Ordinance Amaneding and Supplementing Chapter 2 Subsecton 61 Pedestrian Advisory Board

1. The Land Use Board for Planning and Zoning shall establish benchmarks reflecting the ability of all users to travel safely and conveniently along highways, roads and streets. 2. Each such Land Use Board for Planning and Zoning shall also develop plans and set benchmarks to ensure the successful implementation of the Complete and Green Streets policy in Priority Communities consistent with Environmental Justice principals. On or before of each end of the fiscal year each such agency shall prepare an initial report to identify barriers, and propose solutions to successful implementation of the Complete and Green Streets policy including in Priority Communities. 3. Each such Land Use Board for Planning and Zoning shall assign appropriate responsibility to collect and monitor data under municipal jurisdiction, including in Priority Communities, to determine compliance with the Township’s benchmarks. Benchmarks shall include but are not limited to: a. Mileage of new and existing bicycle infrastructure, including in Priority Communities (e.g., bicycle lanes, bike parking, paths, and boulevards) b. Linear feet (or mileage) of new and existing pedestrian infrastructure (e.g., sidewalks, trails, transit amenities) c. Number of new and existing ADA-compliant infrastructure (e.g., curb ramps, pedestrian buttons) d. Number of new and existing street trees e. Number of green street practices (e.g., rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavement) f. Number of new and existing pedestrian and bicycle lighting improvements g. Bicycle and pedestrian counts h. Commute mode percentages (e.g., drive alone, carpool, transit, bicycle, walk) i. The number and percentage of designated transit stops accessible via sidewalks and curb ramps j. The number, locations, and causes of collisions, injuries, and fatalities by each mode of transportation k. The percentage of children walking or bicycling to school 4. All benchmarks established by the Township of West Orange shall be disaggregated by race/ethnicity, neighborhood, and vehicle ownership when feasible. 5. Each such Land Use Board for Planning and Zoning shall provide a report on an annual basis to the Council to allow them to evaluate implementation of the Complete Street policy. Each annual report shall include the data collected pursuant to Program Reporting, as well as a list of ongoing and completed transportation projects

uate implementation of the Complete Street policy. Each annual report shall include the data collected pursuant to Program Reporting, as well as a list of ongoing and completed transportation projects during that fiscal year. If any exceptions are applied to transportation projects pursuant to Exceptions to Complete and Green Streets Requirements herein, such projects and the relevant exceptions should be identified in the annual report. All benchmarks and reports shall be made publicly available online. January 2025 8 of 26