City of Madison - File #: 74926

• File #: 74926
• Version: 2
• Name: This resolution approves a Complete Green Streets Policy to incorporate Complete Green Streets principles of street design for all modes of transportation into public way improvements and project phases.
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/30/2022
• In control: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
• On agenda: 1/3/2023
• Final action: 1/3/2023
• Enactment date: 1/6/2023
• Enactment #: RES-23-00003
• Title: SUBSTITUTE: This resolution approves a Complete Green Streets Policy to incorporate Complete Green Streets principles of street design for all modes of transportation into public way improvements and project phases.
• Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Keith Furman, Grant Foster

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/3/2023	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt Substitute	Pass
12/19/2022	1	TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND PLANNING BOARD - ended 3/2023	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS - REPORT OF OFFICER	Fail
12/14/2022	1	TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Common Council to Adopt	Pass
12/14/2022	1	BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS	Return to Lead with the Following Recommendations	Pass
12/12/2022	1	PLAN COMMISSION	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
12/6/2022	1	TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND PLANNING BOARD - ended 3/2023	Referred
12/6/2022	1	TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND PLANNING BOARD - ended 3/2023	Referred
12/6/2022	1	TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND PLANNING BOARD - ended 3/2023	Referred
12/6/2022	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Referred
11/30/2022	1	Transportation Department	Referred for Introduction

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Title
SUBSTITUTE: This resolution approves a Complete Green Streets Policy to incorporate Complete Green Streets principles of street design for all modes of transportation into public way improvements and project phases.
Body
Whereas, The City of Madison is committed to fostering a livable city through the creation of Complete Streets that improve access to neighborhoods, prioritize the safety and health of residents and visitors, support economic growth, and improve access to education and jobs; and

Whereas, the City of Madison has also been moving towards Green Streets, which promote tree canopy and green infrastructure in the public right of way enhance quality of life and move us towards sustainability;

Whereas, the City of Madison desires to create a Complete Green Street policy, which are defined as facilities that are safe, comfortable and convenient for users of all ages and abilities for all travel modes; and integrating sustainable green infrastructure into the public right of way;

Whereas, In 2009 the City of Madison reaffirmed the City’s commitment to Complete Streets in Resolution 09-00997, directing staff to follow Complete Streets principles to the extent possible;

Whereas, The City recognizes that Complete Green Streets must be sensitive to surrounding context including buildings, land use, transportation and community needs; and

Whereas, The City recognizes that a safe, reliable, and comprehensive transportation network is a right of all residents of, and visitors to, Madison, regardless of ability, age, gender, race, ethnicity, or income; and

Whereas, The City also recognizes that through Complete Green Streets elements the design of streets can improve poor motorist behaviors such as excessive travel speeds; moving the City towards its Vision Zero safety initiatives; and

Whereas, Madison’s streets have the opportunity to reflect each City area’s unique characteristics and needs; and

Whereas, the 2017...