Jenita McGowan

Chief of Sustainability Introduction & Background

Complete and Green Streets Taskforce

Office of Sustainability Office of Capital Projects Traffic Engineering Division of Streets Water Pollution Control Parks, Recreation and Properties City Planning Bike Cleveland YMCA Advisory: RTA, NOACA, NEORSD

Vision
The City of Cleveland is committed to the creation of a network of Complete and Green Streets that will improve the economic, environmental and social well-being of its citizens. Clevelands network of Complete and Green Streets will provide safe and desirable travel for users of all ages and abilities and accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit while also incorporating best management practices in green infrastructure.

Taskforce Goals
1. Safety: Provide transportation system with maximum safety 2. Maximize Mobility for All Users 3. Environmental, Economic & Social Benefit 4. Train Personnel in Complete and Green Streets Principles

2012 Projects
Complete and Green Streets Roundtable with Dan Austin from 88 Bikes and 2 day training on Complete and Green Streets Typology with Gary Toth from The Project for Public Spaces. Request for Proposals to create a Complete and Green Streets Typology for City Streets Lake to Lake Bike Trail Lorain Carnegie Bridge multi-purpose path Bicycle lanes on Abbey Avenue Recycled pavement on Martin Luther King Blvd. Groundbreaking for Downtown extension of theTowpath Trail, LED street light project led by Cleveland Public Power Related:
City Council Bicycle Safety Ordinance Bike Share Feasibility Study

2012 Metrics
3 pedestrian refuge islands installed 42 intersection countdown signals installed 1.3 Miles of multi-purpose paths installed 752 ADA compliant ramps installed .3 Miles of bicycle lanes added 1.3 Miles of multi-purpose paths installed 4 Traffic Calming Measures Installed 1,000 sq ft of Treelawns Unpaved Amount of Recycled Pavement Used: Asphalt = 18,102 tons Concrete = 17,491 tons 3,448 tons of Pervious Pavement Used 300 LED Streetlights Installed 155 tons of iron from castings recycled

Upcoming Projects
West 41st and West 44th bike lanes Fleet Avenue Complete & Green Street Cedar Avenue Complete & Green Street Detroit Avenue bike lanes

Tools for Effective Implementation

Typology Next Steps
Design Manual Updated Bikeway Plan

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Future of Transportation National Survey (2010)