Safer Streets, Stronger Economies
Author | : Smart Growth America (Organization) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : City planning |
ISBN | : |
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"In this study of 37 projects, Smart Growth America found that Complete Streets projects tended to improve safety for everyone, increased biking and walking, and showed a mix of increases and decreases in automobile traffic, depending in part on the project goal. Compared to conventional transportation projects, these projects were remarkably affordable, and were an inexpensive way to achieve transportation goals. In terms of economic returns, the limited data available suggests Complete Streets projects were related to broader economic gains like increased employment and higher property values." -- Executive Summary