Resolution No. 21-61 vRESOLUTION NO. 21-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA; ADOPTING A COMPLETE
STREETS POLICY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, safe, convenient, and accessible transportation for all users is a priority of
the City of Atlantic Beach; and
WHEREAS, the term "Complete Streets" describes a comprehensive, integrated
transportation network with infrastructure and design that allow safe and convenient travel along
and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities,
motorists, movers of commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation, seniors,
children, youth, and families; and
WHEREAS, the lack of Complete Streets is dangerous for pedestrians, bicyclists, and
public transportation riders, particularly children, older adults, and persons with disabilities; on
average, a pedestrian was killed every two hours and injured every seven minutes in traffic
crashes in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Complete Streets improve public health and safety by reducing the risk of
injuries and fatalities from traffic collisions for users of all modes of transportation;
WHEREAS, streets that are designed with the safety and convenience of pedestrians and
bicyclists in mind increase the number of people walking and bicycling; and
WHEREAS, a balanced transportation system that includes Complete Streets is
conducive to streets that are lively with people walking and bicycling to everyday destinations,
such as schools, shops, restaurants, businesses, parks, transit, and jobs, which in turn enhances
neighborhood economic vitality and livability; and
WHEREAS, encouraging people to walk, bicycle, and use public transit saves energy
resources, reduces air pollution, and reduces emissions of global warming gases; and
WHEREAS, Complete Streets encourage an active lifestyle by creating opportunities to
integrate exercise into daily activities, thereby helping to reduce the risk of obesity and its
associated health problems, which include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, as well as certain cancers, stroke, asthma, and depression; and
WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing benefits and considerations, the.City of Atlantic
Beach wishes to improve its commitment to Complete Streets and desires that its streets
form a comprehensive and integrated transportation network promoting safe, equitable, and
convenient travel for all users while preserving flexibility, recognizing community context, and
using the latest and best design guidelines and standards.
convenient travel for all users while preserving flexibility, recognizing community context, and
using the latest and best design guidelines and standards.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,FLORIDA:
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Atlantic Beach adopts the Complete Streets Policy
Policy")attached hereto as Exhibit A, and made part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida at a regular meeting duly called and held this ZZ""day of iIoV,, 2021.
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,FLORIDA
By: 6
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Mayor
Approved as to form, sufficiency
and correctness:
By:
Br tb M. D n
City Attorney
ATTEST:
By: 0471/Yr
Donna L. Bartle
City Clerk
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EXHIBITS
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Exhibit A—City of Atlantic Beach Complete Street Policy
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A. DEFINITIONS
Complete Street" means a street or roadway that allows safe and convenient travel by all of the
following categories of users: pedestrians, bicyclists, people with disabilities, motorists, movers
of commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation, seniors,children,youth,and
families.
Connective Plan Area" means project identified in the Connective Plan approved by Commission
on May 20, 2021 and as amended..
Transportation Project" means any development, project, program, or practice that affects
the transportation network or occurs in the public right-of-way, including any construction,
reconstruction, retrofit, signalization operations, resurfacing, restriping, rehabilitation,
maintenance (excluding routine maintenance that does not change the roadway geometry or
operations,such as mowing,sweeping,and spot repair),operations, alteration, and repair of any
public street or roadway within the City of Atlantic Beach (including alleys, bridges, frontage
roads, and other elements of the transportation system).
B. COMPLETE STREETS REQUIREMENTS
The City of Atlantic Beach shall work toward developing an integrated and connected
multimodal transportation system of Complete Streets that serves all neighborhoods.
Toward this end:
1. Wherever possible, Transportation Projects, and phase of that project (including
planning, scoping, funding, design, approval, implementation, and maintenance),
undertaken by the city or private developers shall provide for Complete Streets for all
categories of users identified in Section A(1) of this Policy.
The Planning and Community Development Department shall routinely work in
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coordination with other city departments, citizens and Commission,to create Complete
Streets and to ensure consistency with any existing Plans (Connectivity Plan,
Comprehensive Plan, Parks Master Plan, etc.) or review of areas in need of complete
streets elements.
2. Wherever possible,Transportation Projects shall strive to create a network of continuous
bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly routes, including routes that connect with transit and
allow for convenient access to work, home, commercial areas, and schools.
3. The city shall coordinate with adjacent jurisdiction(s) and any other relevant public
agencies, including North Florida Transportation Planning Organization to ensure
that, wherever possible, the network of continuous bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly
routes that extends beyond Atlantic Beach's boundaries into adjacent jurisdictions.
4. The City of Atlantic Beach shall rely upon the current editions of street design
standards and guidelines that promote and support Complete Streets.
