States with balanced transportation systems give their citizens better mobility and more choices. Transportation systems that are designed for multiple modes improve traffic flow, preserve community character, increase transit use, and support walking and bicycling. In this section, we describe how to create transportation networks that are integrated with the community and accommodate multiple modes of transportation, including pedestrian, bicycling, and transit. These networks balance safety, mobility, accessibility, community, and environmental goals. They also help governments avoid costs associated with protracted public battles over controversial projects.

Policies

• Adopt an overall strategic plan
• Adopt a "fix-it-first" approach
• Adopt a context-sensitive approach for all state transportation projects
• Take advantage of flexible federal transportation funding
• Adopt a "Complete Streets" policy
• Encourage connected street networks
• Develop an access management program
• Pursue more flexible application of residential street standards
• Reform level-of-service standards
• Manage for a reduction in vehicle miles of travel
• Encourage transit-oriented development
• Adopt a broad or regional approach to mitigation planning
• Support transportation demand management
• Revise transportation modeling methods