Complete Streets Policy Summary

MVRPC
Draft Complete Streets Policy
Public Participation Meeting
November 16, 2010

Committee
Goal: A Policy that is both MEANINGFUL and FLEXIBLE and that can be applied Regionally
Committee of 33 plus 4 staff
Has met 5 times since March of 2010
After first two meetings, directed staff to draft a policy for review
Incorporated input and comments from committee members
Policy includes an Implementation Section

Draft Policy
Focuses on:
Network connectivity
Access for all users
Street/road design, but encourages appropriate education and enforcement
“Opportunistic” upgrades (as projects happen)
Context sensitivity
MVRPC controlled STP and CMAQ funds
Only roads in certain classifications (those which are eligible for Federal funding through MVRPC)
Guidance and resources, not specific design prescriptions

Exceptions
Where bikes and pedestrians are prohibited
Street is already “complete”
Cost prohibitive (over 20% of total project cost)
Maintenance or repair only
Primarily traffic control devices
Projected ADT less than 1,000 vehicles p/day
Scarcity of population (current and projected)
Standards cannot be met (traffic volume, speed, constricted and fixed right-of-way)

Implementation Recommendations
Begin with applications submitted in 2011
Reflected in the Project Evaluation System
Applications must address complete streets principles or apply for an exception
If the exception is granted, application would receive all points for Question 5
If exception is not initially granted by staff, sponsor can appeal to a committee

Next Steps
Solicit public input (meeting on 11/16/10, CRC 4-6 PM – deadline for written comments 11/23/2010)
Summarize public comments
Modify policy, if necessary
Take before Technical Advisory Committee for their input in December
Input/approval by the Board – January target

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Complete Streets Policy Summary

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