The concept is "complete streets." The driver is demographics -- and the-end-of-automotive-hegemony.
John Ritter writes in USA today:
A growing number of states and local governments are rejecting a half-century of transportation practice and demanding that streets accommodate all types of travel, not just automobiles.The concept of "complete streets" — with bike lanes, sidewalks and room for mass transit — has attracted a diverse national alliance of supporters, including advocates for senior citizens and the disabled.
Watch for AARP's Livable Communities initiative to take leadership on innovative solutions incorporating the Disability Community's legacy of Universal Design:
"As an aging society, we need to look at the ability to get where we want to go not just as the driver of a car," says Elinor Ginzler, AARP's livable communities director. "Walking safely, getting to the bus stop safely, has to become more possible."
More:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-07-29-complete-streets_N.htm?csp=34
Thanks to Ruth Harrigan for this news tip!
Posted by rollingrains at July 31, 2007 09:38 PM