HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2017-021 Adopting a Work Plan for Development of a 'Complete Streets' Program to Ensure that all Transportation Projects Include Safe and Appropriate Facilities... RESOLUTION NO. 2017-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON ADOPTING A WORK PLAN FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A "COMPLETE STREETS" PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT ALL
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS INCLUDE SAFE AND APPROPRIATE
FACILITIES FOR PEDESTRIANS, BICYCLISTS, AND TRANSIT USERS,
ACCOMODATING PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.
WHEREAS: The term "Complete Streets" describes a comprehensive, integrated transportation
network with infrastructure and design that allows safe and convenient travel along and across
streets for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists that
accommodates people of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS: Much of Arlington's existing roadway system was built to facilitate access to
destinations by personal automobile, resulting in streets that are uninviting and impractical for
other users; and
WHEREAS: The goal of the Transportation Element in the 2015 Arlington Comprehensive Plan
is to provide a balanced multi-modal transportation system with various accessible
transportation choices, including transit, bicycles, and walking, in addition to automobiles, that
will support existing and future residential and employment growth; and
WHEREAS: The Arlington Comprehensive Plan provides that non-motorized transportation
should be developed in tandem with motorized transportation systems, recognizing safety and
user diversity, and
WHEREAS: Complete Streets improve public health and safety by reducing the risk of injuries
and fatalities from traffic collisions for users of all modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS: Streets that are designed with the safety and convenience of pedestrians and
bicyclists in mind increases the number of people walking and bicycling thereby providing the
opportunity for a healthier community; and
WHEREAS: Council recognizes that in support of implementing an effective Complete Streets
Policy it will be beneficial to provide guidance to City Commissions and Departments as to
project planning, design standards, implementation and monitoring.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1) The City shall develop a safe, reliable, efficient, integrated and connected multi-modal
transportation system plan that will promote access, mobility and health for users of all
ages and abilities, and will assure that the safety and convenience of all users of the
transportation system are accommodated, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users,
motorists, emergency responders, and freight providers.
2) The Departments of Public Works and Community and Economic Development will work
collaboratively to prepare for Council consideration a comprehensive Complete Streets
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Program. The organizing principle of this Complete Streets Program will be based on the
connectivity both within the City and with neighboring jurisdictions of each transportation
mode with appropriate metrics across all modes of transportation, which will include, but
not be limited to the following elements:
a. Pedestrian connectivity;
b. Bicycle connectivity;
c. Transit availability based on both current and future projected Land Use
patterns; and
d. Auto connectivity.
3) In addition, the Complete Streets Program will include specific design standards detailing
the following Public Rights-of Way requirements:
a. Low Impact Development storm water facilities;
b. Utility placement;
c. Street lighting; and
d. Detailed landscaping and planting standards consistent with pedestrian comfort
and bicycle safety.
4) City staff is directed to add items to the future planning docket all work required for the
development of a Complete Streets Program identified above within the following time
schedule allowing the opportunity for meaningful public input and Council review. Phase
one will commence 10 days after approval of this referendum:
a. Phase I — Plan Outline
i. Plan outline will include major plan component descriptions including
metrics for each element.
ii. Determination of lead department and role definition for each department
involved, including scope of initial research topics.
iii. Phase I will be completed in 90 days.
b. Phase II — Priorities, feasibility, and financing
i. Completion of initial research as defined in Phase I Item 2.
ii. Completion of compiled research, including costs and financing options for
Program elements.
iii. Preparation of priority list based on need and feasibility.
iv. Phase II will be completed in six months.
c. Phase III — Complete Streets Plan Draft
i. Complete Streets Program draft preparation based on Council priorities.
ii. Phase III will be completed within one year.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 20 day of November,
2017,
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CITY OF ARLINGTON
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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