The City of Chickasaw City Council
The City of Chickasaw City Council approved a resolution to adopt the Complete Streets policy to consider as the city develops its community strategic plan for its future economic development growth and expansion at the December 8 council meeting. Chickasaw is the first community in Mobile County to adopt this resolution. Representatives from the Complete Streets initiative, spearheaded by Smart Coast, a nonprofit organization based in Fairhope, made a presentation to both the Chickasaw City Council and Planning Commission in November.
Todays cities and towns are an important part of the livability of all communities. However, too many streets are designed only for speeding cars, or worse, creeping traffic jams. So, states, cities and towns across the United States are asking their planners and engineers to build road networks that are safer, more livable, and welcoming to everyone. Ingredients that are found on a complete street include sidewalks, bike lanes, special bus lanes, comfortable and accessible transit stops, frequent crossing opportunities, median islands, accessible pedestrian signals, curb extensions, and more.
Whether in a rural area or a highly urban area, both are designed to balance safety and convenience for everyone using the road. Complete Streets policy will improve safety, address climate change and oil dependence, and foster stronger communities, playing an important role in creating more livable and sustainable communities.
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