The Bloomington City Council approved a Complete Streets policy at its February 27, 2012, meeting. The policy is designed to balance safety, mobility, efficiency and costs, and implement the right modes for the right roads.
“The goal is to develop a balanced transportation system that will enhance safety, health and livability for users of all ages and abilities, including pedestrians, transit users, bicyclists, commercial and emergency vehicles, freight drivers and motorists,” Bloomington City Engineer Shelly Pederson said. “We’ll do this by planning, designing, operating and maintaining a network of multi-modal streets.”
The Complete Streets policy is part of the City’s Alternative Transportation Plan to enhance the quality of life in Bloomington by promoting active lifestyles, improving safety and making strategic investments in multi-modal transportation. This includes improving the city’s walking and biking facilities, and connections between neighborhoods, businesses, transit and recreational amenities.