Chapter 12.20
COMPLETE STREETS POLICY
Sections:
12.20.030 Complete streets infrastructure.
12.20.040 Goals to foster partnerships.
12.20.050 Best practice criteria.
12.20.060 Performance standards.
12.20.010 Purpose.
The city shall, to the extent practical and within its determination, plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain appropriate facilities for the safe accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, motorists, emergency responders, freight, and users of all ages and abilities in all new construction, retrofit, or reconstruction projects. Cost-effective opportunities to include complete streets practices shall be identified by the city as part of the standard operations and maintenance of city streets. (Ord. 2018-831 § 1)
12.20.020 Exceptions.
Facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and people of all abilities are not required to be provided when:
A. A documented absence of current or future need exists;
B. Nonmotorized users are prohibited by law;
C. The activity is routine maintenance that does not change the roadway geometry or operations, such as mowing, sweeping, and spot repair;
D. The costs would be disproportionate to the current need or probable future uses; or
E. Project costs would drastically increase and equivalent alternatives exist within close proximity. (Ord. 2018-831 § 1)
12.20.030 Complete streets infrastructure.
The city shall incorporate complete streets infrastructure into existing public and private streets, as feasible and within its sole determination, to create a comprehensive, integrated, connected transportation network for the city of Mill Creek that balances access, mobility, health and safety needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, motorists, emergency responders, freight and users of all ages and abilities, ensuring a fully connected, integrated network that provides transportation options. “Complete streets infrastructure” means design features that contribute to a safe, convenient, or comfortable travel experience for users, including but not limited to features such as: sidewalks; shared use paths; bicycle lanes; automobile lanes; paved shoulders; street trees and landscaping; planting strips; curbs; accessible curb ramps; bulb outs; crosswalks; refuge islands; pedestrian and traffic signals, including countdown and accessible signals; signage; street furniture; bicycle parking facilities; public transportation stops and facilities; transit priority signalization; traffic calming devices such as rotary circles, traffic bumps, and surface treatments such as paving blocks, textured asphalt, and concrete; narrow vehicle lanes; raised medians; and dedicated transit lanes. (Ord. 2018-831 § 1)
12.20.040 Goals to foster partnerships.
It is a goal of the city to foster partnerships with all Washington State transportation funding agencies including the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Federal Highway Administration, Snohomish County, Everett School District, neighboring cities, citizens, businesses, interest groups, neighborhoods, and any funding agency to implement the complete streets ordinance. (Ord. 2018-831 § 1)
12.20.050 Best practice criteria.
The city shall continue to apply its adopted complete street standards, contained in the Town Center and EGUV Design Guidelines, and shall modify the design guidelines and other city roadway and development standards, as necessary, based upon recognized best practices in street design, construction, and operations including but not limited to the latest editions of American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), and National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) while reflecting the context and character of the surrounding built and natural environments and enhance the appearance of such. (Ord. 2018-831 § 1)
12.20.060 Performance standards.
The city shall utilize the performance standards contained in the design guidelines and other city roadway and development standards to continuously evaluate the complete streets ordinance for success and opportunities for improvement. (Ord. 2018-831 § 1)