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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Complete Streets. Complete Streets. Complete Streets. Public Act 134 and 135 of 2010 Enhancements to Acts 33 and 51 What is Public Act 51?. What PA 135 Amendments Address?. Funding New language Notification of 5-year program preparation
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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Complete Streets
Complete Streets • Public Act 134 and 135 of 2010 • Enhancements to Acts 33 and 51 • What is Public Act 51?
What PA 135 Amendments Address? • Funding • New language • Notification of 5-year program preparation • Consult neighboring communities on CS project planning • Consult on projects before they are placed in the capital improvement plan
Complete Streets Benefits • Provide safe travel for all roadway users • Create a pedestrian friendly environment • Enhance the flow of motorized traffic • Provide better parking options and facilities • Maintain greater mobility through access management • Facilitate comprehensive transit access by all modes
Does This Look Like a Complete Street? Slide is Courtesy of The Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, Inc.
Or Does This Look Like a Complete Street? Slide is Courtesy of The Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, Inc.
How SEMCOG Can Help • Provide educational workshops • Promote advocacy • Assist in data analysis • Help develop a complete streets vision for your community • Provide resources and tools for components of complete streets • Road Safety Audits • Walkable/Bikeable Audits • Access Management • Green Streets
How can SEMCOG Help? • Access Management • Road Safety Audits • Walkable/Bikeable Audits
How can SEMCOG Help? • Review the road network • Identify roads/areas that need to be complete • Identify complete streets techniques applicable to the road/area • Coordinate with other transportation implementers
Example Plans and Ordinances • Detroit • http://www.detroitmi.gov/ then type HIPPER in the search function on the city’s page • Lansing • www.walkbikelansing.com • Novi • http://www.cityofnovi.org/
Contact Information Calvin E. Johnson II, Transportation Planner 535 Griswold St. STE 300 Detroit, MI 48225 (313) 324-3339