Jan. 28, 2016 For more information contact: For immediate release Tanya Brooks City of Dallas – Planning & Urban Design Mobility Planning – (214) 670- 4038 City of Dallas adopts Complete Streets design manual Dallas - The City of Dallas is proud to announce that after four years of collaborative work with our funding partners, the Dallas City Council has approved a Resolution adopting the Complete Streets Design Manual. The manual is a product of years of work with community partners including the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Dallas County and Dallas Area Rapid Transit. This policy is a major milestone in the City’s efforts to create a safe transportation system for all and will help to create and maintain economically vibrant communities. The City of Dallas Complete Streets Resolution takes the strong position that streets will be designed and built to be safe and comfortable for all modes of travel, regardless of one’s age or ability. The policy is also sensitive to the needs of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, wheelchair users, and bus and train riders. The manual also takes into consideration the surrounding neighborhood character based on public engagement. Adoption of this policy is an important first step that establishes a consistent framework to influence all development related activities that impact how streets are designed and operated. The Complete Streets Design Manual outlines the process for how Dallas and its partner agencies will consider the needs of all users when planning and developing projects. For more information
Jan. 28, 2016 For more information contact: For immediate release Tanya Brooks – City of Dallas Planning & Urban Design – Mobility Planning (214) 670- 4038 City of Dallas adopts Complete Streets design manual Dallas - The City of Dallas is proud to announce that after four years of collaborative work with our funding partners, the Dallas City Council has approved a Resolution adopting the Complete Streets Design Manual. The manual is a product of years of work with community partners including the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Dallas County and Dallas Area Rapid Transit. This policy is a major milestone in the City’s efforts to create a safe transportation system for all and will help to create and maintain economically vibrant communities. The City of Dallas Complete Streets Resolution takes the strong position that streets will be designed and built to be safe and comfortable for all modes of travel, regardless of one’s age or ability. The policy is also sensitive to the needs of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, wheelchair users, and bus and train riders. The manual also takes into consideration the surrounding neighborhood character based on public engagement. Adoption of this policy is an important first step that establishes a consistent framework to influence all development related activities that impact how streets are designed and operated. The Complete Streets Design Manual outlines the process for how Dallas and its partner agencies will consider the needs of all users when planning and developing projects. For more information
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