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Incomplete Street
TOO NARROW TO SHARE WITH BIKES
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TOO DANGEROUS TO CROSS ON FOOT
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UNINVITING FOR BUS RIDERS
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INACCESSIBLE FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS
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NO ROOM FOR PEOPLE, NO SIDEWALKS
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Complete Streets
on the National FrontComplete Streets Act of 2009
S. 584 - Senator Tom Harkin (D-I A)
H.R. 1443 - Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D, CA-5)
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (STAA)
Passed by House Transportation and Infrastructure Com.
18 month extension of SAFETEA-LU
National Complete Streets Coalition
www.completestreets.org
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Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan (HKHM) Complete
Streets Task Force
Resolution
Currently drafting technical guidance
Background: In 2007, the National Governors Association
awarded Governor Granholm a one-year grant through the
Healthy Kids, Healthy America program to help the nation¶s
governors combat childhood obesity in their states¶ schools
and communities. This led to the formation of HKHM, which
identified Complete Streets as one of greatest opportunities
to combat childhood obesity.
Complete Streets
on the National Front
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Complete Streets
in Michigan (statewide)House Transportation Funding bill
Rep. Jon Switalski introduced CS language
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
added Section 399 stating, ³The department [Michigan
Department of Transportation] and local road agencies
that receive appropriations under this act shall adopt
complete street policies´ to its Transportation Bill.
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Complete Streets
in Michigan (statewide)Michigan Complete Streets Coalition
Partnership between Michigan Environmental Council
(MEC) and the League of Michigan Bicyclists
Seeking additional partners
www.MICompleteStreets.org
Follow us on Twitter at: WalkBikeRollMI
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Lansing City Council votes unanimously
to adopt Complete Streets Ordinance
and Non-motorized Plan
On August 17, 2009, Lansing became the firstmunicipality in the State of Michigan to pass a CompleteStreets ordinance, and joins a host of other communitiesacross the state in committing to develop a non-
motorized plan.
www.walkbikelansing.com
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Lansing¶s Complete Streets Ordinance
Requires the City of Lansing to adopt a Non- Motorized Network Plan.
The Non-Motorized Network Plan will include, at a minimum,
accommodations for accessibility, sidewalks, curb ramps and cuts, trailsand pathways, signage, and bike lanes, and shall incorporate the
principles of Complete Streets and maximize walkable and bikeable
streets within the City.
To the extent financially feasible, future construction or reconstruction of
City rights-of- way or any parts thereof shall be in conformity with the
Non-Motorized Network Plan. Sets a goal to adequately fund walk- and bike-friendly infrastructure. (The
City of Lansing currently spends 2% to 3% for non-motorized facilities. The
ordinance sets a goal of 5% for future budget years).
Require an update of the Non-Motorized Network Plan ever y five years
from the date of adoption.
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The Need for Complete Streets /Nonmotorized Plan in Lansing
On average, ever y three days someone is hit while walking or biking in Lansing.
120 annual accidents involving pedestrians or bicyclists in Lansing,
including 1-3 fatal crashes.(Lansing Police Department Traffic Crash Reporting System Data)
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Lansing Walking & Bicycling Task Force
formed in October 2006:
Initiated by:
Funded by:
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Driving Motivations:
Difficulty installing bicycle lanes due to resident opposition, mainly
stemming from lack of education & information about bicycle lanes.
Also issues with sidewalk assessments and other NM
enhancements.
Promoting ³Smart Commuting´ since 2005, but lack of safe,
convenient networks for walking and bicycling is a barrier for
many people. Desire to increase ³green transportation´ for
environmental and health benefits.
Working to improve health outcomes of Ingham County residents.
³ Active living by design´ offers opportunities to increase physical
activity.
Working to improve cardiovascular health and nutrition, in order to
health prevent heart disease. ³ Active living by design´ offer
opportunities for increase physical activity.
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Began with a facilitateddiscussion in 2006:
³What do we need to do to
make Lansing a walk and bike friendly
community?´
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How Do We Make Lansing Walkand Bike Friendly?
One strategy*: Create a network of walkways and bikeways based on
what residents, businesses, and stakeholders want: ± Sidewalks ± need new
± Sidewalks ± need repair
± Crosswalks ± need new
± Crosswalks ± need modification
± Curb Cuts ± need one or need improvement ± Bike Routes: signed routes on good biking streets
± Bike Lanes: 4¶-6¶ special lane, striped and signed
± Trails: off-road, for walking, biking, rollerblading, etc
* Note: several other strategies related to education and health promotion have also been outlined
in the W alk and Bike Lansing! strategy document.
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40+ members started by fleshing out broadcategories for making Lansing walk & bikefriendly, initiated small projects, then created a76-point strategy document ± W alk and BikeLansing!
Lansing Walking & BicyclingTask Force
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Lansing Walking & BicyclingTask Force
1. Double the percentage of trips made
by bicycle or foot in the City of Lansingby 2013.
2. Eliminate pedestrian and bicyclist
deaths from motor vehicle crashes in
Lansing by 2018.3. Reduce pedestrian and bicyclist
injuries from motor vehicle crashes in
Lansing by 20% each year for the next
ten years.
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2007 Walking & Bicycling Task Force Projects
INVENTORY & PLANNING: Worked with LPD to learn more about NM crash stats,and with MSU Urban Practicum Team to learn more about areas of Lansing needingNM facility improvements according to demographics and existing facilities.
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2007 Walking & Bicycling Task Force Projects
S AFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL: Worked with Bingham Elementary School to host their first-ever Walk and Bike to School Day event, including special safetysessions and helmet distributions before and after the event.
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2007 Walking & Bicycling Task Force Projects
M ARKETING AND MEDIA C AMPAIGNS: Launched a bicycle lane educationcampaign in May 2007, and distributed flyers at events throughout 2007 and onlinethrough electronic newsletters and partners communication channels. Created abicycle lane supporter database for supporters to log their support online and inperson at events. Now up to more than 500 supporters.
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Hitting the Streets - Ballot Initiative
Historic:
First citizen driven ballot initiative in Lansing in 20 years
Rational:
Local Politics
City Council Track Record
Vocal Minority
Target:
30 days to collect signature from 10% of registered voters (aprox. 5000)
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Hitting the Streets - Ballot Initiative
Strategy:
Organized our base (Facebook / Email)
4 volunteer team captains based on wards
Signature Collection:
Events & door to door
Partnered with Clean Water Action canvas
Hired guns
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Next Steps
Finish & implement Nonmotorized plan
Low hanging fruit (road diets)
Bike parking ordinance Support other regional, statewide and national efforts
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John Lindenmayer
Associate Director
League of Michigan Bicyclists
www.LMB.org
1-888-642-4537
www.MICompleteStreets.org