Chapter 13.77
COMPLETE STREETS
Sections:
13.77.020 Previous city council resolution.
13.77.030 Transportation element to incorporate complete streets principles.
13.77.050 Goal to foster partnerships.
13.77.060 Best practices criteria.
13.77.070 Performance standards.
13.77.010 Purpose.
The city of Everett shall to the maximum extent practical plan, scope, design, construct, operate and maintain appropriate facilities for the safe accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, motorists, emergency responders, freight, and users of all ages and abilities in its new construction, retrofit or reconstruction projects. (Ord. 3510-16 § 1 (part), 2016)
13.77.020 Previous city council resolution.
City council Resolution 6016, May 2008, pertains to the city’s initial adoption of complete streets principles. (Ord. 3510-16 § 1 (part), 2016)
13.77.030 Transportation element to incorporate complete streets principles.
The city’s transportation element of the city’s comprehensive plan shall incorporate complete streets principles to design, operate and maintain Everett’s streets. Complete streets principles ensure that the right-of-way is planned, designed, constructed, operated and maintained to provide safe access for all users. Complete streets principles promote safe and convenient access and travel for all users—pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, people of various abilities, as well as freight and motor vehicle drivers. (Ord. 3510-16 § 1 (part), 2016)
13.77.040 Exceptions.
Facilities for pedestrians, bicycles, transit and people of all abilities are not required to be provided when:
A. A documented absence of current or future need exists;
B. Nonmotorized users are prohibited by law;
C. Routine maintenance of the transportation network is performed;
D. The cost would be disproportionate to the current or probable future uses;
E. Advancement of a complete network of facilities results in some facilities that emphasize particular uses (e.g., a bicycle boulevard in proximity to, and as an alternative to, an established freight route) while furthering the overall complete streets transportation network;
F. In instances where a documented exception is granted by the city engineer. (Ord. 3510-16 § 1 (part), 2016)
13.77.050 Goal to foster partnerships.
It is a goal for the city of Everett to foster partnerships with adjacent local agencies and with transportation funding agencies including WSDOT, FHWA to implement the complete streets ordinance and to coordinate facilities at municipal boundaries and agency operational boundaries. (Ord. 3510-16 § 1 (part), 2016)
13.77.060 Best practices criteria.
The city engineer shall develop and incorporate transportation element policies and design criteria based upon recognized best practices in street design, construction, operation and maintenance including, but not limited to, the latest editions of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), WSDOT, and National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) guidelines, while reflecting the local context and character of the surrounding built and natural environments toward the enhancement of each. (Ord. 3510-16 § 1 (part), 2016)
13.77.070 Performance standards.
The city of Everett shall include performance standards within the transportation element to evaluate the success and continued implementation of complete streets by measuring appropriate transportation metrics such as mode split, mode share targets, and facilities built. (Ord. 3510-16 § 1 (part), 2016)