ProGov21 Policy Library

Multimodal transportation systems will increase access to jobs and economic opportunities in small towns and rural communities. This report assesses multimodal transportation and land use conditions in rural America to provide best practices for promoting growth. Strategies include...

This workbook is a starting point for local leaders to begin mapping out a complete streets policy to foster safe and accessible roads for all road users in a community, including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other motorists. The workbook emphasizes the need for local leaders...

Transportation accounts for the largest share of carbon emissions in the U.S. Car-oriented land use and community design play a significant role in the nation’s transportation emissions; communities are built in a way that makes it difficult and unsafe to access daily needs outside...

Unsafe road conditions contribute to rising traffic fatalities and disproportionately affect the elderly and underserved communities. Complete Streets policies set standards and strategies for providing safe, accessible, and efficient transportation options for all users-pedestrians,...

Pedestrian fatalities are rising nationwide, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities, including lower-income neighborhoods and people of color. To address this, cities should prioritize immediate safety improvements on dangerous streets while adopting long-term systemic...

Inadequate transportation services and traditional means of funding must be reformed to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance economic opportunities. This handbook outlines innovation transportation approaches to make systems more efficient and effective. Best practices include...

As the impacts of climate change continue to intensify, zoning presents a key tool to direct development to protect communities from climate events. Norfolk, Virginia, a city at severe risk from sea level rise due to climate change, is among the first cities in the US to use climate...

Many communities face increasing congestion and emissions due to a dependency on single-occupancy vehicles. Progressive land use policies integrate complete street standards into zoning laws and street design to improve efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility.This report proposes...

As the impacts of climate change continue to intensify, zoning presents a key tool to direct development to protect communities from climate events. Norfolk, Virginia, a city at severe risk from sea level rise due to climate change, is among the first cities in the US to use climate...

The majority of federal transportation spending incentivizes road-building, leaving limited funds available for road repair and more sustainable modes like transit, walking, and biking. Such spending encourages more driving and increased emissions, due to limited investments in low-carbon...