10-10339rRESOLUTION NO. 10339
EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF A STATEWIDE
COMPLETE STREETS POLICY
WHEREAS, the "Complete Streets" concept promotes streets that are safe and
convenient for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motor
vehicle drivers of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, the October 2009 public draft of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation Complete Streets Report includes the recommendation: "Mn/DOT should
build on existing Context Sensitive Solution practices and develop and implement a
statewide Complete Streets policy..."; and
WHEREAS, the Richfield City Council recognizes the importance of complete
streets, as shown in-its 2008 Comprehensive Plan update;
WHEREAS, the Richfield City Council supports a statewide Complete Streets
program that is process-based rather than design prescriptive, allowing engaged
citizens to determine what a complete street looks like project by project;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Richfield encourages
the Minnesota legislature, with input and .guidance from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, to authorize the development of a statewide, process-based, Complete
Streets program, which would provide for the development of a balanced transportation
system, through appropriate planning, that integrates multiple transportation modes,
where appropriate, for transportation users of all types, ages and abilities.
ADOPTED this 26th day of January, 2010.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
Attest: "/ ~~~
Nancy Gibbs, i Clerk