At 1000 Friends Conference, Panel Argues for Complete Streets

Panel participants discussed complete streets policy. From left: State Rep. David McCluskey (standing), Susan Van Benschoten, TSTC's Ryan Lynch, New Haven Alderwoman Erin Sturgis-Pascale.

One reason smart growth is called “smart” is because it creates a lively street experience and reduces automobile use by allowing people to walk, cycle, and take transit to [...]

New Haven Passes Complete Streets Legislation, Launches Safety Campaign

New Haven's "Street Smarts" campaign aims to educate all users on how to share the road.

Grassroots bike and pedestrian advocacy has paid off in New Haven. Late last month, the city’s Board of Alders unanimously passed legislation creating a “Complete Streets Steering Committee” which will develop a complete streets policy which provides [...]

New Haven Board of Alders to Consider Complete Streets

New Haven elected officials and advocates continue to fight what some are calling traffic “anarchy.” Late last month, Alderpersons Erin Sturgis-Pascale and Roland Lemar introduced legislation (viewable at the New Haven Safe Streets Coalition website) to establish a “Complete Streets Steering Committee” made up of alderpersons, New Haven agency officials, and city residents. The [...]