Are C Comple lete S Streets Go Good f for t the he Publi lic H Healt lth o h of T Texas?
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Our S Speakers Robin S n Stalli lling ngs Executive Director BikeTexas Harold ld W W. ( . (Bill) ll) K Kohl, III, P hl, III, PhD hD Michael & Susan Dell Center Professor, UT School of Public Health The University of Texas at Austin
Complete Streets Robin Stallings Executive Director BikeTexas robin@biketexas.org | April 25, 2013 A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
What is a Complete Street? • A “complete” street accommodates all road users, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. When every user is safely accommodated, a street is complete. • Complete streets have positive impacts on public health, local economies, roadway safety, and traffic congestion. A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
What is a Complete Street? Both of these intersections move 25,000 vehicles per day The traffic circle is: • Less congested • Less expensive to build and maintain • Safer for all users • More attractive to business investment • Conducive to active transportation Courtesy of Dan Burden A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets In Urban Areas Chicago, IL A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets In Urban Areas Montreal, QC A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets In Urban Areas Houston, TX A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets In Urban Areas Austin, TX A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets In Urban Areas National Archives in Georgia Courtesy of Dan Burden A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets In Rural Areas Victoria, BC A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets In Rural Areas Old TX-20 A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets In Small Towns Courtesy of Dan Burden A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Health' • Physical)ac*vity)improves)and)maintains)health) • Ac*ve)transporta*on)improves)physical)ac*vity) • Limited)informa*on)on)ac*ve)transporta*on) and)health) • Complete)streets)are)designed)to)increase) access)for)all)types)of)transporta*on)
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Pucher)et)al)Am)J)Public)Health)2011)
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MorelandBRussell)et)al)J)Public)Health)Manage)Prac*ce)2013)
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Complete Streets Economic Benefits • In urban areas: – Attract private development – Generate a very high local return on the initial roadway improvement investment – Provide engaging retail, commercial, transportation, and residential spaces – Allow cities to accommodate the estimated 11.3 million new Texans coming over the next 30 years A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets Economic Benefits • In rural areas: – Inspire bicycle tourism letting small-town economies tap into a multi-billion-dollar global industry. – Attract bike rides and races that draw visitors to local hotels and restaurants. – Example: Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau branding itself with Bike/Run Central Texas. A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets Economic Benefits A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets Economic Benefits • Generates benefits for EVERYONE • State and local governments • Local businesses • Reduced traffic congestion and less need for car parking • Reduced health costs for individuals, for government agencies, and for businesses • More and cheaper mobility options for all groups Courtesy of Dr. John Pucher A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets Economic Benefits • Fort Worth added Bike Lanes and Bike Parking • Cycling levels rose and safety improved both for cyclists and pedestrians Retail sales along Magnolia Street increased by 160% Courtesy of Dr. John Pucher A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets Economic Benefits • West Palm Beach invested in Complete Streets… … and one developer invested $1.2 Billion Courtesy of Dan Burden A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets Economic Benefits New York City • 380 mi mi o of ne new b bike la lane nes and nd p paths hs s sinc nce 2 2000 • Quadrupli ling ng i in b n bike t trips sinc nce 2 2000 • 74% d decrease i in s n serious cycli list i inju njuries • 56% i increase i in r retail sales a along c cycle t tracks ONE mile of street widening Courtesy of Dr. John Pucher A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets Economic Benefits Economic benefits of this cycle track in Sydney, Australia exceed costs by over three- to-one! Courtesy of Dr. John Pucher A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
Complete Streets Economic Benefits Transformation of Broad Avenue in Memphis from run-down, neglected area of town to a …lively, complete street with bike lane, bike parking, and thriving businesses • $12 Million in private investments • 16 new businesses • 29 new construction and renovation projects Courtesy of Dr. John Pucher A D V A N C I N G B I C Y C L E A C C E S S , S A F E T Y , A N D E D U C A T I O N S I N C E 1 9 9 1 www.BikeTexas.org | 1902 E. 6 th St., Austin, TX 78702 | 512-476-7433 | mail@biketexas.org
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