PATHWAY COMMISSION

Oxford Code of Ordinances ch. 98, art. III

in effect

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 98-64 Pathway—Commission established.

Sec. 98-64. - Pathway—Commission established. (a) There is hereby established a pathways commission consisting of seven members appointed by the mayor and approved by the board of aldermen. One member shall be a designated representative of the city park commission and one member shall be a designated representative police department. Members of the commission shall serve three 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 commission. Members may reside in the city or the county. The commission may receive and communicate with the county board of supervisors as it wishes. (b) Members of the commission may select their own officers, which may include a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. Meetings of the commission shall be held as determined by the commission, but at least quarterly and shall be open to the public. 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 commission shall be responsible for updating and maintaining the Oxford's 2003 Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The city'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 city's pedestrian plan shall be presented annually to the mayor and board of aldermen at a regularly scheduled meeting in June. (e) The 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. (Ord. No. 2007-9, § 1(I), 6-19-2007)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 98-65 Same—Engineering.

Sec. 98-65. - Same—Engineering. The pathways commission shall recommend, through grants or donations or within established or otherwise reasonable budgetary guidelines, to the public works department, the city's 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 and develop strategies in association with the public works department, the planning office, and the city's park commission to enhance and increase the city's pedestrian and bicycle resources. (Ord. No. 2007-9, § 1(II), 6-19-2007)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 98-66 Same—Education.

Sec. 98-66. - Same—Education. Develop programs with the city school district (including safe routes to schools), and the city police department and other community organizations to educate children and adults about safe pedestrian and bicycle habits, and motorists about their responsibilities for pedestrian and cyclist safety. (Ord. No. 2007-9, § 1(III), 6-19-2007)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 98-67 Same—Encouragement.

Sec. 98-67. - Same—Encouragement. The pathways commission shall promote bicycling and walking for health, fitness, transportation, and recreation through events, 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. (Ord. No. 2007-9, § 1(IV), 6-19-2007)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 98-68 Same—Enforcement.

Sec. 98-68. - Same—Enforcement. The city will provide balanced enforcement of the state and city vehicle and traffic laws for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. This will include enforcement of pedestrian rights-of-way in crosswalks, bicyclists riding with traffic and all modes sharing the road safely. (Ord. No. 2007-9, § 1(V), 6-19-2007)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 98-69 Same—Evaluation.

Sec. 98-69. - Same—Evaluation. The pathways commission shall provide an annual assessment to the board of aldermen through the collection of data on the number of foot and bike trips on the city's streets and pathways and through the collection of public comments concerning the perceived safety and usability city streets, sidewalks and pathways by pedestrians and bicyclists of the city. (Ord. No. 2007-9, § 1(VI), 6-19-2007)

Source: City of Oxford, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/oxford/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH98STSIROBR_ARTIIIPACOFetched: 11/1/2026