Complete Streets in FHWA

A Complete Street is safe, and feels safe, for all users. FHWA is focused on supporting transportation agencies to plan, develop and operate equitable streets and networks that prioritize safety, comfort, and connectivity to destinations for all people who use the street network.

MAKE COMPLETE STREETS THE DEFAULT APPROACH

Make funding and designing Complete Streets the easiest option.

Make Complete Streets the Default Approach

PLAN AND ANALYZE COMPLETE STREETS

Integrate safety for all road users into planning and data analysis. 

Plan and Analyze Complete Streets

IMPLEMENT COMPLETE STREETS IMPROVEMENTS

Design, construct, operate and maintain streets that are safe for all road users. 

Implement Complete Streets Improvements

SPOTLIGHT

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Explore federal funding opportunities for your Complete Streets Network

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Funding Safety for All – Poster
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The guidance outlines the flexibility available for NHS and non-NHS projects and links to a website listing alternate roadway design publications that have been recognized by FHWA.

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Design Standards - Alternate Roadway Design Publications
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Agencies should systematically change policies, rules, and procedures to fully implement a Complete Streets design model.

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Public Roads Magazine Article on Complete Streets
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Increasing Safe and Accessible Transportation Options Implementation Guidance Under Section 11206 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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BIL Complete Streets Planning Provision Guidance
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It’s been over 33 years since the ADA was signed. Many barriers still remain for pedestrians with disabilities. See what each State DOT is doing to remove barriers in their public rights-of-way. Complete Streets are Accessible Streets.

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Interactive State DOT ADA Transition Plan and Inventory Map
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This memorandum provides background information and guidance on Federal legislation, policies, and reference materials related to bicycle, pedestrian, and shared micromobility programs and projects.

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning, Program, and Project Development Guidance
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This Report provides high level findings from the Complete Streets National Assessment, which established a national baseline related to Complete Streets, active transportation, and similar efforts.

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Complete Streets Assessment At A Glance Report

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