With no Complete Streets provision, the just-released House Transportation bill ignores millions of Americans nationwide who want their transportation system to provide safe and convenient choices, such as walking, riding a bike, and catching a bus or train. This failure is in stark contrast to the bipartisan Complete Streets measure included in the Senate’s version of the bill. [Continue Reading "No Complete Streets..."]
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A fine time was had by all at the Second Annual Complete Streets Dinner, held on Tuesday night at Washington, D.C.’s New Heights restaurant. The featured speaker was Roy Kienitz of Roy Kienitz LLC, who recently left the U.S. Department of Transportation where he served as Under Secretary for Policy. [Continue Reading "Celebrating Success and..."] A three-year campaign in Spokane, Washington engaged hundreds of Complete Streets supporters with high- and low-tech methods. Their work inspired the adoption of a new ordinance requiring a Complete Streets approach for transportation projects. [Continue Reading "Legislative Victory Follows..."] We’re holding our annual Complete Streets Dinner on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC — and we want you to join us! You’ll network with top minds in the field, including our featured guest Roy Kienitz, formerly of the U.S. Department of Transportation under Secretary Ray LaHood. [Continue Reading "You're Invited!"] In a major step forward for Complete Streets, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed a federal transportation authorization bill that includes a measure for the safe accommodation of all users in federally-funded street projects. [Continue Reading "Seante Committee..."] Our success relies on the work of our Coalition members to spread the word, advocate for policy change, and provide technical expertise. Today we highlight Platinum Partner and Steering Committee member Parsons. [Continue Reading "Spotlight on..."] Do you walk? Bike? Drive? …Fly? Help us create Complete Streets in more communities in 2012 with a donation of $50 — or whatever you can give. [Continue Reading "How do you..."] The Complete Streets movement owes a lot to advocates, elected officials, and local engineers, but the growing cadre of Complete Streets Partners deserve credit for their work on the ground in communities every day. Now is a great time for your organization to join the Coalition as a Partner: affirm your commitment to Complete Streets and receive great benefits. [Continue Reading "Partners in Complete"] When we started the Complete Streets movement, we didn’t look at where we would like every community to arrive. We looked at where communities are now. Complete Streets policies, and their implementation, provide the clear path between what we have and where we want to be. [Continue Reading "Why Complete Streets..."] Wtih an eye toward health, the City of San Antonio recently approved a Complete Streets policy. [Continue Reading "In the Heart..."] |
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