The role and duties of the Traffic Commission are described in the San Marcos Municipal Code. The Traffic Commission considers and makes recommendations to the City Council, City Traffic Engineer, and other City officials on improving traffic conditions, operations, safety, and the enforcement of traffic regulations.
The Commission makes decisions regarding certain traffic safety measures involving vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit modes of transportation, particularly those that cannot be addressed through standard engineering practices or that may be controversial within neighborhoods. The Commission also receives staff reports on transportation and traffic-related capital improvement and development projects and may provide non-binding recommendations.
- Seven regular members and two alternate members appointed by the City Council for four-year terms.
- Applicant must reside within the city limits and must be qualified elector of the city
- Members are compensated $60 per meeting (chair), $30 per meeting (commissioners)
- Members must submit an annual statement of economic interest (FPPC Form 700)
- City staff provides an initial orientation and ethics training in accordance with state law
Report a traffic-related concern.