For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Accessibility. The ability to reach desired destinations for all transportation system users.
Complete Streets Features. Include but are not limited to sidewalks, crosswalks, accessible curb ramps, curb extensions, raised medians, refuge islands, roundabouts or mini-circles, traffic signals and accessible pedestrian signals such as audible and vibrotactile indications and pedestrian countdown signals, shared-use paths, bicycle lanes, paved shoulders, street trees, planting strips, signs, pavement markings, including multi-modal pavement striping, street furniture, bicycle parking facilities, public transportation stops, and facilities, including streetscapes, dedicated transit lanes, and transit priority signalization.
Context Sensitive Solution. A process in which a full range of stakeholders are involved in developing complete streets transportation solutions that identify and incorporate appropriate complete streets features designed to fit into, enhance, and support the surrounding environment and context, including land use.
Directors. The directors of transportation services, design and construction, planning and permitting, and facility maintenance.
Multi-Modal. The movement of people and goods by more than one method of transportation. A street that accommodates walking, bicycling, mobility devices, transit, and driving is multi-modal.
National Industry Best Practices. Guidelines established by national industry groups on complete streets best policy and implementation practices, including but not limited to reports by the American Planning Association and the National Complete Streets Coalition.
Transportation Facility or Project. The planning, design, construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or improvement of public highways, roadways, streets, sidewalks, traffic control devices and signage, and all facilities or improvements related to public transit.
Users. Motorists, bicyclists, individuals dependent on mobility devices, transit riders, pedestrians, and others who depend on the transportation system to move people and goods.
(1990 Code, Ch. 14, Art. 33, § 14-33.1) (Added by Ord. 12-15)