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Introduction toComplete Streets in Wisconsin
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What are Complete Streets?
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Complete Streets are safe, comfortable, and convenient for travel for everyone, regardless of age or ability – motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation riders.Slide3
We know how to build right
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Yet too many roads still turn out
like this:
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Nearly one-third of Americans don’t drive:
Children under 16
21% of Americans over 65
Many low-income Americans
66% of Americans want more transportation options so they have the freedom to choose how to get where they need to go.
73% currently feel they have no choice but to drive as much as they do
Who wants Complete Streets?
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Sources: 2008 National Household Travel Survey;
Future
of Transportation National Survey (2010)Slide6
Incomplete Streets are Unsafe
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Complete Streets Can Benefit Communities
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Increase capacity
Improve safety
Better health
Economic growth
Lower emissions
Reduce costs
Smarter growth
Provide choicesSlide8
Benefits: Health
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently named adoption of Complete Streets policies as a recommended strategy to prevent obesity.Slide9
More than 1/3 of our nation’s children are overweight or obese.
Limited physical activity contributes to the obesity epidemic among children.
Streets that provide dedicated space for bicycling and walking help kids be physically active.
Benefits: Children
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Source: F as in Fat 2009, Trust for America’s HealthSlide10
20% of Americans have a disability that limits their daily activities
.
Complete Streets feature curb
cuts, high visibility crosswalks,
and other designs for travelers
with disabilities.
Benefits: People with Disabilities
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Source: U.S Census 2000Slide11
By 2025, nearly 1/5 of Americans will be 65 or older.
About half of all non-drivers over the age of 65 would like to get out more often.
Complete streets policies help create streets that support older drivers and pedestrians through better design.
Benefits: Older Adults
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Complete Streets give people more control over their expenses, replacing expensive car travel with cheaper options like walking, riding bikes, and taking public transportation.
Benefits: Lower Costs
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Residents are 65% more likely to walk in a neighborhood with sidewalks.
Change Travel Patterns
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Before
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After
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Complete Streets Policies
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A complete streets policy ensures that the entire right-of-way is planned, designed, and operated to provide safe access for all users.Slide17
Consistent with Federal
Guidance
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2000 FHWA Guidance:
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Bicycling and walking facilities will be incorporated into all transportation projects unless exceptional circumstances exist
.
”Slide18
Sets a
vision
.
Includes
all modes
.
Emphasizes
connectivity
.
Applies to
all
phases of all applicable projects.
Specifies and limits
exceptions
, with
management approval
required.
Uses latest design standards
is flexible
.
Is
context-sensitive
.
Sets
performance standards
.
Includes
implementation
steps.
Elements of a Policy
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Why have a policy?
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To
save money
: in the long run, retrofit projects always cost more than getting it right the first time.Slide20
Where It’s Happening
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As
of 01/07/11
n
=203Slide21
The Growing Movement
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Number of Policies Adopted
YearSlide22
Complete Streets in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin is one of 24 states in the U.S. with Complete Streets Policies.
The Wisconsin Complete Streets legislation
is a huge step toward increasing our state's bicycle and pedestrian friendliness. It applies to the 11,820 miles of state highways and to local roads that receive funding through four state and federal programs.Slide23
The Importance of Local Policies
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Wisconsin’s statewide ordinance
only applies to roads that receive state or federal funding
.
Municipal policies add Complete Streets requirements to more local roads, which is essential for improving bicycle and pedestrian conditions in Wisconsin communities.
Local policies mean safer routes to schools, workplaces, and other destinations.Slide24
US DOT Gets Complete Streets
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“It turns out that a complete streets approach offers the perfect intersection of my twin guideposts: safety and livable communities.”
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHoodSlide25
WI Gets Complete Streets
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Wisconsin law now requires
complete streets with all reconstructed or repaved roads.Slide26
For more information
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Fact sheets, photos, brochures
Information on changing policy
Policy tracking & examples
Complete Streets blog and monthly newsletter
Links to research & publications
National Complete Streets Coalition
www.completestreets.org
Special thanks to the National Complete Streets Coalition for sharing much of this content.