Complete Streets in the States: A Guide to Legislative Action

Copyright

2013

Published By

Smart Growth America

Instituting a Complete Streets policy at the state level is essential in creating transportation networks that give older adults the mobility and the access to destinations they need and want. 

This document offers guidance and materials that may be used in a statewide Complete Streets effort. It includes model legislative language and the reasons for the use of that language, comments on existing state legislation related to Complete Streets, information on potential partners that might support Complete Streets efforts, basic strategic guidance and resources, and insight into ways five states are working toward the implementation of Complete Streets policies.