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October 13, 2010 Council Report 2010-115
Adopt Resolution Supporting Complete Streets Policy
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council adopt Resolution
2010-067 supporting the development of a Complete Streets policy for the City of Hopkins
Overview.
"Complete Streets" is a nationwide movement at all levels of government to institute policies
to ensure that planners and engineers build road networks that are safer, more livable, and
welcoming for all users - all users being bicyclists, public transportation users, pedestrians of
all ages and abilities. The Complete Streets movement is completely in line with the City's
goal to Enhance and Promote Smart Urban Design and Walkabilit ry and the associated
strategies of improving walkability and physical connections, going "green", healthy City
initiatives and LRT planning/TOD. This proposed resolution and the resulting policy will
follow the MnDOT and Hennepin County policies for those agencies as well as the policies of
a growing number of other metro area cities. If the resolution is adopted, staff would develop
a proposed policy for discussion at a December 2010 or January 2011 work session.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Key elements of a Complete Streets policy
Supporting information.
• Resolution 2010-067
Steven J. Stadler, Public Works Director
Financial Impact: $ 0 Budgeted: Y/N _n/a Source: n/a
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Council Report 2010-115
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Analysis of Issues
Key elements of a Complete Streets policy
• Encourages street connectivity and aims to create a comprehensive, integrated,
connected network for all modes
• Directs that Complete Streets solutions will complement the context of the city or
neighborhood
• Applies to all street reconstruction or rehabilitation projects and considers the entire
right of way
• Specifies that "all users" includes pedestrians, bicyclists and transit passengers of all
ages and abilities, as well as trucks, buses and automobiles, as appropriate
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-067
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A "COMPLETE STREETS' POLICY
WHEREAS, "Complete Streets" are defined as roadways that enable safe and
convenient access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and
drivers of all ages; and
WHEREAS, "Complete Streets" policies support the City goal of enhancing and
promoting smart urban design and walkability; and
WHEREAS, "Complete Streets" is consistent with the Hennepin County Active Living
program and will promote physical activity into the daily lives of Hopkins residents; and
WHEREAS, "Complete Streets" may be achieved through single projects or
incrementally through a series of smaller improvements or maintenance activities over
time; and
WHEREAS, "Complete Streets" policies have been adopted by the Minnesota
Department of Transportation, Hennepin County and many other Minnesota cities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hopkins City Council supports the
development of a City of Hopkins "Complete Streets" policy that:
• Serves as guiding principles to design, construct, operate and maintain the City's
roadway system to promote safe and convenient access and travel for all users,
including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and people of all ages and
abilities, as well as motor vehicle drivers;
• Creates a comprehensive, integrated, connected City transportation network for
all modes;
• Recognizes the need for flexibility and identifies "Complete Streets" solutions that
fit in with the context of the neighborhood and overall transportation network;
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this 19th Day of
October, 2010.
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor