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Section 1. Purpose (1) The name of this policy shall be the Complete/Livable Streets Policy (2) The purpose of this policy is to set forth guiding principles and practices to be considered in all development projects containing transportation elements to encourage walking, bicycling and other non-motorized forms of transit, in addition to normal motorized transit, including personal, freight, and public transit vehicles. All elements must be designed to allow safe operations for all users regardless of age or ability. (3) The ultimate goal of this policy is the creation of an interconnected network of "Complete Streets", as defined herein, that balances the needs of all users in pleasant and appealing ways in order to achieve maximum functionality and use. Section 2. Application and Scope (1) While this policy does not require certain designs or construction standards and does not require specific improvements, this policy does require that the City consider complete street elements in the design, construction and maintenance of public transportation projects, improvements and facilities. This policy further requires consideration of complete street elements by the Plan Commission, Traffic Commission, Green Practices Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Board of Adjustment, Parks Commission and other advisory boards and commissions of the City during the review process of development applications, permits, plans and projects. (2) All developers and builders shall comply with plans approved in accordance with this policy. (3) This policy is intended to cover all development and redevelopment within University City. This includes all public transportation projects such as, but not limited to, new road construction, reconstruction retrofits, upgrades, resurfacing, Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliant construction, and rehabilitation. Routine maintenance may be excluded from these requirements by the City on a case-by- case basis, including routine maintenance on privately built roads intended for public use. As such, compliance with these principles may be factored into decisions related to the City's participation in private projects and whether the City will accept possession of privately built roads constructed after the passage of this policy. (4) The City understands that special considerations and designs are necessary to accommodate older adults or disabled citizens and will work to ensure that those needs are met in all complete street designs. All public transportation projects involving complete street elements shall be ADA compliant to help meet those special considerations. 2