Florissant Approves Complete Streets Policy; 29th CS policy in Missouri - The Independent News

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The Florissant City Council met Monday at city hall. They had a light agenda, with no public hearings scheduled. The did, however, pass some bills and resolutions.

The council passed a bill approving the Florissant Complete Streets Policy. City Engineer Tim Barrett spoke to the council about the Complete Street Policy. Barrett stated that the policy states that all streets should be safe for all vehicles, including bicycles and wheelchairs. The city will partner with TrailNet to develop bike and pedestrian master plan for the city.

“A Complete Streets ordinance directs the city to routinely look for opportunities to enable safe access for all users,” Barrett said. He added that complete street programs are important when applying for grants.
“We want to thank Mayor Thomas Schneider and City Engineer Timothy Barrett for working with AARP, Trailnet and others on this ordinance. We also appreciate the entire council signing on as co-sponsors, signaling their commitment to improve the streets of Florissant for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists,” said Sheila Holm, AARP associate state director.

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Florissant Approves Complete Streets Policy; 29th CS policy in Missouri - The Independent News

MoBikeFed comment: AARP Missouri and Trailnet have done an amazing job advocating for Complete Streets in Florissant. This is the 29th Complete Streets policy adopted in Missouri. Over 2.7 million Missourians now live in a community with a Complete Streets Policy.

Find out how your city can adopt and implement a Complete Streets policy at the Missouri Complete Streets information center:

http://MoBikeFed.org/CompleteStreets