HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2011-061 Suppororting A Living Streets Policy RESOLUTION NO. 2011-61
DECLARING SUPPORT FOR
o� ESTABLISHING A LIVING STREETS POLICY
WHEREAS, the Living Streets concept is designed to assure safety and accessibility for all
users of our roads, trails and transit systems, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders,
motorists, commercial and emergency vehicles, and for people of all ages and of all abilities; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets reduce congestion by providing safe travel choices that
encourage non-motorized transportation options, increasing the overall capacity of the
transportation network; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets will help the City of Edina reduce greenhouse gas emissions as
more people choose an alternative to the single occupant vehicle; and Living Streets is consistent
with the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and the City's participation in the Green Steps
Cities program; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets support economic growth and community stability by providing
accessible and efficient connections between home, school, work, recreation and retail destinations
by improving the pedestrian and vehicular environments throughout communities; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets enhance safe walking and bicycling options for school age
children, in recognition of the objectives of the national Safe Routes to School program; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets provide environmental and social benefits including but not
limited to:
1) Improving storm water quality
2) Providing traffic calming measures
3) Enhancing community feel
4) Promoting active living
5) Improving biking and walking conditions
6) Protecting and enhancing the urban forest; and
WHEREAS, in order to develop and maintain a safe, efficient, balanced and environmentally
sound city transportation system for people of all ages and abilities, transportation and development
projects shall incorporate a philosophy that expands transportation choices and further incorporates
the Living Streets theme and key concepts listed above; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA,
MINNESOTA that the Edina Transportation Commission, in collaboration with staff, shall prepare a
Living Streets Policy/Plan and staff shall concurrently review city ordinances, engineering standards,
policies, and guidelines in order to make recommendations to the City'Council on a Living Street
Policy/Plan that will reduce impacts to the environment, be practical and economical, while also
meeting community and stakeholder needs consistent with Living S et c ncepts.
Dated: May 17, 2011
• Attest:
Debra A. Mangen, Cio Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
City Hall 952-927-8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952-820-0390
EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394 www.CityofEdinii.coni [TY 952-826-0379
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of May 17, 2011, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 20_
City Clerk