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Home My WebLink Aboutseattle checklistSeattle Department .1 of Transportation Intent Complete Streets Checklist April 2011 SDOT will plan for, design and construct all new City transportation improvement projects to provide appropriate accommodation for pedestrian, bicyclists, transit riders, freight, and persons of all abilities, while promoting safe operation for all users. Complete Streets may be achieved through single projects or incrementally through a series of smaller improvements or maintenance activities over time. It is the Mayor's and Council's intent that all sources of transportation funding be drawn upon to implement Complete Streets. The City believes that maximum financial flexibility is important to implementing Complete Streets principles. This checklist was developed to ensure SDOT projects meet these goals and help to sort through potentially conflicting modal priorities. Please reference the following materials to help guide you through this checklist: • Complete Streets -(DRAFT) Street Type Design Guidelines • Chapter 4.2 of the Right -of -Way Improvements Manual Project Name: Average Daily Traffic: note: if ADT is less than 25KAND lane configuration includes 4 or more through lanes, contact traffic management for review for potential rechannelization. If available, Pedestrian Counts: Bicycle Counts:` Truck Volumes: Classifications What is the Traffic Classification? (see map) ❑ Principal Arterial ❑ Minor Arterial ❑Collector Arterial ❑Non -Arterial What is the Transit Classification? (see map) ❑Transit Way ❑ Principal ❑ Major ❑ Minor ❑ Local Is this project located on a route with one of the following classifications? El Major Truck Street ❑Urban Village Transit Network ❑Urban Trail & Bikeway ❑Boulevard ❑SFD Non -arterial Route Seattle Department of Transportation Complete Streets Checklist April 2011 Street Types What is the Street Type(s)? (see map) Check all that apply ❑Regional Connector ❑Commercial Connector ❑Local Connector ❑Main Street ❑Mixed Use Street El Industrial Access Street ❑Green Street El Neighborhood Green Street Review the priority elements matrix (page 11) Describe any priority elements included in this project: Describe any priority elements NOT included in this project: PA Seattle Department of Transportation Sidewalks and Crosswalks Sidewalk maintenance Are existing sidewalks within the project area in good condition? If "no", will they be repaired as part of this project? If "no", is there a plan to repair in the near future? Complete Streets Checklist April 2011 F-1 Yes ❑No ❑Yes El No Parking restrictions at crosswalks and intersections (see graphic) Note: curb side parking shall be restricted 20'from the back of any crosswalk (marked or implied), and 30'from the back of any intersection. Does the project area include curb side parking? ❑Yes ❑ No If "yes, describe how will the restriction be addressed (signs, physical barriers, etc.): -3- Seattle Department of Transportation Complete Streets Checklist April 2011 Approved Plans Was an SDOT sub -area plan completed within the project area? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "yes`, are there specific recommendations that fall within the project area? Describe any recommendations included in this project: Describe any recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: Seattle Transit Plan/ Transit Master Plan (draft) Are there Seattle Transit Plan/Transit Master Plan (draft) recommendations for bus stop configuration or facilities met within the project area? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe any recommendations included in this project: Describe any recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: Bus Stops Are there bus stops within the project area? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe average distances between bus stops in/or adjacent to the project area: If bus stops are less than 0.20 mile (1,056 ft.), can stops be consolidated? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe which stops could be consolidated: 4- Seattle Department of Transportation Complete Streets Checklist April 2011 Bicycle Master Plan Are there Bicycle Master Plan recommendations within the project area? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe any recommendations included in this project. Describe any recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: Pedestrian Master Plan (draft) Are there Pedestrian Master Plan (draft) recommendations within the project area? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe any recommendations included in this project: Describe any recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: Pedestrian -Scaled Lighting Opportunities Is the project within a High Priority Area as defined by the Pedestrian master Plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, please refer project to Terry Plumb (CPRS) Freight Mobility Action Plan Note: Freight is important to the basic economy of the city and has unique right-of-way needs to support that role. Complete Street improvements that are consistent with freight mobility and support other modes should be considered. Are there Freight Mobility Action Plan recommendations that apply to the project? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe any recommendations included in this project: Describe any recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: -5- Seattle Department of Transportation Complete Streets Checklist April 2011 Streetscape Concept Plans (amended in Right -of -Way Improvements Manual, chapter 6) Is there a Streetscape Concept Plan with recommendations for the project area? E] Yes ❑ No Describe any recommendations included in this project: Describe any recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: Intellegent Transportation Systems (ITS) Strategic Plan Are there ITS Strategic Plan recommendations within the project area? