Ordinance Amaneding and Supplementing Chapter 2 Subsecton 61 Pedestrian Advisory Board

XXXX-25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 2, SUBSECTION 61, PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE ESTABLISHING A COMPLETE AND GREEN STREETS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND CREATING A COMPLETE AND GREEN STREETS POLICY ORDINANCE No. 2025-XX WHEREAS, safe, convenient, accessible, equitable, healthy, and environmentally and economically beneficial transportation for all users is a priority of the Township of West Orange and WHEREAS, Complete and Green Streets is a means to provide a comprehensive, integrated, connected multi-modal network of transportation options through planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of new and retrofit transportation facilities along the entire right-of-way for all roadway users of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS, The Township of West Orange established a Complete Streets Policy by adopting Resolution No. 13-02 executed by Planning Board Secretary on the 9 th day of July 2013; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wishes to amend and add to its Complete Streets policy with a new Complete and Green Streets Policy to allow for safe, accessible, and convenient travel, reducing serious injuries and fatalities for all users of the roadway; and WHEREAS, “all users” include motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, public transportation vehicles and their passengers, delivery trucks and movers of commercial goods, persons with disabilities, older adults, and residents of Priority Communities; and WHEREAS, Complete and Green Streets allows for multiple modes of travel, aside from personal automobiles, so that those who are unable to drive, who cannot afford a car, or choose to reduce their car usage may travel by transit, by bicycle, or on foot safely; and WHEREAS, Complete and Green Street policies support the goals of the Township of West Orange master plan and supporting elements; and WHEREAS, New Jersey is federally designated as a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Focus State due to high numbers of pedestrian/bicycle-involved fatalities, and New Jersey’s pedestrian fatality rate continues to significantly exceed the national average; and WHEREAS, traffic crashes are preventable and the only acceptable number of traffic deaths for the Township of West Orange is zero; and WHEREAS, Complete Streets that incorporate sustainable Green Streets design elements, such

are preventable and the only acceptable number of traffic deaths for the Township of West Orange is zero; and WHEREAS, Complete Streets that incorporate sustainable Green Streets design elements, such as green stormwater infrastructure, traffic calming treatments, shade trees, and the use of recycled materials, protect and create a healthier natural and social environment, improve air and water quality, and reduce localized flooding; and WHEREAS, Complete and Green Streets implementation enhances access to local businesses, encourages reinvestment, increases property values and employment, and stimulates private investment, especially in retail districts, downtowns, and tourist areas; and January 2025 1 of 26