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Current Assessment:
Silver
Silver
Assessment History:
Stormwater and Flooding
Question:
The municipality is working collaboratively with neighboring municipalities and community groups. Select all that apply.
The municipality is working collaboratively with neighboring municipalities and community groups. Select all that apply.
Answer:
B. The municipality collaborates with (or has recruited/fostered) a watershed group or organization to protect and improve the wetlands and waterways located in the community's watersheds. - A. The community collaborates with other municipalities and authorities in their watershed to manage source water, treatment and distribution, sewage, and stormwater.
B. The municipality collaborates with (or has recruited/fostered) a watershed group or organization to protect and improve the wetlands and waterways located in the community's watersheds. - A. The community collaborates with other municipalities and authorities in their watershed to manage source water, treatment and distribution, sewage, and stormwater.
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Question:
A water infrastructure capital assessment has been completed and an improvement plan developed with a budget to ensure that investments are being made to water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure systems to keep pace with maintenance and operations to improve water quality, and green infrastructure strategies are prioritized over grey.
A water infrastructure capital assessment has been completed and an improvement plan developed with a budget to ensure that investments are being made to water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure systems to keep pace with maintenance and operations to improve water quality, and green infrastructure strategies are prioritized over grey.
Answer:
A. Yes (documentation required)
A. Yes (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/262/Media-Borough-Stormwater-Master-Plan---2017-PDF https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2223/Capital-Improvement-Plan-2025-2029
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/262/Media-Borough-Stormwater-Master-Plan---2017-PDF https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2223/Capital-Improvement-Plan-2025-2029
Public Engagement
Question:
Municipal-sponsored events (Community Day, Light Up the Night, parades, etc.) have a sustainability-awareness component, i.e. have activities, displays, or a booth helping to explain measures attendees can take to improve their sustainability or to illustrate what the municipality is doing to improve community sustainability.
Municipal-sponsored events (Community Day, Light Up the Night, parades, etc.) have a sustainability-awareness component, i.e. have activities, displays, or a booth helping to explain measures attendees can take to improve their sustainability or to illustrate what the municipality is doing to improve community sustainability.
Answer:
A. 3 or more events annually
A. 3 or more events annually
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Question:
Municipality works with schools and/or local nonprofits/community organizations to engage students about community issues such as waste reduction and recycling, public safety, wellness, conservation, nature, etc.
Municipality works with schools and/or local nonprofits/community organizations to engage students about community issues such as waste reduction and recycling, public safety, wellness, conservation, nature, etc.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Question:
A program exists to actively pursue and match residents and local businesses to volunteer opportunities, including board, committee, and commission positions, and others that will strengthen community engagement and improve capacity for community organizations. This must include an online portal where potential volunteers can enter their information.
A program exists to actively pursue and match residents and local businesses to volunteer opportunities, including board, committee, and commission positions, and others that will strengthen community engagement and improve capacity for community organizations. This must include an online portal where potential volunteers can enter their information.
Answer:
A. Yes (documentation required)
A. Yes (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/FormCenter/General-Forms-4/Volunteer-Opportunities-50
https://www.mediaborough.com/FormCenter/General-Forms-4/Volunteer-Opportunities-50
Question:
The municipality communicates regularly with the public about public meetings, municipal news, and other important information. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality communicates regularly with the public about public meetings, municipal news, and other important information. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The municipality has up-to-date council meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes posted online. - B. The municipality broadcasts public meetings on an online platform (Zoom, Facebook, Youtube, Vimeo, etc.) and has links to recorded public meetings on their municipal website. - C. Municipality communicates with the public via a regularly scheduled newsletter or regularly updated and dated web-based news postings. - D. Municipality regularly communicates via Facebook and/or Twitter or a specifically designed civic engagement app like Civic Plus or Nextdoor.
A. The municipality has up-to-date council meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes posted online. - B. The municipality broadcasts public meetings on an online platform (Zoom, Facebook, Youtube, Vimeo, etc.) and has links to recorded public meetings on their municipal website. - C. Municipality communicates with the public via a regularly scheduled newsletter or regularly updated and dated web-based news postings. - D. Municipality regularly communicates via Facebook and/or Twitter or a specifically designed civic engagement app like Civic Plus or Nextdoor.
Notes:
Finances
Question:
The community has an up-to-date capital improvement plan. Select all that apply.
The community has an up-to-date capital improvement plan. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A.The municipality has a capital improvement plan that was created within the last 5 years and/or was updated in the last 3 years. (documentation required) - B. The capital improve plan has implementable steps. - C. The capital improvement plan includes specific recommendations to make energy, water, waste, and/or equity improvements to new or existing infrastructure. - D. The municipality annually reports to the public on the progress of the capital improvement plan.
A.The municipality has a capital improvement plan that was created within the last 5 years and/or was updated in the last 3 years. (documentation required) - B. The capital improve plan has implementable steps. - C. The capital improvement plan includes specific recommendations to make energy, water, waste, and/or equity improvements to new or existing infrastructure. - D. The municipality annually reports to the public on the progress of the capital improvement plan.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2223/Capital-Improvement-Plan-2025-2029
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2223/Capital-Improvement-Plan-2025-2029
Question:
The municipality has financially assessed obligations for pensions, labor contract proposals for their duration, and other post-employment benefits.
The municipality has financially assessed obligations for pensions, labor contract proposals for their duration, and other post-employment benefits.
Answer:
A. Obligations for pensions/other post-employment benefits are funded for the long-term to at least 80%. (documentation required) - B. The municipality financially assesses each labor contract proposal for the contract's duration looking specifically at how the overall costs will affect the community's budget (looking at pensions, leave, healthcare, salaries, etc.).
A. Obligations for pensions/other post-employment benefits are funded for the long-term to at least 80%. (documentation required) - B. The municipality financially assesses each labor contract proposal for the contract's duration looking specifically at how the overall costs will affect the community's budget (looking at pensions, leave, healthcare, salaries, etc.).
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2456/State-Auditor-General-Compliance-Audit---2019-2023-Non-Uniform-Pension-Plan
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2456/State-Auditor-General-Compliance-Audit---2019-2023-Non-Uniform-Pension-Plan
Question:
The budget includes a written narrative explaining the details of the budget including key points, goals, and/or changes to better communicate important details to the public. Select all that apply.
The budget includes a written narrative explaining the details of the budget including key points, goals, and/or changes to better communicate important details to the public. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The budget includes funding for the community sustainability program or efforts. - C. The budget includes funding for transportation projects that improve multimodal access and/or carbon reduction. (must go beyond maintenance or repaving work) - D. The budget includes funding for sustainable water projects. - E. The budget includes line items for land conservation or park projects.
A. The budget includes funding for the community sustainability program or efforts. - C. The budget includes funding for transportation projects that improve multimodal access and/or carbon reduction. (must go beyond maintenance or repaving work) - D. The budget includes funding for sustainable water projects. - E. The budget includes line items for land conservation or park projects.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2455/2024-Annual-Comprehensive-Financial-Report https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2044/2025-Final-Budget
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2455/2024-Annual-Comprehensive-Financial-Report https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2044/2025-Final-Budget
Question:
The municipality utilizes the following best practices for creating, managing, and publicizing the municipal budget. Select all that apply.
The municipality utilizes the following best practices for creating, managing, and publicizing the municipal budget. Select all that apply.
Answer:
C. Funds equivalent to a minimum of 2 months worth of expenditures or revenue are carried over year to year. - A. There is an annual revenue-expenditure trend analysis conducted including 4 previous years. (documentation required) - E. The municipal budget includes a written narrative explaining key points and goals to the public. This is required to earn additional points for including sustainability items in the budget. (documentation required)
C. Funds equivalent to a minimum of 2 months worth of expenditures or revenue are carried over year to year. - A. There is an annual revenue-expenditure trend analysis conducted including 4 previous years. (documentation required) - E. The municipal budget includes a written narrative explaining key points and goals to the public. This is required to earn additional points for including sustainability items in the budget. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2044/2025-Final-Budget https://borough-media-pa-budget-book.cleargov.com/19510/budget-overview/executive-overview
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2044/2025-Final-Budget https://borough-media-pa-budget-book.cleargov.com/19510/budget-overview/executive-overview
Regional Cooperation
Question:
Municipal planning is coordinated with the school district and the two meet together at least once per year.
Municipal planning is coordinated with the school district and the two meet together at least once per year.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Question:
The municipality and local public schools cooperate to share facilities and other resources. For example, the municipality assists with the cost of evening lifeguards for community use or the provision of crossing guards.
