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Task force asks SMTC study to retrofit county roads for bikes, pedestrians and 'complete streets'
Summary
The advisory board recommended asking the SMTC (the federal-funded MPO) to study county roads that link potential density areas so the county can prioritize complete-streets upgrades that support bikes and pedestrians as growth occurs.
The transportation and connectivity task force asked the committee to seek an SMTC study of county-owned roads that connect potential density centers and to prioritize complete-streets features when the legislature approves funding for county projects. "If you're not familiar with SMTC, it's our MPO, our Metropolitan Planning Organization, that is funded by the federal government," the presenter explained, describing SMTC as the appropriate body to assess right-of-way viability for multimodal retrofits.
Presenters said the task force has already identified candidate roads and that the Sept. 1 open house will include maps for public comment. The aim is to ensure that new housing and employment centers have safe multimodal connections — pedestrian, bicycle and transit — rather than car-only corridors.
