HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2022-057-For the adoption of Orange County complete streets policy RES - 2022 - 057r' 9 �* 1ol J Attachment 2
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORANGE COUNTY COMPLETE STREETS POLICY
The motion to approve the following resolution was offered by , r s , � kclLaje, and
seconded byC L , �.pL% , , and upon being put to a vote was duly adopted .
WHEREAS , the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC ) has found that Orange
County is conducting transportation planning in a continuous , cooperative , and comprehensive
manner in accordance with 23 USC 134 and 49 USC 1607 ; and
WHEREAS , the BOCC expressed its support for the comprehensive implementation of the North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Complete Streets Policy in all of its applicable
region transportation plans and highway prof ects as a matter of common practice ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County supports local member jurisdictions ' Bicycle and Pedestrian
Planning Grants applications ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County luiows that by balancing all transportation modes and
accommodating all users , adopting a Complete Street policy will help to encourage the planning,
design and construction of safer streets and ensures that the transportation system benefits all users
equitably ; and
WHEREAS , a Complete Streets policy can help calm traffic , enhance economic opportunities ,
increase physical activity, and create safer environments for residents and visitors ;
NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that Orange County affirms its support of Complete
Streets in the planning, design and construction of highway projects .
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