The municipality and local public schools cooperate to share facilities and other resources. For example, the municipality assists with the cost of evening lifeguards for community use or the provision of crossing guards.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Question:
The municipality utilizes written Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreements (ICA) to engage in multi-municipal endeavors. Select all that apply.
The municipality utilizes written Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreements (ICA) to engage in multi-municipal endeavors. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality has at least one written intergovernmental cooperation (ICA) agreement (updated in the last 15 years). (documentation required)
A. The municipality has at least one written intergovernmental cooperation (ICA) agreement (updated in the last 15 years). (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/1835/Resolution-2024-48_001
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/1835/Resolution-2024-48_001
Question:
The community shares services or equipment with neighboring communities or has studied what it would take to do so. For example snow removal equipment, public works employees, etc. Sharing of public safety services covered in next section. Select all that apply.
The community shares services or equipment with neighboring communities or has studied what it would take to do so. For example snow removal equipment, public works employees, etc. Sharing of public safety services covered in next section. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality shares services, personnel, or equipment with a neighboring municipality such as snow removal, a utility truck, or a public works function.
A. The municipality shares services, personnel, or equipment with a neighboring municipality such as snow removal, a utility truck, or a public works function.
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Question:
Municipality is an active participant in a Council of Governments and regularly attends functions, participates in projects, and pays dues.
Municipality is an active participant in a Council of Governments and regularly attends functions, participates in projects, and pays dues.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Equitable Policies and Practices
Question:
The municipality is engaged in programs to communicate that the community is welcoming to persons who represent diversity. For example: sister city relations, diversity sensitivity training, multilingual signage, etc. (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality is engaged in programs to communicate that the community is welcoming to persons who represent diversity. For example: sister city relations, diversity sensitivity training, multilingual signage, etc. (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The municipality has a sister city in a non-European country - D. The community actively supports public events celebrating social and cultural diversity such as MLK day, Juneteenth, Pride, Cinco de Mayo, etc.
A. The municipality has a sister city in a non-European country - D. The community actively supports public events celebrating social and cultural diversity such as MLK day, Juneteenth, Pride, Cinco de Mayo, etc.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/464/Media-Boseong-Korea---Sister-Cities https://visitmediapa.com/event/delco-pride-parade-2/
https://www.mediaborough.com/464/Media-Boseong-Korea---Sister-Cities https://visitmediapa.com/event/delco-pride-parade-2/
Question:
The municipality has implemented policies to improve the creation of public policy that is equitable and to improve access to the political processes. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has implemented policies to improve the creation of public policy that is equitable and to improve access to the political processes. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The municipality publicizes efforts to make accessible and equitable infrastructure improvements.
A. The municipality publicizes efforts to make accessible and equitable infrastructure improvements.
Notes:
Question:
The municipality has provided diversity, equity, and inclusivity training for municipal employees. These trainings must go beyond state and federal requirements. (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has provided diversity, equity, and inclusivity training for municipal employees. These trainings must go beyond state and federal requirements. (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B. Implicit Bias
B. Implicit Bias
Notes:
Question:
The municipality has taken or regularly takes the following actions to ensure it is improving organizational diversity, equity and inclusion. Some of these steps could be included as part of vision, strategy, or plan development. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has taken or regularly takes the following actions to ensure it is improving organizational diversity, equity and inclusion. Some of these steps could be included as part of vision, strategy, or plan development. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B. The municipality has undertaken a compensation analysis to determine that compensation is within wage and/or salary parameters for each respective position and any variation in pay is based upon legitimate, nondiscriminatory business factors. - D. The municipality has written job descriptions for every position and clear employment policies that have been reviewed by a solicitor or qualified labor attorney. - A. The municipality has a written policy to ensure a wide range of candidates are sought, encouraged to apply, and interviewed for all job openings. Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum. (documentation required)
B. The municipality has undertaken a compensation analysis to determine that compensation is within wage and/or salary parameters for each respective position and any variation in pay is based upon legitimate, nondiscriminatory business factors. - D. The municipality has written job descriptions for every position and clear employment policies that have been reviewed by a solicitor or qualified labor attorney. - A. The municipality has a written policy to ensure a wide range of candidates are sought, encouraged to apply, and interviewed for all job openings. Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2526/2025-39-Adoption-of-Pay-Study
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2526/2025-39-Adoption-of-Pay-Study
Question:
Develop a diversity, equity and inclusion vision and plan for the municipality. Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum
Develop a diversity, equity and inclusion vision and plan for the municipality. Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum
Answer:
B. The municipality has adopted a broad and inclusive definition of workforce diversity within the hiring policy. Required for Silver, Gold and Platinum. (documentation required)
B. The municipality has adopted a broad and inclusive definition of workforce diversity within the hiring policy. Required for Silver, Gold and Platinum. (documentation required)
Notes:
Excerpt from Media Borough's Employee Handbook
Excerpt from Media Borough's Employee Handbook
Operations Materials Management
Question:
All municipal buildings have an active recycling program. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
All municipal buildings have an active recycling program. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. There is a active recycling program for all municipal operations. - D. There is regular internal communications and training supporting the program and reminding employees. - B. The program includes composting. - C. The program includes informational signage at waste/recycling receptacles.
A. There is a active recycling program for all municipal operations. - D. There is regular internal communications and training supporting the program and reminding employees. - B. The program includes composting. - C. The program includes informational signage at waste/recycling receptacles.
Notes:
Question:
There is a written policy in place to encourage sustainable purchasing - the procurement process is tied to general operational policy and focuses on purchasing and/or repairing reusable items before considering single use goods. Single use goods should have high recycled content, be readily recyclable or compostable, and nontoxic wherever possible. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
There is a written policy in place to encourage sustainable purchasing - the procurement process is tied to general operational policy and focuses on purchasing and/or repairing reusable items before considering single use goods. Single use goods should have high recycled content, be readily recyclable or compostable, and nontoxic wherever possible. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. There is a written procurement process that encourages sustainable purchasing. (documentation required) - C. The sustainable purchasing policy focuses on repairing and/or purchasing reusable items before considering single use goods. - B. The sustainable purchasing policy is used for all municipal operations.
A. There is a written procurement process that encourages sustainable purchasing. (documentation required) - C. The sustainable purchasing policy focuses on repairing and/or purchasing reusable items before considering single use goods. - B. The sustainable purchasing policy is used for all municipal operations.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/368/Media-Borough-Green-and-Fair-Procurement-Policy-PDF
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/368/Media-Borough-Green-and-Fair-Procurement-Policy-PDF
Question:
What percentage of the municipality's total operational waste was diverted from landfill? Please calculate using the total waste and waste diverted from landfill reported for the current year above. See more info for calculation instructions.
What percentage of the municipality's total operational waste was diverted from landfill? Please calculate using the total waste and waste diverted from landfill reported for the current year above. See more info for calculation instructions.
Answer:
D. 50-74%
D. 50-74%
Notes:
Question:
In which of the following ways does the municipality track its internal or operational waste? Select all that apply.
In which of the following ways does the municipality track its internal or operational waste? Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. We collect waste data from our hauler(s).
A. We collect waste data from our hauler(s).
Notes:
No data management system. We track waste from our haulers using excel spreadsheets.
No data management system. We track waste from our haulers using excel spreadsheets.
Community Wide Materials Management
Question:
The municipality collects or contracts for recycling collection at the curb.
The municipality collects or contracts for recycling collection at the curb.
Answer:
A. Yes, Required for Gold and Platinum.
A. Yes, Required for Gold and Platinum.
Notes:
Question:
The municipality contracts for residential solid waste and recycling collection as opposed to individual home owners contracting for the same.
The municipality contracts for residential solid waste and recycling collection as opposed to individual home owners contracting for the same.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Question:
What community-wide waste and recycling data does your municipality collect on an annual basis? Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options. (documentation required)
What community-wide waste and recycling data does your municipality collect on an annual basis? Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options. (documentation required)
Answer:
A. Residential Collection - total waste sent to landfill or incinerator - C. Residential Collection - total yard waste collected for composting - D. Residential Collection - total food waste collected for composting - F. Commercial Collection - total recycling collected - H. Residential recycling quality or contamination (what percentage of recyclable material sent to MRF is diverted to landfill/incinerator) - B. Residential Collection - total recycling sent to Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) or equivalent - I. Residential recycling material quantities by type (i.e. mixed fibers, plastic #1, glass, etc...) - J. Commercial recycling material quantities by type (i.e. mixed fibers, plastic #1, glass, etc...)
