Complete Streets: Policy to Implementation

(Completely)

Stefanie Seskin National Complete Streets Coalition RailVolution 2014 � Sept 22, 2014

Why Complete Streets?

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Not complete.

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Not complete.

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Not complete.

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Who, now? AARP Alliance for Biking &

Walking America Walks American Planning

Association APTA American Society of

Landscape Architects Association of Pedestrian

and Bicycle Professionals

Institute of Transportation Engineers

National Association of City Transportation Officials

National Association of Realtors

Nelson\Nygaard Smart Growth America SRAM Stantec SvR Design Company

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Promote policies & practices that:

•  Ensure safety

•  Encourage “balance”

•  Are aware of the larger context

•  Consider networks

•  Respect people

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Our work

•  Establish “standard” practice

•  Provide training & direct assistance

•  Develop leadership

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Policy adoption & issue awareness

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“Change requires intent and effort.”

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Complete Streets success

1.  Political will

2.  Clear path forward

3.  Ownership within agency

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Activities:

•  Plan & be accountable

•  Change the way you make decisions

•  Allow (encourage!) critical thinking in design choices

•  Share Complete Streets knowledge

•  Measure your efforts

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Proliferation of tools & guidance

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Thanks! smartgrowthamerica.org

completestreets.org

sseskin@completestreets.org

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