Traffic Management Advisory Committee

Meeting Schedule

TMAC Master List Agenda Items Status/Updates

Agendas & Minutes

TMAC meeting agendas are available prior to the meeting.

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Minutes

TMAC meeting minutes are available following approval at the subsequent meeting.

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Members

The Traffic Management Advisory Committee (TMAC) is comprised of the following:

• Member of the Select Board or designee
• Residents
• Representatives of the Needham Police Department and Fire Department
• Representatives of the Department of Public Works
• Member of the School Safety Study Committee

Committee Charge

The role of the Traffic Management Advisory Committee (TMAC) is to evaluate and make recommendations to the Select Board about public education, enforcement, and improvement of the safety of the public ways in Needham for vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycling traffic. The goal is to provide for the safety of pedestrians, motorists, and bicyclists.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

1. Review existing policies and procedures to ensure effective communication, coordination, and continuation of sound traffic and transportation programs.

2. Recommend new approaches that will correct or ameliorate existing problems.

3. Monitor the effectiveness of changes or modifications, and share evaluations with the Select Board.

4. Provide a forum for citizen groups and individuals to seek input on pedestrian, motoring, or bicycling traffic issues.

5. Recommend to the Select Board proposals for implementing significant changes to existing programs needing policy, procedural, and/or budgetary action.

Helpful Links

• Submit a Traffic Management Concern (PDF)
• Commonly Asked Questions (PDF)
• Traffic Control Information (PDF)
• Emotionally Intelligent Signs (PDF)
• Bicycle Plan (PDF)
• Overnight Parking Regulation (PDF)