What should the next administration do for smarter growth?
Our short guide of federal policy recommendations provides the incoming administration with concrete steps to make the economy work for all Americans.
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Show us your walk to your polling place
Election Day is right around the corner, and so are many polling places. The National Complete Streets Coalition wants to see your walk to cast your ballot on November 8. Will you be walking on safe and accessible streets, or will you have to navigate hazardous street designs like the one pictured here? People of all income levels should have … Continued
This Kansas town is mining its past for a prosperous future
Pittsburg, KS is turning to its rich history as a mining and manufacturing hub to forge a plan for sustainable growth.
Upcoming webinar: Building the next walkable places in Allentown
Join LOCUS and the City of Allentown, PA on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM EDT for a webinar on the current development opportunities in Pennsylvania’s third largest city.
New ideas for a historic district in Kansas City, MO
The River Market neighborhood has experienced exponential growth in the last five years that has transformed the former warehouse district into a walkable, bustling neighborhood. Kansas City needed to come up with a long-term parking strategy that encourages, rather than stifles, future ongoing development in the area.
Complete Streets News — October 2016
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Last chance to register for Street Lights conference — The Street Lights: Illuminating Implementation and Equity in Complete Streets conference is just around the corner. As we deep dive into all aspects of Complete Streets, will you be a part of the conversation? Register today. Taking place on November 15, 2016 in Sacramento, CA, Street Lights will be a chance for transportation planners and engineers, community, equity, and health advocates, local officials, and Complete Streets practitioners to share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and celebrate the success of the Complete Streets movement nationwide.
Enhanced LOCUS member resources now available
Ready to experience LOCUS like never before? Explore our new, members-only portal. In case you missed it, LOCUS recently launched our new and improved website, featuring enhanced member resources, a revamped design, and overhauled members-only portal. With our upgraded resources, members gain access to more exclusive content that they can browse through faster and more efficiently … Continued
Does this dangerous street look familiar?
We need your help. For too many people, a walk is a deadly risk. Poorly designed streets have led to an epidemic of pedestrian fatalities, especially among people of color and in our nation’s poorest neighborhoods.
From policy to practice — Our new strategic plan
As part of our new strategic plan for the next four years, the National Complete Streets Coalition (NCSC) will champion the implementation of complete streets policies already on the books, helping agencies put their ideas to work making the nation’s streets safe and accessible for all users of all abilities.
Let’s talk Social Equity
Achieving Social Equity in Complete Streets
Complete Streets aim to serve all people safely. In order to achieve social equity, transportation systems need to be planned and designed to serve all users, including diverse communities. As places become more accessible they become more attractive; how does revitalization and displacement work within the social equity equation?
Join our panelists at Street Lights: Illuminating Implementation and Equity in Complete Streets as they explore the social value of the Complete Streets approach in the implementation of transportation infrastructure and programs.