West Asheville Business Association reports: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has released the first four chapters of it’s proposed Complete Streets guidelines for public comment. ... The draft describes the framework that NCDOT envisions for the complete streets planning and includes design guidelines. The proposed document is available on the website at www.nccompletestreets.org, and there is a survey there too.
From the NC DOT site:
[quote]Complete streets are designed to be safe and comfortable for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists, and individuals of all ages and capabilities. These streets generally include sidewalks, bicycle lanes, transit stops, appropriate street widths and speeds, and are well-integrated with surrounding land uses. Complete Street design elements that emphasize safety, mobility and accessibility for multiple modes may include crosswalks, bus lanes, landscaping, lighting, signaling systems, and adequate separation between sidewalks and streets.[/quote]Read the full article
From the NC DOT site:
[quote]Complete streets are designed to be safe and comfortable for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists, and individuals of all ages and capabilities. These streets generally include sidewalks, bicycle lanes, transit stops, appropriate street widths and speeds, and are well-integrated with surrounding land uses. Complete Street design elements that emphasize safety, mobility and accessibility for multiple modes may include crosswalks, bus lanes, landscaping, lighting, signaling systems, and adequate separation between sidewalks and streets.[/quote]Read the full article
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