Take the next step for safer Michigan roads: a Complete Streets survey
Hi Tim,
A few months ago, over 750 people signed
our open letter to MDOT, requesting nine actions to make Michigan roads safer for people who walk and bike. Four of those actions related to our state's Complete Streets policy:
3. Update the MDOT Complete Streets policy to establish specific performance measures, collect data on them on a regular timeline, and publish the data on a regular basis.
MDOT was (and still is) preparing to update its Complete Streets policy. We asked that any new policy include clear means to measure progress.
4. Make Complete Streets the default on every MDOT freeway interchange and trunkline project.
We asked MDOT to provide current best practice accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists in every interchange and at every overpass or underpass as a default.
5. Provide a transparent process that incorporates public feedback for applying the Complete Streets policy, especially
to measures that may increase safety for motorists at the expense of safety for bicyclists, like J-turns and rumble strips. We asked that MDOT engage with regional advisory groups such as the Traffic Safety Network groups or with the PBSAT to establish a process
for applying its Complete Streets policy to projects such as these.
6. Offer a model Complete Streets policy, as required by state law. We asked MDOT to develop and make available a model
policy demonstrating best practices for use by municipalities and counties.
Now, as you may have seen, MDOT is conducting a survey in preparing to revise their Complete Streets policy. This is a great step to engage with you, the citizens of Michigan, and we need to be sure
they hear our voices.
The survey is open
through Feb. 29:
I really appreciate your thoughtful engagement with our state's future direction. It's going to take all of us to make Michigan bicycling better and safer.
Sincerely,
Matt Penniman
Communications and Advocacy Director
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