City’s Complete Streets PolicyExhibit A
This Complete Streets Policy was adopted by Resolution No. 2012 -111 by the City Council of
the City of Rohnert Park on September 25, 2012.
COMPLETE STREETS POLICY OF CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
A. Complete Streets Commitments.
1. Complete Streets Serving All Users. All transportation improvements will be
planned, designed, constructed, operated and maintained to support safe and
convenient access for all users, and increase mobility for walking, bicycling and
transit use, wherever possible while promoting safe and accessible operations for all
users.
2. Complete Streets Infrastructure. City of Rohnert Park recognizes the importance of
Complete Streets infrastructure and modifications that enable safe travel for all
categories of users, including but not limited to sidewalks, shared use paths, bicycle
lanes, bicycle routes, accessible curb ramps, crosswalks, and those features identified
in the Rohnert Park Bicycle Master Plan.
3. Context Sensitivity. In planning and implementing street projects, departments and
agencies of City of Rohnert Park shall maintain sensitivity to local conditions in both
residential and business districts as well as urban, suburban, and rural areas, and shall
work with residents, merchants, and other stakeholders to ensure that a strong sense
of place ensues.
4. All Projects /Phases - The policy will apply to all roadway projects including those
involving new construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation, or
changes in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway, as well as those
that involve new privately built roads and easements intended for public use.
B. Implementation.
1. Plan Review and Evaluation —Any proposed improvements should be evaluated for
consistency with all local bicycle, pedestrian and /or trans plans and any other plans
that affect the right of way should be consulted for consistency with any proposed
improvements.
2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Consultation. Transportation projects
shall be reviewed by the Bicycle Advisory Committee early in the planning and
design stage, to provide the Bicycle Advisory Committee to verify bicycling and
pedestrian needs for projects.
3. Street Network/Connectivity. As feasible, City of Rohnert Park shall incorporate
Complete Streets infrastructure into existing streets to improve the safety and
convenience of users and all modes of travel and to create employment, with the
particular goal of creating a connected network of facilities accommodating each
category of users, enhance connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians and transit users. and
increasing connectivity across jurisdictional boundaries. As envisioned in the origins
of Rohnert Park, a well connected network should include non - motorized
connectivity to schools, parks, and civic destinations.
C. Exemptions
1. Plans or projects that seek exemptions from the Complete Streets approach outlined
in prior sections must provide written finding of why accommodations for all modes
were not included in the project.
2. Data or documentation indicating one of the following shall be considered a basis for
the exemption:
a. Use by a specific category of users is prohibited by law;
b. The cost for specific infrastructure would be excessively disproportionate
to the need and probable future use over the long term (costs in excess of
20% of project total may be regarded as evidence that cost is excessively
disproportionate, as set forth by the United States Department of
Transportation in its policy statement on accommodating bicycle and
pedestrian travel);
c. There is an absence not only of current need, but also of future need
absence of future need may be shown via demographic, school,
employment, and public transportation route data that demonstrate a low
likelihood of bicycle, pedestrian, or transit activity in an area over the next
10 to 20 years); or
d. Significant adverse impacts outweigh the positive effects of the
infrastructure; and
3. The proposed exemption, as well as the supporting data and documentation, will be
made publicly available prior to approval by the City Engineer.
4. The proposed written exemption will be signed and approved by the City Engineer;
and
D. Evaluation and Reporting
1. Annually the City Engineer shall provide a report to the City Council that includes the
number of new miles of bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and number of new curb ramps,
improved crossings, and signage.