Tools & Resources to Address issues Availability of public/private partnerships - finding funding Input from Complete Streets Advisory

Council or local legislators Citizen Planner - COG's website (Connor follow up) Clearing House for Information - share resources, needs to be user-friendly/accessible TC-TALUS/COG can they be structured for onestop shop; avoid duplication Getting out the message of "why" - Benefits of Complete Streets: seeking opportunities and providing tools for individuals to discuss at neighborhood associations and official steering committees. Green Streets - What Are They/Why They're Important (www.completestreets.org, Watershed Center) Funding - Long Term Planning & open accessible communication (If partners know enough in advance they might be able to help) One person - if you have an idea how would you go about implementing it? Who would you asked so you don't get bounced around? Contact Tree Grand Vision - how do we use it as a resource for specialists/contacts on a regional level? Transportation Elements: needs champions through public review process

Future Topics - Learning Opportunities What Other Communities Have Done - bring in other municipalities or MI CS Org. Lansing Citizen Planner - had interesting tools and resources Benefits of Complete Streets - Health, Economic, Environmental. October 3rd? Citizen Engagement Piece - Target/Outreach to different groups. *Think about how to reach outside the choir (be fun, innovative, TCFF?) Providing Tools for Individuals to Implement Ask Chamber what businesses are promoting/supporting Complete Streets/Smart Commuting. What help do they need? Why are they supportive or why not? Hagerty, Munsonwhat are the tax incentives or other benefits for businesses Safe Routes to School

Bioneers - this year is "Reclaiming the Commons" and other opportunities to celebrate public space

Reconnect with your street. Outreach - summer block parties. "Change Your Perspective" Businesses - What's the impact of their employee transportation habits Traffic Safety Committee - link them in as a resource (regional, funding) Conduct Walking Audits in Region