What is a Complete Street?

Complete streets include pedestrian amenities and sidewalk bulb outs

Complete streets include plenty of crossing opportunities and refuge medians

Complete streets include bicycle facilities

Complete streets can include raised crosswalks

Below are some helpful resources for learning more about Complete Streets. Also, be sure to check out the resources and fact sheets from our friends at the National Complete Streets Coalition.

• Fact Sheets: Learn more about the importance of Complete Streets
• Complete Streets FAQ: Frequenly Asked Questions about Complete Streets

What is a Complete Street?

Complete streets are designed and operated to enable safe  access for all users.  Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation users of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street.

What do Complete Steets look like?

While there is no prescription for a complete street, common features include:

• Sidewalks
• Bike Lanes
• Wide Shoulders Penty of Crossing Opportunities
• Refuge Medians
• Bus Shelters & Crossings
• Special Bus Lanes
• Raised Crosswalks
• Audible Pedestrian Signals
• Sidewalk Bulb-outs