Complete Streets balance the needs of drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit vehicles, emergency responders, and commercial vehicles based on the roadway context. A Complete Streets Policy ensures that local roadways are designed or improved with safety and comfort for all users. Complete Streets policies make our roadways safer and more accessible and create numerous public health and economic benefits for communities.
Types of Roadways:
Source: US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

1. Residential Street Cross Section

3. Collector Street Cross Section

2. Main Street Cross Section

4. Arterial Street Cross Section
What are BICYCLE-FRIENDLY streets ?
Types of Treatments:
Bike Lane
Source: Parsons Brinkerhoff
Bike Box
Source: NACTO
Rail Crossings
Source: Bicycle Tucson
Advisory Lane
Source: Bike Walk Twin Cities
Shared Use Path
Source: The RBA Group
Cycle Boulevard
Source: NACTO
Protected Bike Lane (Cycle Track)
Source: NACTO
Sharrows
Source: Google Maps
Compatible Shoulder
Source: The RBA Group
What are PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY streets ?
Types of Treatment:
Pedestrian Countdown Signals
Source: The RBA Group
Public Art
Source: NACTO
Pavement Markings
Source: The RBA Group
In-Street Stop for Pedestrian Sign
Source: The RBA Group
Way finding Signs
Source: Together North Jersey
Hawk Signals
Source: NJDOT
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
Source: The RBA Group
Continuous Sidewalk Network
Source: NACTO
Pedestrian Scale Lighting
Source: NACTO
Landscaping & Street Trees
Source: NACTO
Roadway Closures & Diverters
Source: NACTO
Raised Crosswalks & Intersections
Source: NACTO
Mini-Traffic Circles
Source: The RBA Group
Street Furniture
Source: NACTO
Pavement Treatments
Source: NACTO
Medians & Refuge Islands
Source: NACTO
Curb Ramps
Source: The RBA Group
Curb Extensions
Source: Google Maps
Gateways
Source: Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
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