Harrison Complete Streets Policy and Implementation Plan
The Town of Harrison sought assistance in developing a Complete Streets Policy and Implementation Plan. Complete Streets are multimodal and multifunctional streets that not only serve the mobility needs of travelers of all ages and abilities but also provide community gathering spaces, beautification, and stormwater management.
This study created a Street Design and Implementation
Guide (Design Guide) to help steer the design and programming of street projects by outlining the application of over 40 Complete Streets design and operational treatments in Harrison. Streets are divided into categorical typologies, with graphical and diagrammatic recommendations for each. The Design Guide contains a menu of treatments that can address speed management, pedestrian safety and amenity, bike mobility, or the movement of larger vehicles like buses or trucks.
This study also resulted in the creation of a draft Complete Streets Policy to serve as a guiding document that establishes formal support for Complete Streets and provides a framework for future implementation. The policy includes municipal goals related to Complete Streets and creates a Complete Streets Advisory Committee that can work with Town departments and project teams (engineers, planners, contractors) to review plans and guide the incorporation of Complete Streets elements into future street projects in Harrison.
Study development was informed by a
combination of existing plans and studies, demographic and socioeconomic data, land use, historic crash data, and an evaluation of the existing transportation network. In addition to a website with an online survey and interactive map, community outreach included a Walkability Workshop and three “pop-up” events at high-traffic areas where team members talked with residents about street conditions, mobility, and safety. Two of the pop-up events included temporary safety demonstration projects, curb extensions that were painted at two different intersections to demonstrate intent and function.