Implementation of MTC’s Complete Streets Policy, Resolution 4493, Adopted
3/25/22
Background
Since 2006, MTC’s Complete Streets (CS) Policy has promoted
the development of transportation facilities that can be used by all modes. In
March 2022, MTC updated its CS policy (Resolution 4493) with the goal of
ensuring that people biking, walking, rolling, and taking transit are safely
accommodated within the transportation network. This policy works to advance
Plan Bay Area 2050 objectives of achieving mode shift, safety, equity, and
vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emission reductions, as well as state
& local compliance with applicable CS-related laws, policies, and practices,
specifically the California Complete Street Act of 2008 (Gov. Code Sections
65040.2 and 65302) and applicable local policies such as the CS resolutions
adopted before January 16, 2016 (as part of MTC’s OBAG 2 requirements.)
Requirements
MTC’s CS Policy requires that all projects in the public right of way (with a total
project cost of $250,000 or more) applying for regional discretionary
transportation funding – or requesting regional endorsement or approval through
MTC – submit a Complete Streets Checklist (Checklist) to MTC.
Project sponsors shall coordinate with their respective County Transportation Agency (CTA) or local Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) (or equivalent) to review the CS Checklist. Checklists must be reviewed by the local or county BPAC (or equivalent) prior to MTC's review of the Checklist. If a project includes a transit stop/station or is located along a transit route, the checklist must be signed by the transit agency(ies) to confirm transit agency coordination and acknowledgement of the project.
Please note that projects claiming exceptions to the CS Policy
must complete the Exceptions section on the Checklist, including the BPAC review, and provide a Department Director-level signature. Please fill out Contact Information and Project Information and then move to Statement of Exception, which is the last section.
Additional information and guidance for completing this Checklist
can be found at the MTC Administrative Guidance: Complete Streets Policy
Guidance for public agency staff implementing MTC Resolution 4493 at https://mtc.ca.gov/planning/transportation/complete-streets