This report explains the Complete Streets movement and assesses ways to make urban thoroughfares more pedestrian and bike friendly without compromising existing automobile travel. Download the full report here.
Health
Bicycling and Walking in the U.S.: 2012 Benchmarking Report (Alliance for Biking and Walking, 2012)
This 3rd biennial benchmarking report looks at data and policies in all 50 states and the 51 largest US cities to examine how they stack up for walking and biking. This is a useful tool for local and state officials that would like to improve conditions and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, or to promote non-motorized transportation.
Transportation and Health: Policy Interventions for Safer, Healthier People and Communities (Partnership for Prevention and Safe Transportation Research & Education Center (SafeTREC), 2011)
This report outlines transportation policy solutions to improve public health and safety and is divided into three parts: policies that improve the environment and environmental health; policies that enhance community design and promote active transportation; …