Title
Amend City Code - Add Article XLIII to Chapter 2 - Ordinance to Establish a Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee (Ordinance G-7069)
Description
Request to amend Phoenix City Code to add Article XLIII to Chapter 2, establishing a Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee to assist in implementing the Road Safety Action Plan - Moving to Vision Zero.
Report
Summary
On Sept. 7, 2022, City Council approved the Road Safety Action Plan - Moving to Vision Zero (RSAP) and the formation of the Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee is created to provide feedback and recommendations regarding implementation of the RSAP.
The Committee will consist of 11 members of the public who are residents of the City. One representative will be appointed by each of the eight Council Districts, and three members will be appointed by the Mayor's Office. The Committee will also include nonvoting members who are City of Phoenix employees from the City Manager's Office, Phoenix Police and Street Transportation departments and non-City employees who are students from either local high schools or local colleges/universities.
The duties and powers of the Committee shall be in an advisory capacity only. The Committee's responsibilities will include reviewing quarterly updates and providing feedback and recommendations regarding the RSAP; requesting future agenda items; and coordinating with related City Council offices.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved the RSAP, formation of the Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee, and the allocation of $10 million annually for the implementation of the plan on Sept. 7, 2022.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.