The Borough of Keyport sought assistance in developing a Complete Streets Policy and Implementation Plan. Complete Streets are roads designed for users of all ability levels and all travel modes. They balance the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, transit riders, emergency responders and goods movement. This study created a Complete Streets ordinance, which upon adoption would amend Keyport’s municipal code to prioritize implementing Complete Streets in all design, planning, construction and maintenance projects.
This study also resulted in the creation of a Complete Streets Design Guide and Complete Streets Implementation Guide. The Design Guide, created with extensive community engagement, identifies priority locations and design recommendations for different types of streets — such as main roads, neighborhood connectors and downtown commercial corridors. The guide identifies priority pedestrian and bicycle networks and areas to improve green stormwater management. It seeks to help advance the Borough’s sustainable land use, transportation, economic, and green building planning elements.
The Implementation Guide supports the Complete Streets ordinance and the Design Guide. It presents best practices for implementing complete streets projects and encourages community involvement. The Implementation Guide provides criteria for prioritizing projects and identifies potential funding sources.