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RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPROVING AND ADOPTING A COMPLETE
STREETS POLICY.
WHEREAS, increasing walking, biking and transit use offers the potential for
healthier citizenry, cleaner air, reduced traffic congestion, more livable neighborhoods,
less reliance on fossil fuels and imported sources of energy, and more efficient use of
road space and resources; and
WHEREAS, a Complete Street can accomplish greater public benefits, improve
safety, increase transportation options, and support more livable and sustainable
communities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Cape Canaveral
that the City Council approves and adopts this Complete Streets Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA that it does hereby approve and adopt this
"Complete Streets Policy" as set forth below:
SECTION 1. Streets, pedestrian ways, and transit stops within the City of Cape
Canaveral should be planned, designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so that
pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists of all ages and abilities can travel safely
and independently.
SECTION 2. A "Complete Street" addresses the needs of all users. Pedestrians,
bicyclists, transit users and motorists of all ages and abilities can be safely
accommodated within the overall street network. Planning for this diverse user group
requires consideration of the following elements:
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1 1. Sidewalk space for pedestrians;
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2. Bike lanes or bike routes;
3. Appropriately sized travel lanes for cars, trucks, and delivery/emergency service
vehicles;
4. Transit vehicles, facilities and routes;
5. On- street parking where applicable;
6. Median use for traffic flow, safety, and pedestrian refuge;
7. Adequate buffer areas for pedestrian safety, utility placement, drainage, and
possible landscaping;
8. Landscaping or hardscaping adding pedestrian protection; and
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9. The existing and anticipated future land use context of a roadway or corridor.
SECTION 3. Future streets within the City of Cape Canaveral will be designed to
balance user needs and incorporate those elements that match the land use context.
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While some corridors may be oriented to vehicle mobility, they should always safely
accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.
SECTION 4. The City of Cape Canaveral will continue to work with our partnering
agencies, including but not limited to the Space Coast Transportation Planning
Organization, the Florida Department of Transportation, Brevard County, Canaveral Port
Authority, and the City of Cocoa Beach to create attractive Complete Streets that meet
the needs of the traveling public and support the future vision of the corridor.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this 7th day of
June, 2011.
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Adopted 06 -07 -2011
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SPACE COAST TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (SCTPO)
"COMPLETE STREETS" POLICY INCLUDING GUIDING PRINCIPLES
VISION:
Every public right -of -way shall be planned, designed, constructed and maintained
such that each resident of Brevard County will have transportation options to
safely and conveniently travel to their destinations.
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1. Each phase in the life of a roadway, including planning, funding, designing,
1 constructing, operating and maintaining of new and modified streets, will be
an opportunity to improve the integration of all transportation modes into the
roadway.
1 2. Sound engineering and planning judgment will produce context sensitive
designs that will account for the unique circumstances of different users,
streets, neighborhoods and activity centers.
3. The transportation network should be planned and constructed as a well -
connected system that encourages multiple connections to destinations.
4. "Complete Streets" may be achieved through single projects, incrementally
through a series of smaller improvements, or through maintenance activities.
5. "Complete Streets" principles may not apply to maintenance activities
designed to keep assets in serviceable condition (e.g., mowing, sweeping and
spot repair or interim measures on detour or haul routes).
6. Not all roadways are suitable for "Complete Streets" treatment. In corridors
whose primary purpose is to carry inter- and intra - regional traffic, for example,
a limited range of modal accommodations may be appropriate. At a minimum,
sidewalks should be installed unless local conditions dictate otherwise.
1 STATEGIES:
1. The SCTPO will provide technical support to local governments and the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as necessary to assist in
developing, implementing and funding "Complete Streets" policies, programs
and projects.
2. The SCTPO shall develop a procedure to provide financial assistance to
worthy "Complete Streets" projects with an emphasis on funding projects that
provide high benefit and low cost.
3. Every jurisdiction in Brevard County is encouraged to adopt a "Complete
Streets" Policy appropriate for their community.
4. "Complete Streets" elements should be considered when local governments
develop, modify or update local government comprehensive plans, manuals,
rules, regulations and programs, as appropriate.
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5. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
1 (AASHTO)- compliant transportation facilities for all modes, including
pedestrian, bicycle, public transit and motor vehicle should be provided on all
roadways as applicable.
1 6. Local governments and the FDOT are encouraged to apply context sensitive
solutions to solve transportation problems in a manner consistent with
community characteristics and as desired by local officials, citizens and
stakeholders.
7. When possible, context sensitive streetscape plans that incorporate
appropriate Florida plants and landscaping materials should be developed
whenever a street is newly constructed, reconstructed or relocated.
8. Design standards should include performance measures for tracking the
progress of implementing the "Complete Streets" Guiding Principles and
detail the procedures for granting exceptions.
9. Augmenting non - transportation projects, such as stormwater or private sector
development, to concurrently implement "Complete Streets" principles should
be considered as a cost - effective means to achieve mobility enhancements.
10. The FDOT, the SCTPO and local jurisdictions are encouraged to
cooperatively implement "Complete Streets" concepts on appropriate state
highways by, for example, augmenting resurfacing projects or other major
construction activity, filling sidewalk gaps, ensuring transit stops on state
highways are accessible, resolving potential permitting issues early in the
project development process or other proactive actions.
Res. No. 2011 -09
Adopted 06 -07 -2011
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