TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION

The Washington traffic safety commission is a ten-member commission organized under the provisions of chapter 43.59 RCW, and under which the commission is to ((seek solutions to traffic problems caused by increases in motor vehicles on highways, plan and supervise accident prevention programs, coordinate state and local development of traffic safety programs, promote uniform enforcement of traffic safety laws and the establishment of standards for investigation and reporting of traffic accidents, and promote and improve driver education)) lead statewide efforts and build partnerships to save lives and prevent injuries on our roadways for the health, safety, and benefit of our communities. The commission consists of the governor, as chairman; the superintendent of public instruction; the director of department of licensing; the secretary of the department of transportation; the chief of the state patrol; the secretary of the department of social and health services; the secretary of the department of health; a representative of the association of Washington cities appointed by the governor; a member of the ((association of Washington counties)) Washington state association of counties appointed by the governor; and a representative of the judiciary appointed by the governor. The director of the Washington traffic safety commission, appointed by the governor, serves as secretary to the commission and is responsible for carrying into effect the commissions orders and rules and regulations promulgated by the commission. The director is also authorized to employ staff necessary to carry out the orders, rules and regulations of the commission. As secretary, the director coordinates the activities of the commission and supervises the work of the staff of the commission.

Regular public meetings of the Washington traffic safety commission are held quarterly on the ((fourth Tuesday)) third Thursday in January, April, July, and October ((in)) at the Washington traffic safety commission ((Conference Room, 1000 S. Cherry Street, Olympia, Washington,)) or at such other place named by the commission and all provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW shall apply.

A special meeting of the traffic safety commission may be called by the ((secretary)) director, or by a majority of the members of the commission, by delivering personally or by mail written notice to all members of the commission at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting as specified in the notice. The notice calling a special meeting shall state the purpose for which the meeting is called and the date, hour, and place of such meeting and all provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW shall apply.

If, by reason of an emergency, there is a need for expedited action by the commission to meet the emergency, the ((secretary)) director may provide for a meeting site, and the notice requirements of chapter 42.30 RCW shall be suspended during such emergency. To the extent possible, notice of such emergency meeting will be delivered personally, by telephone, telegram, email, or mail to the members of the commission and interested persons, and shall specify the time and place of the emergency meeting and the business to be transacted. Any action taken by the commission at such emergency meeting may be reconsidered by the commission at its next regular quarterly meeting.

Persons wishing to obtain information or to make submissions or requests of any kind shall address their correspondence to:

Director

Washington Traffic Safety Commission

Olympia, WA 98504

((The director will cause to be designed a)) High-visibility protective vests, traffic control flags, warning signs, and other equipment are designed to increase the visibility of persons assisting pedestrians and bicycles at crosswalks, including school and playground zones. This equipment will be ((of strong yellow-green fluorescent color or other highly visible materials and have retro-reflective stripes. Samples are to be made available for viewing at the Washington traffic safety commission office in Olympia, WA)) in compliance with the most current American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association (ANSI/ISEA) 107 standard for high visibility safety apparel and accessories.

The ((director)) Washington traffic safety commission may furnish this equipment to schools and other users through grants from the school zone safety account as provided by RCW 46.61.440(((3))) (5).

The use of uniforms and equipment designated for use by school patrols, pursuant to WAC 392-151-090 (Standard uniforms) and WAC 392-151-095 (Equipment), by persons assisting pedestrians and bicyclists in school and playground zones, will also be deemed in compliance with this rule.