A. Residential Collection - total waste sent to landfill or incinerator - C. Residential Collection - total yard waste collected for composting - D. Residential Collection - total food waste collected for composting - F. Commercial Collection - total recycling collected - H. Residential recycling quality or contamination (what percentage of recyclable material sent to MRF is diverted to landfill/incinerator) - B. Residential Collection - total recycling sent to Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) or equivalent - I. Residential recycling material quantities by type (i.e. mixed fibers, plastic #1, glass, etc...) - J. Commercial recycling material quantities by type (i.e. mixed fibers, plastic #1, glass, etc...)
Notes:
Question:
The municipality has done an assessment or audit measuring the average annual tonnage sent to landfill or incinerator, the quality and volume of recycling, and the details of composting and hard to recycle collections.
The municipality has done an assessment or audit measuring the average annual tonnage sent to landfill or incinerator, the quality and volume of recycling, and the details of composting and hard to recycle collections.
Answer:
A. Yes (documentation required)
A. Yes (documentation required)
Notes:
Question:
The municipality collects the following types of recyclable materials at the curb. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality collects the following types of recyclable materials at the curb. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. Aluminum - B. Steel - C. MIxed fibers (paper or cardboard) - D. Glass - E. Plastics HDPE and PETE (#'s 1 and 2) - F. Plastics - Mixed Plastics (#'s 3 thru 7 - please check this if you collect any of these)
A. Aluminum - B. Steel - C. MIxed fibers (paper or cardboard) - D. Glass - E. Plastics HDPE and PETE (#'s 1 and 2) - F. Plastics - Mixed Plastics (#'s 3 thru 7 - please check this if you collect any of these)
Notes:
Question:
The municipality has a recycling program that includes the following: Select all that apply.
The municipality has a recycling program that includes the following: Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. updated information on the website or in newsletters about recycling, guidelines for what is accepted, and recommendations for reducing, reusing, and repairing. - B. The municipality uses hang tags or sends notices to raise awareness on improving recycling quality. (documentation required) - C. The municipality provides free or very low cost recycling bins to improve the quality of the recycling stream. - D. The program includes curbside collection or a permanent drop off point for hard to recycle items and/or electronics.
A. updated information on the website or in newsletters about recycling, guidelines for what is accepted, and recommendations for reducing, reusing, and repairing. - B. The municipality uses hang tags or sends notices to raise awareness on improving recycling quality. (documentation required) - C. The municipality provides free or very low cost recycling bins to improve the quality of the recycling stream. - D. The program includes curbside collection or a permanent drop off point for hard to recycle items and/or electronics.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/1362/What-to-Recycle-in-Media-Borough- https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/1543/Republic-Services---EmptyCleanDry?bidId=https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/1543/Republic-Services---EmptyCleanDry?bidId= https://www.mediaborough.com/220/Recycling-Bins#:~:text=Recycling%20Containers%20are%20available%20for%20Media%20Borough%20Residents,on%20the%204th%20Street%20side%20of%20Borough%20Hall.
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/1362/What-to-Recycle-in-Media-Borough- https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/1543/Republic-Services---EmptyCleanDry?bidId=https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/1543/Republic-Services---EmptyCleanDry?bidId= https://www.mediaborough.com/220/Recycling-Bins#:~:text=Recycling%20Containers%20are%20available%20for%20Media%20Borough%20Residents,on%20the%204th%20Street%20side%20of%20Borough%20Hall.
Question:
The municipality has a waste reduction ordinance for commercial and institutional facilities requiring they recycle at least 5 materials types, including but not limited to: mixed fiber (paper), glass, aluminum, steel, cardboard, #'s 1 and 2 plastics.
The municipality has a waste reduction ordinance for commercial and institutional facilities requiring they recycle at least 5 materials types, including but not limited to: mixed fiber (paper), glass, aluminum, steel, cardboard, #'s 1 and 2 plastics.
Answer:
A. Yes (documentation required)
A. Yes (documentation required)
Notes:
Question:
The municipality supports or provides composting.
The municipality supports or provides composting.
Answer:
A. The municipality provides curbside brush and leaves collection for at least 10 weeks in the fall. - B. The municipality collects and/or provides permanent drop off location for food waste to be composted. (documentation required) - C. Promotes education on backyard composting and reducing food waste.
A. The municipality provides curbside brush and leaves collection for at least 10 weeks in the fall. - B. The municipality collects and/or provides permanent drop off location for food waste to be composted. (documentation required) - C. Promotes education on backyard composting and reducing food waste.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/199/Curbside-Composting-Yard-Waste-Food-Comp https://www.mediaborough.com/201/Food-Compost-Program https://www.mediaborough.com/203/Composting-Program-FAQs
https://www.mediaborough.com/199/Curbside-Composting-Yard-Waste-Food-Comp https://www.mediaborough.com/201/Food-Compost-Program https://www.mediaborough.com/203/Composting-Program-FAQs
Resiliency Planning
Question:
The community has conducted emergency communications planning and/or has adopted a reverse 911 system. This can be part of disaster preparedness process. Select all that apply.
The community has conducted emergency communications planning and/or has adopted a reverse 911 system. This can be part of disaster preparedness process. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. Yes the community has conducted emergency communications planning. - B. The community uses a reverse 911 system.
A. Yes the community has conducted emergency communications planning. - B. The community uses a reverse 911 system.
Notes:
Sustainability Program
Question:
There is ongoing professional development for municipal personnel and officials that includes participating in programs with (at a minimum of once per year) Pennsylvania Municipal League, Local Government Academy, PA DCED or other Pennsylvania municipal training association programs.
There is ongoing professional development for municipal personnel and officials that includes participating in programs with (at a minimum of once per year) Pennsylvania Municipal League, Local Government Academy, PA DCED or other Pennsylvania municipal training association programs.
Answer:
A. Yes, professional development has occured at a minimum of once per year for all or most staff and/or elected officials.
A. Yes, professional development has occured at a minimum of once per year for all or most staff and/or elected officials.
Notes:
Staff are strongly encouraged to participate in workshops, trainings, and conferences throughout the year to support professional growth and collaboration. In addition, the Borough team hosts regular Lunch and Learn sessions, where staff come together to share a meal while engaging in a virtual training or discussion. Some examples of trainings that the staff attends are AI in Government lectures, Grant Writing Workshops, Continued Professional Education trainings, and Conferences such as APMM, DCPWA, ICMA, and PSAB.
Staff are strongly encouraged to participate in workshops, trainings, and conferences throughout the year to support professional growth and collaboration. In addition, the Borough team hosts regular Lunch and Learn sessions, where staff come together to share a meal while engaging in a virtual training or discussion. Some examples of trainings that the staff attends are AI in Government lectures, Grant Writing Workshops, Continued Professional Education trainings, and Conferences such as APMM, DCPWA, ICMA, and PSAB.
Question:
The sustainability team has goals, and reports annually to the public on its progress towards achieving those goals. Select all that apply.
The sustainability team has goals, and reports annually to the public on its progress towards achieving those goals. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The sustainability team has specific goals.
A. The sustainability team has specific goals.
Notes:
Question:
The community has an active sustainability team, an Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), or comparable body that has at least one board member, one staff member, and one resident who is responsible for advising and/or creating policy and conducting outreach related to all three aspects of sustainability: Environment, Equity, and Economy. Required for Silver, Gold and Platinum.
The community has an active sustainability team, an Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), or comparable body that has at least one board member, one staff member, and one resident who is responsible for advising and/or creating policy and conducting outreach related to all three aspects of sustainability: Environment, Equity, and Economy. Required for Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Answer:
A. The municipality has an active sustainability team, EAC, or comparable committee that has incorporated all three aspects of sustainability. Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum. (documentation required)
A. The municipality has an active sustainability team, EAC, or comparable committee that has incorporated all three aspects of sustainability. Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/262/Environmental-Advisory-Council https://www.mediaborough.com/454/Sustainable-Storefronts https://transitiontowngreatermedia.org/event/ecofest-2025/ https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/370/Resolution-2021-20-Ending-the-Delaware-County-Contract-with-the-Covanta-Incinerator-PDF
https://www.mediaborough.com/262/Environmental-Advisory-Council https://www.mediaborough.com/454/Sustainable-Storefronts https://transitiontowngreatermedia.org/event/ecofest-2025/ https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/370/Resolution-2021-20-Ending-the-Delaware-County-Contract-with-the-Covanta-Incinerator-PDF
Question:
The municipality has a sustainability program. Required for Gold and Platinum. Select all that apply.
