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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances tit. XV, ch. 154, pt. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
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Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.061 COMPOSITION.

§ 154.061 COMPOSITION. The active transportation board shall consist of nine members with seven members appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. The board shall be chaired by the Director of Planning and Development Services or their designee. One member shall be the Director of Public Works or their designee. The seven appointed members shall be a diverse mix of citizen representatives of the community including; three persons representing the bicycle subcommittee, the pedestrian subcommittee, and the PATH subcommittee. One member shall be appointed representing the development/real estate community. The remaining three members shall be appointed at-large and representing the values, needs, and concerns of all users of the city's roadways and transportation network system, including people who walk, ride bicycles, use transit, drive, and use other mobility devices. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.062 TERM OF OFFICE.

§ 154.062 TERM OF OFFICE. The board shall consist of no less than seven and no more than nine members who serve three year terms for a maximum of two consecutive full terms with two members to initially serve only a one-year first term and two members to serve only a two-year first term so that there will be an overlapping of terms as determined by the mayor. The Public Works and Planning and Development Services Director positions shall remain as permanent positions of the board. An appointed person may continue to serve the board for up to an additional four months after the expiration of the term of office until a replacement is appointed and approved. If any person is appointed to serve an unexpired term and serves less than one-half of that remaining unexpired term, then that person would be eligible to serve an additional two consecutive full terms of office. A board member may serve up to four months after the expiration of his/her term of office until a replacement is appointed and approved. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.063 OPERATION.

§ 154.063 OPERATION. The board shall establish bylaws that include election of officers as needed, meetings, conflict of interests, and quorums. The bylaws shall be approved or amended by a two-thirds majority of all members of the board. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.064 COMPENSATION; EXPENSE.

§ 154.064 COMPENSATION; EXPENSE. All members of the active transportation board shall serve as such without compensation, except for actual expenses, which shall be subject to approval by the mayor. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.065 ORGANIZATION.

§ 154.065 ORGANIZATION. During its first meeting, the active transportation board shall adopt bylaws. The active transportation board may fill such other of its offices as it may create. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.066 MEETINGS; QUORUM, STAFF.

§ 154.066 MEETINGS; QUORUM, STAFF. The active transportation board shall generally meet monthly. A majority of the members constitute a quorum. The planning and development services department shall staff the board. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.067 MISSION OF ADVISORY BOARD.

§ 154.067 MISSION OF ADVISORY BOARD. The mission of the active transportation board shall be to significantly reduce all transportation fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, comfortable, healthy, and equitable mobility for all. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.068 PURPOSE OF ADVISORY BOARD.

§ 154.068 PURPOSE OF ADVISORY BOARD. The purpose of the Sioux Falls Active Transportation Board (ATB) is to advise the city council, city departments, and city boards regarding bicycle, pedestrian, and other active transportation and accessible pedestrian transportation modes. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.069 SUBCOMMITTEES.

§ 154.069 SUBCOMMITTEES. ATB shall have three subcommittees to assist in working through details of active transportation plans, programs, design, implementation, and funding recommendations. The subcommittees include a bicycle subcommittee, a pedestrian subcommittee, and a school traffic safety advisory (PATH) subcommittee. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.070 OFFICIAL BUSINESS DUTIES - RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL.

§ 154.070 OFFICIAL BUSINESS DUTIES - RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL. Recommendation of the active transportation board is required as a part of official business before city council approval on the following items and as detailed in the advisory board bylaws: (a) Bicycle and pedestrian projects within the CIP and city operating budget. (b) City's bicycle plan and pedestrian plan. (c) City complete street policy. (d) Ordinance changes related to bicycle, pedestrian, or any other transportation accessibility law. (e) To prepare recommendations in matters related to the school traffic safety plans and programs. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.071 OFFICIAL BUSINESS DUTIES - LETTER OF ADVOCACY.

§ 154.071 OFFICIAL BUSINESS DUTIES - LETTER OF ADVOCACY. The active transportation board may provide letters of advocacy on the following matters pertaining to complete streets and active and accessible pedestrian transportation as detailed in the advisory board bylaws; to include, but not limited to the following: (a) Bicycle and pedestrian corridor and connection plans. (b) On-street bicycle route changes. (c) Any complete street design review. (d) Pedestrian and bicycle safety programs and education. (e) Bicycle trail projects. (f) Walk or bicycle on-site reviews. (g) Traffic signal, intersection control, and crosswalk improvements. (h) Bicycle parking. (i) Sidewalk furnishing. (j) School traffic and safe routes to school improvements. (k) Other complete street, pedestrian, or bicycle issues that the board would like to provide an advocacy letter. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.072 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT.

§ 154.072 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT. The active transportation board shall listen to citizen input and develop methods on improving conditions for active transportation users as detailed in the advisory board bylaws. The board shall encourage an informal and robust discussion during the public engagement portion of the meeting agenda allowing any and all members of the public to join the informational and discussion topics. A good portion of the meeting shall be devoted to public engagement. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.073 DEFINITIONS.

§ 154.073 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION. Any form of transportation that requires a personal assistive mobility device to complete pedestrian activities. ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION USERS. Any person with a disability who uses a mobility device to complete pedestrian activities and use the street and trail system of the city devices include, but are not limited to: wheelchairs, scooters, or any other electric personal assistive mobility device as defined by the Americans with Disability Act. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION. Traveling on a street, sidewalk, or trail through human power. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION USERS. Any person who uses the following forms of active transportation including, but not limited to bicycles, pedestrians, joggers, runners, wheelchair users, skateboarders, inline skaters, and other active forms of transportation. Active transportation users also include transit users because of the requirement to walk or wheel to a bus stop. COMPLETE STREETS. Streets that are designed to accommodate all potential users including all active and accessible pedestrian transportation users. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 154.074 AUTHORITIES FOR ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AGENCIES.

§ 154.074 AUTHORITIES FOR ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AGENCIES. All ATB policies shall follow Chapter 30 of Code of Ordinances of Sioux Falls, SD, including: (a) Section 30.025. Creation of agencies, authorities, committees, boards, commissions, and districts. (b) Section 30.026. Rules for committees and commissions. (Ord. 141-22, passed 12-13-2022)
Source: City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/siouxfalls/latest/siouxfalls_sd/0-0-0-78766Fetched: 11/8/2026

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