Policy Recommendations
COMPLETE STREETS RESOLUTION
- Frankenmuth considers any traffic fatalities or serious injuries to be unacceptable
- Places human life and health paramount in the decision-making process
- Lays out an approach to make transportation safe, comfortable and accessible for all users
- Directs staff to look at integrating the following elements into city process
SITE PLAN APPROVAL CHECKLIST
- Provided to developers and used by City Staff to make sure development appropriately address pedestrian and bicycle safety and access
- A comprehensive yet straightforward check-list based on best practices
SNOW CLEARANCE
- Bike lanes get cleared concurrent with motor vehicle lanes
- The City assumes responsibility for removing over 1″ of snow from sidewalks along selected key roadways
- Home and business owners required to clear accumulations over 1″ within a set time limit
- Education program on why snow removal is important and the City’s requirements
- Once a season warning followed by fines for repeated offences
- Snow removal assistance program for those unable to clear snow themselves
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITY MAINTENANCE
- Bike lanes and paved pathways receive regularly scheduled clearing to keep them free of debris
- Seasonal communications with residents regarding not placing leaves, trash cans, etc. in the bicycle lanes
SPEED MANAGEMENT
- Implement speed management measures where the majority of people are speeding
- Design the City’s roadways so that people naturally travel 30 mph or lower
BIKE PARKING
- Fund a program to install bike racks in business areas, public buildings and schools
- Provide bike racks at cost for businesses or residential complexes that would like to add bike parking themselves
- Follow best practices for number of spaces, types of racks and placement
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) TRANSITION PLAN
- Assess the existing pedestrian network to identify barriers
- Develop a system to respond to complaints
- Implement proactive measures to eliminate barriers
EVENT PARKING AND WAYFINDING SYSTEM
- Secure permanent event parking
- For events use digital signs with up to the minute information on parking availability and directions
- provide real-time parking information via websites and apps
