City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 18, 2014
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RASHAD M. YOUNG, CITY MANAGER/s/
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Consideration of an Amendment to Resolution 2608 on Establishment of Ad Hoc Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Advisory Committee. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consider an amendment to Resolution 2608 (Establishment of Ad Hoc Pedestrian and
Bicycle Master Plan Advisory Committee) to add two additional At-Large Citizen
representatives to the Advisory Committee.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Approve an amendment to Resolution 2608 to add two additional At Large Citizen representatives to Advisory Committee; and,
(2) Authorize the City Manager to appoint the two new At Large Citizen representatives to the Advisory Committee.
BACKGROUND: The City's 2008 Transportation Master Plan envisions a transportation system that encourages the use of alternative modes of transportation, reduces dependence on the automobile, and promotes a balance between travel efficiency and quality of life. These enhancements will provide Alexandrians with more transportation choices, continued economic growth, and a healthy environment. This system will lead to the establishment of transit-oriented, pedestrian friendly village centers, focused on neighborhood preservation and increased community cohesion, forming a more urban, vibrant and sustainable Alexandria.
The City also completed a Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plan which is data rich and serves as an implementation tool for the Transportation Master Plan. Since that time, staff has completed many important projects to improve walking and bicycling in the City, and many more are currently underway.
In 2011, the City adopted a Complete Streets Policy which expanded staff to include a full time Complete Streets Coordi...
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