This page contains complete streets fact sheets, letters of support, and road design.
Combatting the Myth that Complete Streets are Costly - 8/29/2012 (Alliance)
A common concern among decision makers in state and local government is that implementing Complete Streets policies will cost too much. This can even occur when there has been enough political buy-in to establish a Complete Streets policy. On our August 29, 2012 Mutual Aid Call, our panelists discussed several strategies for responding to that concern, with tips from the National Complete Streets Coalition and examples from Kansas City and New Jersey.
Complete Streets Tip Sheet (PDF)
Call recording (MP3)
Complete Streets Fact Sheet (APHA)
This fact sheet from the American Health Association discusses the health and safety benefits that Complete Streets create by encouraging active transportation and ensuring that streets are safe for all users. (PDF)
Complete Streets and Public Health Fact Sheet
Complete Streets Letter of Support (California Bicycle Coalition)
The California Bicycle Coalition (CBC) provided this letter of support for its members and supporters to replicate in support of AB-1358, a state-wide complete streets bill for California. (DOC) (21KB)
Complete Streets Letter of Support (CBC)
Complete Streets Road Design Audit (League of Illinois Bicyclists)
This document from the League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) presents a "Complete Streets" scoring methodology rating a road design on how well it accommodates bicyclists and pedestrians – taking into account what is needed for that road's particular context.
Complete Streets Road Design Audit (LIB) (PDF) (728KB)
Describing Complete Streets (Changelab Solutions)
This fact sheet provides an overview for advocates and community members on the benefits of complete streets policies. The talking points guides (one in English, one in Spanish) are helpful to use when advocating for healthier street design. Find more resources on Changelab's Complete Streets webpage.
Complete Streets Fact Sheet (PDF)
Talking Points - English (PDF)
Talking Points - Spanish (PDF)
Guide to Complete Streets Campaigns (Alliance for Biking & Walking)The Alliance for Biking & Walking's Guide to Complete Streets Campaigns (2010) compiles a blueprint for winning a complete streets policy in any city, region, state, or province. Filled with models from past and current campaigns and tips from advocacy leaders in the field, this guide is an indispensable resource for the new or seasoned advocate working towards complete streets.
Guide to Complete Streets Campaigns (PDF) (3.9MB)
May 3, 2011. A segment of Complete Streets: Best Policy and Implementation Practices, this chapter addresses how communities can make the transition from traditional transportation planning to a more inclusive and multimodal process. (PDF)(1.1MB)Making the Transition: Planning for Change and Addressing Problems
Model Complete Streets Campaign (Cascade Bicycle Club)
This 2007 summary is of the Complete Streets campaign won by the Cascade Bicycle Club (CBC) and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington. (DOC) (24KB)Model Complete Streets Campaign (CBC)
New York City Complete Streets Campaign (Transportation Alternatives)
This website documents Transportation Alternatives campaign for a Complete Streets Safety Bill. Passed in 2006, it requires New York City to include bicycle and pedestrian safety measures such as bike lanes and paths and speed reducers whenever any street undergoes reconstruction or repaving. (URL)
New York City Complete Streets Campaign
Streets Design Charrette Resources (re:Streets Initiative)
The re:streets website provides resources garnered from the original charrette that brought together a multidisciplinary group of 100 professionals to discuss ideas, designs and methods for implementing a new vision for our nation's streets that goes beyond current best practices. (URL)
Best Practices
Case Studies
Supplemental Materials for Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares (ITE)
These supplemental materials provided by the Institute of Transportation Engineers expand on the information included in ITE's Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach practice manual. According to the authors, "the website has been developed to help practioners with tools and information that are easily available for download." (URL)New Resources for Developing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares
Ten Elements of a Comprehensive Complete Streets Policy (Natl Complete Streets Coalition)
May 3, 2011. The National Complete Streets Coalition has identified ten elements of a comprehensive complete streets policy, which are detailed in the link below. (URL)Ten Elements of a Comprehensive Complete Streets Policy
