[Ord. No. 1563 §1, 9-10-2015]
The purpose of this policy is to set forth guiding principles
and parameters in accordance with applicable law, so as to encourage
walking, bicycling and transit use while promoting safe operations
for all users.
[Ord. No. 1563 §2, 9-10-2015]
While this policy does not require certain design or construction
standards and does not require specific improvements, this policy
does require consideration of complete street elements in the design,
construction and maintenance of public transportation projects, improvements
and facilities in addition to other considerations, including, but
not limited to, cost of improvements, budget for project, space and
area requirements and limitations and legal requirements and limitations.
[Ord. No. 1563 §3, 9-10-2015]
A.
COMPLETE STREET
Definitions. As used in this Article, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Designed to be a transportation corridor for all users: pedestrians,
cyclists, transit users, and motorists. Complete streets are designed
and operated to enable safe, continuous travel networks for all users
so that pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit users of all
ages and abilities are able to safely move from destination to destination
along and across a network of complete streets. Transportation improvements,
facilities and amenities that may contribute to complete streets include
street and sidewalk lighting; pedestrian and bicycling safety improvements;
access improvements, including compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act; public transit facilities accommodations, including,
but not limited to, pedestrian access improvement to transit stops
and stations; street trees and landscaping; drainage; and street amenities.
B.
The City of Pagedale will strive, where practicable and economically
feasible, to incorporate one (1) or more complete street elements
into public transportation projects in order to provide appropriate
accommodation for bicyclists, pedestrians and transit users in comprehensive
and connected networks in a manner consistent with, and supportive
of, the surrounding community.
C.
The City of Pagedale will strive to incorporate complete streets
principles into all public strategic plans, upon subsequent updates.
The principles, where practicable, shall be incorporated into other
public works plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as appropriate
and directed by the City Mayor and/or Engineer.
D.
It shall be a goal of the City of Pagedale to foster partnerships
with the State of Missouri, St. Louis County, neighboring communities,
and Pagedale business districts in consideration of functional facilities
and accommodations in furtherance of the C\city's complete streets
policy and the continuation of such facilities and accommodations
beyond the City's borders.
E.
The City of Pagedale recognizes that complete streets may be achieved
through single elements incorporated into a particular project or
incrementally through a series of smaller improvements or maintenance
activities over time. The City will attempt to draw upon all possible
funding sources to plan and implement this policy and shall investigate
grants that may be available to make complete streets elements more
economically feasible.
[Ord. No. 1563 §4, 9-10-2015]
A.
During the planning phase of any public improvement project, a designee
of the Mayor (which may be the Director of Public Works, the City's
design engineer, or other person or firm deemed appropriate by the
Mayor) shall conduct a study and analysis relating to the addition
and incorporation of one (1) or more complete streets elements into
the public transportation project. The study and analysis shall include
cost estimates, whether the elements could be incorporated in a safe
manner, the degree that such improvements or facilities may be utilized,
the benefit of such improvements or facilities to other public transportation
improvements, whether additional property is required, physical or
area requirements or limitations and any other factors deemed relevant.
B.
Such study and analysis shall be submitted to the Mayor for consideration
in the design and planning of the public transportation project. The
Mayor, with the advice and consent of a majority of the Board of Alderpersons,
shall consider the incorporation of one (1) or more complete streets
elements in each public transportation project to the extent that
such is economically and physically feasible.
[Ord. No. 1563 §5, 9-10-2015]
A.
The Mayor shall be responsible for overall implementation and execution
of complete streets principles and practices.
B.
The City shall develop a complete streets checklist for use on all
public transportation projects, and encourage developers and builders
to use this checklist.
C.
When available, appropriate and monetarily feasible, the City shall
support staff professional development and training on non-motorized
transportation issues through attendance at conferences, classes,
seminars and workshops.