The municipality has a sustainability program. Required for Gold and Platinum. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality has a sustainability program that includes specific goals and guiding principles. This could be an ecodistrict or climate action plan but must include provisions for equity. Required for Gold and Platinum. (documentation required) - C. The goals of the sustainability program are aligned with the goals of the community's comprehensive plan. - D. There is ongoing training for municipal employees and officials with the goal of advancing the objectives of the municipal sustainability program. - E. Procedures are in place to measure and track the impacts of the sustainability program and periodically report to the public the results. (documentation required)
A. The municipality has a sustainability program that includes specific goals and guiding principles. This could be an ecodistrict or climate action plan but must include provisions for equity. Required for Gold and Platinum. (documentation required) - C. The goals of the sustainability program are aligned with the goals of the community's comprehensive plan. - D. There is ongoing training for municipal employees and officials with the goal of advancing the objectives of the municipal sustainability program. - E. Procedures are in place to measure and track the impacts of the sustainability program and periodically report to the public the results. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/454/Sustainable-Storefronts https://mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/1551/Special-Projects-Coordinator-Job-Description-July-2024?bidId=
https://www.mediaborough.com/454/Sustainable-Storefronts https://mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/1551/Special-Projects-Coordinator-Job-Description-July-2024?bidId=
Question:
The municipality has passed a resolution to affirm (or reaffirm) participation in the Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification Program. Required for Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
The municipality has passed a resolution to affirm (or reaffirm) participation in the Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification Program. Required for Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
Answer:
A. Yes. Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum. (documentation required)
A. Yes. Required for Silver, Gold, and Platinum. (documentation required)
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Health and Wellness
Question:
The municipality supports local food access by assessing access, planning, and/or supporting programs or policies that increase local food access. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality supports local food access by assessing access, planning, and/or supporting programs or policies that increase local food access. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
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C. The municipality supports educational programs for residents on the benefits of organic and locally purchased food. - D. The municipality supports local farmers markets or food stands in the community. - E. The local farmers market or stand accepts snap or similar benefits. (documentation required)
C. The municipality supports educational programs for residents on the benefits of organic and locally purchased food. - D. The municipality supports local farmers markets or food stands in the community. - E. The local farmers market or stand accepts snap or similar benefits. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://mediafarmersmarket.com/2898-2/
https://mediafarmersmarket.com/2898-2/
Question:
The municipality enforces policies to improve air quality and limit resident exposure to sources of poor air quality. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality enforces policies to improve air quality and limit resident exposure to sources of poor air quality. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
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B. The municipality enforces the state's anti-idling law, including posting signs in high-traffic areas and near vulnerable populations (schools, nursing homes, outdoor event areas, etc.)
B. The municipality enforces the state's anti-idling law, including posting signs in high-traffic areas and near vulnerable populations (schools, nursing homes, outdoor event areas, etc.)
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The municipality considers and promotes health and wellness. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality considers and promotes health and wellness. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The municipality provides access to recreational opportunities and amenities to promote active and healthy lifestyles (this can include ecotourism, river/creek access for fishing, hiking and walking trails with programming, etc.). - B. The municipality runs, supports, and/or promotes, exercise and/or wellness programs for all age groups. - C. The municipally runs or supports community wellness program/s addressing issues of mental health, such as social isolation, suicide prevention, PTSD/Trauma and/or others. - D. A program to promote safe walking to school is in place (including trails in suburban and rural communities).
A. The municipality provides access to recreational opportunities and amenities to promote active and healthy lifestyles (this can include ecotourism, river/creek access for fishing, hiking and walking trails with programming, etc.). - B. The municipality runs, supports, and/or promotes, exercise and/or wellness programs for all age groups. - C. The municipally runs or supports community wellness program/s addressing issues of mental health, such as social isolation, suicide prevention, PTSD/Trauma and/or others. - D. A program to promote safe walking to school is in place (including trails in suburban and rural communities).
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Question:
Improving community health and wellness are specifically mentioned as a goal or issue in the municipality's comprehensive plan.
Improving community health and wellness are specifically mentioned as a goal or issue in the municipality's comprehensive plan.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Water Planning and Protection
Question:
The comprehensive plan (or separate water-specific plans that are currently in use - such as a One Water plan or a flood mitigation plan) includes recommendations for: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The comprehensive plan (or separate water-specific plans that are currently in use - such as a One Water plan or a flood mitigation plan) includes recommendations for: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. protecting homes and properties where vulnerable populations are at significant risk of flooding. - A. encouraging low impact development or enhanced stormwater management techniques to manage stormwater runoff and onsite stormwater infiltration where geologically effective. - E. One or more of the above items are benchmarked and progress towards the goal is tracked and reported on.
D. protecting homes and properties where vulnerable populations are at significant risk of flooding. - A. encouraging low impact development or enhanced stormwater management techniques to manage stormwater runoff and onsite stormwater infiltration where geologically effective. - E. One or more of the above items are benchmarked and progress towards the goal is tracked and reported on.
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Question:
The municipality has developed and implemented a Stormwater Management Plan of Best Management Practices including all 6 minimum control measures, including Public Education and Outreach, Public Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Runoff Control, Post Construction Runoff Control, and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping, to meet the MS4 requirements.
The municipality has developed and implemented a Stormwater Management Plan of Best Management Practices including all 6 minimum control measures, including Public Education and Outreach, Public Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Runoff Control, Post Construction Runoff Control, and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping, to meet the MS4 requirements.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
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Question:
The municipality is actively working to restore wetlands and riparian areas, expand or revise current minimum riparian buffer zones, and/or implement living shoreline programs to provide natural flood abatement, breeding habitat, and improved stream conditions.
The municipality is actively working to restore wetlands and riparian areas, expand or revise current minimum riparian buffer zones, and/or implement living shoreline programs to provide natural flood abatement, breeding habitat, and improved stream conditions.
Answer:
A. Yes (documentation required)
A. Yes (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/337/Third-Street-Pedestrian-Bridge-Informati https://www.delcocd.org/ridley-creek/
https://www.mediaborough.com/337/Third-Street-Pedestrian-Bridge-Informati https://www.delcocd.org/ridley-creek/
Planning and Zoning
Question:
The municipality has up-to-date zoning and related ordinances that reflect the objectives of the comprehensive plan. Select all that apply.
The municipality has up-to-date zoning and related ordinances that reflect the objectives of the comprehensive plan. Select all that apply.
Answer:
B. The municipality has an up-to-date subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) that reflects the objectives of the comprehensive plan. - C. The municipality has passed other ordinances or policies to support or incentivize the objectives of the comprehensive plan. - A. The municipal zoning ordinance was amended to achieve the goals of the most recent comp plan (flexibility will be granted where the comp plan was passed less than 24 months prior).
B. The municipality has an up-to-date subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) that reflects the objectives of the comprehensive plan. - C. The municipality has passed other ordinances or policies to support or incentivize the objectives of the comprehensive plan. - A. The municipal zoning ordinance was amended to achieve the goals of the most recent comp plan (flexibility will be granted where the comp plan was passed less than 24 months prior).
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/174/Zoning https://ecode360.com/ME1269
https://www.mediaborough.com/174/Zoning https://ecode360.com/ME1269
Question:
The municipality regularly updates and effectively uses their comprehensive land use plan as a community engagement process and a guiding document. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality regularly updates and effectively uses their comprehensive land use plan as a community engagement process and a guiding document. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The comprehensive plan had a process for significant stakeholder engagement and included a plan with specific steps for reaching vulnerable and/or marginalized community members. (documentation required) - B. The comp plan includes implementable steps with specific timelines - D. The comp plan includes mechanisms or guidelines for reporting progress towards those steps to the public and/or for making adjustments. - C. The comp plan includes instructions for who is responsible for the implementable steps.
A. The comprehensive plan had a process for significant stakeholder engagement and included a plan with specific steps for reaching vulnerable and/or marginalized community members. (documentation required) - B. The comp plan includes implementable steps with specific timelines - D. The comp plan includes mechanisms or guidelines for reporting progress towards those steps to the public and/or for making adjustments. - C. The comp plan includes instructions for who is responsible for the implementable steps.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/331/Media-Comprehensive-Plan-2015-adopted-7-16-15-PDF Complete Appendix focuses on stakeholder engagement through public, business owner, and committee meetings as well as surveys and focus groups.
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/331/Media-Comprehensive-Plan-2015-adopted-7-16-15-PDF Complete Appendix focuses on stakeholder engagement through public, business owner, and committee meetings as well as surveys and focus groups.
