Introduced
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To mandate that local road agencies adopt “complete-streets" policies within two years. This would require them to add sidewalks to all construction and preservation projects unless the cost would be "excessively disproportionate," defined as consuming 20 percent or more of the project budget. The bill would also create a government “complete streets” advisory council that among others would include representatives of various pro-sidewalk interest groups.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not include an effective mandate to spend at least 20 percent of road project money on sidewalks and other nonmotorized facilities.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify a detail a provision in current law requiring municipalities to spend "not less than" 1 percent of state road money on sidewalks and other nonmotorized facilities.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 85 to 21 (details)
To mandate that local road agencies adopt “complete-streets" policies within two years, defined as one that “promotes safe and efficient movement of people and goods whether by car, truck, transit, assistive device, foot, or bicycle.” The bill would also create a government “complete streets” advisory council that among others would include representatives of various pro-sidewalk interest groups. Finally, it would to require the Michigan Department of Transportation, county road commissions, cities and villages to notify all adjoining jurisdictions of how they intend to spend the 1 percent of state road money that under current law they are required to allocate to sidewalks and other nonmotorized facilities.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that streamlines the various consultation mandates and other local government actions proposed by the bill.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify that a proposed requirement that municipalities consult with the state regarding "complete streets" policies in their multi-year transportation capital plans do not require the entities involved to come to any actual agreement.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 31 to 0 (details)
To mandate (along with House Bill 6152) that local governments include “complete-streets" policies in their land use "master-plans," defined as ones that “promote safe and efficient movement of people and goods whether by car, truck, transit, assistive device, foot, or bicycle.” The bill would also create a government “complete streets” advisory council that among others would include representatives of various pro-sidewalk interest groups. Finally, it would require certain consultations (but not necessarily agreements) between the state, county and local governments regarding their respective "complete streets" policies.
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the House 76 to 21 (details)
