Complete Streets Overview
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League of Michigan BicyclistsComplete Streets Overview
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League of Michigan BicyclistsComplete Streets
Complete Streets are designed and
operated so they are safe, comfortable, and
convenient for all users – pedestrians,
bicyclists, motorists and transit riders
of all ages and abilities.
Incomplete Street
TOO NARROW TO SHARE WITH BIKES
Incomplete Street
TOO DANGEROUS TO CROSS ON FOOT
Incomplete Street
UNINVITING FOR BUS RIDERS
Incomplete Street
INACCESSIBLE FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS
Incomplete Street
NO ROOM FOR PEOPLE, NO SIDEWALKS
Bridgeport Way, University Place, Washington
Complete Streets
There is no single prescription for a complete street, but the following are
key features:
• Mid-block crossings
• Sidewalks • Bus “pull-outs” or special bus lanes
• Bicycle lanes • Audible pedestrian signals
• Sharrows (shared lane markings) • Sidewalk “bulb-outs”
• Wide shoulders • Street trees & planter strips
• Crosswalks • Traffic-calming techniques
• Crossing islands • Etc.
The many types
of Complete Streets
The many types
of Complete Streets
The many types
of Complete Streets
The many types
of Complete Streets
The many types
of Complete Streets
The many types
of Complete Streets
The many types
of Complete Streets
Benefits: for safety
Designing intersections for pedestrian travel
can reduce pedestrian risk by 28%
[insert photo of median island]
King/Ewing 2003
Europe has more bike-ped travel
Pucher, AJPH Sept 2003
… and far fewer deaths
Pucher, AJPH Sept 2003
Portland Oregon 1990
Bike lanes encourage bike commuting
Black lines …Colors show
show 1990 1990 mode
bikeway splits
network... (by census tract)
Bike Commute
Mode Split
0 - 2%
2 - 3%
3 - 5%
5 - 8%
8 - 10%
10+%
City of Portland Dept. of Transportation
Portland Oregon 2000
Bike lanes encourage bike commuting
Black lines …Colors show
show 2000 2000 mode
bikeway splits
network... (by census tract)
Bike Commute
Mode Split
0 - 2%
2 - 3%
3 - 5%
5 - 8%
8 - 10%
10+%
City of Portland Dept. of Transportation
Benefits: for Older Americans
50% of Americans will
be over 55 in 2030
More than half of
older Americans walk
regularly.
Photo: Michael Ronkin,
ODOT
Benefits: for Older Americans
21% of Americans
over 65 do not drive
More than 50% of
non-drivers stay at
home on a given day
because they lack
transportation
options. Photo: Michael Ronkin, ODOT
Benefits: for Encouraging
Healthy Activity
Walking and bicycling
help prevent obesity,
diabetes, high blood
pressure, and colon
cancer.
Residents are 65%
more likely to walk in a
neighborhood with
sidewalks.
Benefits: for people with disabilities
20% of Americans have
a disability that limits
their daily activities.
Complete Streets have
curb cuts and other
features for disabled
travelers.
Complete Streets
reduce isolation and
dependence.
Benefits: for reducing traffic
Of all trips taken in metro areas:
50% are three miles or less
28% are one mile or less
65% of trips under one mile are
now taken by automobile
2001 NHTS
Isn’t it expensive?
“By fully considering the needs of all non-
motorized travelers (pedestrians,
bicyclists, and persons with disabilities)
early in the life of a project, the costs
associated with including facilities for
these travelers are minimized.”
Jeff Morales, former Director,
CalTrans
Lansing City Council
votes unanimously to
adopt Complete Streets
Ordinance and
Non-motorized Plan
• On August 17, 2009, Lansing became the first
municipality in the State of Michigan to pass a Complete
Streets ordinance, and joins a host of other communities
across the state in committing to develop a non-motorized
plan.
• www.walkbikelansing.com
Seven Michigan Communities
Awarded Complete Streets Funding
• $12,000 a piece
• Pass complete streets ordinances w/in 1 yr
• Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion - City of Detroit
• Washtenaw County Health Department - City of Saline
• Ingham County Health Department - City of East Lansing
• Western U.P County Health Department - City of Houghton
• Marquette County Health Department - Marquette Township
• Genesee County Health Department - City of Flint and City of Linden
• Jackson County Health Department - City of Jackson
• Complete Streets
• Give Michigan Road
Cyclists a Brake
(Vulnerable User Law)
• Driver Training Bicycle
Safety Component
• Cell Phone / Texting Ban
While Driving (Signed into
law April 30th)
Over 70 Michigan organizations
and businesses have signed-on
… has yours?
www.MICompleteStreets.org
Complete Streets
in Michigan (statewide)
• HB 6151 & HB 6152
• Sponsored by Rep. Jon Switalski & Pam Byrnes
Act 51 (6151):
“Except as otherwise provided in this section, the
department, local road agencies, and
municipalities that receive appropriations under
this act shall adopt complete streets policies.”
Complete Streets
in Michigan (statewide)
Planning & Enabling Act (6152):
A master plan shall include… “An interconnected
transportation system consisting of streets and bridges,
public transit, bicycle lanes and paths, pedestrian ways,
freight facilities and routes, port facilities, railroad facilities,
and airports…
The transportation system element of a master plan shall
address:
(i) A complete streets policy.
(ii) Context sensitive design.
(iii) Traffic calming techniques.
(iv) Walkability and bikeability policies.”
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Over 40 individuals and organizations testified in support of HB 6151/6152 during
the first two hearings before the House Transportation Committee.
John Lindenmayer www.LMB.org
League of Michigan Bicyclists [email protected]
Associate Director 517-334-9100
