"Complete Streets In A Box" Toolkit

SWEAC, in collaboration with the Tri-State Transportation Campaign has created a "Complete Streets In A Box" toolkit to support the adoption of Complete Streets Policies by Westchester municipalities.  In February 2012, New York State's new Complete Streets Law went into effect and now all transportation projects that receive state and federal funding must consider using complete streets design features. In Westchester, it is important that local communities follow suit, and consider adopting local policies that encourage a full Complete Streets network in our region.

Why do Complete Streets matter? Complete Streets are safe, comfortable, and convenient for travel for everyone, regardless of age or ability—motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation riders. With simple changes to the way we view and design our roads, we can make sure that everyone is safer, no matter where they're going or how they're getting there.

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Toolkit Resources

• A letter introducing the Complete Streets In A Box Toolkit;
  
• A powerpoint presentation that explains Complete Streets;
• A Complete Streets Policy template, created with Westchester in mind;
• A draft resolution in support of the Complete Streets Policy.
  
• Two policies already passed in Westchester: Lewisboro and New Rochelle;
• A list of other NYS municipalities and counties that have passed CS policies;
• A liability memo prepared by Tri-State Transportation Campaign.
• Links to one-pagers that explain how Complete Streets can improve our region, including through positive impacts on Older adults, Transportation Costs, Green Streets, Health and Economic Revitalization;
• Links to videos - one that's very introductory and another a bit more detailed, introducing complete streets.

Additional Resources

• The NYC Streets Design Manual is from the NYS municipality leading the way in creating Complete Streets. Chapter 2, Geometry, provides real-world examples of street treatments with photos and detailed explanations.

• The NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide incorporates state-of-the-art practice in the US and internationally. Although it has the name "urban" in its title, it was created for municipalities with densities and traffic volumes similar to villages and towns in Southern Westchester.  Its use furthers SWEAC's goal of treating bicycles not solely for recreation, but as transportation.
• The Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Traffic Calming guidelines and technical information for Transportation Safety Transportation Planning, Active Living, Pedestrian Mobility and Safety, and more.
  

  

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