251-25 WO Complete Streets Resolution 2026.pdf

251-25 November 12, 2025 Resolution by the Township of West Orange Authorizing an Application to the Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program WHEREAS, safe, convenient, accessible, healthy, and environmentally and economically beneficial transportation for all users is a priority of the Township of West Orange; and WHEREAS, Complete 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, Complete Streets can provide many benefits, including: • Improved safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, children, older adults, non-drivers and the mobility challenged, as well as those that cannot afford a car or choose to live car free, • Improved access to employment, education, residential, recreation, retail centers and public facilities, • Local economic vitality, • Access to the health benefits of physical activity, Improved stormwater management, and • Reductions in transportation-related emissions; and WHEREAS, when streets are not complete, the negative impacts on public health, safety, the economy and the environment are disproportionately borne by low-income and underserved communities. WHEREAS, through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s FY2026 Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program, planning-level technical assistance services will be provided to selected municipalities for a specific project related to advancing a Complete Streets initiative in their community; and WHEREAS, although no direct funding is provided, selected municipalities will receive free direct technical assistance services to complete a specific task related to advancing a Complete Streets initiative in their communities. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Township Council of the Township of West Orange of the State of New Jersey, authorizes the submission of the application to the Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program to receive free direct technical assistance services to complete a specific task related to advancing Complete Streets, and also commits pertinent municipal staff to coordinate and collaborate with Sustainable Jersey, Voorhees Transportation Center and the North Jersey Transportation

ated to advancing Complete Streets, and also commits pertinent municipal staff to coordinate and collaborate with Sustainable Jersey, Voorhees Transportation Center and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority to support the successful and timely delivery of technical assistance services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published in the West Orange Chronicle within ten (10) days of its approval as required by State Statute. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C., Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak, Council President Adopted: November 12, 2025