Via Eye On Annapolis<\/p>\n
Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman and County Councilman Chris Trumbauer have announced the county is developing a Complete Streets program to improve the safety and accessibility of county roads for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we continually work to make our roads safer for all users, I\u2019m proud that we are working together to find efficient ways to improve our streets without any fiscal impact,\u201d said County Executive Neuman. \u201cConsidering all opportunities for enhancements when approaching road projects is one more example of maximizing efficiency in county government.\u201d<\/p>\n
Approved unanimously by the County Council on February 18, the resolution (6-14) Trumbauer sponsored seeks to incorporate a Complete Streets policy into the county\u2019s design manual, which determines standards for repaving roads. The policy was designed in collaboration with the county\u2019s Office of Planning and Zoning, and outlines a method for determining whether upgrades such as bike lanes and sidewalks should be included along roadways already slated for improvement. \u201cWe don\u2019t want to replace a road as it is without thinking about it \u2013 there might be a good enhancement to be made,\u201d Trumbauer said.<\/p>\n
County Executive Neuman recently established a work group comprising transportation committee members and county residents to make suggestions for upgrades to the county\u2019s design manual.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m pleased we have established this Complete Streets task force,\u201d said Councilman Trumbauer. \u201cWorking with county staff, these citizens will make recommendations to help make our roadways safer, more accessible and better suited for all modes of transportation.\u201d<\/p>\n
To learn more about the county\u2019s Complete Streets program, go to https:\/\/www.aacounty.org\/PlanZone\/Transportation\/Resources\/finalreport_complete040914.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n