2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

Develop Complete Streets processes and policies » » Adopt a Complete Streets policy that addresses the interplay with health, safety, community design and natural resources, while balancing the needs of traffic movement through the city » » Align roadway development process with Envision Shakopee goals » » Consider opportunities to advance surface water, recreation, aesthetic, economic development and transportation goals through “green” or “living” streets » » Where appropriate, align the transition to Complete Streets with planned construction or rehabilitation projects to preserve resources and reduce construction time Adopt multimodal design strategies into roadway projects » » In high volume areas, consider separating walkways from bikeways and include costs and right-of-way considerations » » Implement context-sensitive traffic calming measures, in strategic locations, including road diets, roundabouts, shared space, removing excess pavement and adding landscaping » » Begin to consider the impacts of autonomous vehicles by staying abreast of advancements in technology, AV fleet roll-out and state or federal legislation » » Develop and implement street type design guidelines » » Develop a streetscape design guide to match street types instead of functional class, and develop them in conjunction with Planning and Public Works » » Emphasize community character in design

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1 BALANCE THE NEEDS OF ALL TRANSPORTATION USERS TRANSPORTATION GOALS & STRATEGIES

KNIT THE COMMUNITY BACK TOGETHER

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ENVISION SHAKOPEE | SECTION IV: BUILT ENVIRONMENT

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