OVERVIEW:

The Complete Street Advisory Committee is a group of residents, advocates, who provide up-to-date recommendations on national best practices, lead outreach and educational efforts in the community, and provide guidance on project prioritization for equitable access across the city.

Currently there are 3 openings on the committee. Please note, the committee is an ad-hoc volunteer board, not an official city board or commission.

BACKGROUND:

In 2019, the City of Kalamazoo Complete Streets Policy (document) was approved creating the Complete Street Advisory Committee. The Complete Street Advisory Committee (“CSAC”) is an ad-hoc volunteer committee of residents from special interest groups, core neighborhoods, or anyone who thought Kalamazoo’s streets should be safe and friendly to all users. In late 2021/early-2022 the Complete Street Design Manual was completed. That manual can be found here. This document sets the stage for CSAC to help evaluate all future Capital Improvement Projects against Complete Street Design. Bylaws, an application, and workplan are being drafted, streamlined, and reviewed to help guide CSAC into 2022 and beyond.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Conduct educational and community outreach on Complete Street Design

    • Including Walking/Biking Audits, Flyers, Special Meetings, and more…

  • Keep up-to-date on Complete Streets Best Practices

  • Receive updates from City staff on Capital Improvement Projects

STAFF LIAISON:

Nolan Bergstrom, Community Planner

STAFF:

Community Planning and Economic Development

Public Works

VISION:

To help implement and champion the Street Design Manual and the Complete Streets Policy.

STRATEGIC VISION:

Connected City, Complete Neighborhoods, Inviting Public Places, and Safe Community

METRICS:

# of events hosted, # of projects reviewed, hours (total and average) of volunteer time, Project specific measurables

BUDGET:

Staff and Volunteer time

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