Complete Streets

New USDOT Policy Statement Endorses Complete Streets: On to Implementation

Barbara McCann — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:54:23 +0000

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced a sea change in federal transportation policy yesterday, issuing a new policy statement that calls for full inclusion of bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders of all ages and abilities in transportation projects – essentially, a Complete Streets policy. [Continue Reading "New USDOT Policy Statement Endorses Complete Streets..."]

White House Clean Energy Economy Forum

Barbara McCann — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:13:05 +0000

Last week, I attended the White House's Clean Energy Economy Forum "Livability and Sustainable Communities – Taking Action for a Clean Energy Future." Clearly, the Administration wants to lead - by providing communities with the resources to innovate. [Continue Reading "White House Clean Energy Economy Forum"]

Weekly News - Three More Policies

Stefanie Seskin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:17:11 +0000

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"]

TIGER Awards Many Complete Streets Projects

Stephanie Potts — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:38:36 +0000

The Department of Transportation just announced the recipients of its $1.5 billion TIGER grant program,the US DOT's first attempt at a competitive grant program where projects of all modes compete based on their ability to meet national goals. Complete streets projects across the country will be funded. [Continue Reading "TIGER Awards Many..."]