Hi Everyone,
LMB has launched a petition urging the Michigan State Transportation
Commission to adopt a stronger policy on Complete Streets. Please see the
information below, then sign the petition at change.org here:
http://www.change.org/petitions/michigan-state-transportation-commiss...
via michigancompletestreets.org:
"Michigan’s draft Complete Streets policy is out, and the Michigan State
Transportation Commission<http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9623_31969_31970---,00.html>
(MSTC)
is looking for your feedback. Through July 13th, we urge you to join other
citizens around the state by signing the change.org
petition<http://www.change.org/petitions/michigan-state-transportation-commiss...>
asking
MSTC to adopt a stronger policy.
MSTC, a six-member board that establishes the policy and plans for
Michigan’s Department of Transportation (MDOT), recently released the draft
policy for implementing Complete Streets on state roads. The Complete
Streets policy will direct MDOT planners to design and maintain roadways
that fit within the context of the community and keep all users in mind,
including bicyclists, public transit riders, motorists, and pedestrians of
all ages and abilities.
While the state’s effort is a big step in the right direction, bicycle,
disability, transit, and pedestrian advocates around the state think the
policy could be clearer, more specific, and include firm timelines for
implementing Complete Streets procedures. Advocates
analyzed<http://www.scribd.com/doc/99223113/Michigan-Complete-Streets-Draft-Po...>
the
policy, comparing it to national best
practices<http://www.completestreets.org/changing-policy/policy-elements/>,
and have identified a number of key areas where Michigan’s policy could be
improved.
The draft policy is the result of Complete Streets legislation passed in
2010 with overwhelming support from Michigan Legislature and the public.
The legislation requires that the state adopt a policy by August 2012.
MSTC is only allowing two weeks for the public to review and comment and
that period is quickly coming to a close on July 13th. That’s why we need
you to *ACT TODAY and sign the
petition<http://www.change.org/petitions/michigan-state-transportation-commiss...>
* urging MSTC to make improvements to the policy before adopting it."
Thank you for your time!
Jenny Jensen
League of Michigan Bicyclists
Associate Director
416 S. Cedar St. Suite A
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 334-9100
www.LMB.org <http://www.lmb.org/>
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