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Request for Approval of the City's Complete Streets Policy, as provided in the State Complete Streets Legislation, P.A. 135 of 2010
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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, motor vehicle drivers, public transportation riders and drivers, emergency vehicles and people of all ages and abilities; and
Whereas, complete streets provide safe, attractive and equitable transportation alternatives to people of all ages and abilities, including children, families, older adults and individuals with disabilities; and
Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills wishes to encourage walking, bicycling, and public transportation use as safe, convenient, environmentally friendly and economical modes of transportation that promote health and independence for all people; and
Whereas, the promotion of capital improvements that are planned, designed and constructed to accomplish complete streets objectives increase the general safety and welfare for all of Rochester Hills' residents; and
Whereas, the State of Michigan has passed complete streets legislation (P.A. 135 of 2010, as amended); and
Whereas, as a matter of policy, the City should integrate and implement complete streets objectives in project decision-making and design; and
Whereas, at its May 3, 2011 meeting, the Planning Commission, as directed by City Council, recommended approval of the submitted Complete Streets Policy to City Council.
Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby adopts the Complete Streets Policy dated March 30, 2011, in accordance with P.A. 135 of 2010, as amended, to be an element of the Master Thoroughfare Plan and Master Land Use Plan updates.