(a) The Village of Gibsonburg shall prioritize funding projects that include active transportation infrastructure, target underserved communities, alleviate disparities in health, improve safety, and benefit the local economy.
(b) When considering the various elements of street design, the Village shall give priority as follows:
(1) Above all, safety is imperative, with pedestrian safety having the highest priority; projects shall be prioritized in areas with a history of crashes involving pedestrians or with a high concentration of people with disabilities, older residents, and others at higher risk.
(2) Street design elements that encourage and support walking, biking, and transit trips on streets near schools or heavily used by students commuting to school, parks, or other community resources located in the Village's central business district.
(3) The Village recognizes that not all modes can receive the same degree of accommodations on every street, but projects will be prioritized that fill a gap or lead to a more connected walking and bicycling network.
(b) The Village shall prioritize universal and equitable investment in underserved populations throughout the Village.
(c) The Village will facilitate equitable transportation investments and inclusive community engagement to help mitigate socio-economic, racial/ethnic, and health related disparities while advancing mobility and access to opportunities.
(Ord. 7-2022. Passed 5-19-22.)