Podcasts about national complete streets coalition

Currently serving as a strategic advisor, my expertise in transportation, land use, and the environment guides public, private, and not-for-profit organizations towards innovative and sustainable solutions. With a vision anchored in economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and access to opportunity, my efforts are modeled on successes like the Innovative DOT initiative, the National Complete Streets Coalition, the Portland Streetcar and the Glenwood Springs to Aspen Bus Rapid Transit system, setting benchmarks for mobility nationwide.As the Secretary of Transportation at the Washington State Department of Transportation from 2016 to 2025, my leadership was defined by a commitment to resilience, sustainability, and teamwork, overseeing a $5 billion annual budget and a team of 7,600. What you'll learn:The importance of maintenance over expansion – Investing in existing infrastructure ensures reliability and public trustThe hidden costs of congestion vs. crashes – While congestion is a well-known problem, crashes cost the economy significantly more, yet receive less funding and attention.Multimodal planning and transit-oriented development – Cities benefit from shifting away from car-centric development toward integrated land-use and transportation strategies that prioritise active travel modesData-driven decision-making in transport – Effective advocacy requires facts that resonate with decision-makers and the public.

Hey, y'all! Thank you for a great first season. We'll be back in Fall 2021 with more relatable urban planning content for the streets. In the season finale, Nimo and Jas dig into all things traffic safety. Specifically, the 4 E's: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, and Evaluation. https://smartgrowthamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Dangerous-By-Design-2021-update.pdf (Data shows) that 49 out of 50 states are getting increasingly dangerous, and pedestrian fatalities are up 45 percent in the last 10 years. What policies and programs are addressing this public safety and public health crisis? Press play to hear: Crash data related to pedestrian fatalities across the country The importance of investing in engineering and road design that create safer behaviors on the road Tools to educate all road users about safety Pros and cons of enforcing traffic safety and disproportionate racial profiling events with Black and Brown people driving, walking, or using transit A look ahead at the transportation infrastructure funding priorities in the Biden Administration  Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us onhttps://twitter.com/the4degreespod ( Twitter) andhttps://www.instagram.com/the4degreespod/ ( Instagram) @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Resources: https://smartgrowthamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Dangerous-By-Design-2021-update.pdf (Dangerous by Design 2021 Update) https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R44394 (Federal Highway Traffic Safety Policies: Impacts and Opportunities) https://doi.org/10.4278/0890-1171-18.1.58 (Neighborhood Environment, Access to Places for Activity, and Leisure-Time Physical Activity in a Diverse North Carolina Population) https://wsd-pfb-sparkinfluence.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/07/EquityReport2015.pdf (Race, ethnicity, class, and protected bike lanes: An idea book for fairer cities) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106077 (Impact of a youth advocacy policy, systems and environmental change program for physical activity on perceptions and beliefs) https://features.propublica.org/walking-while-black/jacksonville-pedestrian-violations-racial-profiling/ (Walking While Black) https://visionzeronetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/VZN_ActionPlan_FINAL.pdf (Vision, Strategies, Action: Guidelines for an Effective Vision Zero Action Plan) https://visionzero.ca/vision-zero-a-toolkit-for-road-safety-in-the-modern-era/#safe_speeds (Vision zero: a toolkit for road safety in the modern era) https://smartgrowthamerica.org/program/national-complete-streets-coalition/ (National Complete Streets Coalition) https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/31/fact-sheet-the-american-jobs-plan/ (Fact sheet: The American Jobs Plan) https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FY2022-Discretionary-Request.pdf (The White House: FY 2022 Discretionary Request)

Remember episode 1? Nimo and Jas weighed in on federal policies that contributed to the history of racism in the United States. This week's episode focuses on housing, environmental, and transportation policies that attempt to address past wrongdoings and injustices. These policies are not perfect and come with their own set of challenges; however, they created a foundation for equitable practices. Press play to hear the following attempted remedies: The Fair Housing Act, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and Inclusionary Zoning practices in major cities. Title VI, Environmental Justice Executive Order 12898, and examples of local EJ policies. Urban Mass Transportation Act, creation of the Federal Transit Administration, and Complete Streets. Thank you for listening and tune in every-other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on https://twitter.com/the4degreespod (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/the4degreespod/ (Instagram) @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Resources: https://nationalfairhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NFHA-2018-Fair-Housing-Trends-Report_4-30-18.pdf (National Fair Housing: Making Every Neighborhood A Place Of Opportunity) https://www.huduser.gov/portal/periodicals/em/spring13/highlight3.html (HUD: Inclusionary Zoning and Mixed-Income Communities) https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/office-of-housing-community-development/inclusionary-zoning-policy (City of Atlanta: Inclusionary Zoning)  https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/area-median-income.page (NYC: Area Median Income - HPD) http://cityhealthdata.org/policy/40-cities-inclusionary-zoning-laws (CityHealth: Affordable Housing/Inclusionary Zoning) https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/zoning/districts-tools/inclusionary-housing.page (NYC Zoning: District Guides) https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562020/20201208a.shtml (Gov. Murphy (NJ) Announces $190 Million in Renovations for Newark Penn Station) https://www.justice.gov/crt/fcs/newsletter/Spring-2015/TitleVIandEJ (Federal Coordination Of Title VI And Environmental Justice) https://www.americanbar.org/groups/environment_energy_resources/publications/trends/2011_12/march_april/environmental_justice_title_vi_civil_rights_act/ (Environmental justice and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act: A critical crossroads) https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/title-vi-and-environmental-justice (EPA: Title VI and Environmental Justice) https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/local-policies-environmental-justice-national-scan-tishman-201902.pdf (NRDC: Local Policies for Environmental Justice: A National Scan) http://www2.minneapolismn.gov/sustainability/policies/green-zones (Green Zones Initiative - City of Minneapolis) https://www.transportation.gov/transition/fta-understanding-federal-transit-administration#:~:text=For%20over%2050%20years%2C%20FTA,funding%2C%20technical%20assistance%20and%20oversight (USDOT: Understanding FTA) https://www.transportation.gov/BUILDgrants/about (US Department of Transportation: BUILD Grants) https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2020-09/BUILD%202020%20Fact%20Sheets-.pdf (FY 2020 BUILD Awards) https://smartgrowthamerica.org/program/national-complete-streets-coalition/ (National Complete Streets Coalition) https://smartgrowthamerica.org/dangerous-by-design/ (Dangerous By Design 2019) https://features.propublica.org/walking-while-black/jacksonville-pedestrian-violations-racial-profiling/ (ProPublica: Walking While Black) https://durkan.seattle.gov/2019/03/what-the-data-tells-us-about-chapter-1-of-the-seattle-squeeze-people-drove-less-took-transit-and-biked-more/ (Seattle Squeeze: People drove less, took transit, and biked more)

