BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Charleston, S.C., City Code ch. 2, art. IV, div. 6

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Charleston, S.C., City Code § 2-176 Establishment.

Sec. 2-176. - Establishment. There is hereby established a committee for bicycle and pedestrian issues to be known as the City of Charleston Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. (Ord. No. 2006-490, § 1, 10-24-06)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 2-177 Purpose.

Sec. 2-177. - Purpose. The City of Charleston Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee shall have the following roles and responsibilities: (a) Assist city staff in an inventory of existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities; (b) Advise city council and staff regarding the implementation of the Citywide Transportation Plan, the People Pedal Plan, or any bicycle/pedestrian matters related to policy and planning; (c) Establish a list of recommended bicycle and pedestrian facility priorities using the "People Pedal Plan" and the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan "Walk Bike BCD" as guides; (d) Develop methodologies for measuring bicycle and pedestrian activity and demand; (e) Review preliminary project designs related to proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements and provide comments to city staff related to qualitative improvements; (f) Assist in identifying alternative funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian projects, facilities and services; (g) Review city ordinances related to pedestrian and bicycle requirements and recommend enhancements or changes; (h) Facilitate cooperation between the City of Charleston and local and regional citizenry, user advocacy groups and businesses; (i) Promote the importance of bicycling and walking within an overall transportation network; (j) Promote education and safety programs for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists; (l) Provide a forum for citizen bicycle and pedestrian concerns. (Ord. No. 2006-490, § 1, 10-24-06; Ord. No. 2017-112, § 1, 9-13-17)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 2-178 Organization.

Sec. 2-178. - Organization. The organization of the City of Charleston Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee shall be: (a) Membership. The committee shall be comprised of thirteen (13) members who shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council, two (2) of whom shall be members of city council. (b) The committee membership shall include: citizens at large concerned with bicycle and pedestrian issues; members with specialized knowledge and experience regarding the transportation needs of persons with physical and/or sensory disabilities; neighborhood advocates concerned with traffic and safety issues; representatives of bicycling, running or walking advocacy or membership organizations, representatives of organizations concerned with non-motorized and public transportation issues; representatives from the bicycle or recreation dealership industry. (c) Committee members who are neighborhood advocates or citizens at large shall be residents in the city and/or own a business entity within the city limits throughout the terms of their positions. (d) The city shall provide accommodations for the known physical, sensory, or mental disabilities of the committee members during its meetings, including, but not limited to assistance with reading, writing, communicating, and aides such as tape recorded, Braille or large print material. All meetings shall be held in a location that is wheelchair accessible. (e) The committee shall annually elect co-chairs (one (1) citizen at large and one (1) councilmember) and one (1) of its members shall also be elected vice chairperson. (f) The committee shall establish a regular time and place of meeting and shall hold one (1) regular meeting every two (2) months. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson, or by the majority of the members of the committee, upon written notice received by each member at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to such meetings. For purpose of committee action, a quorum of the bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee shall consist of seven (7) members of the committee in attendance. (g) The committee shall make and alter rules governing its organization and procedures that are not inconsistent with any city ordinance or Roberts Rules of Order. (h) The committee shall keep a record of its proceedings and transactions and shall submit an annual report to the city council. (Ord. No. 2006-490, § 1, 10-24-06; Ord. No. 2017-112, § 1, 9-13-17)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 2-179 Terms of membership.

Sec. 2-179. - Terms of membership. The original term for the first seven (7) members appointed shall expire March 1, 2019; and the original term for the remaining six (6) members appointed shall expire on March 1, 2020. Terms for other than original appointees shall be for two (2) years. Members of the committee filling a vacancy shall serve for the balance of the unexpired term. (Ord. No. 2006-490, § 1, 10-24-06; Ord. No. 2017-112, § 1, 9-13-17)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 2-180 Attendance requirements for members.

Sec. 2-180. - Attendance requirements for members. In the event a member of the committee shall fail to either attend three (3) consecutive meetings or four (4) meetings per year without written justification for said absence that is approved by a vote of a majority of the members of the committee, such member shall be removed from the committee and a new member shall be appointed in his or her place and stead. (Ord. No. 2006-490, § 1, 10-24-06)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 2-181 lntragovernmental relations.

Sec. 2-181. - lntragovernmental relations. The committee shall have the full cooperation of all departments of the city in the performance of its duties, and all departments shall supply the committee with all information and reports requested in order that the goals of this committee may be realized. (Ord. No. 2006-490, § 1, 10-24-06)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 2-182 Funding.

Sec. 2-182. - Funding. (a) The committee may, with the approval of the mayor, apply for any federal, state, local or private funds consistent with its purposes. (b) The committee may, with the approval of the mayor, accept on behalf of the city any gifts, donations grants, bequests, or assistance consistent with its purposes. (Ord. No. 2006-490, § 1, 10-24-06)

Source: City of Charleston, South Carolina, Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/sc/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICO_CH2AD_ARTIVBOCO_DIV6BIPEADCOFetched: 11/7/2026