A panel of Complete Streets leaders launched our 2011 Strategy Meeting and quickly set a high bar for the day. Panelists spoke on their experience at the local, regional, and state levels, sharing their methods and challenges with the 55 attendees. [Continue Reading "Complete Streets Trailblazers…"]
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Mark off an hour in your calendar next Wednesday, February 16 from 3:00p -4:00p ET. I’m joining Mark Cole, PE, Design Section Manager for the City of Charlotte, North Carolina for a webinar that will give an in-depth look at the latest Complete Streets best practices. We’re launching an exciting project that will combine the transportation expertise of the National Complete Streets Coalition with a powerful public health framework for creating healthier environments: Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change – or PSE for short. [Continue Reading "Coalition Launches Technical..."] The latest F as in Fat annual report is out, showing increased obesity rates in 28 states. Of programs and policies proven to help us get healthier, the report authors include the adoption of Complete Streets policies at the community, state, and federal level. [Continue Reading "New Report Calls for..."] This week’s Complete Streets activities across the country, including a call to action on New York legislation, news from Michigan, the importance of planning transportation for all ages, and more. [Continue Reading "Weekly News - Action in..."] This week, we link you to some great videos out of Dubuque and Charlotte; talk a little about road diets; see Hennepin County’s complete streets policy in action; give an update on Michigan’s pending legislation; and more! [Continue Reading "Weekly News - Videos..."] In this week’s news round-up, we celebrate the recent achievements that continue to fuel the complete streets movement - on Capitol Hill and in communities across the country. [Continue Reading "Weekly News...'] the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Charlotte, NC’s Urban Street Design Guidelines – a model in complete streets planning and design – with the coveted National Award for Smart Growth Achievement in Policies and Regulations. [Continue Reading "Charlotte's Complete Streets Policy..."] This week: A new coalition formed in Minnesota, Lee’s Summit may be the 99th jurisdiction to adopt complete streets, new bike lanes in Rochester MN and more. |
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