Complete Street Basics
This type of policy ensures streets are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, regardless of age, ability, or mode of travel.
What is a Complete Streets policy?
Complete Streets aim to serve these four primary groups of travelers.
Who are pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists?
This federal agency promotes Complete Streets principles through programs like the Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative.
What is the U.S. Department of Transportation?
Instead of a “one-size-fits-all” design, Complete Streets policies encourage designs based on this concept, which considers the surrounding community and land use.
What is context-sensitive design?
Complete Streets support this “triple bottom line,” addressing economic, environmental, and social benefits.
What is sustainability?