Complete Streets Policies: Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans

Increasing walking and bicycling improves health and livability for community members. Cities and counties that go about making improvements to walking and bicycling in their communities must make sure that improvements are well-thought out, community supported, and effective. This guide can help decisionmakers follow a comprehensive streets policy while still advancing the interests of bicycling and walking, ensuring that residents are able to safely use streets regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. Recommendations include city-level ordinances and department policies, and the report includes successful case studies from cities around the US.