ORDINANCE NO. 211041
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Amending Section 64-43, Code of Ordinances, by repealing said section pertaining to the Complete Streets policy and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter to add a requirement that district councilmembers be notified prior to the installation of bicycle lanes in that Council district.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That Code of Ordinances Section 64-43, Scope of complete streets applicability, is hereby amended by repealing said section and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter to read as follows:
Sec. 64-43. Scope of complete streets applicability.
(a) All transportation facilities owned by the city in the public right-of-way including but not limited to streets, bridges, and all other connecting sidewalks and pathways shall be designed, constructed, and operated to adhere to the intent of complete streets.
(b) The city shall implement complete street elements within the general scope of roadway maintenance projects, which are not considered as major maintenance, and at no significant additional costs.
(c) The city shall incorporate complete street elements and principles into public strategic plans, capital improvement plans, design standards, manuals, rules, regulations, and programs.
(d) The city shall coordinate with, and enforce when applicable, the state, counties, public transportation providers, and neighboring jurisdictions to ensure that streets, bridges, and all other sidewalks and pathways connecting to other jurisdictions comply with the intent of complete streets. School districts, community improvement districts, and other special taxing districts shall comply with this complete streets article to ensure that streets, bridges, and all other connecting sidewalks and pathways not owned by the city but which are within the city limits comply with the int...
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