Last week’s release of Complete Streets Policy Analysis 2010: A Story of Growing Strength (.pdf) brought a wave of attention from the blogosphere and inspired many to support us in closing a funding gap.
Our new comprehensive report, Complete Streets Policy Analysis 2010: A story of growing strength, documents that states and local governments in every quadrant of the nation are adopting strong Complete Streets policies. In it, we rate the strength of written policies according to the established ten elements of ideal Complete Streets policies.
Earth Day celebrations in the popular media tend to focus on individual actions, yet we all know that a more sustainable future depends on bigger, cooperative actions such as building Complete Streets.
Red Wing, Minn., is a great example of a small town adopting a Complete Streets policy as key part of its efforts to improve public health, economic investment, and quality of life. Today’s post, written by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, tell’s Red Wing’s Complete Streets story. And be sure to check out a new fact sheet on other small towns and rural communities adopting Complete Streets policies.
A round-up of Complete Streets activity in the state legislatures, covering news from Massachusetts, Missouri, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.