Complete Streets

Aerial view of downtown Jacksonville, Florida skyline with bridge in foregorund at dusk.

Jacksonville Takes Action on Vision Zero

The city is implementing its first-ever Vision Zero Action Plan in an effort to reduce pedestrian and cyclist deaths and serious injuries.

November 12, 2024 - First Coast News

Pedestrianized public square surrounded by streets and tall buildings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh Agencies Collaborate on Vision Zero Projects

The city reduced pedestrian deaths to seven in 2023.

November 11, 2024 - Pittsburgh CityPaper

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Olympia Draft Transportation Plan Zeroes in on Complete Streets, Bike Infrastructure

The city’s comprehensive plan update could signal a shift in transportation planning priorities to a more comprehensive approach that ensures safer roads for all users.

October 30, 2024 - Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater

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Philly Council Wants to Crack Down on Bike Lane Parking

The city council passed a bill that would raise penalties and eliminate a grace period for drivers who stop in bike lanes.

October 30, 2024 - Philly Voice

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Over and Over, Studies Show Bike Lanes Don’t Cause Congestion

Bike infrastructure tends to make vehicle travel faster, improve road safety, and bring more revenue to local businesses.

October 25, 2024 - CBC

Busy pedestrian crosswalk on wide boulevard in Santa Monica, California lined with tall palm trees against golden hour light.

California Transportation Commission Reluctant to Incorporate Complete Streets Guidelines

The agency plans to update its road design guidelines by the end of the year — before a new law that prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety takes effect.

October 23, 2024 - Streetsblog California

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US Street Design Manual Inches Toward Safer Roads

The guiding document for U.S. road design is starting to recognize the needs of people walking and biking, but safe streets advocates say more significant changes are needed to reduce the high number of pedestrian deaths and improve connectivity for all road users.

October 16, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

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How “Walking Audits” Can Improve Neighborhood Mobility

A simple walk through your community can reveal infrastructure gaps and highlight where cities can make streets safer for pedestrians.

October 9, 2024 - Strong Towns

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California Governor Signs Complete Streets Bill Into Law

The state’s transportation agency will be required to prioritize multimodal transportation infrastructure and improve transparency.

September 30, 2024 - Streetsblog California

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St. Louis Zeroing in on Safe Streets

The city is creating its first Department of Transportation and using hundreds of millions in federal funding to launch road safety projects.

September 17, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

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USDOT Issues $1B in Road Safety Grants

The funding is aimed at helping cities plan and implement safety improvement projects to reduce road deaths and major crashes.

September 10, 2024 - Route Fifty

Close-up of yellow and black 'Pedestrians Ahead' sign with blurred farmhouse and road in background.

Traffic Deaths Dip for Ninth Straight Quarter

Traffic deaths around the country are showing a slow but steady decline, but fatalities remain above pre-pandemic levels.

September 9, 2024 - Land Line

Great Rivers Greenway bike trail bridge over highway in St. Louis, Missouri.

Moving Beyond Crash Statistics to Understand Road Safety

Why measuring traffic deaths alone doesn’t paint a full picture.

August 8, 2024 - nextSTL

Philadelphia Bike Lane

Philly Road Safety Advocates Call for Action From the City

Mayor Parker’s administration is proposing massive cuts to the city’s Vision Zero program while pedestrian and cyclist deaths remain high.

July 29, 2024 - Billy Penn

Bike lane marked with white paint on asphalt street.

Zeroing in on California’s Incomplete Streets

A report highlights the lack of enforcement of Caltrans’ Complete Streets policy in projects around the state.

July 24, 2024 - Streetsblog California

Intersection in Pittsburgh, PA with pedestrian bumpouts and delineators.

Pittsburgh Improves Road Safety With ‘Quick-Build’ Solutions

The city’s efforts to reduce crashes through traffic calming and crosswalk improvements is yielding positive results.

July 24, 2024 - Pittsburgh Union Progress

Aerial view of wide multilane road intersection.

Fixing the Notorious ‘Stroad’

Why roadways that try to serve everyone can be some of the most dangerous.

July 15, 2024 - The Conversation

Freeway interchange with traffic in Austin, Texas.

Report: Vision Zero Saving Lives in Austin

Safety improvements at major intersections led to a 22 percent reduction in deaths and severe injuries and saved the city over $28 million.

July 11, 2024 - Community Impact Newspaper

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Spokane City Council Calls for ‘Safe Streets Now!’

The Washington city approved a resolution aimed at improving pedestrian safety.

July 10, 2024 - Longview News Journal

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Austin Suburb Launches Walkability Study

Kyle, Texas is developing a Sidewalks Master Plan to improve walking facilities.

July 8, 2024 - Hoodline

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