Complete Streets

Checklists to Rethink the Streetspace

Remaking streets into attractive and successful places can be a challenge. But following a few straightforward checklists can simplify the process. Amber Hawkes and Georgia Sheridan guide the way, in this final article in their series on Remaking the Streetspace.

16 November 2009 - 5:00am

One of the Nation's Largest Green Streets

Sacramento, CA has developed one of the longest green streets in the nation, improving storm-water management and connecting the residential area to the Swanston Light-Rail Station Area.

29 September 2009 - 5:00am

Sacramento Press

Des Moines, Iowa Moves Forward with "Complete Streets" Policy

Despite opposition from businesses and neighborhood groups, the city of Des Moines, Iowa is intent on implementing a program to make local streets friendly to non-drivers.

21 September 2009 - 10:00am

Des Moines Register

Remaking Market St.

San Francisco's Market St. is the main street in town, but has had mixed success as a public space and a history of accidents involving pedestrians and bikes. Mayor Newsom has announced a new effort to improve safety and the public realm.

13 September 2009 - 5:00am

Streetsblog

Rethinking the Street Space: Evolving Life in the Streets

For more than 100 years, street design policy was stagnant. But now, planners and policymakers are expanding their ideas about what streets can be. In the second part of their series on streets, Amber Hawkes and Georgia Sheridan examine the history of street design -- and look to the future.

10 August 2009 - 5:00am

Ian Sacs

Broadway Opening is a Leap Towards Better American Cities

Tue, 03/10/2009 - 04:34

This month's Broadway "opening" proposal is as much a clarion to the new thinking of public street space in America as it is a gift to the people of New York City.

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Cycle-Friendly Cities

Urban Velo Magazine updates readers on new methods for making cities cycle-friendly, and provides a brief history of cycles in cities.

11 November 2008 - 7:00am

Urban Velo Magazine

Complete Streets Act Signed Into Law In California

Huge victory for road safety and the California Bicycle Coalition was scored when CA Gov. Schwarzenegger signed 'Complete Streets Act' in September.

1 November 2008 - 11:00am

CalBike Report

Complete Streets Bill Moving Forward in California

The California legislature has approved a "complete streets" bill to help make city streets more accessible and livable. The bill is awaiting approval from the governor.

28 September 2008 - 5:00am

Daily News

Cities Seek To Reclaim Streets

American cities are increasingly making moves to reclaim their streets. In this column, Neal Peirce looks into the trend.

31 August 2008 - 7:00am

Citiwire

Seniors Facing High Gas Prices Find Giving Up Their Cars Tough

AARP finds that 29% of older Americans polled say they are now walking as a way to avoid high gas prices, but 40% say the sidewalks in their area are inadequate.

16 August 2008 - 9:00am

Market Watch - Also Associated Press story

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