HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 03_Complete Streets Policy_2015.02.03CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA,
ESTABLISHING A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY FOR THE CITY OF OWASSO
WHEREAS, The City of Owasso embraces the transportation needs for all citizens and
understands the need for equity among modes of transportation. Complete Streets are
designed and operated to enable safe access for all modes of transportation including
pedestrians, bicyclists, motorized vehicles and transit - riders. Complete streets are designed to
safely accommodate users of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, Complete Streets are defined as those that provide safe, accessible and
convenient transportation facilities for multiple modes of travel and accommodate all users
including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit riders, freight providers, emergency responders
and motorists that are safe and accessible for users of all mobility levels; and
WHEREAS, Complete Streets may enhance economic vitality by providing convenient
pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit facilities that help create a sense of place in and around
retail districts and provide safer connections between places of residence to centers of
recreation, retail, education, and places of work; and
WHEREAS, Complete Streets objectives may be achieved through single construction
projects or incrementally through a series of planned improvements; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this policy is to set forth guiding principles to be considered in
all transportation projects, where practicable, economically feasible and in accordance with
applicable laws and ordinances in order to provide accommodation for walking, bicycling,
other non - motorized forms of transportation, and motorized transportation including personal,
freight and public transit vehicles; and
WHEREAS, a transportation system conducive to walking, bicycling and public transit, for
all ages and abilities, reduces traffic congestion, improves public health, decreases air pollution
enhances economic vitality, provides a more livable community and improves the overall
quality of life for Owasso residents.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA THAT:
Street projects should be planned, designed and operated when physically and economically
feasible in accordance with our Community Plans and Policies or any plan adopted in the
future, giving consideration to the accepted standards for Complete Streets, as outlined by the
National Complete Streets Coalition to provide for a balanced responsible and equitable way to
accommodate and ensure travel for pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit riders of all ages
and abilities amongst vehicular traffic.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3,d day of February, 2015 by the City Council of the City of
Owasso, Oklahoma.
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City of Owasso
FROM: Bronce L. Stephenson
Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Resolution No 2015 -03, Complete Streets Policy
DATE: January 30, 2015
BACKGROUND:
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In the summer of 2014, staff began to work on the development of a Complete Streets Policy.
Complete Streets are designed and operated to enable safe access for all modes of
transportation including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorized vehicles, and transit- riders. Members of
the Public Works Department and the Community Development Department worked with area
stakeholders to create a policy that embraced Owasso's dedication to transportation equity,
while also allowing flexibility on transportation projects.
Staff has taken this proposal before the Planning Commission and City Council for review and
comment. By adopting this policy, Owasso embraces a policy that creates a transportation
system conducive to walking, bicycling, and public transit, for all ages and abilities, reduces
traffic congestion, improves public health, decreases air pollution, enhances economic vitality,
provides a more livable community, and improves the overall quality of life for Owasso residents.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2015 -03 establishing a Complete Streets Policy in
Owasso.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution No. 2015 -03