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A RESOLUTION
To Provide for the Consideration of Complete and Green Network
Approach in Construction Projects within the Public Right -of -Way and
Public Spaces
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston seeks to address the livability and
environmental needs of our community with comfortable corridors that focus on
various users including pedestrians, cyclists, and public transportation riders, which is
commonly referred to as the "Complete Streets" concept; and
WHEREAS, increased walking and bicycling offers the potential for
cleaner air, greater health of the population, reduced traffic congestion, less reliance
on fossil fuels, more efficient use of right-of-way space, and assist in the management
of stormwater runoff and encourage permeable surfaces, which are more commonly
referred to as the "Green Streets" concepts; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to institute a combined Complete Streets and
Green Streets principles into an integrated approach for projects involving the rights -of -
way and public spaces in various phases of work from the planning, design and/or
construction for each applicable project within the City of Evanston (the "Complete and
Green Network"),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
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SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by reference
as though fully restated.
SECTION 2: The City endorses and supports the Complete and Green
Network approach for appropriate public works right-of-way and public space projects.
SECTION 3: The City will follow a Complete and Green Network
approach which has the following elements:
(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall have the
following meanings:
PROJECT The construction, reconstruction, retrofit, alteration, or repair of any
public way, including the work related to planning, design, approval, and
implementation processes, improved timing of traffic control signals,
new or improved signage, pavement markings, re -configuration of travel
lanes and any permanent infrastructure that promotes the pedestrian,
bicycle and/or transit environment in harmony with safe and efficient
motor vehicle travel. Projects do not include minor or routine upkeep on
the public way such as sweeping, mowing, spot repair, or interim
measures on detour routes.
USER People of all ages and abilities that use corridors, including pedestrians,
bicyclists, motor vehicle drivers, public transportation riders and drivers.
(B) Purpose. The City of Evanston will implement in all phases of public works
Projects an integrated and connected transportation network to encourage increased
use of alternative modes of transportation other than a vehicle, and consider all Users
of the right-of-way and public space for Projects.
(C) Policy. Decisions regarding the public right-of-way shall promote comfortable and
effective use by pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit, and motor vehicles, taking into
account the surrounding community context and land uses. The principles guiding
these decisions shall be known as "Complete and Green Network". The Complete
and Green Network can be achieved through a linkage of level improvements,
integration into single location Projects, or incrementally, though a series of small
improvements or maintenance activities.
(D) Guidelines.
1. The Public Works Department and other appropriate City personnel will
take into account Complete and Green Network practices in decisions
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regarding the use of limited public right-of-way and public spaces, with
consideration given to context and land use.
2. Future right-of-way and public space Projects will be used as
opportunities to improve safety, access, and mobility for users of the
public way and to further integrate bicycle, pedestrian, and transit modes
into the transportation network.
3. The Public Works Department and other appropriate City personnel will
consider Complete and Green Network as one of the City's priorities in
right-of-way and public space planning and funding decisions.
(E) Exceptions. This policy shall not apply if the Director of Public Works makes a
written finding that one or more of the following conditions apply:
1. Financial Hardship to the project sponsor. Financial hardship exists
when compliance with Complete and Green Network guidelines
constitutes a minimum of twenty (20) percent of the total project cost, but
in no event more than one million dollars; and
2. Existing structures or corridors do not allow for implementation of
Complete and Green Network elements.
3. The scope of the relevant Project is limited to maintenance activities
intended to keep the right-of-way and public spaces in serviceable
condition.
4. There is sufficient documentation that there is no feasible way to
accommodate improvements for non -vehicular traffic within a Project's
scope.
(F) Reporting. The Director of Public Works may provide an annual progress report to
City Council on the implementation of the Complete and Green Network policy to new
and/or continuing Projects and other related improvements to ensure consistency with
this title.
SECTION 4: Nothing in this Resolution 6-R-14 shall be construed or held
to abrogate or limit the City's immunities under the Illinois Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS
10/1 et seq.
SECTION 5: That this Resolution 6-R-14 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
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Elizih B. Tisdalil,
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y G eene, City Clerk
Adopted: 97 , 2014
Mayor