Equitable Housing
Question:
The municipality has inclusionary housing incentives/requirements for housing developments or support for affordable housing. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has inclusionary housing incentives/requirements for housing developments or support for affordable housing. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
C. The municipality provides support for or promotes local programs for affordable housing. (documentation required)
C. The municipality provides support for or promotes local programs for affordable housing. (documentation required)
Notes:
Media Borough provides a $15,000 Donation to the Media Fellowship House to support the housing program. https://mediafellowshiphouse.org/housing-programs/
Media Borough provides a $15,000 Donation to the Media Fellowship House to support the housing program. https://mediafellowshiphouse.org/housing-programs/
Question:
The zoning ordinance provides for or accommodates a full range of housing opportunities.
The zoning ordinance provides for or accommodates a full range of housing opportunities.
Answer:
A. The municipality allows for more than 6 different types of housing (see the "more info" button for acceptable types). (documentation required)
A. The municipality allows for more than 6 different types of housing (see the "more info" button for acceptable types). (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/830/Media-Zoning-Ordinance---20230420-ADOPTED https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2019/Media-Affordable-Housing-Report---20230929_v2
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/830/Media-Zoning-Ordinance---20230420-ADOPTED https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/2019/Media-Affordable-Housing-Report---20230929_v2
Question:
The municipality has a plan to improve access to affordable/equitable residential housing. The plan can be a part of the community's comprehensive plan or could be created by a community organization with municipal support. Select all that apply.
The municipality has a plan to improve access to affordable/equitable residential housing. The plan can be a part of the community's comprehensive plan or could be created by a community organization with municipal support. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. A plan has been created for how to close the needs gap for affordable/equitable residential housing. (documentation required) - B. The plan includes specific recommendations with timelines for how to achieve the goals of the plan. - C. The community periodically reports to the public on the progress of the plan toward providing access to affordable housing.
A. A plan has been created for how to close the needs gap for affordable/equitable residential housing. (documentation required) - B. The plan includes specific recommendations with timelines for how to achieve the goals of the plan. - C. The community periodically reports to the public on the progress of the plan toward providing access to affordable housing.
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Question:
An assessment has been completed analyzing the need for affordable/equitable housing in the community and region. It can be a part of the community's comprehensive planning process or completed by a community organization with municipal support. It is important that the assessment considers the region as a whole, because many communities have been segregated from the issues of the region they exist within. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
An assessment has been completed analyzing the need for affordable/equitable housing in the community and region. It can be a part of the community's comprehensive planning process or completed by a community organization with municipal support. It is important that the assessment considers the region as a whole, because many communities have been segregated from the issues of the region they exist within. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The municipality has created or supported the creation of an affordable/equitable housing assessment. (documentation required) - B. The assessment included considerations for energy burden. - C. The assessment included considerations for access to transportation (including walkability and transit). - E. The assessment included considerations access to jobs. - D. The assessment included considerations for fresh food and/or passive and active recreational amenities.
A. The municipality has created or supported the creation of an affordable/equitable housing assessment. (documentation required) - B. The assessment included considerations for energy burden. - C. The assessment included considerations for access to transportation (including walkability and transit). - E. The assessment included considerations access to jobs. - D. The assessment included considerations for fresh food and/or passive and active recreational amenities.
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Human Scale Development
Question:
The municipality has plans or policies to increase or improve Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in the community. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has plans or policies to increase or improve Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in the community. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The municipal comprehensive plan (or related plan) includes recommendations for improving and/or expanding Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
A. The municipal comprehensive plan (or related plan) includes recommendations for improving and/or expanding Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
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Question:
The zoning and SALDO ordinances promote walkable, mixed use development. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The zoning and SALDO ordinances promote walkable, mixed use development. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The zoning ordinance, SALDO, or district overlays have districts that permit retail, officies, commercial services, housing, and civic uses in the same district. (documentation required) - E. The zoning ordinance incorporates form-based zoning to encourage walkable human scale growth. (documentation required) - C. Storefront requirements, signage, and street design are oriented towards the pedestrian.
A. The zoning ordinance, SALDO, or district overlays have districts that permit retail, officies, commercial services, housing, and civic uses in the same district. (documentation required) - E. The zoning ordinance incorporates form-based zoning to encourage walkable human scale growth. (documentation required) - C. Storefront requirements, signage, and street design are oriented towards the pedestrian.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/830/Media-Zoning-Ordinance---20230420-ADOPTED
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/830/Media-Zoning-Ordinance---20230420-ADOPTED
Question:
The comprehensive plan encourages walkable/mixed use development. Select all that apply.
The comprehensive plan encourages walkable/mixed use development. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The plan calls for retail, offices, commercial services, housing, and civic uses to exist in same district. - B. The plan calls for publicly accessible areas within walkable/mixed use neighborhoods. - C. The plan calls for compact housing and street design to encourage access to all amenities in those districts.
A. The plan calls for retail, offices, commercial services, housing, and civic uses to exist in same district. - B. The plan calls for publicly accessible areas within walkable/mixed use neighborhoods. - C. The plan calls for compact housing and street design to encourage access to all amenities in those districts.
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Question:
The municipality is focused on maintaining, improving, or redeveloping areas as opposed to opening up new land for development and this is reflected in community planning documents and ordinances. Select all that apply.
The municipality is focused on maintaining, improving, or redeveloping areas as opposed to opening up new land for development and this is reflected in community planning documents and ordinances. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipal comp plan calls for limiting the expansion of land development to specific areas while protecting undeveloped land. - B. The zoning and SALDO ordinances do not allow for building new developments on undeveloped land, or have it limited to specific infill areas of the community designed to strengthen walkable/mixed-use/compact development. (documentation required)
A. The municipal comp plan calls for limiting the expansion of land development to specific areas while protecting undeveloped land. - B. The zoning and SALDO ordinances do not allow for building new developments on undeveloped land, or have it limited to specific infill areas of the community designed to strengthen walkable/mixed-use/compact development. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/67b60db39cffee266ad8d18a/t/689caf5cf23c76633523a455/1755098972570/Media2035+-+Trends+%26+Conditions+Presentation.pdf Media Borough draft 2025-2035 Comprehensive Plan emphasizes the need to protect undeveloped land, limit expansion, and convert vacant lots to open or greenspace. https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/830/Media-Zoning-Ordinance---20230420-ADOPTED
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/67b60db39cffee266ad8d18a/t/689caf5cf23c76633523a455/1755098972570/Media2035+-+Trends+%26+Conditions+Presentation.pdf Media Borough draft 2025-2035 Comprehensive Plan emphasizes the need to protect undeveloped land, limit expansion, and convert vacant lots to open or greenspace. https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/830/Media-Zoning-Ordinance---20230420-ADOPTED
Community Wide Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Question:
The municipality has achieved the following Solsmart designation.
The municipality has achieved the following Solsmart designation.
Answer:
A. Yes, the municipality has achieved a Solsmart Designation of Bronze. (documentation required)
A. Yes, the municipality has achieved a Solsmart Designation of Bronze. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://solsmart.org/designee/media-borough https://www.mediaborough.com/274/Media-Solar
https://solsmart.org/designee/media-borough https://www.mediaborough.com/274/Media-Solar
Question:
The municipal comprehensive plan contains an energy conservation element that states an energy reduction goal, or makes specific suggestions for how the municipality can encourage and/or incentivize energy conservation and efficiency. Recommendations might include plans to increase walkability, increase efficacy of energy code enforcement, add/improve energy incentives to the development process, etc. Select all that apply.
The municipal comprehensive plan contains an energy conservation element that states an energy reduction goal, or makes specific suggestions for how the municipality can encourage and/or incentivize energy conservation and efficiency. Recommendations might include plans to increase walkability, increase efficacy of energy code enforcement, add/improve energy incentives to the development process, etc. Select all that apply.
Answer:
B. The comprehensive plan makes specific recommendations for how the municipality can promote, encourage, or incentivize energy efficiency and reduction. (documentation required)
B. The comprehensive plan makes specific recommendations for how the municipality can promote, encourage, or incentivize energy efficiency and reduction. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/331/Media-Comprehensive-Plan-2015-adopted-7-16-15-PDF pages 83, 116-117
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/331/Media-Comprehensive-Plan-2015-adopted-7-16-15-PDF pages 83, 116-117
Question:
The municipality promotes their County's Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program.
The municipality promotes their County's Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program.
Answer:
A. Yes - This must include a prominent link on the municipality's website and additional promotion, i.e. newsletters, social media, etc.
A. Yes - This must include a prominent link on the municipality's website and additional promotion, i.e. newsletters, social media, etc.
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Economic Development
Question:
The municipality maintains or supports program/s to recognize local businesses or leaders who encourage or improve sustainability. Select all that apply.
