,i #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cffc ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,july #aj1 #bjai,mr4 ,cohen 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,espaillat1 and ,mr4 ,gallego7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,a ,,bill ,to establish the complete streets program1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,complete ,streets ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,complete streets program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,complete streets ,the term complete street means a public road that provides safe and accessible options for multiple travel modes for people of all ages and abilities1 including modes such as walking1 cycling1 transit1 automobiles1 and freight4 7#b7 ,complete streets policy ,the term complete streets policy means a policy adopted by an eligible entity under subsection 7d77#a74 7#c7 ,complete streets principle ,the term complete streets principle means a principle at the local1 ,state1 or regional level that ensures-- 7,a7 the safe and adequate accommodation1 in all phases of project planning and development1 of all users of the transportation system1 including pedestrians1 bicyclists1 public transit users1 children1 older individuals1 individuals with disabilities1 motorists1 and freight vehicles2 and 7,b7 the consideration of the safety and convenience of all users of the transportation system in all phases of project planning and development4 7#d7 ,complete streets prioritization plan ,the term complete streets prioritization plan means a plan developed by an eligible entity under subsection 7e77#a7 that is a comprehensive strategy and list of specific projects to design1 and carry out the design of1 complete streets-- 7,a7 to improve safety1 mobility1 or accessibility of a street2 7,b7 that identifies-- 7i7 the streets and infrastructure to be affected by a project2 7ii7 a cost estimate of the project2 and 7iii7 a timeline for the completion of the project2 and 7,c7 that aligns with local infrastructure plans and roadway maintenance schedules4 7#e7 ,complete streets program ,the term complete streets program means a program established by a ,state under subsection 7b77#a74 7#f7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a unit of local government2 7,b7 a regional planning organization2 7,c7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7,d7 a transit agency2 7,e7 a natural resource or public land agency2 7,f7 a ,tribal government2 7,g7 a nonprofit entity responsible for the administration of local transportation safety programs2 or 7,h7 any other local or regional governmental entity1 other than a ,state agency1 with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails that the ,state in which the project will occur determines to be eligible1 consistent with the goals of this section4 7#g7 ,metropolitan planning organization ,the term metropolitan planning organization means a metropolitan planning organization designated under-- 7,a7 section #acd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 section #ecjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a of the first fiscal year that begins not less than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each ,state shall establish a program for a competitive process for an eligible entity to seek-- 7,a7 technical assistance for a project to design and construct a project included in the complete streets prioritization plan of the eligible entity under subsection 7f77#d72 and 7,b7 grants for the design and construction of complete streets under subsection 7g74 7#b7 ,funding ,not later than ,october #a of the first fiscal year that begins not less than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each ,state shall begin to provide grants for the design and construction of complete streets under subsection 7g77#a74 7#c7 ,goals ,the goals of a complete streets program are-- 7,a7 to provide technical assistance and incentives for the adoption of complete streets policies2 7,b7 to encourage eligible entities to adopt a strategic and comprehensive approach for the development of complete streets2 7,c7 to facilitate better pedestrian1 bicycle1 and public transit travel for users of all ages and abilities by addressing critical gaps in pedestrian1 bicycle1 and public transit infrastructure2 7,d7 to distribute funding to reward eligible entities that have committed to adopting complete streets best practices developed by the ,secretary under subsection 7c72 and 7,e7 to ensure that underserved municipalities are served equitably by the complete streets program4 7c7 ,complete streets benchmarks and guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #dej days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare and make available to ,states and eligible entities benchmarks and guidance by which-- 7,a7 ,states can carry out complete streets programs2 7,b7 eligible entities can carry out complete streets policies and complete streets principles2 and 7,c7 eligible entities can evaluate the effectiveness of complete streets projects4 7#b7 ,focus ,the benchmarks and guidance prepared and made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be designed to result in the establishment of methods of effectively carrying out a complete streets policy1 a complete streets program1 and complete streets principles1 as applicable2 7,b7 focus on modifying scoping1 design1 and construction procedures to more effectively combine modes of transportation into integrated facilities that meet the needs of each of those modes of transportation in an appropriate balance2 and 7,c7 indicate the expected operational and safety performance of alternative approaches to facility design4 7#c7 ,topics of emphasis ,in preparing the benchmarks and guidance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall emphasize-- 7,a7 procedures for