(Institute Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A context sensitive approach of Transportation Engineers/Congress for the New Urbanism) (U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration) (U.S. Department of Bicycle Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System Transportation, Federal Highway Administration) (U.S. Department of Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide Transportation, Federal Highway Administration) This Policy shall be implemented in all neighborhoods, with particular attention to High Need Areas. All Complete Streets shall reflect the context and character of the surrounding built and natural environments, and enhance the appearance of such. At the planning stage, [Jurisdiction] shall work with local residents, business operators, neighboring jurisdictions, school districts, students, property owners, and other stakeholders who will be directly affected by a Complete Streets project to address any concerns regarding context and character. C. LEAD DEPARTMENT The [insert (e.g., name of lead department or agency Transportation or Planning (e.g., Department) and title of person accountable Director or Bicycle/Pedestrian shall lead the implementation of this Policy and coordinate with [insert Coordinator)] names of other relevant departments or agencies]. D. IMPLEMENTATION The following steps shall be taken [immediately the upon/or within one–two years of] effective date of this Policy: All street design standards used in the planning, designing, and implementing phases of Transportation Projects shall be reviewed to ensure that they reflect the best available design guidelines for effectively implementing Complete Streets. [Insert shall incorporate this Policy names of all relevant departments and agencies] into relevant internal manuals, checklists, rules, and procedures. [Insert assess whether any municipal and zoning codes, name of lead agency] land use plans, or other relevant documents, including the Capital Improvement Program [include all relevant programs, e.g., pavement management program, traffic conflict with this signal program, tree program, ADA curb ramp program, etc.], Policy, and shall submit a report, along with a proposal for addressing any conflicts,
Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A context sensitive approach (Institute of Transportation Engineers/Congress for the New Urbanism) (U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration) Bicycle Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration) Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide (U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration) This Policy shall be implemented in all neighborhoods, with particular attention to High Need Areas. All Complete Streets shall reflect the context and character of the surrounding built and natural environments, and enhance the appearance of such. At the planning stage, [Jurisdiction] shall work with local residents, business operators, neighboring jurisdictions, school districts, students, property owners, and other stakeholders who will be directly affected by a Complete Streets project to address any concerns regarding context and character. C. LEAD DEPARTMENT The [insert name of lead department or agency (e.g., Transportation or Planning Department) and title of person accountable (e.g., Director or Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator)] shall lead the implementation of this Policy and coordinate with [insert names of other relevant departments or agencies]. D. IMPLEMENTATION The following steps shall be taken [immediately upon/or within one–two years of] the effective date of this Policy: All street design standards used in the planning, designing, and implementing phases of Transportation Projects shall be reviewed to ensure that they reflect the best available design guidelines for effectively implementing Complete Streets. [Insert names of all relevant departments and agencies] shall incorporate this Policy into relevant internal manuals, checklists, rules, and procedures. [Insert name of lead agency] assess whether any municipal and zoning codes, land use plans, or other relevant documents, including the Capital Improvement Program [include all relevant programs, e.g., pavement management program, traffic signal program, tree program, ADA curb ramp program, etc.], conflict with this Policy, and shall submit a report, along with a proposal for addressing any conflicts,
ModelCompleteStreetsResolution-FINAL_20150729_0.docx