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Complete Streets Workshops

Michael Ronkin the national expert in Complete Streets who helped design our Complete Streets Workshop program was caught on tape giving an introductory presentation to planners and engineers in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He covers the basics of Complete Streets and answers some audience questions.  Watch the video on U-Tube

Complete Streets Are Connected Streets

Well-designed, connected complete streets make travel more efficient by providing choice not only in modes, but also in routes. Pedestrians and public transportation riders are especially motivated to find direct routes to their destination or their transit stop, and prefer lower-traffic streets. This is much easier to do when the street network is a connected grid of relatively short blocks. Instead of trying to make each street perfect for every traveler, communities can create an interwoven array of streets that emphasize different modes and provide quality accessibility for everyone. Some streets may emphasize vehicles or trucks, while others emphasize pedestrians or public transportation. In more industrial areas, some streets will emphasize access for freight vehicles. Charlotte, North Carolina defines its street network along a continuum from most pedestrian-oriented to most auto-oriented, referring both to the design of the street and to the adjacent land uses. Each street type emphasizes different mixes of modes, but is designed with all potential travelers in mind.

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