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe any recommendations included in this project: Describe any recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: I3 GSeattle Department Complete Streets Checklist �& of Transportation April 2011 Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Does the project fall under the 2009 updated stormwater code? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "no, explain why not: If "yes", describe any GSI elements or techniques included in this project: Describe any GSI recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: Climate Change/Green House Gas Emissions SDOT's cement and materials use is the largest source of our carbon footprint. Using green paving materials (pozzolans, warm mix asphalt) reduces the GHG from materials use. (review spreadsheet) How many metric tons of asphalt/concrete are projected for this project? Will carbon be offset by using a high percentage of green materials? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "yes", how many tons of carbon will be offset? If "no", what is the Carbon Offset Cost for this Project for not using green paving materials? Climate Adaptation: What increase in precipitation, temperature and sea level rise has your project anticipated? Bands of Green Are there recommendations in the Bands of Green Report that apply to the project? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe any recommendations included in this project: Describe any recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: rSuttle Department of Transportation SDOT Art Plan Complete Streets Checklist April 2011 Is there an opportunity to utilize 1 % for the Arts funding of implement Art Plan Toolbox elements (e.g. signal box art, special inlays or materials) with this project? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe any recommendations included in this project: Describe any recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: SDOT Urban Forestry Management Plan Are there opportunities to add canopy coverage and/or better protect the health of existing trees with this project? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe any recommendations included in this project: Describe any recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: Other Plans Have other significant plan(s) been completed within the project area (e.g. Neighborhood or Station Area Plans, DPD City Design projects)? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe any recommendations included in this project: Describe any recommendations NOT included in this project and reason for deferral: s- 5 Seattle Department Complete Streets Checklist of Transportation April 2011 Project Manager Summary Describe any Complete Streets elements that will need to be addressed outside of this project and the division or program responsible for implementation: How does the project accommodate bicycles, pedestrians, transit, freight, and traffic during construction? Describe impacts to the funding schedule and/or other commitments as a result of incorporating Complete Streets elements: a Seattle Department of Transportation Complete Streets Checklist April 2011 Exceptions In the following unusual or extraordinary circumstances, Complete Streets principles will not apply: Does the project wholly consist of simple repairs made pursuant to the Pavement Opening and Restoration Rule (SDOT Director's Rule 2004-02)? Does the project wholly consist of standard maintenance activities designed to keep assets in serviceable condition (e.g. mowing, sweeping, spot repair, and surface treatments such as chip seal)? Is there a plan to implement Complete Streets principles incrementally through a series of smaller improvements or maintenance activities over time? Does the Project Team recommend an exception to Complete Streets for this project? Author of the exception: Note: the Complete Streets Ordinance requires the SDOT Director to issue a documented exception concluding that the application of Complete Streets principles is unnecessary or inappropriate because it would be contrary to public safety; or where other available means or factors indicate an absence of need, including future need. iQ Seattle Department of Transportation Comments: Project Engineer: Complete Streets Checklist April 2011 please print date signature Project Manager: please print date signature Complete Streets Coordinator: CC Board/Division Director: ple1;5v 131111: date signature please print date signature Seattle Department of Transportation Attachment 1: Ordinance Number: 122386 Complete Streets Checklist April 2011 AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle's Complete Streets policy, stating guiding principles and practices so that transportation improvements are planned, designed and constructed to encourage walking, bicycling and transit use while promoting safe operations for all users. Date introduced/referred: April 9, 2007 Date passed: April 30, 2007 Status: Passed Vote: 9-0 Date of Mayor's signature: May 7, 2007 Committee: Transportation Sponsor: DRAGO, STEINBRUECK Index Terms: TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION -PLANNING, PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC -TRANSIT, BICYCLING, BIKEWAYS, BICYCLES, LAND TRANSPORTATION References/Related Documents: Related: Res 30915 Text AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle's Complete Streets policy, stating guiding principles and practices so that transportation improvements are planned, designed and constructed to encourage walking, bicycling and transit use while promoting safe operations for all users. WHEREAS, the City Council, with the Mayor concurring, adopted Resolution 30915 that defines the Complete Streets policy; and WHEREAS, City policy as stated in the Transportation Strategic Plan and the Seattle Comprehensive Plan is to encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use as safe, convenient and widely available modes of transportation for all people; and WHEREAS, Seattle's Complete Streets guiding principle is to design, operate and maintain Seattle's streets to promote safe and convenient access and travel for all users --- pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and people of all abilities, as well as freight and motor vehicle drivers; and WHEREAS, other jurisdictions and agencies nationwide have adopted Complete Streets legislation including the U.S. Department of Transportation, numerous state transportation agencies, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Boulder, Chicago and Portland; and WHEREAS, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will implement Complete Streets policy by designing, operating and maintaining the transportation network to improve travel conditions for bicyclists, pedestrians, transit and freight in a manner consistent with, and supportive of, the surrounding community; and WHEREAS, transportation improvements will include an array of facilities and amenities that are recognized as contributing to Complete Streets, including: street and sidewalk lighting; pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements; access improvements for freight; access improvements, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; public transit facilities accommodation including, but not limited, to pedestrian access improvement to transit stops and stations; street trees and landscaping; drainage; and street amenities; and WHEREAS, SDOT will implement policies and procedures with the construction, reconstruction or other changes of transportation facilities on arterial streets to support the creation of Complete Streets including capital improvements, re-channelization projects and major maintenance, recognizing that all streets are different and in each case user needs must be balanced; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS: -12- Seattle Department Complete Streets Checklist of Transportation April 2011 Section 1. SDOT will plan for, design and construct all new City transportation improvement projects to provide appropriate accommodation for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and persons of all abilities, while promoting safe operation for all users, as provided for below. Section 2. SDOT will incorporate Complete Streets principles into: the Department's Transportation Strategic Plan; Seattle Transit Plan; Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans; Intelligent Transportation System Strategic Plan; and other SDOT plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as appropriate. Section 3. Because freight is important to the basic economy of the City and has unique right-of-way needs to support that role, freight will be the major priority on streets classified as Major Truck Streets, Complete Street improvements that are consistent with freight mobility but also support other modes may be considered on these streets. Section 4. Except in unusual or extraordinary circumstances, Complete Streets principles will not apply: *to repairs made pursuant to the Pavement Opening and Restoration Rule (SDOT Director's Rule 2004-02); * to ordinary maintenance activities designed to keep assets in serviceable condition (e.g., mowing, cleaning, sweeping, spot repair and surface treatments such as chip seal, or interim measures on detour or haul routes); * where the Director of Transportation issues a documented exception concluding that application of Complete Street principles is unnecessary or inappropriate because it would be contrary to public safety; or * where other available means or factors indicate an absence of need, including future need. Section 5. Complete Streets may be achieved through single projects or incrementally through a series of smaller improvements or maintenance activities over time. It is the Mayor's and Council's intent that all sources of transportation funding be drawn upon to implement Complete Streets. The City believes that maximum financial flexibility is important to implement Complete Streets principles. Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its approval by the Mayor, but if not approved and returned by the Mayor within ten (10) days after presentation, it shall take effect as provided by Municipal Code Section 1.04.020. Passed by the City Council the day of 2007, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its passage this day of 12007. President of the City Council Approved by me this day of. 2007. Gregory J. Nickels, Mayor Filed by me this day of .,2007 - City ,2007.City Clerk April 24, 2007 -13- Seattle Department of Transportation Complete Streets Checklist April 2011 Priority Elements Matrix I N Preferred CL '•V L 1 Consider 4.0 c c Preferred in Center City 4) G) o 4j 4j d w v► oU e Q },f N p L. ° U O W C E E K = IM z g Primary Design Features Sidewalks buffered from moving traffic by additional ■ :sidewalk width or planting strip Street trees and landscaping E L Low landscaping or high branching trees in planting ■ strip Weather protection integrated with buildings for street . . . level uses and at transit zones Pedestrian scaled lighting III N N W Emphasis on coordinated street furniture ■ Short-term, on -street parking ■ Curb bulbs where there is on -street parking Emphasis on small curb radii and curb bulbs where on- ■ . street parking exists Load zones to support delivery activities Striped bicycle lanes or sharrows, and signage on . ■ ■ . designated bicycle routes Bicycle access accommodated if parallel route is not . feasible Bicycle route appropriate to share with motor vehicles Emphasis on bicycle parking in business districts Truck route signage Traffic calming Bus shelters at transit stops Minimize curb cuts and driveways to create continuous ■ ■ sidewalk Natural Drainage encouraged -14-