Make way for changes — San Diego City Council has adopted its first-ever Complete Streets Policy, aka Policy No. 900-23. This strategic plan guides the city’s commitment to address mobility needs for all people while making transportation more equitable and sustainable.
The name comes from the idea that a “complete street” is not just focused on motorists, but also incorporates the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The city says this framework will be used when governing and designing projects that will impact the public right-of-way.
According to City Councilmember Raul Campillo, this will ensure efforts like traffic calming measures and bike lane maintenance are priorities for the city.
The policy aims to work in conjuncture with other city goals, like the Climate Action Plan and General Plan. The initiative is also designed to support “Vision Zero” — an effort to eliminate traffic-related deaths and severe injuries by 2025.
