National Complete Streets Coalition

Complete Streets couldn't happen without people, so we're hosting a celebration to recognize accomplishments of the champions moving the work forward 🥂✨ Join us on January 11th, 2027: www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Join @nextcity.org on 10/28 @ 1 PM ET to hear from practitioners about how rail parks can change communities 🌳✨ RSVP: nextcity.org/events/detai...

"It turns out that knowledge is the key ingredient missing from our efforts." nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

"To be clear, none of this means that the auto-centric system is pro-driver. Think about how we hang drivers out to dry. " www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

"The key ingredients to effective Complete Streets and transit-oriented development are often one and the same." www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

“You can’t design streets for safety and speed at the same time and do it successfully,” - @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social Director of Thriving Communities, Heidi Simon www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/us-dot-...

"The city reported 53 roadway fatalities in 2025, and said the decline outpaced the national reduction of 10.5% during the same period." kfoxtv.com/news/local/e...

Join Safe States for the Creating Safe and Active Communities Webinar on Monday, 09/14 @ 11 AM ET 🚶🏻🚴🏿‍♂️🚍🚏✨ Register ⬇️ www.safestates.org/events/Event...

"Already, the mandate has changed the course of some major projects, pushing critical corridors in a much more multimodal direction." www.theurbanist.org/washingtons-...

"A home has to meet a lot of different needs. And those needs change for different people at different stages of their lives. Not every kind of home in any one place can meet all of those different needs." www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

"For city and state leaders, going beyond the legal minimum of accessibility is not only the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do. It benefits everyone." www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/accessi...

Complete Streets are good for local economies. Smart Growth America's new report shares data and stories showing how safer, more walkable streets bring in more customers and sales, helping existing businesses expand and new ones open. Learn more: www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

We know how to prevent pedestrian deaths. Every other peer country has implemented solutions to make their roads safer, but U.S. policymakers allow more than 7,000 people walking on the road to be killed each year. Learn more: smartgrowthamerica.org/dangerous-by...

🗓️Mark your calendar! @t4america.bsky.social's #TransportationCamp 2027 is happening in DC on Saturday, January 9th 🚊✨ Get the details ⬇️ & stay tuned for more info as the date approaches! t4america.org/2026/08/11/i...

"Wasting time and money on a process with no teeth is bad. But this is worse: it’s actively damaging to the people who pour themselves into it." www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

"The partnerships and skills built throughout Winchester’s first quick-build project have made it a resounding success." www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

"Each Champion brought creativity and dedication to the cohort and left with the knowledge and skills to implement their Action Plans in their local communities." Check out lessons & insights from the 2026 Champions Institute cohort 🏆✨ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Join PAPREN for on August 26th for a conversation with experts about what the data teaches us about the dangers of walking in America 🚶📈 Register ⤵️ papren.org/event/papren...

“We call it a "trap" because we all sense the con.” www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

"We’re not just delivering more projects, we’re reshaping our long-term policies, strengthening our data systems, and building programs that respond to real-world needs." blog.mdot.maryland.gov/complete-str...

"We were stunned to see the impact that something as simple as a bench could have on the rhythm of life in our neighborhood," www.sociallifeproject.org/reciprocal-g...

My next missive will come out on Thursday. Subscribe so that you don’t miss it. Is your home big enough for you to deserve a safe road? Ask Sec. Duffy and USDOT. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Metro Nashville joined the Complete Streets Leadership Academy to strengthen partnerships and test out new paths to achieving safer streets 💪 Read about their CSLA journey: #ActivePeople www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Chattanooga has taken steps to address the safety of all road users, & participation in the Complete Streets Leadership Academy allowed them to install a project to improve safety & repair connections 🔗 Read the full story: #ActivePeople www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

The City of Waterbury passed a Complete Streets Resolution in 2014, & participating in the Complete Streets Leadership Academy helped them put it into practice 📄✨ Read the full story: #ActivePeople www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

South San Francisco's Complete Streets Leadership Academy project led to insights on flexibility, cost management, & more💡 Read the full story: #ActivePeople www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Our roads are #DangerousByDesign — so what can we do about it? At next week's webinar, @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social's webinar will dive into proven solutions & the people working to use them to save lives. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@nerd4cities.bsky.social covers Dangerous by Design. You should be following his channel even when he isn't covering @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u629...

The City of San Leandro’s Complete Streets Leadership Academy project was unique, & included a pop-up event to unveil an art installation, build better partnerships, & engage the community on its plans and vision 🎨✨ Read the full story: #ActivePeople www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

We have solutions to the pedestrian fatality crisis—it's time to use them. Join @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social on 07/15 to hear from the people taking action to make communities safer for all. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

ICYMI: @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social is looking for small to mid-size cities for Community Connectors. Benefits include: 💸$25k funding for a street safety project ✈️Travel budget for a 2-day convening 🤝Training with national experts Apply by 07/17 ⬇️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

"Before the ride, MBAC Chair Joe Sak addressed the group of advocates and Mayor Johnston calling attention to the 93 traffic deaths in Denver in 2025 as the city inches closer to its Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic fatalities by 2030." www.denver7.com/news/on-two-...

"The FY 2027 bill would cut funding for public transit by 23% and for passenger rail by 82%, according to an analysis by the American Public Transportation Association." www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/house-t...

Engaging community members is essential if we want to create transportation systems that work for everyone—so how can we do it effectively? Our new blog breaks down what it takes to make community engagement efforts successful ⬇️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Want to learn more about quick-builds? Register for this webinar hosted by our friends at @americawalks.bsky.social 💻✨ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Complete Streets & safer transportation go hand in hand with better land-use & housing 🤝 www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

🚨It's the last day to apply for SS4A! Everything you need to know about this round of funding ⬇️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

"In the same way that streets need to serve a clear purpose and meet the needs of all roadway users, housing needs to serve a purpose and meet the needs of all community members." www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

"I have also seen parents who want to allow their children to walk or cycle but feel forced to drive because roads feel unsafe, crossings are difficult, or sidewalks are missing." usa.streetsblog.org/2026/05/19/t...

Through initiatives like the ActiveATL: Recreation & Parks for All Master Plan, Atlanta is improving recreational programs, facilities, and opportunities to connect with nature. Learn more ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eKK...

One great way to celebrate National Bike Month? Bike audits! 🚲✨ Learn how ⬇️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Bristol, CT has made commitments to Complete Streets in the past, & the Complete Streets Leadership Academy gave them an opportunity to put those goals into action 🎬 Read the full story: #ActivePeople www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

During the Complete Streets Leadership Academy, the city of Soldotna, Alaska gained insights into specific challenges that are impacting their ability to create safer streets 🚧 Read more the what Soldotna gained from the CSLA ⤵️ #ActivePeople www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Meet Dylan Garritano 👋 We've been sitting down with the dedicated advocates & practitioners like Dylan of @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social's Community Connectors program to get insight on their inspirations & best advice. See what Dylan shared with us ⬇️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...