funding and priorities;

(d) Assist staff in reviewing implementation plans;

(e) Participate in outreach and educational efforts;

(f) Provide comments to staff on pending legislation affecting bicycle and pedestrian travel within the City; and

(g) Advocate for City projects that improve bike and pedestrian infrastructure.

(Ord. No. 2024-015, 12/2/2024)