Traffic & Transportation Committee Purpose

The purpose of the BHA Traffic & Transportation Committee is to advocate
for progressive and environmentally responsible methods of improving the
safety, usability and efficiency of all forms of transportation affecting
the Boerum Hill community through the following activities:

*Identify local and systemic transportation problems and their direct or indirect effects on Boerum Hill

*Educate and encourage residents how to communicate complaints or
suggestions regarding transportation issues affecting Boerum Hill and
monitor the quality and timeliness of response by government agencies
and/or elected officials.

*Participate in Environmental Impact Statement and other public processes
in connection proposed transportation projects and the traffic impacts of
other proposed projects.

*Communicate with elected officials as necessary.

*Attend meetings of local and regional transportation advocacy groups, and
report on issues of interest to Boerum Hill residents via egroup and
newsletter.

*Cooperate with Quality of Life Committee to identify problems that relate
to automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles and possible solutions

*Cooperate with Land Use Committee to identify traffic & transportation
implications of land use proposals and possible effects on Boerum Hill.

*Liaise with neighboring civic, business and community based organizations
on issues of mutual concern.

Posted by teddyb at June 11, 2003 07:58 AM