State Legislation Updates – April 2011
A round-up of Complete Streets activity in the state legislatures, covering news from Massachusetts, Missouri, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington.
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The latest developments, events, and resources from the National Complete Streets Coalition:
EPA Announces "Building Blocks" Communities
McKinney, Texas; Nashville/Davidson County, Tennessee; Portland, Maine; and Wichita, Kansas will each receive assistance from the National Complete Streets Coalition through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Sustainable Communities Building Blocks program.
Webinar: Integrating Complete Streets into Livable Communities
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a Coalition partner, is hosting a webinar to discuss how communities are incorporating Complete Streets into their livability efforts. To participate, simply click here tomorrow, April 6, at 2:00 pm EDT.
Complete Streets Champions Receive Legislative Leadership Award
For their efforts to improve the lives of older adults and their families, AARP awarded Representative Doris Matsui and Representative Steven LaTourette with Legislative Leadership awards. The awards recognized both Congress members for championing federal Complete Streets legislation in the 111th Congress.
Answers: Is there a road in your neighborhood that’s pedestrian unfriendly? How would you change it?
Earlier this week Smart Growth America asked our readers to weigh in on pedestrian unfriendly roads in their neighborhoods, and we’re excited to share the responses. We’ll be asking a new question next week – be sure to follow us on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook to join the discussion!
So: is there a road in your neighborhood that’s pedestrian unfriendly? If so, how would you change it? Here are some responses:
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If you’d like to learn more about making roads that work for everyone, visit Smart Growth America’s partner organization Complete Streets to learn more.
New Yorkers Rally Behind Brittany's Law
New Yorkers are lining up to support bills S1332 and A1863, known as “Brittany’s Law,” which would direct inclusion of all users in state transportation projects. The law takes its name from the tragic death of 14-year-old Brittany Vega, whose mother Sandi is tirelessly advocating for Complete Streets policies at the state and local level.
Strategy Meeting Sets New Coalition Goals
At our recent Strategy Meeting, the Coalition together to answer the question, “How can we ensure that half the states and 200 local communities take action to fully implement strong Complete Streets policies?”
Complete Streets Supports the Partnership for Sustainable Communities
Last week, we joined dozens of other organizations in urging the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations to support the interdepartmental collaboration and success of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities.
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Ease into your Monday morning with inspiration and practical advice from experts in transforming community streets.
Now Hiring: Summer Interns
Looking for a way to put your passion for Complete Streets to work this summer? 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. Our … Continued