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The Intersection of Trees and Safety
Type Article
Year 2007
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source Elizabeth Macdonald, Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
Local planners often restrict tree planting near intersections due to safety concerns, which may not be justified. This article recommends that cities should not restrict sidewalk street trees unless it can be shown unequivocally that they create unsafe environments. This issue relates...
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Louisiana Blvd. Vision Zero Traffic Safety Project
Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2020
Level City or Town
State(s) New Mexico
Source City of Albuquerque
Policy Areas Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
High rates of traffic fatalities and injuries, particularly affecting pedestrians in Albuquerque's International District, highlight systemic neglect in transportation safety measures. The city plans to address these issues through the Louisiana Blvd. Vision Zero Traffic Safety Project,...
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Equitable Solutions for Pedestrian Safety
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, National
State(s) All States
Source Smart Growth America
Policy Areas Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
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...
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Don’t Give Up at the Intersection: Designing All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Crossings
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2019
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National Association of City Transportation Officials
Policy Areas Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
Most vehicle-bike conflicts occur at intersections, making intersection design a critical component of streets that are safe for bicyclists of all ages and abilities. This guide provides recommendations regarding protected bike intersections, dedicated bike intersections, minor street...
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A Systemic Approach to Crash Reduction: Vision Zero
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) Colorado
Source BoulderColorado.gov/Guide/Core-Arterial-Network
Policy Areas Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
Boulder is addressing the high rate of severe traffic crashes on arterial streets, which account for 67% of such incidents despite making up only 17% of the road network. To improve safety, the city is prioritizing targeted infrastructure upgrades, including protected bicycle lanes,...
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Complete Streets Policies: Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Policy Areas Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
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...
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Engineering Solutions Guide for Safe Routes to School
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Policy Areas Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility, Children & Families
The Engineering Solutions Guide presents street design strategies to address traffic safety concerns commonly identified in school areas and along the routes to school. The guide includes evidence-based strategies that keep children safe by constructing streets, sidewalks, and paths...
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Proposition 407 Parks & Connections
Type Ballot Measure
Year 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) Arizona
Source City of Tucson
Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
This ballot initative proposed a $225 million bond package to improve city parks and active transportation connections in Tucson. Potential projects include new sidewalks, shared use paths, bicycle boulevards, protected bike lanes, enhancing connectivity to parks, schools, transit,...
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The Innovative DOT: A handbook of policy and practice
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2012
Level State, City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source Smart Growth America
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
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...
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City of Greenville: Prioritizing Complete Streets
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) South Carolina
Source City of Greenville
Policy Areas Public Safety, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
High crash rates and pedestrian safety concerns at key intersections necessitate immediate action. The city plans to implement Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety Action Plans, including road resurfacing, buffered bike lanes, and traffic detection cameras. Supported by a $12M investment...
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Main Street Transformation in Hamilton
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Hamilton City Council
Policy Areas Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
High-speed traffic and frequent collisions on Main Street in Hamilton pose significant safety risks. The city has introduced immediate safety improvements, a short-term two-way conversion plan, and a long-term Complete Streets vision that prioritizes environmental sustainability and...
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City Limits: Setting Safe Speed Limits on Urban Streets
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National Association of City Transportation Officials
Policy Areas Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
Failed approaches to traffic safety in the U.S. are contributing to high traffic fatalities and injuries on urban streets. This report provides cities with technical and policy guidance on setting safe speed limits on city streets. It recommends implementing default citywide speed...
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Brattle Street Quick-Build Separated Bike Lane
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) Massachusetts
Source City of Cambridge, MA
Policy Areas Public Safety, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
Balancing the preservation of Brattle Street's historic character with the need for cyclist and pedestrian safety is essential. This report outlines a plan to implement a two-way separated bike lane using low-profile materials such as 6-inch-tall precast concrete curbing and reflective...
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Charlotte Building a Network of Complete Streets
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) North Carolina
Source City of Charlotte
Policy Areas Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
To ensure safe and equitable mobility, Charlotte requires reconfiguring streets to better accommodate all users. This report outlines plans to incorporate cycle-tracks, buffered bike lanes, roundabouts, and wider sidewalks, enhancing connectivity and safety. These improvements align...
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Removing Parking Minimums: Making Way for Multimodal Mobility
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) Virginia
Source City of Richmond, Virginia
Policy Areas Community Development, Transportation & Mobility
To address traffic congestion, the city of Richmond the city should expand the GRTC Pulse Bus Rapid Transit system, invest in public transit, and develop bike lanes and pedestrian infrastructure to support multimodal transportation. The removal of parking minimums promotes alternative...
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