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Citizens Traffic Committee
Overview
Established by City Ordinance §39-35, the Royal Oak Citizens Traffic Committee functions to review proposed traffic regulations and traffic safety issues.
The citizens traffic committee is comprised of seven regular members and one alternate, for three-year terms. The committee consists of Royal Oak property owners appointed by the city commission; they are volunteers and are not paid or elected.
It is important to understand that professionals make preliminary recommendations to the Citizens Traffic Committee. They consist of civil and traffic engineers, outside consultants and planning and public safety officials. The ultimate recommendation to the city commission will be one that benefits our citizens and community as a whole.
Reporting Concerns and Making Requests
The Royal Oak Citizens Traffic Committee hears requests by concerned citizens and property owners with regard to traffic volume issues and flow concerns, land signage, and traffic and parking signage.
Requests can be made online using the Traffic Committee Request Form. Once staff has completed its review of pertinent information and prepared an analysis, the request will be placed on the next Citizens Traffic Committee meeting agenda and the requestor will be notified of the meeting date.
Attending Meetings
The committee typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of every odd-numbered month. Requests are openly discussed in a semi-formal atmosphere where citizens are encouraged to participate in the discussion and formulation of solutions that benefit the city.
After items are discussed and recommendations made by the citizens traffic committee, they are presented to the city commission at one of the following meetings for final resolution.
If attending a city commission meeting, note that public comments are only taken during the "public comment" portion of the agenda and not when the items are voted upon.