Bureau of Transportation Planning

Bureau organization. [Amended 6-20-2002 by Ord. No. 553]

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A.

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Division of Planning and Community Development, the Bureau of Transportation Planning functions and responsibilities shall include:

(1)

Providing a balanced transportation system that most efficiently services the County.

(2)

Planning a coordinated intermodal transportation system.

(3)

Encouraging the improvement and extension of commuter rail and rapid transit into the County.

(4)

Providing a highway system of adequate capacity to accommodate present and anticipated traffic Volumes safely and efficiently.

(5)

Surveying and analyzing traffic conditions on County and local roads.

(6)

Coordinating County, municipal, state and interstate facility planning.

(7)

Rendering technical assistance and advice to public and private agencies involved in transportation planning.

B.

Bureau head. The Director of the Bureau of Transportation Planning shall be the Head of the Bureau and shall be responsible to the Director of the Division of Planning and Community Development for its operation.