The municipality maintains or supports program/s to recognize local businesses or leaders who encourage or improve sustainability. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality recognizes local business or community leaders who foster sustainability in the community or region, either with awards or with posts in local newsletters or on social media. - B. There is a program that is supported by the municipality to encourage businesses to be aware of innovative sustainable business approaches and recognize their success. (documentation required)
A. The municipality recognizes local business or community leaders who foster sustainability in the community or region, either with awards or with posts in local newsletters or on social media. - B. There is a program that is supported by the municipality to encourage businesses to be aware of innovative sustainable business approaches and recognize their success. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/454/Sustainable-Storefronts#:~:text=Media%20Borough%20and%20the%20Media%20Business%20Authority%20invite,the%20form%20will%20be%20eligible%20for%20the%20designation.
https://www.mediaborough.com/454/Sustainable-Storefronts#:~:text=Media%20Borough%20and%20the%20Media%20Business%20Authority%20invite,the%20form%20will%20be%20eligible%20for%20the%20designation.
Question:
The municipality has policies to incentivize or encourage small-scale developers and developments. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has policies to incentivize or encourage small-scale developers and developments. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The municipality has reviewed zoning code and related ordinances to assess barriers to small scale developers. - B. The municipality has updated code to allow for incremental development by right or has adopted form based zoning. (documentation required)
A. The municipality has reviewed zoning code and related ordinances to assess barriers to small scale developers. - B. The municipality has updated code to allow for incremental development by right or has adopted form based zoning. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/347/Zoning-Development-Land-Use https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/830/Media-Zoning-Ordinance---20230420-ADOPTED
https://www.mediaborough.com/347/Zoning-Development-Land-Use https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/830/Media-Zoning-Ordinance---20230420-ADOPTED
Question:
The municipality supports local businesses and main street or economic development programs. Select all that apply.
The municipality supports local businesses and main street or economic development programs. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality has an active main street program or economic development corporation. (documentation required) - B. The municipality is collaborating with local businesses to make pedestrian improvements to encourage more foot traffic. (documentation required) - C. The municipality supports an initiative to encourage residents to buy local.
A. The municipality has an active main street program or economic development corporation. (documentation required) - B. The municipality is collaborating with local businesses to make pedestrian improvements to encourage more foot traffic. (documentation required) - C. The municipality supports an initiative to encourage residents to buy local.
Notes:
engagement.https://www.mediaborough.com/300/Economic-Development-Strategy-Implementa https://visitmediapa.com/dining-under-the-stars/ https://www.mediaborough.com/345/Traffic-Calming-Plan
engagement.https://www.mediaborough.com/300/Economic-Development-Strategy-Implementa https://visitmediapa.com/dining-under-the-stars/ https://www.mediaborough.com/345/Traffic-Calming-Plan
Question:
The municipal website provides businesses with a list of programs, tools, and resources they can use to improve community sustainability. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipal website provides businesses with a list of programs, tools, and resources they can use to improve community sustainability. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The community has a sustainable business landing page that connects businesses to resources to improve sustainability. - B. The landing page has information about Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, Energy Audits or other energy reduction programs. - C. The landing page provides information about the community's latest planning efforts and related goals (comp plan, ecodistricts, etc).
A. The community has a sustainable business landing page that connects businesses to resources to improve sustainability. - B. The landing page has information about Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, Energy Audits or other energy reduction programs. - C. The landing page provides information about the community's latest planning efforts and related goals (comp plan, ecodistricts, etc).
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Community Revitalization
Question:
A Historic Review Commission is active.
A Historic Review Commission is active.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Question:
The municipality supports or promotes a program to test for and remediate lead in privately owned plumbing systems.
The municipality supports or promotes a program to test for and remediate lead in privately owned plumbing systems.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
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The municipality operates a rental inspection program for all non-owner occupied buildings. Select all that apply.
The municipality operates a rental inspection program for all non-owner occupied buildings. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality manages a rental inspection program. (documentation required) - D. Code enforcement officers are trained on the rental inspection program. - C. The rental inspection program includes tests for lead, mold, and/or radon. (documentation required)
A. The municipality manages a rental inspection program. (documentation required) - D. Code enforcement officers are trained on the rental inspection program. - C. The rental inspection program includes tests for lead, mold, and/or radon. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/165/Use-Occupancy-Inspections
https://www.mediaborough.com/165/Use-Occupancy-Inspections
Question:
The municipality has elected to administer and enforce Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Select all that apply.
The municipality has elected to administer and enforce Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality administers the UCC. - B. The municipality administers the IMPC.
A. The municipality administers the UCC. - B. The municipality administers the IMPC.
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Question:
The municipality is actively working to remediate blighted, vacant, and/or abandoned buildings and/or brownfields in their community. Select all that apply.
The municipality is actively working to remediate blighted, vacant, and/or abandoned buildings and/or brownfields in their community. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipal comprehensive plan or other relevant community plan has specific recommendations for remediating blighted and abandoned buildings or brownfields in the community. (documentation required) - B. The municipality maintains a current inventory of vacant, abandoned, and/or blighted properties. (documentation required)
A. The municipal comprehensive plan or other relevant community plan has specific recommendations for remediating blighted and abandoned buildings or brownfields in the community. (documentation required) - B. The municipality maintains a current inventory of vacant, abandoned, and/or blighted properties. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/331/Media-Comprehensive-Plan-2015-adopted-7-16-15-PDF page 112 and 124
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/331/Media-Comprehensive-Plan-2015-adopted-7-16-15-PDF page 112 and 124
Organization Details
Question:
On our Sustainable PA website, we will create a profile recognizing your community when you earn certification. Please provide a quote from an elected official or staff member on the value of sustainability in your community. Please see the More Info button for where it will be used. Please provide the name and title/position of the person who the quote should be attributed to in the first text box below, and provide the quote in the user comments box below that.
On our Sustainable PA website, we will create a profile recognizing your community when you earn certification. Please provide a quote from an elected official or staff member on the value of sustainability in your community. Please see the More Info button for where it will be used. Please provide the name and title/position of the person who the quote should be attributed to in the first text box below, and provide the quote in the user comments box below that.
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Question:
On your municipality's profile page on the Sustainable PA website, we ask that each community share one action or project related to sustainability which the community would like to highlight. Please provide a description of what you would like to highlight in the comments section below. Please click on the "More Info" button to see how it will look on a community profile.
On your municipality's profile page on the Sustainable PA website, we ask that each community share one action or project related to sustainability which the community would like to highlight. Please provide a description of what you would like to highlight in the comments section below. Please click on the "More Info" button to see how it will look on a community profile.
Answer:
Sustainable Storefront Program
Sustainable Storefront Program
Notes:
The Media Borough Sustainable Storefronts Initiative is a recognition program in Media, PA that encourages local businesses to adopt environmentally friendly practices by meeting at least five out of seven sustainability criteria, such as recycling, compostable or reusable packaging, and energy and water conservation. Participating businesses are periodically inspected to ensure they maintain these commitments and, in return, receive marketing support including a listing on the boroughs website, window clings, table placards, and promotion in newsletters and social media. The initiative aims to incentivize and celebrate sustainable business operations while helping reduce the communitys overall environmental impact.
The Media Borough Sustainable Storefronts Initiative is a recognition program in Media, PA that encourages local businesses to adopt environmentally friendly practices by meeting at least five out of seven sustainability criteria, such as recycling, compostable or reusable packaging, and energy and water conservation. Participating businesses are periodically inspected to ensure they maintain these commitments and, in return, receive marketing support including a listing on the boroughs website, window clings, table placards, and promotion in newsletters and social media. The initiative aims to incentivize and celebrate sustainable business operations while helping reduce the communitys overall environmental impact.
Land Conservation Management
Question:
The municipality has written policies and/or incentives to conserve environmentally and ecologically sensitive places, including: (documentation required) Select all that apply.
The municipality has written policies and/or incentives to conserve environmentally and ecologically sensitive places, including: (documentation required) Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. Slopes over 25% and/or slide prone soils and geology - C. Mature woodlands
A. Slopes over 25% and/or slide prone soils and geology - C. Mature woodlands
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/387/311A-General-Provisions-DRAFT-2022_06_07-PDF https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/480/Wetland-Delineation-Report-51911-PDF?bidId=
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/387/311A-General-Provisions-DRAFT-2022_06_07-PDF https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/480/Wetland-Delineation-Report-51911-PDF?bidId=
Question:
Municipal land use ordinances protect or expand valuable green space and ecologically important assets including: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Municipal land use ordinances protect or expand valuable green space and ecologically important assets including: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. improving parks/recreation, publicly accessible open space with greenways designated to connect parks and trails (documentation required) - C. community gardens and urban agriculture are permitted by right. (documentation required) - D. tree/woodland replacement criteria
A. improving parks/recreation, publicly accessible open space with greenways designated to connect parks and trails (documentation required) - C. community gardens and urban agriculture are permitted by right. (documentation required) - D. tree/woodland replacement criteria
Notes:
https://mediaborough.com/355/Parks https://www.mediaborough.com/225/Shade-Trees
https://mediaborough.com/355/Parks https://www.mediaborough.com/225/Shade-Trees
Question:
The municipal comprehensive plan includes recommendations: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options. (documentation required)
The municipal comprehensive plan includes recommendations: Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options. (documentation required)
Answer:
A. for protecting woodlands and increasing tree cover in the municipality. - B. for preserving environmentally sensitive and/or ecologically significant areas. - D. for promoting community gardens and infill green space. - E. for expanding and/or improving parks, recreational spaces, and open space. - F. connecting parks and open with greenways and trails. - G. to expand park access so a majority of residents are within a walkable distance to a park. (must be under 1 mile - suggest 1/2 mile and have a goal of at least 90% of population) - H. to conserve and enhance areas where important wildlife and fish habitats exist and promote connectivity to allow species to migrate to suitable habitat (e.g., using land exchanges, conservation easements, leases; by removing barriers, etc.).
A. for protecting woodlands and increasing tree cover in the municipality. - B. for preserving environmentally sensitive and/or ecologically significant areas. - D. for promoting community gardens and infill green space. - E. for expanding and/or improving parks, recreational spaces, and open space. - F. connecting parks and open with greenways and trails. - G. to expand park access so a majority of residents are within a walkable distance to a park. (must be under 1 mile - suggest 1/2 mile and have a goal of at least 90% of population) - H. to conserve and enhance areas where important wildlife and fish habitats exist and promote connectivity to allow species to migrate to suitable habitat (e.g., using land exchanges, conservation easements, leases; by removing barriers, etc.).
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/331/Media-Comprehensive-Plan-2015-adopted-7-16-15-PDF
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/331/Media-Comprehensive-Plan-2015-adopted-7-16-15-PDF
Parks and Habitat Programs
Question:
The municipality has passed an exception for no-mow or natural alternatives to residential lawns to aid in the absorption of stormwater, improve pollinator habitat and lower carbon emissions. Select all that apply.
The municipality has passed an exception for no-mow or natural alternatives to residential lawns to aid in the absorption of stormwater, improve pollinator habitat and lower carbon emissions. Select all that apply.
Answer:
C. No - B. The municipality provides information about this practice and its benefits on the municipal website.
C. No - B. The municipality provides information about this practice and its benefits on the municipal website.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=310
https://www.mediaborough.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=310
Question:
Sustainable landscape maintenance practices are used for all parks and municipal grounds. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Sustainable landscape maintenance practices are used for all parks and municipal grounds. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B. The municipality has deployed alternatives to grass lawns on publicly owned green space, including replacing lawns with meadows, native plants, and trees. (documentation required) - C. The municipality only uses organic fertilizers. - F. The municipality limits water use by planting appropriate native species and timing waterings to conserve water. - E. The municipality uses electric or hybrid lawn equipment.
B. The municipality has deployed alternatives to grass lawns on publicly owned green space, including replacing lawns with meadows, native plants, and trees. (documentation required) - C. The municipality only uses organic fertilizers. - F. The municipality limits water use by planting appropriate native species and timing waterings to conserve water. - E. The municipality uses electric or hybrid lawn equipment.
Notes:
https://mediaborough.com/355/Parks
https://mediaborough.com/355/Parks
Question:
The municipality has been actively building out green space and parks to ensure access to all citizens. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has been actively building out green space and parks to ensure access to all citizens. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B. The municipality maintains or is currently building out the municipal park system such that everyone in the community is a walkable distance (less than .5 miles) away from a publically accessible park or green space. Doesn't apply to rural communities. - C. Parks that have been built or redesigned in the last 10 years included a robust public input process. - D. All municipal parks have been reviewed and redesigned to ensure access to those of all abilities.
B. The municipality maintains or is currently building out the municipal park system such that everyone in the community is a walkable distance (less than .5 miles) away from a publically accessible park or green space. Doesn't apply to rural communities. - C. Parks that have been built or redesigned in the last 10 years included a robust public input process. - D. All municipal parks have been reviewed and redesigned to ensure access to those of all abilities.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/355/Parks https://static1.squarespace.com/static/67b60db39cffee266ad8d18a/t/6862c6988d82a15b970b4bda/1751303833726/Media2035+-+Community+Survey+Executive+Summary.pdf
https://www.mediaborough.com/355/Parks https://static1.squarespace.com/static/67b60db39cffee266ad8d18a/t/6862c6988d82a15b970b4bda/1751303833726/Media2035+-+Community+Survey+Executive+Summary.pdf
Transportation Planning
Question:
Community Leaders are actively involved with regional planning discussions/processes around improved transit and active transportation options. Select all that apply.
Community Leaders are actively involved with regional planning discussions/processes around improved transit and active transportation options. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. Municipal leaders actively attend and support regional transportation planning initiatives or collaborations, including for example with a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), County, Council of Government (COG) or other regional organization. - B. The regional organization that the municipality is involved with, has created a transit or active transportation plan.
A. Municipal leaders actively attend and support regional transportation planning initiatives or collaborations, including for example with a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), County, Council of Government (COG) or other regional organization. - B. The regional organization that the municipality is involved with, has created a transit or active transportation plan.
Notes:
Question:
The comprehensive plan includes transportation-related recommendations and/or goals related to climate change, equitable access, and improving community health outcomes. Those transportation-related recommendations or goals include: (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The comprehensive plan includes transportation-related recommendations and/or goals related to climate change, equitable access, and improving community health outcomes. Those transportation-related recommendations or goals include: (documentation required) Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. Lowering carbon emissions - B. Improving overall safety outcomes (vision zero) - C. Improving community health outcomes through active transportation - D. increasing equitable access to all modes of transportation - E. Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMTs) - F. Increasing bicycle, transit, and pedestrian commuting - G. The above recommendations/goals include specific and measurable goals (e.g., a VMT reduction goal).
A. Lowering carbon emissions - B. Improving overall safety outcomes (vision zero) - C. Improving community health outcomes through active transportation - D. increasing equitable access to all modes of transportation - E. Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMTs) - F. Increasing bicycle, transit, and pedestrian commuting - G. The above recommendations/goals include specific and measurable goals (e.g., a VMT reduction goal).
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/331/Media-Comprehensive-Plan-2015-adopted-7-16-15-PDF Pages 89-92, 109-111
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/331/Media-Comprehensive-Plan-2015-adopted-7-16-15-PDF Pages 89-92, 109-111
Mobility Options
Question:
The municipality has created and is implementing plans and policies to improve bicycle infrastructure and increase bicycle usage. Select all that apply.
The municipality has created and is implementing plans and policies to improve bicycle infrastructure and increase bicycle usage. Select all that apply.
Answer:
E. The municipality has bike racks at key locations around the town. - A. The municipality has a plan for a bicycle infrastructure network that will reach a majority of the municipal population and commercial businesses with protected and/or separated bike lanes. (documentation required) - C. The municipality actively promotes bicycling with information provided on its website, newsletter, and/or other communication networks. - D. Regional public transit permits bicycles on its vehicles and/or has bike storage at key locations. - F. Police are trained on the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and state law on passing bicycles.
E. The municipality has bike racks at key locations around the town. - A. The municipality has a plan for a bicycle infrastructure network that will reach a majority of the municipal population and commercial businesses with protected and/or separated bike lanes. (documentation required) - C. The municipality actively promotes bicycling with information provided on its website, newsletter, and/or other communication networks. - D. Regional public transit permits bicycles on its vehicles and/or has bike storage at key locations. - F. Police are trained on the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and state law on passing bicycles.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/313/Media-Bicycle-Plan-PDF
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/313/Media-Bicycle-Plan-PDF
Question:
The municipality is developing and maintaining residential multimodal infrastructure. Select all that apply.
The municipality is developing and maintaining residential multimodal infrastructure. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. The municipality is developing and maintaining bicycling and walking trails that extend and connect the community's sidewalks, key community assets/amenities, and park systems. - B. The municipality has created a sidewalk improvement program that provides incentives to property owners to maintain and/or rebuild their sidewalks and/or is actively building sidewalks where there are gaps in neighborhood connections.