identifying the needs of users of all ages and abilities of a particular roadway2 7,b7 procedures for identifying the types and designs of facilities needed to serve each class of users2 7,c7 safety and other benefits provided by carrying out complete streets principles2 7,d7 common barriers to carrying out complete streets principles2 7,e7 procedures for overcoming the most common barriers to carrying out complete streets principles2 7,f7 procedures for identifying the costs associated with carrying out complete streets principles2 7,g7 procedures for maximizing local cooperation in the introduction of complete streets principles and carrying out those principles2 and 7,h7 procedures for assessing and modifying the facilities and operational characteristics of existing roadways to improve consistency with complete streets principles4 7#d7 ,public review and comment ,the complete streets benchmarks and guidance prepared and made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to a period of public review and comment4 7d7 ,complete streets policies 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity seeking technical assistance or funds from a complete streets program shall adopt a complete streets policy using complete streets principles and approved by-- 7,a7 the ,state of the eligible entity2 or 7,b7 a metropolitan planning organization that serves an area under the jurisdiction of the eligible entity4 7#b7 ,requirements ,a complete streets policy of an eligible entity shall-- 7,a7 include a description of-- 7i7 how the eligible entity intends to develop complete streets infrastructure2 7ii7 how1 after the development of complete streets infrastructure1 the transportation system will serve users of all ages and abilities1 including pedestrians1 bicyclists1 and public transit passengers1 as well as trucks1 buses1 and automobiles2 7iii7 how the complete streets policy will apply to all projects and phases of projects that affect the streets under the complete streets policy1 including reconstruction1 new construction1 planning1 design1 maintenance1 and operations1 for the entire street2 7iv7 any exceptions to the complete streets policy1 including a clear procedure for the approval of those exceptions1 as described in paragraph 7#c72 7v7 the jurisdiction in which the complete streets policy applies2 and 7vi7 the steps necessary for implementation of the complete streets policy2 7,b7 encourage a comprehensive1 integrated1 and connected network for all modes of transportation2 7,c7 benefit users of all abilities2 7,d7 emphasize the need to coordinate with other jurisdictions with respect to the streets under the jurisdiction of the complete streets policy2 7,e7 require the use of the latest and best design criteria and guidelines1 particularly standards relating to providing access to individuals with disabilities1 in projects under the complete streets policy2 7,f7 recognize the need for flexibility in balancing user needs2 7,g7 be context sensitive and complement the community1 including consideration of the urban1 suburban1 or rural location in which a project is located2 7,h7 establish performance standards with measurable outcomes to ensure that the complete streets infrastructure complies with complete streets principles2 7,i7 meet the minimum standards established by the ,secretary under subsection 7e77#b77;,a72 and 7,j7 except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 require the complete streets policy to apply to new road construction and road modification projects1 including design1 planning1 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 maintenance1 and operations1 for the entire right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the complete streets policy4 7#c7 ,exemption requirements and procedures ,a complete streets policy shall allow for a project-specific exemption from the complete streets policy if-- 7,a7 the roadway affected by the project may not1 under applicable law1 be used by certain types of users1 in which case the eligible entity shall make a greater effort to accommodate the types of users elsewhere1 including on roadways that cross or otherwise intersect with the affected roadway2 7,b7 the cost of the project to comply with the complete streets policy would be excessively disproportionate 7as defined in the document of the ,department of ,transportation entitled ,design ,guidance ,accommodating ,bicycle and ,pedestrian ,travel3 ,a ,recommended ,approach and required under section #abjb7;b7 of the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bag note2 ,public ,law #aje-agh77 compared to the need or particular use of the affected roadway2 or 7,c7 the existing and expected population1 employment density1 traffic volume1 or level of transit service on and around the affected roadway is so low that the expected users of the affected roadway will not include pedestrians1 public transportation1 freight vehicles1 or bicyclists4 7#d7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall establish guidance for a ,state or metropolitan planning organization to evaluate and approve a complete streets policy of an eligible entity4 7#e7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state department of transportation shall submit to the ,secretary a report describing the implementation by the ,state of measures to achieve complete streets principles within complete streets policies of eligible entities within the ,state at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,determination by ,secretary ,on receipt of a report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall determine whether the complete streets program of the ,state has incorporated complete streets principles into all aspects of the transportation project development1 programming1 and delivery process1 including project planning1 project identification1 project scoping procedures1 