Complete Streets2020-01-24T13:10:46+00:00

TNJ Sustainability & Resilience Toolkit: Sustainability Solutions

Complete Streets

Streets are typically designed for cars at the expense of more environmentally friendly and healthier transportation options such as public transit, walking and biking. Complete streets is a concept and practice whereby low-traffic streets and neighborhood streets are designed to safely and efficiently accommodate all modes of transportation and all users regardless of age and ability. Complete streets balance the needs of drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit vehicles, emergency responders and goods movements. Redesigning streets for all modes and users enhances access and mobility, improves traffic conditions and supports community revitalization. Complete streets advance environmental sustainability by expanding opportunities for using green alternatives to the private automobile and supporting smart growth development patterns.

Related TNJ Plan Focus Areas

  • Focus Area 6: Create vibrant places and neighborhoods that will attract and retain residents, workers and visitors

  • Focus Area 7: Connect people and places with safe, convenient and reliable transportation

  • Focus Area 12: Improve health outcomes for our region’s residents

Implementation Strategies

Adopt a complete streets policy

Adopt a complete streets policy

Adopt a complete streets resolution or ordinance that ensures the needs of all users are considered.

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Incorporate into development process

Incorporate into development process

Amend regulations to ensure new development includes complete streets.

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Implement through capital programming

Implement through capital programming

Incorporate complete streets into road projects and the municipal Capital Improvement Program.

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Initiate a pilot complete streets project

Initiate a pilot complete streets project

Use pilot projects or pop-up installations such as temporary bike lanes.

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Encourage biking and walking and educate on safety

Encourage biking and walking and educate on safety

Participate in programs that encourage people to bike and walk and educate them on safety issues.

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