City staff are available to assist employers with transportation and parking issues at the worksite. There is no charge for this service. The type of assistance provided is based on the individual worksite and the employer's particular needs. Some of the services provided in the past have included design and analysis of commuting surveys, preparation of customized trip reduction plans, and assistance with marketing and implementation of carpool, vanpool, transit, and parking incentive programs. The group was originally established in 1950 as a traffic safety council, but evolved into a traffic commission.
Primary duties are to address controversial traffic issues.
Other assignments may include conducting traffic safety campaigns, promoting traffic safety near schools, and reviewing Capitol Improvement Projects. Recommendations are made to either the Public Works Director or City Council. Members serve three-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms.