Topic – Complete Streets
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‘Shared Space’ challenges the sidewalk standard
Reduces the dominance of cars
Shared Space streets can reduce the dominance of cars by getting people and vehicles to share the road space
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The case for increased investment in bicycling and walking
Houston and Texas rank low
The Alliance for Biking & Walking makes a strong case for increased US investment in bicycling and walking in their newly released 2012 Benchmarking Report.
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US Senate committee unanimous for safe streets
Fed roads safe for all users
The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation passed an ammendment that will require safety for all users on all federally funded roads.
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Livable Houston Initiative: Houston Coalition for Complete Streets
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Pedestrian deaths rose in 2010 nationwide
More walking on unsafe streets
Pedestrian injuries rose sharply in 2010, while overall traffic related fatalities continue to decrease, possibly due to lack of attention to pedestrian safety.
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Majority of Dallas residents would reduce auto lanes for bikes
85% would give 5% of streets
Dallas voters overwhelmingly say they would give up 5% of the streets for modes of travel other than cars, according to a new survey
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Chris Bradford
Austin should facilitate walk
While cracking down on jaywalking, City of Austin needs to give pedestrians a reasonable option
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Model design manual helps towns and cities create “Living Streets”
Create balanced street design
A 2-day design charette for Los Angeles County has resulted in a model design manual to create balanced street design to accommodate all users.
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