City of Ashland, Oregon / Commissions & Committees / Transportation Commission
Transportation Commission
Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 2.13 Transportation Commission
Established by Ordinance 2975 (November 2008)
AMC 2.13.010 - Established - Generally
Role - The Transportation Commission advises the City Council on transportation related issues specifically as they relate to safety, planning, funding and advocacy for bicycles, transit, parking, pedestrian and all other modes of transportation.
Mission - The need for a Transportation Commission is emphasized in the Transportation Element:
"Ashland has a vision - to retain our small-town character even while we grow. To achieve this vision, we must proactively plan for a transportation system that is integrated into the community and enhances Ashland's livability, character and natural environment...The focus must be on people being able to move easily through the city in all modes of travel, Modal equity then is more than just a phase. It is a planning concept that does not necessarily imply equal financial commitment or equal percentage use of each mode, but rather ensures that we will have the opportunity to conveniently and safely use the transportation mode of our choice, and allow us to move toward a less auto-dependent community."
Established
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Meetings
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November 2008
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3rd Thursday of month 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Community Development Bld - Siskiyou Room
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Members
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Name
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Email Address
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Title
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Term Begin
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Term End
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Thomas Burnham
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Commissioner
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02/17/2009
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04/30/2013
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David Chapman
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Council Liaison
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Mike Faught
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Public Works Director
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Brandon Goldman
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Planning Staff
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Eric Heesacker
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Commissioner
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02/17/2009
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04/30/2012
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Jim Olson
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City Engineer
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Steve Ryan
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Commissioner
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05/01/2010
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04/30/2013
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Nancy Slocum
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Staff Liaison
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Julia Sommer
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Commissioner
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02/17/2009
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04/30/2011
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Colin Swales
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Commissioner
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02/17/2009
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04/30/2011
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Brent Thompson
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Commissioner
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02/17/2009
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04/30/2011
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Matt Warshawsky
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Commissioner
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02/17/2009
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04/30/2012
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David Young
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Commissioner
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02/17/2009
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04/30/2012
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Transportation Commission Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, September 02, 2010
The Transportation Commission Traffic Sub-Committee consists of three regular members of the Transportation Commission who shall sit concurrently on the full Commission. Sub-committee members shall be appointed by the Transportation Commission Chair on a rotating basis until all members have served. Terms are for six month intervals and members may only sit for two consecutive terms at any one time. The Public Works Director shall determine what matters warrant Sub-Committee involvement and meetings shall be convened on an as needed basis. The Public Works Director or designee will serve as staff liaison and recorder for these meetings.
Duties. The Traffic Sub-Committee shall consider the following matters:
1. Forward recommendations to the Transportation Commission and Public Works Director on routine and general non-routine traffic concerns including but not limited to traffic impacts, speed designations, parking, markings, and signage.
2. Recommend to the Transportation Commission specific comments, concerns or suggestions for the improvements to the City of Ashland’s Transportation System Plan or similar Transportation programs, with the emphasis on long range transportation planning and regional transportation plans.
3. Such other general or minor transportation matters as the Transportation Commission deems appropriate for the Traffic Sub-Committee format.
4. The Traffic Sub-Committee or staff liaison may refer any matter before the Traffic Sub-Committee to the Transportation Commission when it becomes apparent the matter involves major policy concerns or potential serious transportation impacts on surrounding areas.
Minutes. All Traffic Sub-Committee action minutes will be forwarded to the following Transportation Commission meeting. (Read more)
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Transportation Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Transportation Commission Meeting. For more information contact Jim Olson at 541 488-5347 or olsonj@ashland.or.us. (Read more)
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