In an age of crumbling infrastructure across the U.S., sidewalks have been no exception to the pattern of decay. The city of St. Louis alone is home to roughly 2,000 miles worth of sidewalks, and both the physical condition and suitability of those streetside pathways vary widely. David Newburger, St. Louis' commissioner on the disabled, is constantly working with colleagues to update sidewalks and maintain ADA compliance, and they’re also thinking about sidewalks within the context of streets as a whole. Meanwhile, local municipalities including both St. Louis and Kirkwood are participating in the National Complete Streets Coalition, which is focused on making roads better for all types of users rather than prioritizing drivers. U.S. Department of Transportation statistics on pedestrian deaths show there’s still much work to be done. For Kirkwood City Councilwoman Kara Wurtz, the fact that Missouri ranks among the more dangerous states for pedestrians is a problem. She’s made addressing it within her municipality’s borders a focus. In this episode of the talk show, Wurtz and Newburger join host Sarah Fenske for a discussion about the state of the region’s sidewalks and what needs to happen to improve pedestrian comfort and safety. Also participating in the conversation is Cindy Mense, CEO of Trailnet. The discussion also includes listeners during the show who call in and post messages on social media with their thoughts on sidewalks.

Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition have released their 2019 Dangerous by Design Report. Mayor Soglin and City staff will discuss the report and Madison’s ranking. Mayor Soglin also provided an update on the recent winter storm.

Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition have released their 2019 Dangerous by Design Report. Mayor Soglin and City staff will discuss the report and Madison’s ranking. Mayor Soglin also provided an update on the recent winter storm.

Brendan McEntee joins our host Kristin Walker at the The 18th Annual Behavioral Health Informatics Conference and Exposition held by CiBHS.org. Brendan McEntee is Director, Quality and Science, at the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), where he is responsible for the association’s clinical guidelines and scientific publications. Brendan has more than six years of experience working in associations. He graduated from Wesleyan University with Honors and a degree in the College of Letters. At ASAM, he is focused on helping addiction clinicians leverage technology, clinical data and guidelines to support quality care and clinical services. He previously worked at American Bikes and the National Complete Streets Coalition as a Federal Policy Fellow..orwww.asam.org

November 12, 2013 Across the country, hundreds of communities have embraced Complete Streets policies as a way to foster safer streets that serve everyone, not just drivers. But individual projects and general policies aren't enough: transportation agencies often struggle to reform decades of rules, practice, and politics that prioritize cars. Barbara McCann, founding director of the National Complete Streets Coalition, has dug into what it takes to upend the way every transportation project is conceived, planned, and evaluated so each provides for people walking, bicycling, or taking the bus. McCann will discuss what she learned about why Complete Streets too often fail and what can be done to close that gap between policy and practice. She will share the stories of practitioners in cities and towns from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, who have made four fundamental changes in the way transportation projects are chosen, planned, and built.

Thursday, June 20, 2013——The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the National Complete Streets Coalition, a program of Smart Growth America, held a briefing to discuss national and local trends in the adoption of Complete Streets policies and how they can be incorporated into fiscally-sound federal transportation policy to support the creation of safer streets in communities across the country. More than 500 jurisdictions at the local, regional, and state levels are now using Complete Streets policies to plan, construct and operate streets that safely accommodate all users – including transit riders, bicyclists, pedestrians of all ages and abilities, and drivers. These policies are helping to build stronger local economies, attract businesses, and support healthier and safer communities. The Safe Streets Act of 2013, introduced by Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Rep. David Joyce (R-OH), illustrates how federal policy can support local efforts to address roadway safety.

219 GreenConnect host Kathy Sipple speaks to Mitch Barloga, biking enthusiast and Ped, Pedal & Paddle Planner at Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission. We'll talk about a number of trail initiatives and events, including Greenways & Blueways, the National Complete Streets Coalition, The Calumet Summit 2013 and Sustainable Indiana 2016's Mass Action initiative to Take the Trail in 2013.

Guest Barbara McCann, Executive Director of the National Complete Streets Coalition, speaks with Diane Horn about the 2011 Transportation for America pedestrian safety report titled "Dangerous by Design."

Complete Streets Listen to a discussion on complete streets with Barbara McCann, Executive Director of The National Complete Streets Coalition, Sarah Zimmerman, Senior Staff Attorney for The National Policy and Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity (NPLAN), and hosted by APA's Research Associate, David Morley.