A. The municipality is developing and maintaining bicycling and walking trails that extend and connect the community's sidewalks, key community assets/amenities, and park systems. - B. The municipality has created a sidewalk improvement program that provides incentives to property owners to maintain and/or rebuild their sidewalks and/or is actively building sidewalks where there are gaps in neighborhood connections.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/111/Sidewalk-Program-PDF
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/111/Sidewalk-Program-PDF
Question:
The municipality has passed transit policies or built transit related infrastructure. Select all that apply.
The municipality has passed transit policies or built transit related infrastructure. Select all that apply.
Answer:
The municipality has completed or participated in a transit access assessment either as a stand alone process or as part of a comprehensive planning or ecodistrict process. This can also be part of a regional process. - The municipality has implemented projects to improve first/last mile connections for transit riders by installing and/or updating small scale infrastructure. (documentation required) - Information is collected, shared, and/or work is done in collaboration with transit authority - The municipality actively promotes the use of transit on its website, newsletter, and/or other communication networks.
The municipality has completed or participated in a transit access assessment either as a stand alone process or as part of a comprehensive planning or ecodistrict process. This can also be part of a regional process. - The municipality has implemented projects to improve first/last mile connections for transit riders by installing and/or updating small scale infrastructure. (documentation required) - Information is collected, shared, and/or work is done in collaboration with transit authority - The municipality actively promotes the use of transit on its website, newsletter, and/or other communication networks.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/524/Media-Borough-Traffic-Calming-Plan---Final---Dec-2020-PDF
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/524/Media-Borough-Traffic-Calming-Plan---Final---Dec-2020-PDF
Vehicle Carbon Reduction and Efficiency
Question:
The municipality has plans or policies designed to improve vehicle efficiency and shift drivers to more sustainable forms of travel. The goals of vehicle efficiency programs or practices should be secondary to protecting the safety, convenience, connectivity, and accessibility of the system for bicycle, pedestrian, and other non-motorized vehicular traffic. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has plans or policies designed to improve vehicle efficiency and shift drivers to more sustainable forms of travel. The goals of vehicle efficiency programs or practices should be secondary to protecting the safety, convenience, connectivity, and accessibility of the system for bicycle, pedestrian, and other non-motorized vehicular traffic. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The municipality supports a program to educate citizens and/or business on the benefits of transportation demand-side management. - B. Access management and/or congestion management programs have been evaluated and are being implemented to improve the flow of traffic and lower carbon emissions. - C. The municipality is implementing smart signalization in high volume vehicular transportation corridors. (documentation required)
A. The municipality supports a program to educate citizens and/or business on the benefits of transportation demand-side management. - B. Access management and/or congestion management programs have been evaluated and are being implemented to improve the flow of traffic and lower carbon emissions. - C. The municipality is implementing smart signalization in high volume vehicular transportation corridors. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/524/Media-Borough-Traffic-Calming-Plan---Final---Dec-2020-PDF https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/523/Flyer-Third--Jackson-Street-Mural-Painting-PDF
https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/524/Media-Borough-Traffic-Calming-Plan---Final---Dec-2020-PDF https://www.mediaborough.com/DocumentCenter/View/523/Flyer-Third--Jackson-Street-Mural-Painting-PDF
Question:
The municipality has analyzed and/or implemented parking policy to increase efficiency and improve street-level parking access. Select all that apply.
The municipality has analyzed and/or implemented parking policy to increase efficiency and improve street-level parking access. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. A parking study or analysis has been done to assess available parking for one or more commercial business districts. This could be stand-alone or as part of Comp Plan. (documentation required) - B. Parking fees or permitting have been updated to improve traffic flow, reduce "circling," and improve street-level parking access for local businesses.
A. A parking study or analysis has been done to assess available parking for one or more commercial business districts. This could be stand-alone or as part of Comp Plan. (documentation required) - B. Parking fees or permitting have been updated to improve traffic flow, reduce "circling," and improve street-level parking access for local businesses.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/280/Parking-Fees-Time-Limits
https://www.mediaborough.com/280/Parking-Fees-Time-Limits
Question:
The municipality is taking steps to improve Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption in the community. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality is taking steps to improve Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption in the community. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The municipality has assessed EV Infrastructure and created a plan for where the municipal government should install chargers on government owned property. - C. Municipality provides information about available EV charging infrastructure on its website.
A. The municipality has assessed EV Infrastructure and created a plan for where the municipal government should install chargers on government owned property. - C. Municipality provides information about available EV charging infrastructure on its website.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/283/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Station
https://www.mediaborough.com/283/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Station
Question:
The municipality has completed a vehicle fleet assessment to analyze the potential for lower- or zero-carbon vehicles, right-sizing vehicles for the job/trip requirement, replacing older diesel trucks or equipment with cleaner technology. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality has completed a vehicle fleet assessment to analyze the potential for lower- or zero-carbon vehicles, right-sizing vehicles for the job/trip requirement, replacing older diesel trucks or equipment with cleaner technology. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
D. The municipality has replaced one or more vehicles with hybrids or electric vehicles. (documentation required) - E. The municipality has replaced more than 50% of its vehicles with hybrid or electric vehicles. (documentation required)
D. The municipality has replaced one or more vehicles with hybrids or electric vehicles. (documentation required) - E. The municipality has replaced more than 50% of its vehicles with hybrid or electric vehicles. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/341/DVRPC-SEPTA-Trolley-Routes-101-102-Moder
https://www.mediaborough.com/341/DVRPC-SEPTA-Trolley-Routes-101-102-Moder
Energy Use, Conservation and Green Building
Municipal Energy Use
Question:
Municipality has retrofitted or replaced at least 90% of street lights, outdoor lighting, and traffic signals with LED bulbs. Select all that apply.
Municipality has retrofitted or replaced at least 90% of street lights, outdoor lighting, and traffic signals with LED bulbs. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. Yes, the municipality has started the process but does not yet have 90% of their lights converted.
A. Yes, the municipality has started the process but does not yet have 90% of their lights converted.
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/303/Installation-of-LED-Streetlights-Begins
https://www.mediaborough.com/303/Installation-of-LED-Streetlights-Begins
Question:
The municipality owns or leases, on site or off, a renewable energy system/s. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality owns or leases, on site or off, a renewable energy system/s. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. The municipality has a solar system installed on one of its properties. (documentation required)
A. The municipality has a solar system installed on one of its properties. (documentation required)
Notes:
https://www.mediaborough.com/274/Media-Solar
https://www.mediaborough.com/274/Media-Solar
Question:
Do you track your energy usage? Required for Gold and Platinum. Select all that apply.
Do you track your energy usage? Required for Gold and Platinum. Select all that apply.
Answer:
A. We monitor and record our energy use. Required for Gold.
A. We monitor and record our energy use. Required for Gold.
Notes:
PECO Energy Usage Data Tool
PECO Energy Usage Data Tool
Governance and Community Engagement
Public Safety
Question:
The police chief or other public safety officers offer a regular public forum (quarterly at the minimum) providing an opportunity for the public to discuss community concerns with police commanders. For example: 'Coffee with Chief' or regular neighborhood community meetings.
The police chief or other public safety officers offer a regular public forum (quarterly at the minimum) providing an opportunity for the public to discuss community concerns with police commanders. For example: 'Coffee with Chief' or regular neighborhood community meetings.
Answer:
A. Yes
A. Yes
Notes:
Question:
Municipal public safety officers have participated in equity training. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Municipal public safety officers have participated in equity training. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
B Public safety officers have participated in an implicit bias and/or diversity and inclusion training designed for public safety personnel. (documentation required)
B Public safety officers have participated in an implicit bias and/or diversity and inclusion training designed for public safety personnel. (documentation required)
Notes:
Police officers receive annual trainings on explicit and implicit biases and avoiding improper profiling as listed in the "Bias-Based Policing Policy" attached.
Police officers receive annual trainings on explicit and implicit biases and avoiding improper profiling as listed in the "Bias-Based Policing Policy" attached.
Question:
The municipality collaborates with neighboring municipalities in the provision of public safety services. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
The municipality collaborates with neighboring municipalities in the provision of public safety services. Select all that apply. Please note: This question limits maximum points making it possible to earn 100% credit without choosing all answer options.
Answer:
A. Municipality maintains updated public safety mutual aid agreements with neighboring municipalities and shares resources. - D. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for EMS. - B. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for firefighting services.
A. Municipality maintains updated public safety mutual aid agreements with neighboring municipalities and shares resources. - D. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for EMS. - B. Municipality participates in a regional service program or contracts services to or through other municipalities for firefighting services.
Notes: