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Why build complete streets?

1/3 of Michigan residents do not drive- they are too young, elderly, or have a disability.

Recent surveys show that people want to use alternative transportation, but roadway design often makes it unpleasant or dangerous to do so.

13% of pedestrians and cyclists are involved in fatal traffic accidents, but states spend only 1.5% of their federal transportation dollars on pedestrian and bicycle projects.

Complete streets are an important component of creating vibrant places where people want to live and businesses want to locate.

Show your support for making your community a better place to live, work, and play

How?

Part of the solution is to create Complete Streets.

What are Complete Streets?

Roadways designed (or redesigned) and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and disabilities must be able to safely move along and across a complete street.

Click here to learn more about Complete Streets

What are the benefits to creating complete streets?

Create a livable community
Spark economic revitalization
Provide children, older adults and persons with disabilities with safe mobility options
Promote healthy lifestyles
Create connected transportation networks
Make public transit safe and convenient
Reduce air and water pollution

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Congratulations to the City of Flint for working to create more active communities by passing a Complete Streets resolution. Click here to view the resolution.

You can pass a Complete Streets Resolution in your City too! Educate your local officials about Complete Streets by sending them a letter or introducing a Complete Streets Resolution. Need help? Use the resources on this page or contact Lauren Holaly, Active Living Coordinator, at lholaly@crim.org or 810-235-7801.

Individuals and organizations can show their support for Complete Streets. Together we can show Flint that Complete Streets are an important component in becoming a more safe and active community. Send a letter to your policymakers, sign on to the resolution, and fill out the form to the right to advocate for complete streets in your community.

Want to support Complete Streets at the state level? Click here to sign the petition from the Michigan Complete Streets coalition.

Complete Streets Letter of Support

Complete Streets Resolution of Support

Tell Us Why You Support
Complete Streets?

Click here to download a sample letter
Call, visit, or send this letter to your local officials throughout Genesee County to let them know complete streets are important to you!

Click here to download a resolution of support
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