WHEREAS, the City of Oxford’s Guiding Principles for Oxford’s future growth recognizes the need to establish a densely connected network of streets and roads to guide future growth that equally serves automobiles, pedestrians, bicycles and future possibilities of transit and;
WHEREAS, bicycling and walking are important forms of transportation and recreation in our community and;
WHEREAS, bicycling and walking contribute to health, fitness and economic development and;
WHEREAS, enhancing opportunities for and educating the public about safety, health and mobility help serve to create a quality community, and is the responsibility of local elected officials; then,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF OXFORD MISSISSIPPI:
(a) There is hereby established a Pathways Commission consisting of five to seven members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen. One member shall be a designated representatives of the Oxford Park Commission and one member shall be a designated representatives of the the Oxford Police Department. Members of the Pathway Commission shall serve four year staggered terms. Members shall serve without compensation; however, the City, if prior approval has been obtained by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, may pay certain expenses incurred by the Pathways CommissionCommittee. Members may reside in Oxford or Lafayette County. The Commission may be received and communicate with the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors as it wishes.
(b) Members of the Pathway Commission may select their own officers, which may include a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. Meetings of the Pathway Commission shall be held as determined by the Pathway Commission, but at least quarterly. A majority of the members present shall constitute a quorum. Records of attendance and all matters before the commission shall be maintained, and a designated City staff person shall serve the commission in a secretarial and/or liaison capacity.
(c) The Pathways Commission shall be responsible for updating and maintaining the City of Oxford’s 2003 Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Oxford’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan provides a framework for the development of safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian access to all areas of the city, university, and areas of interest outside of the city limits.
(d) The Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan shall be presented annually to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at a regularly scheduled meeting in June.
(e) The Pathways Commission, when requested by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any matter within the scope of its jurisdiction.
(g) The Pathways Commission shall recommend, through grants or donations or within established or otherwise reasonable budgetary guidelines, to the Public Works Department, the Oxford Park Commission, and the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, general or specific areas of the City where improvements or new construction that enhance pedestrian and bicycle access may be made.
(f) The Pathways Commission shall promote bicycling and walking for health, fitness, transportation, and recreation through events, education, programs and other activities which benefit residents, businesses and visitors of all ages and abilities. These activities will be coordinated with local bike clubs, schools, health organizations and other partners.
The City of Oxford will provide balanced enforcement of the State Of Mississippi and City of Oxford vehicle and traffic laws for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. This will include enforcement of pedestrian right-of-way in crosswalks, bicyclists riding with traffic and all modes sharing the road safely.
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