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Des Moines Invests in Its Future
The Des Moines, IA City Council adopted complete streets 6-1 in late September. The policy (pdf) takes a fiscally responsible stance in providing for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders over the long-term. Read more from the Iowa Bicycle Coalition.
Live Well with Complete Streets
John Brown, Professor of Architecture at Calgary University, recently featured complete streets on his blog, the Slow Home Report, as a key way to make homes and neighborhoods healthy and vibrant.
California Completes the Streets!
Governor Schwarzenegger signed the Complete Streets Act of 2008 (pdf) into law on September 30. The law requires cities and counties statewide to incorporate complete streets when updating their general plans. Be sure to read our press release!
LA Daily News Backs Complete Streets
Sue Doyle's article notes the issues people with disabilities face when roads are not programmed for all users and supports AB 1358, California's Complete Streets Act.
Federal Bills Gaining More Support
In the first weeks of September, six more representatives have signed on to the House complete streets bill (HR 5951), and the Senate bill (S 2686) gained another cosponsor. Read about the bills and their co-sponsors here, and encourage your representative to sign on too!
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