Complete Streets
Basics
RAISE Grants to Fund Complete Streets in Nearly Every State
The first recipients of a newly expanded major transportation grant program will deliver significant money for biking, walking and transit — and even some road projects that federal transportation leaders say will help non-drivers, too.
August 11, 2022
USDOT Tackles Overlooked Barriers to ‘Complete Streets’ — And Sparks Debate
No "complete streets" policy will truly be complete until federal agencies dismantle the structural barriers that make safe transportation networks so hard to build in the first place, new U.S. DOT guidance says.
March 3, 2022
How To Design Life-Saving, Low-Speed Zones
As the COVID-19 pandemic has altered urban landscapes and pushed many people toward active mobility, there’s increased urgency to make roads safer for walking and cycling. Many cities are now tasked with protecting more vulnerable users in addition to creating safe public spaces that will enable economic recovery and allow residents to enjoy the outdoors. At the same time, there are long-term reasons to support this transition.
May 24, 2021
These Four Bills Could Help Loosen Car Dependency’s Grip On U.S. Cities
The next infrastructure package might bring some of sustainable transportation advocates' most long-sought bills back to life — and establish new pots of money for bike lanes, sidewalks, and more.
March 3, 2021
Five Highlights from Pete Buttigieg’s Confirmation Hearing
The Secretary of Transportation nominee, Pete Buttigieg, used his confirmation hearing to reaffirm his support for mass transit and complete streets.
January 21, 2021
What other intersections would benefit from artistic Complete Streets makeovers?
December 10, 2020
Federal Transportation Policy Is an Obstacle to Achieving Vision Zero
The good news is that the number of people killed inside cars is going down. The bad news is that the number of people killed while walking and biking is skyrocketing.
October 15, 2020
Can Corporate Micromobility Companies Really Turn Its Riders Into Street Safety Advocates?
Will "Lime Action" succeed in the noble goal of supporting an advocate-set agenda for our mobility future? What is that agenda? Time will tell.
June 29, 2020
Q&A: Micromobility’s Future With Harriet Tregoning
"Cities can provide more infrastructure that’s safe," the director of the New Urban Mobility Alliance says.
December 16, 2019
Sacramento Adopts a Complete Streets Policy
December 13, 2019
