HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 07_GO Plan_2016.06.21CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION 2016 -07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA, ADOPTING THE GO PLAN, THE TULSA REGIONAL BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN AS PART OF THE GROWASSO 2030 LAND USE
MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso has participated with the Indian Nation Council of
Governments (INCOG) in the development of a long -range planning document for
implementing pedestrian and bicycle transportation facilities knowns as the GO Plan; and
WHEREAS, The City of Owasso embraces the transportation needs for all citizens and
understands the need for equity among alternative modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS, The City of Owasso desires a safe pedestrian and bicycle transportation system
throughout the City that can also connect to the regional network; and
WHEREAS, the GO Plan forms the basis for implementing a bicycle and pedestrian
network in the City of Owasso; and
WHEREAS, the GO plan supports the Complete Streets Policy and the Transportation
Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the GO Plan will become a component of the GrOwasso Land Use Master
Plan and will serve to preserve and secure pedestrian and bicycle transportation corridors
throughout the community when evaluating land development proposals; and
WHEREAS, a transportation system conducive to walking and bicycling, 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:
The City of Owasso shall adopt the GO Plan as a part of the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master
Plan.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of June, 2016 by the City Council of the City of
Owasso, Oklahoma. �I
Approved as to Form:
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Jul' Trout Lombardi, City Attorney
The City Wil out Limits.
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Owasso
FROM:
Bronce L. Stephenson, MPA
Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:
Resolution Adopting GO Plan
DATE:
June 17, 2016
BACKGROUND:
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
JUN 2 1 lino
The City of Owasso has worked with the Indian Nation Council of Governments (INCOG) for the
last few years to assist with the development of a regional bicycle, trails and public
transportation plan called the GO Plan. The GO Plan offers solutions for the needs that each
community has and is a document that offers the various communities a guide for how to
achieve these non - vehicular transportation goals. Thus, as part of the GO Plan, Owasso
received an individual plan specific to our area and needs. Similar to the Land Use Master Plan
or the Transportation Master Plan, this document is envisioned as a guiding policy document,
and can be used to formulate changes to the zoning code, subdivision regulations, or design
criteria.
James Wagner, Transportation Programs Coordinator for INCOG, provided an overview of the
GO Plan to the City Council at the July 7, 2016 meeting. The GO Plan will be adopted as a part
of the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan and will serve as a policy document that guides the
planning, design, and ultimate implementation of a bicycle and pedestrian transportation
network for the City. The Plan will assist in preserving trail corridors and complement the
Complete Streets Policy by building streets that provide safe, attentive transportation choices.
Due to the size of the document, staff requests that the Council visit the website
(fulsatrc.org /goplan /) to review the policy documents.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2016 -07, adopting the GO Plan.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution 2016 -07, Adopting the GO Plan