Minnesota on the Road to Implementation

Both the advocacy community and the Minnesota Department of Transportation have set a brisk pace on the road to implementing the state’s Complete Streets law. [Continue Reading "Minnesota on the Road..."]

Six Months of Complete Streets

As July unfolds before us, we look back on the progress of the Complete Streets movement since the year began: We’ve seen incredible progress federally, and we celebrated two new state laws. Eighteen communities have committed to complete streets since January, and we released a Best Practices report on policies and implementation. [Continue Reading "Six Months of Complete..."]

Weekly News - Action in the Empire, Mitten States

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..."]

Complete Streets Bill Passes in Minnesota

Last month, the Minnesota Complete Streets Coalition celebrated the passage of a strong state law. They have kindly shared more information on the bill and how they did it, including lessons learned. ["Continue Reading "Complete Streets Bill Passes..."]

Weekly News - Three More Policies

This week we report on: three new policies adopted by Bozeman, MT, Franklin, PA, and the Madison County Council of Governments in Indiana and policy progress in several more communities and states. [Continue Reading "Weekly News - Three More Policies"]

Complete Streets Bills Introduced in Minnesota legislature

Last Monday, Minnesota became the fifth state this year to introduce complete streets legislation. Bills SF 2461 and HF 2801 will ensure every road construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation project funded partially or completely by the state to follow a complete streets approach. [Continue Reading "Complete Streets Bills Introduced..."]

Minnesotans Talk Up Complete Streets at US DOT Listening Tour

The U.S. Department of Transportation was in snowy Minneapolis yesterday for the second stop of its Reauthorization Listening Tour. They heard plenty about complete streets. [Continue Reading "Minnesotans Talk Up Complete Streets..."]

Friday News - Ordinance in Michigan’s Capital

This week: Lansing City Council passes a complete streets ordinance, Fairhope (AL) and Ankeny (IA) work toward their policies, and more.

Thursday News - New Coalition and 99 Policies

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.

Wednesday News - Rockville, MD Adopts a Policy

This week’s news include a new policy in Rockville, MD, some complete streets inspired musings in Indiana, data supporting the safety in numbers theory, and more. [Continue Reading "Weekly News - Rockville..."]