RV 2014: Complete Streets- From Policy to Implementation by Dan Gallagher
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The document discusses the implementation of complete streets in Charlotte, NC, aiming to accommodate all users, including motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. It outlines the investment of approximately $450 million in road and intersection projects, transforming streets to promote livable and walkable communities. The initiative has involved community engagement and visions for creating valued and memorable spaces in the city.
RV 2014: Complete Streets- From Policy to Implementation by Dan Gallagher
- 1. Implementing Complete Streets in Charlotte, NC Rail~Volution September 22, 2014 Dan Gallagher, AICP Charlotte DOT
- 2. A Few Things to Know About Charlotte
- 3. A Few Things to Know About Charlotte 300 Sq. Miles
- 4. Why Complete Streets? Do you believe roads should be designed to accommodate all users including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users? 82% 16% 2% Yes No Don't Know
- 5. 40 years of incomplete streets!
- 6. 10% congested 28% congested
- 7. The “Market” Wants Livable, Walkable Communities
- 8. Great Cities Have Great Streets! • The way you organize/design land uses and streets matters – you have to get both right • ~13% of all land in Charlotte is streets… – How “memorable” are your streets and land uses? – What is the “value” of memorable streets and land uses?
- 9. How did we do it?
- 10. Built complete streets – lots of them! Charlotte has constructed ~ $450m of road and intersection projects – all are “complete streets”.
- 11. Policies + $ = Projects South/Woodlawn East Blvd Raintree Ln
- 12. Connected
- 13. Re-connected
- 14. Looked for Opportunities 70 feet wide East Blvd Before
- 15. For Everyone (Details Matter) East Blvd After
- 16. Hidden Gems Commonwealth Before
- 18. Encouraged “grass roots” Tuesday Night Bike Ride
- 19. Allowed things to be organic
- 20. Create places - you would linger
- 21. New development as a “new canvas”
- 22. Selwyn Avenue Road Diet Great streets & great places create value
- 23. Inspirational Dan Gallagher dgallagher@charlottenc.gov