Functions, purposes, powers, and duties.
Tucson Code § 10A-243
in effectSec. 10A-243. Functions, purposes, powers, and duties.
As a mayor and council advisory committee, the complete streets coordinating council (CSCC) is responsible for actively overseeing and bringing accountability to the complete streets policy implementation process. The CSCC, the TRC, and an integrated team of city staff representing multiple departments shall work collaboratively and inclusively together in coordinated ways to implement the complete streets policy.
(1) The CSCC shall bring diverse community perspectives to inform the implementation of the complete streets policy about which they shall, with staff, advise and make recommendations for decisions to be made by the mayor and council, the transportation director, and the technical review committee on, but not limited to, the following:
a. Development of a complete streets policy implementation plan, using the draft implementation plan outline developed by the complete streets task force, and carrying out the implementation tasks identified in the plan in partnership with city staff and the technical review committee (TRC);
b. Prioritization of transportation improvement projects through the development of a project prioritization tool as described in the complete streets policy;
c. Allocation of transportation funding for complete streets improvements;
d. Design of transportation projects to ensure consistency with the policy and best practices in complete streets; and
e. Production and distribution of a biennial report documenting progress on the complete streets policy implementation, in partnership with the TRC and an integrated team of city staff representing multiple departments.
(2) The CSCC will represent the diverse populations of Tucson. CSCC members will have an important role helping engage and educate the public on complete streets topics, and advocating for complete streets projects.
Community members are fundamental partners in the implementation of the complete streets policy. Therefore, mayor and council, with support and guidance from city staff and the CSCC, shall ensure representative, inclusive, and meaningful community engagement, with a particular emphasis on communities that have traditionally been underrepresented in city planning and decision-making processes. This will necessitate specific strategies for overcoming barriers to engagement associated with race, ethnicity, income, age, disability, English language proficiency, vehicle access, and other factors linked to historic disenfranchisement. "Non-traditional" and innovative public engagement opportunities will be created to "go to the people" such as "pop-up" engagement at public places, pop-up demonstrations of proposed street redesigns, block parties, hiring community liaisons and/or contracting with community organizations to facilitate outreach. Engagement strategies will be further identified in a community engagement plan that will be co-developed by staff, CSCC, and TRC.
(3) In addition to the functions and purposes described above, the CSCC shall perform the following functions and serve the following purposes in the event that the city's qualified voters approve the 2022 charter amendment/Proposition 411 at the election called for May 17, 2022:
a. To develop and establish a Street Safety Improvements Plan for safety improvements to be funded by the 20% allocation of revenues generated by the 2022 charter amendment/Proposition 411. The Street Safety Improvements Plan shall be based upon street safety priorities and will reflect the community priorities documented and incorporated into Move Tucson, the city's transportation master plan, as adopted and approved by the mayor and council on December 7, 2021. Priority in the Street Safety Improvements Plan will be given to those projects and improvements that enhance safety for all modes of travel, with emphasis on safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. The Street Safety Improvements Plan will allocate funding to four (4) major categories of improvements as follows:
Category | Funding Percentage | Estimated Total Funding*
Sidewalk and Pedestrian Accessibility Improvements | 30% | $45M
Bicycle Network Enhancements | 20% | $30M
Systemwide Safety Improvements | 30% | $45M
Traffic Signal Technology Upgrades | 20% | $30M
Total | 100% | $150M
*Funding totals are based on projected tax sales tax revenues
Sidewalk and Pedestrian Accessibility Improvements (30%) - Sidewalks and other pedestrian accessibility improvements to create safer and more comfortable routes for walking, biking, and rolling.
Bicycle Network Enhancements (20%) - Bicycle safety improvements that retrofit existing streets to add buffered or protected bicycle lanes, upgrade local streets to bicycle boulevards, and make other improvements to Tucson's bicycle network.
System-wide Safety Improvements (30%) - Projects to improve system-wide safety for various modes of travel, including bicycle and pedestrian crossing improvements such as High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signals, street lighting, and neighborhood safety improvements. Approximately 10% of this funding category will be used to fund neighborhood safety improvements and may include traffic circles, speed bumps, and other traffic calming measures.
Traffic Signal Technology Upgrades (20%) - Upgrade Tucson's traffic signal technology along major corridors to support safe, efficient travel across the city. Priority corridors will be identified based on an engineering analysis and traffic safety data.
b. To monitor the progress of the Street Safety Improvements Plan and its projects funded by the 2022 charter amendment/Proposition 411 relating to street safety improvements, including but not limited to bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements, sidewalks, traffic signal technology, and lighting.
c. To ensure that the purposes for which the 2022 charter amendment/Proposition 411 (with respect street safety improvements) were approved are carried out and that proceeds from the revenues dedicated for street safety improvements under the 2022 charter amendment/Proposition 411 are separately accounted for.
d. In any case where a change from the allocation described in the 2022 publicity pamphlet and in Ordinance No. 11904 may be needed due to unforeseen circumstances or extraordinary considerations of the public interest and the matter is referred to the CSCC by the mayor and council, to study the need for such change and make a recommendation to the mayor and council to either approve or reject the change.
(Ord. No. 11675, § 3, 8-6-19; Ord. No. 11914, § 3, 2-23-22)
Source: City of Tucson, Tucson Code (Charter and General Ordinances) and Unified Development Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-8995Fetched: 10/28/2026