FDOT recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Urban Street Design Guide and Urban Bikeway Design Guide (National
Association of City Transportation Officials)
Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A context sensitive approach {Institute
of Transportation Engineers/Congress for the New Urbanism)
Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (U.S. Department
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration)
Bicycle Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (U.S. Department
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration)
Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide (U.S. Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration)
5. All Complete Streets shall reflect the context and character of the surrounding built
and natural environments, and enhance the appearance of such. At the planning
stage, The City of Atlantic Beach shall work with local residents, business operators,
neighboring jurisdictions, school districts, students, property owners, and other
stakeholders who will be directly affected by a Complete Streets project to address
any concerns regarding context and character.
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6. For those streets not designated as active transportation projects residents can apply
for review for potential projects to help ensure pedestrian and bicycle safety.
C. LEAD DEPARTMENT
The Planning and Community Development Department shall lead the implementation
of this Policy and coordinate with Public Works, Engineering, Police Department and
consultants as needed.
D. IMPLEMENTATION
The following steps shall be taken within one (1) year of the effective date of this Policy:
1. All street design standards used in the planning, designing, and implementing phases
of Transportation Projects shall be reviewed to ensure that they reflect the best available
design guidelines for effectively implementing Complete Streets.
2. The Planning and Community Development and Public Works departments shall
incorporate this Policy into relevant internal manuals,checklists, rules,and procedure.
3. The Planning and Community Development Department shall assess whether any
municipal and zoning codes, land use plans, or other relevant documents, including the
Capital Improvement Program, conflict with this Policy, and shall submit a report, along
with a proposal for addressing any conflicts,to the City Manager.
4. The Planning and Community Development Department shall provide training on
Complete Streets and the implementation of this Policy to all relevant staff, and develop
a plan for providing such training for new hires.
5. The Planning and Community Development Department shall identify an existing process
or develop a new process that allows for public participation (including participation
by bicycle, pedestrian) in decisions concerning the design, planning,and use of streets
and roadways covered by this Policy.
6. The City of Atlantic Beach shall actively seek sources of public and private funding to
assist in the implementation of this Policy.
7. All new roadway/streets capital improvement projects shall be reviewed for complete
streets compliance.
8. All existing streets, without another street intersecting, in excess of 1,000 feet shall be
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reviewed annually for complete streets recommendations.
9. The Connectivity Plan should be reviewed annually to add future projects as traffic and
pedestrian patterns change.
E. EXCEPTIONS TO POLICY
1. A specific category of user may be excluded from the requirements of Section B of this
Policy only if one or more of the following exceptions apply:
a. Use of the roadway is prohibited by law for the category of user(e.g., pedestrians on
Mayport Road, vehicles on a pedestrian mall). In this case, efforts shall be
made to accommodate the excluded category of user on a parallel route; or
b. There is an absence of both a current and future need to accommodate the category
of user (absence of future need may be shown via demographic,school,employment,
and public transportation route data that demonstrate,for example,a low likelihood
of bicycle, pedestrian,or transit activity in an area over the next 20 years); or
c. The cost would be excessively disproportionate to the current need or future need
over the next 20 years.
2. An exception shall be granted only if:
a. A request for an exception is submitted to staff in writing, with supporting
documentation, and made publicly available with a minimum of 30 days allowed
for public input; and
b. The exception is approved in writing by City Commission and the written approval
is made publicly available.
F. PERFORMANCE MEASURES
In order to evaluate whether the streets and transportation network are adequately serving
each category of users, the Planning and Community Development and Public Works
Department shall collect and report baseline and annual data on matters relevant to this
Policy, including, without limitation, the following information:
1. Mileage of new bicycle infrastructure (e.g., bicycle lanes, paths, and boulevards);
2. Linear feet of new pedestrian infrastructure (e.g., sidewalks, trails, etc.);
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3. Number of new curb ramps installed;
4. Number of new street trees planted;
5. Type and number by of new pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly signage and
landscaping improvements, including street furniture and lighting;
6. The percentage of transit stops accessible via sidewalks and curb ramps;
7. The number, locations, and cause of collisions, injuries, and fatalities by mode
of transportation;
8. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) or Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) trip reduction data
as made available by North Florida TPO.
G. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
One year from the effective date of this Policy, and annually thereafter, the lead agency
shall submit a report to Commission on the progress made in implementing this Policy that
includes, at a minimum, the following: (1) baseline and updated performance measures as
described in Section (F); (2) a summary of(a) all Transportation Projects planned or undertaken
and their status, including a full list and map, with clear identification of which projects are
located in the Connectivity Plan; (b) all exceptions granted pursuant to Section E of this
Policy, including identification of exceptions granted in for projects located in the
Connectivity Plan; (c) the progress made in achieving the benchmarks for projects located
in the Connectivity Plan developed pursuant to Section D(5); (d) updates to street design
standards, internal department and agency manuals and procedures, zoning and municipal
codes, and land use plans, pursuant to Sections D(1)-(3); (e) all funding acquired for projects
that enhance the Complete Streets network; (t) all staff trainings and professional
development provided pursuant to Section D(4); and (3) any recommendations for improving
implementation of this Policy.
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