Complete Streets are roadways designed to safely and comfortably accommodate all users, including, but not limited to motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, transit and school bus riders, delivery and service personnel, freight haulers, and emergency responders. "All users" includes people of all ages and abilities. On April 8, 2010, MORPC adopted a regional Complete Streets (CS) Policy to replace the Routine Accommodations (RA) Policy. The CS policy and accompanying checklist were developed with input from a very active and engaged working group. The policy and checklist can be downloaded from the links below. See multiple fact sheets on a variety of topics on our toolkit page.
Video on Rethinking Streets for Successful Communities
View the 10-minute video on “Rethinking Streets for Successful Communities”. This video features commentary from leaders in their fields, including: Terry Foegler of OSU, Jack Lucks of Continental Real Estate, Yaromir Steiner of Steiner + Associates, Ken Danter of The Danter Company, Keith Myers of MSI Design, and Carol Coletta of Coletta & Associates (formerly CEOs for Cities). This video helps explain why we need to rethink the way our streets are designed and used, keeping in mind that the type of redevelopment depends on the context and land use of the area. We want our communities in Central Ohio to continue to be successful, and implementing Complete Streets elements can play a key role in that.
MORPC Funding Opportunities Database
MORPC's Funding Opportunities Database, for use by local governments and the general public, is now complete. The database's funding opportunities are categorized by project type and project location. The database underscores MORPC's broad capabilities and expertise in bringing project funding to central Ohio.
MORPC Complete Streets Newsletter
Twice a year we publish a newsletter that reports progress with our Complete Streets toolkit (a resource that will contain model policies, engineering, enforcement, education, and encouragement strategies) as well as other news relevant to Complete Streets efforts in central Ohio. The most recent issue of our newsletter can be accessed here.
We also put together a fact sheet of our Complete Streets policy with answers to some frequently asked questions. This fact sheet is included as part of the first newsletter as well.
