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Complete Streets

What Is a Complete Street?

A complete street provides appropriate accommodation for people who use multiple modes of travel, including driving, walking, rolling, and riding transit. A complete street accommodates persons of all abilities, while promoting safe operation for all users.

Project Goals

Environment

Walking, biking, rolling, and riding public transit are better for the environment than driving. They create fewer emissions and pollution and can also help other areas, such as stormwater management.

Economy

Complete Streets not only reduce crashes and costs associated with deaths and injuries, but also boost employment levels, property values, investment from the private sector, and net new businesses.

Health

Complete Streets encourage daily physical activity and recreation, improving both physical and mental health. People in walkable neighborhoods are 1.5 times more likely to engage in adequate levels of physical activity, and 0.76 times less likely to have obesity.

Community

Complete Streets foster vibrant public spaces and a stronger sense of community and social connection. Complete Streets and active transportation are linked to greater social interaction with neighbors, lower depression rates, increased independence for children, older adults, and people with disabilities.

Safety

Designed for all users, Complete Streets slow traffic, prevent 
crashes, and reduce severe injuries and deaths.  

People jogging
A transit bus
A family walking down the sidewalk

Complete Streets Features

Sidewalks

Sidewalks that are wider and separated from the roadway provide increased safety to pedestrians and ADA access. Improved sidewalk systems increase pedestrian comfort and use.

Planter Strips

Planter strips provide a buffer between vehicles and pedestrians. Studies have found buffer areas between motor vehicles and non-motorized users have increased safety and increased use and comfort for non-motorized users.

Bike Lanes

Providing a dedicated bike lane increases safety and user comfort in the corridor. Protected bike lanes separated from the vehicle travel-way has increased safety and can be part of a City wide dedicated bike network.

Reduced Lane Width 

Reducing road lane widths to 10 feet or less in urban areas significantly improves safety by encouraging slower, safer driving speeds, and reducing crash rates.

Raised Intersections

Raised intersections create a safe, slow-speed crossing and public space at minor intersections. Similar to speed humps and other vertical speed control elements, they reinforce slow speeds and encourage motorists to yield to pedestrians at the crosswalk. Decorative concrete adds additional visual aids for drivers to slow down and watch for pedestrians at high use road crossings. 

A cross section of a neighborhood street
A cross section of a neighborhood street
A cross section of a neighborhood street

Complete Streets Open House Questionnaire

Designing safe and welcoming streets starts with listening to our community. Your feedback on specific roadway elements helps guide our work. 

Please answer the questions below and share any additional comments. Thank you!

Please submit your responses no later than June 10, 2026.

1. Which features would most enhance the character and overall look & feel of city streets? (Select all that apply).

Greenery & Landscaping
Comfort & Amenities
Pedestrian Experience & Safety
Aesthetic & Placemaking Elements
2. Are there any accessibility barriers (related to the Americans with Disabilities Act) that could improve access for all?
Examples may include issues with sidewalks, ramps, curb cuts, crosswalks, signals, path widths, surface conditions, or obstacles.


3. What factors help you feel safe and comfortable when walking or using either a manual or powered mobility device (e.g.: cane, wheelchair, etc.)?

How does the speed of nearby vehicles affect your comfort when walking or using a mobility device?
What are your experiences with crossing distances when walking or using a mobility device?
How does the proximity of vehicles influence how safe or comfortable you feel?
In what situations does visibility affect your sense of safety while walking or rolling?
How do intersection designs impact your comfort and sense of safety as a person walking or using a mobility device?
4. For cyclists, how safe do you feel on city streets?
Not Comfortable
Comfortable
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