City announces nine‑person multimodal transportation task force to implement Complete Streets ideas

Public Works announced the creation of a nine-person city task force to coordinate multimodal transportation projects and shepherd Complete Streets recommendations from concept to funded implementation.

Commissioner Karamati said the task force is intended to "realize the issues that are raised by the Complete Streets Committee" and to get departments working together so projects are completed rather than left partway. The task force is an announcement, not a finalized resolution; staff said the group will develop a process and may expand its purview or invite additional stakeholders if needed.

Several commissioners and attendees recommended specific representation on the task force, including outdoor-dining business representatives, public safety officials (fire and code enforcement) and other affected stakeholders so that designs for bike lanes, dining areas and pedestrian amenities can be coordinated without creating conflicts. Supervisor Berger suggested that including those groups would help identify where concessions are needed and produce workable designs.

Next steps: The council will circulate details and a scope for the task force; staff said a formal resolution or role description may follow depending on the task force’s recommendations.