Complete Streets

Complete Streets refers to a policy and design approach that ensures roadways are planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable safe, convenient, and comfortable travel for all users, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. This multimodal framework integrates:

• Pedestrian infrastructure (sidewalks, crosswalks, curb extensions)

• Cycling facilities (protected bike lanes, bike parking)

• Transit accommodations (bus lanes, shelters, boarding islands)

• Automobile access with calibrated speeds and lane widths

The approach challenges conventional traffic engineering paradigms by prioritizing equitable access over vehicular throughput, requiring interdisciplinary collaboration between planners, engineers, and community stakeholders.