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Brighton adopts Complete Streets policy, includes council member Cado's written support
Summary
The Brighton Town Board voted to adopt a Complete Streets policy that officials say will guide safer, more equitable transportation projects; the board accepted a written statement from Council member Christine Cado and noted a $900,000 grant application for sidewalks.
The Brighton Town Board voted unanimously to adopt a Complete Streets policy intended to guide future street design and transportation projects toward greater safety, equity and accessibility. Supervisor Bill Mey said the policy will support the town's Bike Walk Brighton 2012 and Envision Brighton 2028 goals and serve as a template for future infrastructure decisions.
Council member Christine Cado, who participated by Zoom and could not vote, submitted a written statement read into the record that said, “I support this resolution as a significant step on the path towards safer more Equitable and accessible Transportation infrastructure for all members of our community.” The attorney to the town successfully proposed a friendly amendment to the resolution's first paragraph to receive and file Cado's correspondence as part of the official record.
Proponents at the meeting described specific outcomes the policy aims to advance, including fewer fractured sidewalk and bike lane networks, better crosswalks and improved public-transit access. Robin, speaking for the board, cited a roughly $900,000 grant application aimed at installing additional sidewalks on county streets and said the town has already added crosswalks in response to resident input.
Speakers also linked Complete Streets implementation to transit service. A board member called on RTS to improve routes and service so Brighton residents can better access major employers and regional destinations.
The motion to adopt the policy passed by roll call; the clerk recorded council member Warner, council member Wilt, council member Salsman and Supervisor Bill Mey voting in the affirmative. The board indicated the policy is an initial step and that further codified mandates, implementation standards and measurable benchmarks will be needed to realize the policy's goals.
Next steps noted at the meeting included incorporating the policy into project planning and coordinating with county and regional partners on streets and transit projects. The board moved into executive session after the vote to address unrelated personnel, litigation and bargaining matters.
