(A) Bicycle level of service (BLOS), pedestrian level of service (PLOS) and bicycle compatibility index (BCI) grades shall be used as a measure of success of this subchapter. The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals shall adopt an official calculator to be used for a minimum of four years. The BLOS, PLOS and BCI calculators developed by the League of Illinois Bicyclists may be used to evaluate these measures. Projects that score a grade of “B” or better shall be considered a successful implementation of this subchapter.
(B) The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals shall report annually to the City Council the success of the city’s Complete Streets Policy. This report shall include BLOS/BCI grades before and after Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals review, additional measures noted above when applicable, and any exceptions granted to the Complete Streets Policy.
(C) The Public Works Department and the Urban Forestry Board shall partner with the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals to report annually on the installation of new facilities, including but not limited to:
(1) Total miles of on-street bicycle routes defined by streets with clearly marked or signed bicycle accommodations;
(2) Linear feet of new pedestrian accommodations;
(3) Number of curb ramps installed along city streets; and
(4) Number of new street trees provided in the public right-of-way.
(Prior Code § 97.021) (Ord. 11-134, passed 7-12-2011; Ord. 2015-033, passed 11-10-2015; Ord. 2021-024, passed 7-13-2021)