Quick-build projects for safer streets
SGA's Complete Streets Leadership Academies in Alaska, California, Connecticut, and Tennessee supported local agencies and state DOTs to collaborate, innovate, and commit to making changes together to address safety on dangerous state-owned roads.
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Milwaukee, WI: Capacity challenges slow, but don’t stall Complete Streets work
When Wisconsin repealed its state Complete Streets policy in 2015, the City of Milwaukee jumped on the opportunity to adopt its own city-level policy, crafting a strong resolution in 2018. Despite strong annual reports designed to track progress, the city continues to face numerous staffing and capacity challenges, but city staff and local advocates remain committed to achieving the vision outlined in their policy.
Baltimore, MD: Consistent reflection is crucial to inform binding next steps
In 2010, Baltimore passed a non-binding Complete Streets resolution. Recognizing that the resolution did not have the intended impact, Baltimore delivered a strong and binding Complete Streets ordinance in 2018, showing their commitment to implementing Complete Streets. The updated ordinance included important requirements such as the development of a new Complete Streets Manual, regular staff training to build internal capacity, and publicly available annual reports assessing transportation projects and investments through an equity lens.