A guide to complete streets

Transportation Commission June 23, 2006 Page 2 made for pedestrians and bicyclists. In addition, in cases where the cost outweighs the need and benefit, the proposed language allows flexibility to the Public Works Director. We believe the Complete Streets Ordinance both confirms our existing practice and ensures we continue this emphasis in the future. By adoption of this ordinance by the City Council, Kirkland will be the first City to do so in the State of Washington. It is recommended that the Complete Streets language be placed in a new section (ยง19.08.055) of the Kirkland Municipal code, preceding material that describes general requirements of street lighting and following general information about the 6 year Transportation Improvement Plan.

A guide to complete streets

Published on Nov 14, 2011

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The purpose of this Complete Streets guide is to provide King County jurisdictions with the information and tools to develop, adopt and implement Complete Streets ordinances and street designs. At a time when public health, environmental degradation, livability and economic concerns are at a forefront in cities across King County (and throughout the United States), Complete Streets provides a unique opportunity for communities to address many of these issues. Complete Streets can provide communities with a framework for utilizing public streets in ways that encourage people to walk, bike and take public transportation—all of which have positive implications for health, the environment, quality of life and local economies.

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