Transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists – Chicago’s Complete Streets policy was designed with the understanding that all street users deserve accessibility, convenience, and safety. Nearly 30% of Chicagoans don’t own a car – and the demand for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit options is growing exponentially. Explore the policy’s goals and initiatives, including an eye-opening call for 20 mph speed limits on residential streets. 

 

Learning Objectives:

1.     Evaluate how Chicago's Complete Streets Policy incorporates the principle of safety and convenience for all users into transportation system design.

2.     Discover how Chicago's Complete Streets Policy addresses intersection and crossing design.

3.     Review the types of speed control elements that have been integrated into Chicago's Complete Streets program.

SPEAKERS:

Suzanne Carlson
Pedestrian Program Manager CDOT,  Milhouse Engineering & Construction, Inc.,  Chicago,  IL

Bola Delano
Project Manager,  Office of Planning & Programming, Illinois DOT,  Chicago,  IL

Doug Farr
President,  Farr & Associates,  Chicago,  IL

Morris P. Lippens, AICP
Director of Planning,  Active Transportation Alliance,  Chicago,  IL

Contributor/Source

Suzanne Carlson

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