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Author: Stephanie Potts

TIGER Awards Many Complete Streets Projects

By Stephanie Potts · February 17, 2010

The Department of Transportation just announced the recipients of its $1.5 billion TIGER grant program,the US DOT’s first attempt at a competitive grant program where projects of all modes compete based on their ability to meet national goals. Complete streets projects across the country will be funded.

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Complete Streets Included in Bills to Create Livable Communities for an Aging America

By Stephanie Potts · August 11, 2009

Several bills recently introduced in Congress recognize the clear benefits that complete streets provide for improving the safety and livability of a community for everyone living there–regardless of age or ability.

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Destination: Your Hometown–Meet with your Member of Congress in August

By Stephanie Potts · August 7, 2009

Here in Washington, August is known for sweltering heat, but the real action is heating up back in your hometown. With Members of Congress back to their districts for August recess, now is a great time to talk to your representative about all the benefits of complete streets.

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Transportation Bill Released

By Stephanie Potts · June 23, 2009

The House Transportation bill, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (STAA) (.pdf), was released yesterday by Representatives Oberstar (MN), Mica (FL), DeFazio (OR), and Duncan (TN), and differs from the Complete Streets Act of 2009 (HR 1443), offered by Representative Matsui earlier this year, in a few key ways.

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