Florissant passes Missouri's 28th Complete Streets policy | Florissant FloValley News

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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.

The ordinance comes on the heels of a survey released this month by AARP finding that one of the greatest unmet needs of St. Louis County residents (age 45 and older) is streets and intersections that are well-lit and safe..

Ralph Pfremmer, executive director of Trailnet, said in a press release: “we are excited to see Florissant join the ranks of more than 30 other Complete Streets communities in Missouri. These communities want their streets to accommodate people who walk and bike because they know such changes have the power to improve the overall health and economy of the region. This important policy will be a guiding principle as we work with Florissant to develop a pedestrian and bicycle master plan this year.”

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MoBikeFed comment: Florissant is Missouri's 28th Complete Streets policy--on the heels of the 27th Complete Streets policy passed by Warsaw, MO, recently.

Find our more about how your community can pass its own Complete Streets policy at http://mobikefed.org/completestreets