Complete Streets and the American Jobs Act
The President’s American Jobs Act would make a considerable and welcome investment in transportation infrastructure…but what would it mean for Complete Streets?
Complete Streets
The latest developments, events, and resources from the National Complete Streets Coalition:
Show Us Your Dangerous Streets
Photos of ‘incomplete’ streets — those built with speeding cars in mind and little thought to people traveling by any other mean — have been vital in explaining the necessity of Complete Streets policies across the country. Help us continue to tell the story of ‘incomplete’ streets by sharing your photos with our partners at Transportation for America.
Excelsior! Complete Streets Will Be Law in New York
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced yesterday that he would sign the state’s Complete Streets (S5411.A/A8366) bill into law.
Now Hiring: Fall Intern
Want to put your passion for Complete Streets to work? If you’re an undergraduate student or a recent grad based in the DC area, we’d love to have you on our team. Interns are a vital part of our staff, involved in everything from research to strategy to stapling.
Now's the Time: Talk to Your Members of Congress in August
As major decisions on federal transportation loom, and with Members of Congress back in their districts for August recess, now is a great time to talk to your representatives about all the benefits of Complete Streets and ask them to support the Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2011.
The Better Block Project shows how changing a street can change a neighborhood
What hidden potential do roads have to become lively, walkable neighborhoods? One group in Texas is helping reveal what streets in many places could be.
The Better Block Project temporarily transforms underused streets into vibrant neighborhood centers. The project acts as a living charrette so communities can see what “complete streets” look like, as well as the potential for revitalized economic activity in an area. By setting up retail stands, sidewalk cafes, places for children to play and making the area friendlier to pedestrians, the project creates a temporary town square that organizers hope will have a lasting impact.
Spotlight on: SvR Design Company
Our success truly results from the efforts of our coalition. Today in our new series on our members’ and partners’ work to support the Complete Streets movement, we look at SvR Design Company, a Platinum Partner and Steering Committee member.
Civil Engineers: Transportation System Should Be For All
At its most recent Board meeting the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) made an official policy endorsement of Complete Streets, stating, “ASCE believes that America’s transportation system should be designed, built, operated, and managed for safe travel by everyone.”
Upcoming Webinars to Aid Implementation
Taking your Complete Streets policy from paper to practice? Read on for information on upcoming webinars that will help your community better plan and design streets for all users.
Rethinking Streets for Successful Communities
A video from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission explores the reasons why investing in Complete Streets is a smart move for communities looking to strengthen their economies.