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An ordinance creating Chapter 2.153 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws establishing a
Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Commission.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (the "Metropolitan Government") is committed to increasing the safety and use of
bicycle, micromobility devices, and
pedestrian travel as significant and beneficial modes of transportation and recreation; and
WHEREAS, an
advisory commission for the Metropolitan Government that promotes and encourages safe bicycling and walking would further Nashville's goal of becoming a
bicycle and
pedestrian friendly city; and
WHEREAS, Nashville should strive to make significant strides in bicycling to become one of the most
Bicycle Friendly Cities in the country; and
WHEREAS, the continuing development of the built infrastructure provides an opportunity for extending and improving the walkability and bikeability of Nashville with more and better bike lanes, bikeways, and greenways; and
WHEREAS, Nashville is committed to a Vision Zero initiative improving the utilization rate of multi-modal transportation that will contribute to increasing safety for all road users; and
WHEREAS, the availability of shared micromobility alternatives including
bicycles, electric
bicycles, and electric scooters should be encouraged and promoted in Nashville and Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Chapter 2.153 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is established as follows:
2.153.010 -
Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Commission 2.153.010 Establishment.
There is hereby created and established a
bicycle and
pedestrian advisory commission.
2.153.020 Membership - Appointment, compensation and term of office.
A. The
bicycle and
pedestrian advisory commission shall be composed of thirteen voting members. Eleven members shall be appointed by the mayor with special considerat...
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