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9.
City Council Work Session
Meeting Date:
01/26/2016
Co-Submitter:
Stacy Saltzburg
From:
Michael O'Connor, Public Works Section Director
Department:
Public Works
Co-Submitter:

TITLE:

Discussion on the City of Flagstaff Sidewalk Maintenance and Repairs Program

DESIRED OUTCOME:

Discussion on the repair of City of Flagstaff owned sidewalks in rights of way.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Discussion with City Council on our sidewalk maintenance program and policies.

INFORMATION:

COUNCIL GOAL:
Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics

REGIONAL PLAN:
Goal T.1. Improve mobility and access throughout the region.
Policy T.1.1. Integrate a balanced, multimodal, regional transportation system.
 
Goal T.2. Improve transportation safety and efficiency for all modes.
Policy T.2.1. Design infrastructure to provide safe and efficient movement of ve­hicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
Policy T.2.3. Provide safety programs and infrastructure to protect the most vul­nerable travelers, including the young, elderly, mobility impaired, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
Note: Mobility-impaired includes hearing and sight-impaired persons.
 
 
Goal T.5. Increase the availability and use of pedestrian infrastructure, includ­ing FUTS, as a critical element of a safe and livable community.
 
Policy T.5.1. Provide accessible pedestrian infrastructure with all public and private street construction and reconstruction projects.
Policy T.5.2. Improve pedestrian visibility and safety and raise awareness of the benefits of walking.
Policy T.5.3. Identify specific pedestrian mobility and accessibility challenges and develop a program to build and maintain necessary improvements.
Policy T.5.4. Design streets with continuous pedestrian infrastructure of sufficient width to provide safe, accessible use and opportunities for shelter.

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