Complete Streets: Improving Safety and Choices for All
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Date: 2013-06-21

Learn more at http://www.eesi.org/062013streets
Table of contents: http://youtu.be/OJW3bNxtX10?t=15s

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the National Complete Streets Coalition, a program of Smart Growth America, held a briefing to discuss national and local trends in the adoption of Complete Streets policies and how they can be incorporated into fiscally-sound federal transportation policy to support the creation of safer streets in communities across the country. More than 500 jurisdictions at the local, regional, and state levels are now using Complete Streets policies to plan, construct and operate streets that safely accommodate all users -- including transit riders, bicyclists, pedestrians of all ages and abilities, and drivers. These policies are helping to build stronger local economies, attract businesses, and support healthier and safer communities.

The Safe Streets Act of 2013, introduced by Rep. Doris Matsui and Rep. David Joyce (R-OH), illustrates how federal policy can support local efforts to address roadway safety.

Speakers:

Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA)
Video: http://youtu.be/OJW3bNxtX10?t=1m34s

Geoff Anderson, President and CEO, Smart Growth America
Video: http://youtu.be/OJW3bNxtX10?t=10m16s

Danny Pleasant, Transportation Director, City of Charlotte, NC
Video: http://youtu.be/OJW3bNxtX10?t=14m40s
Slides: http://files.eesi.org/Danny_Pleasant_062013.pdf

Camille H. Mittelholtz, Deputy Director of the Office of Safety, Energy and Environment, Office of Transportation Policy, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation
Video: http://youtu.be/OJW3bNxtX10?t=32m45s

Angela Vance, Associate State Director for Advocacy, AARP West Virginia
Video: http://youtu.be/OJW3bNxtX10?t=43m31s
Slides: http://files.eesi.org/Angela_Vance_062013.pdf