LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Sherri Myers
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP RELATED TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COMMITTEE
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council direct the Council President to schedule a workshop for the purpose of discussing the establishment of a Complete Streets Committee; to include a determination of the number of members, time frame for operation, mission, guidelines and staffing. Further that the City Council engage City staff in this discussion.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Previously, the City Council participated in the appointment of a Complete Streets Committee and approved Resolution No. 29-12, establishing a policy of incorporating bicycle and pedestrian elements into all future road projects. City staff identified a series of bicycle path projects and cost estimates for Council’s review.
In an effort to broaden the scope of the Committee’s view, the use of appropriate traffic calming measures that encompasses the needs of bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users and disabled people including street lighting and sidewalks should be incorporated into the view of the design, operation and maintenance of streets to promote safe and convenient access and travel for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, transit riders and people of all abilities. The ultimate goal is to include all modes of transportation.
The Florida Department of Transportation has also revised their Complete Streets Manual that can be used as a guide and/or adopted with modification specific to Pensacola.
PRIOR ACTION:
August 9, 2012 - Council approved Complete Streets concept and adopted Resolution No. 29-12
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No