Transportation Committee

Members:  9 members joint committee with the Town of Stallings

                     Six members from Indian Trail, three members from Town of Stallings

Chair:   Council member

Vice Chair: Planning Board Member

Desirable Qualifications:  The Transportation Committee shall consist of five (5) to seven (7) members of the public who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Town Council.  Committee members shall be persons who are qualified to analyze and interpret technical information presented.  At least two public members shall have a minimum of two years experience in a transportation-related field, such as roadway planning or design.

Terms of Office: Appointed members shall serve a three year term. Officers shall consist of a chairman and vice-chairman.

General Duties:

• Learn about planning, safety, facilities construction and fiscal constraints, and use that knowledge combined with their collective experience to accomplish the committee’s goals;
• Assist the staff in planning for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders;
• Advise Council on the Town’s Capital Improvement Program, planned Powell Bill expenditures, thoroughfare priority ranking, and;
• Propose and recommend policy to the Town Council as it relates to transportation, roadways and other components of the Town's public infrastructure.

Goals:

• To advise Council on transportation objectives and priorities in the Town.
• To advise on transportation projects and funding.
• To promote effective transportation routes and alternatives for the Town.