WHEREAS, safe, convenient, accessible, healthy, and environmentally and economically beneficial transportation for all users is a priority of Jackson Township; and
WHEREAS, Complete Streets is a means to provide a comprehensive, integrated, connected multi-modal network of transportation options through planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of new and retrofit transportation facilities along the entire right-of-way for all roadway users of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, Complete Streets can provide many benefits, including:
Improved safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, children, older adults, non-drivers and the mobility challenged as well as those that cannot afford a car or choose to live car free,
Improved access to employment, education, residential, recreation, retail centers and public facilities,
Local economic vitality,
Access to the health benefits of physical activity,
Improved stormwater management, and
Reductions in transportation-related emissions; and
WHEREAS, when streets are not complete, the negative impacts on public health, safety, the economy and the environment are disproportionately borne by low-income and underserved communities.
WHEREAS, through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority's FY2026 Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program, planning-level technical assistance services will be provided to selected municipalities for a specific project related to advancing a Complete Streets initiative in their community; and
WHEREAS, although no direct funding is provided, selected municipalities will receive free direct technical assistance services to complete a specific task related to advancing a Complete Streets initiative in their communities.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Township Council of Jackson authorizes the Mayor to submit an application to the Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program to receive free