Local Motion's Complete Streets team is continually working to create safer, connected communities. Those connections are physical - safe routes for those biking, walking, and rolling. They are also emotional - connected communities gather together. Complete streets are for everyone and every community. Streets constitute the majority of public space in our communities and determine the feel of our villages, towns, and cities. When they're dangerous, our communities aren't safe and cannot thrive. Complete streets prioritize safety and comfort, connect people to destinations and to each other, and enable vibrant community life.

Two new resources are now available to help create these connections in your own towns:

Our Block Party manual - a guide to shutting down streets to traffic and opening them up for people. This step-by-step guide walks you through what is needed to host a successful and safe block party. The permitting links are specific to Burlington, but your town likely has a very similar process.

Safety on Falls: A Village Traffic Calming Demonstration Final Report. We worked alongside the town, local businesses, and residents to find a solution to slow traffic on Falls Rd in Shelburne. Read more about the demonstration - how the group was formed, planning the project, implementing the demonstration, and finally what will remain as permanent infrastructure.

Learn more about Local Motion's Technical Assistance (like the demonstration in Shelburne), where we provide a range of free or low-cost technical assistance services to communities working to build complete streets and encourage active transportation like walking and biking.