2891-25 Final Ordinance WO SJ Tier_3_Complete and Green Streets Model.pdf

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 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. Adoption of Complete and Green Streets Checklists 1. The Land Use Board for Planning and Zoning shall develop and adopt one or more Complete and Green Streets Checklists to be used during the project selection, planning, designing, construction, funding and maintenance of all transportation projects. 2. Each item in the checklist must include an area to provide a brief description for how the item is addressed, not addressed, or not applicable to the Complete and Green Streets policy. 3. The checklist shall explain the process for granting exceptions and indicate who is responsible for approving any exceptions before they are granted.