Not-so-complete streets

This article takes a look at what it takes to create "complete streets" - accommodating vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and public transit - and how cities often end up with too little or too much parking. Ways in which this can be avoided are presented, such as using proper models to calculate space needed, as well as maximizing existing space. The difficulty of being able to calculate anticipated parking needs is addressed, noting the importance of consumer choice when making such decisions. Also included is a brief case study of the City of San Leandro in California and its use of a new parking garage and pricing structure, which supports the city's transit-oriented development strategy.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.pwmag.com/inventory-management/not-so-complete-streets_o.aspx
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1606878
• Authors:
  • Krasnow, Carolyn
  • Johnston, Stephanie
• Publication Date: 2013-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 24-26
• Serial:
  • Public Works
  • Volume: 144
  • Issue Number: 13
  • Publisher: Hanley Wood
  • ISSN: 0033-3840
  • Serial URL: http://www.pwmag.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Complete streets; Consumer preferences; Maximization; Parking; Parking facilities; Smart growth; Transit oriented development
• Geographic Terms: San Leandro (California)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01505073
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 27 2014 10:45AM