Transportation Advisory Committee

Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 2.13 Transportation Advisory Committee

Established by Ordinance 2975 (November 2008)

AMC 2.13.010 - Established - Generally

Role - The Transportation Advisory Committee advises the City Council on transportation related issues specifically as they relate to safety, planning, funding and advocacy for bicycles, transit, parking, pedestrian and all other modes of transportation.

Mission - The need for a Transportation Advisory Committee is emphasized in the Transportation Element:

"Ashland has a vision - to retain our small-town character even while we grow. To achieve this vision, we must proactively plan for a transportation system that is integrated into the community and enhances Ashland's livability, character and natural environment...The focus must be on people being able to move easily through the city in all modes of travel, Modal equity then is more than just a phrase. It is a planning concept that does not necessarily imply equal financial commitment or equal percentage use of each mode, but rather ensures that we will have the opportunity to conveniently and safely use the transportation mode of our choice and allow us to move toward a less auto-dependent community."

Want to know more? Check out the TAC FAQ sheet.

Near Miss Reporting 

The Transportation Advisory Committee is collecting data to use to understand and improve the transportation network for all modes of transportation. To help with this, the City has created a Near Miss Form where you can promptly report your near miss experiences.

A “Near Miss” is an incident in which no property was damaged and no personal injury was sustained, but where, given a slight shift in time or position, damage or injury easily could have occurred. You can also log a survey for a traffic accident that did not produce injury or enough damage to be officially reported.

Submit your Near Miss Form today!

Traffic Calming

Learn how to apply for the Traffic Calming Program

Bike Boxes and Bike Lane is Ashland 

Residents of Ashland should take note of the new paint markings at the Ashland Street and Walker Avenue intersection. Green "bike boxes" were installed in July 2024, to enhance safety for bicyclists.

A bike box is a designated area at the front of a traffic lane at signalized intersections. It allows bicyclists to wait in a safe and visible position ahead of vehicles during red lights.

• For Drivers: If you reach a red light, please stop and wait behind the bike box. Remember, right turns on red are not allowed. When the light turns green, allow bicyclists using the bike box to proceed through the intersection before you continue.
• For Bicyclists: If you're in the bike lane and the light is red, enter the bike box behind the crosswalk. If you're going straight, position yourself in the center of the right-hand travel lane. You may turn right on red after stopping. When the light turns green, move through the intersection and merge back into the bike lane in your direction of travel.
• For Everyone: Both motorists and bicyclists must yield to pedestrians crossing the street.

View how to use the bike boxes