Complete Streets
Complete Streets are streets that work for everyone in the
community, regardless of how they get around. This does not mean every street
should have bike lanes or transit-only lanes, but rather that the street
accounts for all users and balances their needs in a safe, comfortable and
integrated environment that is appropriate to the surrounding development
context.
While Columbus has made significant strides toward complete
streets, in keeping with the Complete Streets Policy adopted by City Council in
2008, many streets have historically been designed and built to prioritize
moving and storing cars. As these streets are rebuilt or modified over time,
there will be new opportunities to assess the balance between users and safely
accommodate all users, including pedestrians, cyclists and micro-mobility
users, drivers, transit riders and residents - without a one-size-fits-all
solution.
In 2018, the City of Columbus became an official member of
NACTO, the National Association of City Transportation Officials, and
signifying commitment to implement best practices in street design, such as
those recommended by the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide. While complete street
design principles will remain constant, every context is different and designs
should reflect the unique needs of each location.
For more information about transportation planning efforts
in Columbus, visit our Connect Columbus webpage.
For information about the NACTO Urban Street
Design Guide, click here