[Adopted 3-7-2016 by Ord.
No. 05-16]
A.
This article and section shall be entitled the "Complete Streets
Ordinance."
B.
COMPLETE STREETS
COMPLETE STREETS COMMITTEE
COMPLETE STREETS MASTER PLAN
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
USERS
Definitions. As used in this article and section, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Are roadways that are designed and operated to provide safe
and convenient access to all users.
A standing committee of no more than six persons, nominated
by the Mayor, confirmed by the Council, and serving four-year terms.
No more than two-thirds of the Committee may be of the same political
party. Should a vacancy occur in a seat, it will be filled through
Mayoral nomination and Council confirmation.
A comprehensive plan detailing the steps to be taken to implement
this article, as approved and adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Is any public or private investment within the public right-of-way,
regardless of funding source, including, but not limited to, new construction,
reconstruction, alteration and maintenance inclusive of road resurfacing,
except that a transportation improvement project shall not include
routine upkeep such as cleaning, sweeping, plowing or spot repair.
Are all people that use roadways, including pedestrians,
bicyclists, public transportation riders and motorists and includes
people of all ages and abilities, including children, seniors and
individuals with disabilities.
C.
This article and section shall require the implementation of complete
streets in appropriate locations within the City of Middletown by
the Public Works Department, Public Works and Facilities Commission
in collaboration with the Police Chief/Traffic Authority and other
transportation agencies as necessary for review, as follows:
(1)
The Public Works Department/Public Works and Facilities Commission,
in collaboration with the Complete Streets Committee, will review
all transportation improvement projects being designed for implementation
within the City limits and explore opportunities to meet the needs
of all users, including but not limited to motorists, pedestrians,
bicyclists, and transit vehicles, in a manner consistent with the
Complete Streets Master Plan.
(2)
All transportation improvement projects located within 1,000 feet
of a school, commercial center or bus stop will include infrastructure
designed to accommodate pedestrians, as recommended by the Complete
Streets Committee and affirmed by the Public Works and Facilities
Commission to be sent to the Common Council for consideration.
(3)
The requirements of the complete streets article will not apply to
transportation improvement projects:
(a)
Where specific users are prohibited by law (e.g., interstate
highways or pedestrian-only pathways); or
(b)
Where the cost of accommodations necessary to implement complete
streets has been demonstrated and documented to be excessively disproportionate
to the need or probable use. The Public Works Department must document
the rationale for exemption from the complete streets article in such
cases.
(c)
When a transportation improvement project is to be funded by
a road bond passed prior to the date of passage of this article, and
when such road bond funding and scope is inadequate to include complete
streets improvements in that specific project, consideration will
be given by the Public Works Commission, the Complete Streets Committee
and Common Council in order to determine whether additional funding
should be appropriated to include complete streets improvements in
that project.
