Hello Friends,
I would like to share some exciting news. At the January 27th Board of Commissioners meeting, Cobb County adopted a Complete Streets policy!!!
The actual policy is in the attached Agenda .pdf, which states:
“Cobb County will implement the Complete Streets concept by considering safe access for all users to include motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and transit users including individuals with physical disabilities and senior citizens in the planning design construction and operation of streets within its jurisdiction.”
While this vote does not guarantee bike lanes on every new street, it does indicate a growing desire to expand Cobb's accessibility and green status. Officials pledge to examine all new construction and existing road re-pavement to consider pedestrians, cyclists and disabled persons in addition to the traditionally favored automobiles. Integrating sidewalks, bicycle lanes, transit amenities, and safe crossings into the initial design of a project spares the expense of retrofits later.
Changes made in other cities across the nation using Complete Streets measures have allowed those cities to increase usage, decrease emissions, and decrease obesity. Cobb County Commissioners have taken a giant step to clean up Cobb and encourage healthy living. However, remember this vote is not a guarantee. In light of financial cutbacks, it is too easy to let sidewalks and trails slide down the priority list. Your continued vigilance and support are required to turn this quiet vote into reality.
For more information on Complete Streets in general, please visit www.completethestreets.org.
Pass this on, and thank your elected officials the next time you see them.
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| Cobb BOC Regular Meeting Agenda Extract - 01272009.pdf | 265.63 KB |
| Cobb BOC Regular Meeting Minutes Extract - 01272009.pdf | 158.78 KB |
