Chapter 12.14
COMPLETE STREETS
Sections:
12.14.030 Complete streets infrastructure.
12.14.040 Implementation of complete streets principles.
12.14.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to help achieve the goals and objectives of the transportation, land use and parks and recreation elements in the city of Palouse comprehensive plan. This chapter provides for the implementation of the complete streets guiding principles. The city of Palouse shall, to the maximum extent practical, scope, plan, design, construct, operate and maintain facilities for the safe accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, emergency responders, freight, and users of all ages and abilities in all new construction or reconstruction of public streets. Through ongoing operations and maintenance, the city of Palouse shall identify cost-effective opportunities to include complete streets practices. [Ord. 958 §1, 2017].
12.14.020 Definitions.
A “complete street” is a road designed to be safe for all user groups and abilities including but not limited to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists.
“Complete streets infrastructure” refers to design and construction features that promote a safe and convenient travel experience for users, including but not limited to: sidewalks, shared use paths, bicycle lanes, paved shoulders, street trees and landscaping, accessible curb ramps, bulb-outs, crosswalks, pedestrian and traffic signals, signage and bicycle parking facilities.
“User groups” refer to any individual or group of individuals that use streets, including but not limited to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. [Ord. 958 §1, 2017].
12.14.030 Complete streets infrastructure.
The city of Palouse shall incorporate compete streets infrastructure into existing public streets where feasible to create a comprehensive, integrated, connected transportation network that balances access, mobility, health, economy, and safety needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, emergency responders, freight and user groups of all ages and abilities. [Ord. 958 §1, 2017].
12.14.040 Implementation of complete streets principles.
The city of Palouse will incorporate complete streets principles into the city’s comprehensive plan, public works standards and other plans, rules and regulations as appropriate. [Ord. 958 §1, 2017].
12.14.050 Exceptions.
Implementation of complete streets principles may not be required in new construction or reconstructing of street projects when:
A. The application of complete streets principles, by vote of city council, is deemed unsafe or not appropriate.
B. Nonmotorized modes of transportation are prohibited by law. [Ord. 958 §1, 2017].