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Rethinking Streets: New Report Illustrates Complete Streets Projects Including Higgins Avenue in Missoula, Montana

It’s time to rethink the street. For too long we’ve been building
streets as though they have one function-to move cars quickly. The
reality is that streets can do more than just move cars. They can
move people on foot, on bikes, and on transit, often without hurting
vehicular throughput and improving safety. They can also be more
than a way to get somewhere else. Good streets are good places,
too-public places where people meet, sit and socialize, conduct
business, wander about, play, and more.

Many communities across the country are re-thinking their streets
and re-designing them to meet changing preferences and future
needs. Americans are driving less. Many want to live where they
aren’t as dependent on cars for their daily routines. They want
to be more connected, for physical and mental health. Some
communities seek a wider range of transportation choices for social
equity or to protect against climate change. And for others, the
sheer cost of fixing potholes is pushing them to look for ways that
create less wear and tear on the road network.

by Marc Schlossberg, PhD, John Rowell, AIA, Dave Amos, Kelly Sanford

Full Story: http://www.rethinkingstreets.com/download.html

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