MO HCR67

Declares legislative support for "Complete Streets" policies that provide safe access for all road users including drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, disabled persons, and public transit users in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation projects.

Urges adoption of Complete Streets policies by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Missouri Department of Transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, municipalities, and other agencies that build, control, or maintain roads and bridges.

Identifies health and economic benefits including reducing obesity-related costs (estimated at $1.9 billion in 2008 and projected to exceed $8 billion annually by 2018), improving public health, and reducing transportation congestion.

Documents decline in students bicycling or walking to school from 50% in 1975 to 15% in 2005, corresponding with increased childhood obesity rates from 8% to 25%, and notes Complete Streets as a solution to reverse these trends.

Establishes exceptions to Complete Streets accommodations where bicycling and walking are prohibited by law, population is sparse with no demonstrated need, or accommodation costs would be disproportionate to need or probable use.