FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are “complete” streets?

‍A complete street is a transportation facility that is planned, designed, operated, and maintained to provide safe mobility for all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, transit vehicles, truckers, motorists, and equestrians, appropriate to the function and context of the facility. Every complete street looks different according to its context, community preferences, types of road users, and their needs.

‍Why is the City of Burbank developing a Citywide Complete Streets Plan?

‍The Complete Streets Plan strives to fulfill the City’s Burbank2035 General Plan by creating an actionable project for the community. The Plan will identify future goals and policies, catalog existing street infrastructure conditions, identify new infrastructure standards, and develop an implementation plan for future projects. The Plan will identify benchmarks for ways in which the City of Burbank can improve safety, sustainability, health, transportation equity, connectivity, and economic vitality to build better neighborhoods and develop responsibly in the future.

How can I become involved in this project?

‍Here are a few ideas of how to be involved:

• Subscribe to our e-mail list to stay up to date on the progress of the project and to be notified of upcoming events.
• Attend a community event and encourage your friends and neighbors to come along.
• Call or e-mail the City of Burbank’s Project Manager with your thoughts or questions at CompleteOurStreets@burbankca.gov or (818) 238-5270.
• Submit a comment on our Contact Us page.

What are the benefits of Complete Streets?

Complete streets provide a wide array of benefits, including:

• Improved safety for all types of users, ages, and abilities
• Increased transportation choices
• Economic revitalization
• Improved return on infrastructure investments
• More walking and bicycling to improve public health
• Greenhouse gas reduction and improved air quality
• Livable and vibrant communities

HOW IS THIS PROJECT FUNDED?

‍This project is funded through a state grant from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the City of Burbank’s Measure R Local Return. Caltrans funds this grant throughCalifornia Senate Bill (SB) 1 – the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 was signed into law to provide a reliable source of funds to maintain and integrate the State’s multi-modal transportation system and further State and regional transportation goals.

Can I attend meetings and/or participate if I need special assistance or accommodation?

‍Yes. In compliance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if any special assistance is needed to participate, please contact the City of Burbank’s ADA Coordinator at (818)238-5424 (voice) or (818) 238-5035 (TDD). Advance notification of at least 48 hours will permit the City to make reasonable accommodations to assure accessibility.

Can I attend meetings and/or participate if English is not my preferred language?

‍Yes. We are able to provide translation services for our meetings. Please contact the City of Burbank’s Project Manager at (818) 238-5270. Advance notification of at least 48 hours will permit the City to make reasonable accommodations to assure translation services are provided.