Complete the Streets
 

Every transportation project and program has an impact on bicyclists and pedestrians; that impact should be positive.  A seamless network of on-street bicycling and walking facilities, trails and transit should connect homes, jobs, schools, shops, families and friends.  Investments in new and existing road and transit facilities must accommodate bicyclists. 

A Complete Streets PowerPoint presentation is now available. To view or save this document click on the link (it may take several minutes to save). When you view the saved document, select 'Slide show', in the bottom right corner, so the slides fill your screen. The presentation makes a great center point for your next group meeting.

Why do we need to Complete the Streets? Follow the link for more information.

What are the benefits of complete streets? You may be surprised! Find out more here.

View the latest Complete Streets summary page, prepared in association with the League of American Bicyclists for the National Bike Summit 2005.

Take a look at how Federal spending on bicyclist & pedestrian safety compares to fatalities within that group. Data January 26, 2004 - Bicycle-Pedestrian Spending and Fatality Data

Policy Papers etc

Create a Bicycle-Friendly Transportation System

The Thunderhead Alliance's comprehensive Complete Streets report.

Senator Tom Harkin's (D-IA) “Safe and Complete Streets” amendment  to SAFETEA,  defeated in a floor vote by 53-44 in the US Senate May 11, 2005.

 Read more about the debate and progress of the amendment.