LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Jared Moore
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CITY OF PENSACOLA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council provide funding of $166,000 for the creation of an Active Transportation Plan. Further that City Council approve a supplemental budget resolution.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Safe, convenient, and accessible transportation for all users is a priority of the City of Pensacola. Active transportation is any way in which one travels using his/her own power to get from one place to another, the modes of travel include, but not limited to, walking, cycling, wheel chairing, etc. An Active Transportation Plan (ATP) is a high-level plan that is developed with strong public input on planning for future roadway and trailway improvements to make transportation easier and safer for people to walk and cycle. An ATP provides guidance to local government staff and officials for advancing active transportation initiatives. The generation of an ATP would be another achievement in carrying out the City’s Complete Streets goals and initiatives.
The term ‘Complete Streets’ describes a comprehensive, integrated transportation network with infrastructure and design that allows for safe and convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, persons with disabilities, bicyclists, motorists, users of micromobility devices, movers of commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation, seniors, older persons, children, youth, and families. Complete Streets improve public health and safety by reducing the risk of injuries and fatalities from traffic collisions for users of all transportation modes.
With the recent adoptions of the Complete Street Policy and Ordinance, and the hiring of a new transportation planner, an ATP is the “next step” in moving the City towards the Compete Streets goals that have long been discussed.
PRIOR ACTION:
March 11, 2021 - City Council passed Ordinance No. 06-21-Creating guidelines and regulations for the development of complete streets.
August 9, 2012 - City Council passed Resolution No. 29-12 - Establishing a Complete Streets Policy to integrate bicycling, walking and public transit with the city’s transportation programs, projects and policy initiatives.
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 0
Actual: $166,000 - from Unassigned Fund Balance
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This action will reduce the Unassigned Fund Balance (Frozen Fund) by $166,000
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Ordinance No. 06-21
2) Resolution No. 29-12
PRESENTATION: No