Excelsior! Complete Streets Will Be Law in New York

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced yesterday that he would sign the state’s Complete Streets (S5411.A/A8366) bill into law. [Continue Reading "Excelsior! Complete Streets…"]

New Yorkers Rally Behind Brittany’s Law

New Yorkers are lining up to support bills S1332 and A1863, known as “Brittany’s Law,” which would direct inclusion of all users in state transportation projects. The law takes its name from the tragic death of 14-year-old Brittany Vega, whose mother Sandi is tirelessly advocating for Complete Streets policies at the state and local level. [Continue Reading "New Yorkers Rally Behind..."]

New Complete Streets Policies in Two States

In the last month, the National Complete Streets Coalition celebrated policy success: Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm signed Public Act 135, directing the Michigan DOT to develop a Complete Streets policy, and the Louisiana DOT adopted a Complete Streets policy developed by a variety of stakeholders late last year.

Complete Streets on a Roll in Michigan

It’s hard to think of Michigan without thinking of the automobile, but the growing Michigan Complete Streets Coalition (now at 70+ members!) is working to change that. With two bills set for a Committee vote today and more and more communities adopting their own policies, the Coalition is helping Michigan be a safer, healthier, and stronger place to live.[Continue Reading "Complete Streets on a Roll...]

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..."]

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..."]

Connecticut Becomes 10th State with Complete Streets Law

Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell signed Senate Bill 735, the Complete Streets bill, into law on Independence Day, making Connecticut the tenth state to pass complete streets legislation and the second to do so this year. [Continue Reading "Connecticut Becomes 10th State..."]

Hawaii Complete Streets Bill Becomes Law

Governor Linda Lingle signed S.B. 718 into law on May 6, directing the Hawaii DOT and the county DOTs to establish complete streets policies. [Read More...]