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110 • (b) Traffic and Public Safety Committee: (1) To study and recommend ways and means of enhancing the rural quality of the Town and of improving traffic flow and safety un existing and proposed roads and public property within the Town. The study shall include such matters as channelization of traffic, location of traffic control devices, speed zones and traffic islands; (2) To study and make recommendations as requested on the traffic aspect of the circulation element of the General Plan; (3) To make continuing studies and record criminal activities within the Town; to recommend ordinances, resolutions and other measures they feel will assure a secure environment; (4) To confer with municipal authorities on matters relating to the suppression of crime and protection of life and property; (5) To interact with similar bodies or agencies and appropriate police authorities in other jurisdictions, in order to expand the Committee's capabilities in effecting reduction in local crime. (c) Noise Abatement Committee: (1) To study and make recommendations on matters relating to the inden- tification, measurement, and control of noise within the Town; (2) To recommend ordinances and resolutions for the establishment of rules and regulations governing the suppression of noise; (3) To work with Federal , state and local agencies to effect reduction of noise levels created by aircraft, motor vehicles and other machinery which fall under their jurisdiction. (d) Environmental Design Committee: (1 ) To study and make recommendations on matters relating to landscaping of public property, including roadways; (2) To study and recommend an overall tree planting and beautification program for the Town; (3) To recommend planting needed to preserve and enhance the rural nature of the Town, including areas of new subdivisions; (4) To recommend ordinances and resolutions for the establishment of rules and regulations governing the planting, maintaining and pre- serving trees and other forms of landscaping within the Town; (5) To review site, landscape, and architectural designs connected with applications for projects upon official referral to help secure compatibility with adopted Town objectives. -2-