Legislation Details

File #: 09-0059    Version: 1 Name: Complete Streets Policy
Type: Item with Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/3/2009 In control: Transportation Department
On agenda: 3/2/2009 Final action: 3/2/2009
Title: Approval of a Resolution establishing a Complete Streets Policy.
Attachments: 1. 10 - Complete Streets Policy 030209

Title

Approval of a Resolution establishing a Complete Streets Policy.

Body

Item Summary:

This resolution establishes a policy to direct citizens, elected officials, government agencies, planners, engineers, and architects to use an interdisciplinary approach to incorporate the needs of all users into the design and construction of roadway projects funded by and located within the city limits of the City of Roswell.  Furthermore, this policy is written to encourage those who provide improvements on non-City owned roadways to also incorporate Complete Streets methodologies into their design and construction plans on roadways located within the City of Roswell.  Complete Streets solutions shall be developed to fit within the context(s) of the community and those solutions shall be flexible so that the needs of the corridor can be met.

 

Committee or Staff Recommendation: 

On February 25, 2009, the Community Development & Transportation Committee recommended placing this item on the March 2, 2009 Mayor and Council Agenda.

 

Financial Impact: 

N/A

 

Submitted by: 

Steven D. Acenbrak, P.E., LEED AP, Director of Transportation