[Adopted 2-21-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Streets designed and operated to provide safe and convenient
access for all roadway users, regardless of age, ability or mode of
transportation. This includes pedestrians, cyclists, transit users,
motorists, emergency responders, and freight users. It considers the
needs of children, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
The Village supports the development of a complete transportation
network for all modes of travel that promotes access, mobility and
safety for all users.
A.
All Village-owned transportation facilities in the public right-of-way,
including streets, bridges and paths, shall be planned, designed,
constructed, operated, and maintained so that users of all ages and
abilities can travel safely and independently.
B.
Privately constructed streets and parking lots shall adhere to this
policy.
C.
The Village shall foster partnerships with the New York State Department
of Transportation (NYS DOT), St. Lawrence County, neighboring communities,
businesses, and school districts to develop facilities and accommodations
that further the Village's Complete Streets Policy and continue
such infrastructure beyond the Village's borders.
D.
The Village shall approach every transportation improvement as an
opportunity to create safer, more accessible streets for all users.
This includes planning, programming, design, right-of-way acquisition,
construction, reconstruction, operation, and maintenance.
A.
Any exception to this policy, whether for public or private projects,
must be approved by the Village Board with documentation of the reason
for the exception. Such documentation shall be recorded and made publicly
available.
B.
Exceptions may be considered when:
(1)
The project involves a roadway where nonmotorized use is prohibited
by law, such as interstate freeways. In these cases, efforts shall
be made to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists elsewhere while
minimizing detours;
(2)
The Department of Public Works concludes that the cost of accommodation
is excessively disproportionate to the need or probable use; and/or
(3)
There is documented absence of current or future need.
The Village should follow accepted design standards whenever
possible. These standards include:
A.
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Designing Walkable Urban
Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach;
B.
American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials'
(AASHTO) Guide for Planning, Designing and Operating Pedestrian Facilities;
C.
AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities;
D.
National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Street
Design Guide; and
E.
The Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
A.
The Village shall measure the success of this Complete Streets Policy
using the following performance measures (Village to select):
B.
The Village of Massena shall appoint a Complete Streets Advisory
Committee to identify strategic opportunities to make streets more
complete and oversee the implementation of this policy.
C.
The Complete Streets Advisory Committee shall present an annual report
to the Massena Village Board showing progress made in implementing
this policy. The report shall detail the annual increase or decrease
for each performance measure contained in this article compared to
the previous year(s). The report shall be posted online for public
review.
A.
The Village of Massena shall view complete streets as integral to
everyday transportation decisionmaking practices and processes. To
this end:
(1)
The Department of Public Works, the Massena Planning Commission,
and other relevant departments and committees shall incorporate complete
streets principles into all existing plans, manuals, checklists, decision
trees, rules, regulations, and programs as appropriate.
(2)
The Department of Public Works, the Massena Planning Commission,
and other relevant departments and committees shall review current
design standards, including subdivision regulations which apply to
new roadway construction, to ensure that they reflect the best available
design standards and guidelines, and effectively implement complete
streets, where feasible;
(3)
When available, the Village shall offer workshops and other educational
opportunities on complete streets and nonmotorized modes to transportation
professionals, community leaders, and residents; and
(4)
The Village shall actively seek sources of appropriate funding to
implement complete streets.
A.
There is hereby created a Complete Streets Advisory Committee for
the Village of Massena.
B.
The Advisory Committee shall consist of five members holding staggered
three-year terms appointed by the Mayor. The committee may include
members of the Department of Public Works and representatives of various
street users and other advocacy organizations, as relevant.
C.
The purpose of the Complete Streets Advisory Committee is to promote
health through physical activity and active transportation for all
users, specifically the most vulnerable: children, older adults, and
those with disabilities within the Village of Massena.
