Growth FAQ - Engineering

Who are the members of the Canopy Roads Citizens Committee, what are their responsibilities, and when do they meet?

The Canopy Roads Citizen Committee was created by the City and County Commissions in 1991. They were subsequently made a standing committee by both commissions in January 1993. It includes 4 City members and 4 County members. The City members are appointed by the Mayor.

Their bylaws indicate that their duties include the following:

• Oversee the re-evaluation of existing officially designated canopy roads segments.
• Make recommendations to the City and County Commissions on any item related to canopy roads that are referred to the committee by the elected officials.
• Assist both local governments through their designated Canopy Roads Coordinators to implement the Canopy Road Management Plan.
• Review and report annually to the full commissions regarding the progress of the Canopy Road Management Plan. Commission liaisons will receive quarterly status report from Chairperson.
• Help develop a Canopy Road Design Manual and Criteria for designating new canopy roads.
• Actively encourage participation from groups of individuals outside of the committee.

The Canopy Roads Citizens Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every other month at the Renaissance Center, 2nd floor conference room at 5:30 p.m.