design approval1 design manuals1 and performance measures4 7e7 ,certification 7#a7 ,certification of ,state programs ,not later than ,october #a of the first fiscal year that begins not less than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a method of evaluating and certifying compliance by ,states with the requirements of this ,act1 including a requirement that each ,state department of transportation submit a report to the ,secretary that describes-- 7,a7 the complete streets program of the ,state2 7,b7 the plan to carry out the complete streets program of the ,state2 and 7,c7 the degree of involvement of eligible entities within the ,state in developing and carrying out the complete streets program of the ,state4 7#b7 ,minimum standards for complete streets policies ,not later than ,october #a of the first fiscal year that begins not less than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish minimum requirements for the certification of an eligible entity by a ,state or metropolitan planning organization that describes-- 7,a7 the minimum standards for a complete streets policy that allows an eligible entity to receive a grant under subsection 7g77#a72 and 7,b7 a method for metropolitan planning organizations to certify that the complete streets policy of an eligible entity meets the minimum requirements required by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a of the first fiscal year that begins not less than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7,a7 the evaluation and certification method established under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 the status of activities for adopting and carrying out complete streets programs by ,states2 7,c7 the tools and resources provided by the ,secretary to ,states to assist with adopting and carrying out complete streets programs by ,states2 and 7,d7 other measures carried out by the ,secretary to encourage the adoption of complete streets policies by eligible entities described in subsection 7d77#a74 7f7 ,complete streets prioritization plan 7#a7 ,in general ,to receive a grant under subsection 7g77#a71 an eligible entity shall develop1 and the ,state of the eligible entity shall approve of1 a complete streets prioritization plan4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in developing a complete streets prioritization plan1 an eligible entity shall prioritize projects based on the extent to which projects intended to be included in the complete streets prioritization plan improve-- 7,a7 safety2 7,b7 pedestrian mobility2 7,c7 bicycle mobility2 7,d7 public transit operations and access2 7,e7 vehicular operations2 7,f7 freight operations2 7,g7 air quality2 and 7,h7 any other factor the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7#c7 ,approval ,a ,state shall approve of a complete streets prioritization plan if the ,state determines that the complete streets prioritization plan-- 7,a7 meets the requirements of this section2 and 7,b7 meets the goals described in subsection 7b77#c74 7#d7 ,technical assistance funding ,a ,state may provide not more than #ej1jjj in each fiscal year to an eligible entity with a complete streets policy approved by the applicable ,state or metropolitan planning organization to conduct studies or analyses to support the completion of a complete streets prioritization plan4 7g7 ,grants for complete streets infrastructure 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state may provide a grant for the design and construction of #a or more projects included in the complete streets prioritization plan of an eligible entity4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a grant provided to an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 may be in an amount that is not more than #ejj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7h7 ,accessibility standards 7#a7 ,final standards ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,architectural and ,transportation ,barriers ,compliance ,board established under section #ejb7;a77#a7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gib7;a77#a77 shall promulgate final standards for accessibility of new construction and alteration of pedestrian facilities for public rights-of-way4 7#b7 ,temporary standards ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date on which the ,architectural and ,transportation ,barriers ,compliance ,board promulgates final standards under paragraph 7#a71 a ,state or metropolitan planning organization shall apply to public rights-of-way-- 7,a7 the standards for accessible transportation facilities in section #cg4i of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act72 or 7,b7 if the standards referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 do not address1 or are inapplicable to1 an affected public right-of-way1 the guidelines described in the notice of availability of draft guidelines of the ,architectural and ,transportation ,barriers ,compliance ,board entitled ,americans ,with ,disabilities ,act 7,,ada7 ,accessibility ,guidelines for ,buildings and ,facilities2 ,architectural ,barriers ,act 7,,aba7 ,accessibility ,guidelines2 ,public ,rights-of-,way 7#gj ,fed4 ,reg4 #gjgcd 7,november #bc1 #bjje774 7i7 ,funding ,a ,state shall obligate #e percent of the funds apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out the complete streets program of the ,state4 #c4 ,safety for users ,section #addb of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is amended by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require each ,state and metropolitan planning organization to adopt and implement standards for the design of ,federal surface transportation projects that provide for the safe and adequate accommodation of all users of the surface transportation network1 including motorized and nonmotorized users1 in all phases of project planning1 development1 and operation4 4