Event Details — Livable Houston Initiative: Houston Coalition for Complete Streets

Livable Houston Initiative
The Houston Coalition for Complete Streets:
All streets safe for all users
Wednesday
December 21, 2011
12-1:30pm
H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor, Room C

Free and open to the public. Bring your own lunch.
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The Houston Coalition for Complete Streets seeks a future where streets are safe for all users at all times throughout Houston.

Come learn about this new coalition and check out the website and petition.

What is a complete street?
It’s a street for everybody to use.
• Takes into account all users of the street, not just those in cars.
• A safe corridor for people traveling by foot, bicycle, transit, and car.
• Cost effective because it provides travel options and reduces congestion.

About 40% of Houstonians do not drive.
For some, it’s a question of money, others are disabled, some may be too old, some are too young, and some just choose not to drive.
All of them have access needs and obstacles , and all of their frustration and difficulties tend to be hindrances to health, happiness, and prosperity.

A movement is growing to complete the streets.
States, cities, towns, and neighborhoods are asking their planners and engineers to build road networks that are safer, more livable, and welcoming to everyone.

Livable Houston Initiative meetings are hosted by Houston Tomorrow, on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The Houston-Galveston Area Council generously provides the meeting space