Chapter 2.32
MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sections:
2.32.010 Created – Membership, appointment, term and compensation.
2.32.040 Meetings, officers, records and quorum.
2.32.010 Created – Membership, appointment, term and compensation.
A. There is created a mobility advisory committee for the city, hereinafter called “the committee.” The committee shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
B. The membership of the committee should reflect the many interests impacted by transportation decisions, including, without limitation, motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation users. (Ord. 2025-29 § 2, 2025; Ord. 2025-22 § 1, 2025; Ord. 2021-16 § 5, 2021; Ord. 2017-02 § 10, 2017; Ord. 2014-20 § 2, 2014)
2.32.020 Vacancies – Removal.
The processes for vacancies and removal shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC. (Ord. 2025-22 § 1, 2025; Ord. 2019-01 § 9, 2019: Ord. 2014-20 § 2, 2014)
2.32.030 Purpose.
The purpose of the committee is to advise the city council on mobility issues affecting the people of Bainbridge Island. The committee will respond to requests for study, information, and guidance, and will generally function according to a work plan developed in collaboration with city staff and approved annually by the city council.
A. Coordination efforts by the committee will include, but not be limited to:
1. Providing general guidance and recommendations to the city manager, city council, and appropriate city staff regarding multimodal facilities, including planning efforts;
2. Advocating for the incorporation of nonmotorized transportation systems in collaboration with appropriate city staff;
3. Providing feedback on proposed mobility projects, including reviewing project planning and design.
B. Implementation activities by the committee will include, but not be limited to:
1. Assisting the city in review of proposed mobility projects, including advising the city council on the nonmotorized budget;
2. Assisting the city in soliciting and facilitating public comment on proposed facility designs and routes and providing city staff with the input received;
3. Encouraging neighborhood residents, facility users and the larger community to become involved in the planning process at the time the city identifies a nonmotorized facilities project;
4. Reviewing and providing feedback to prioritize resident requests for projects such as shoulder improvements, traffic calming installations, and safety improvements; and
5. Facilitating and coordinating volunteer building efforts such as trails and separate paths in collaboration with appropriate city staff. (Ord. 2025-29 § 3, 2025; Ord. 2025-22 § 1, 2025; Ord. 2017-02 § 11, 2017; Ord. 2014-20 § 2, 2014)
2.32.040 Meetings, officers, records and quorum.
The processes for meetings, officers, records and quorum shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC. (Ord. 2025-22 § 1, 2025; Ord. 2019-01 § 10, 2019; Ord. 2014-20 § 2, 2014)