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Roseville Public Works, Environment and <br />Transportation Commission <br />Agenda Item <br />Date: May 22, 2012 <br />Item Description: Complete Streets Policy Discussion <br />Item No: 8 <br />Background: <br />Over the past few years there has been a movement to make streets more conducive to all modes <br />of transportation such as biking, walking, and alternative transit options. The term "complete <br />streets" has been attached to this effort and many local governments have taken actions to make <br />their streets more useable for all modes of transportation. <br />Attached to this report is an example complete streets policy that was approved by the City of <br />Falcon Heights last year. This policy sets standards that the city will consider when completing <br />street projects. Specifically, components such as sidewalks, landscaping, lighting, transit <br />facilities, and storm water will be taken into consideration in the design process. <br />It is important to note that this policy does not require the installation of these elements, but does <br />call for the city to consider them when designing street projects. <br />Adoption of this policy also helps meet one of the GreenStep Cities program criteria set by the <br />Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. <br />Recommended Action: <br />Discuss Complete Streets Policy and applicability to Roseville. <br />Attachments: <br />A. Complete Streets Draft Policy <br />