The ADRR

Transportation agencies are complex organizations.  This is particularly true for state Departments of Transportation, which contain many technical divisions, often working at cross purposes.  Generally, design and project delivery divisions have the most influence, and too often, they are guilty of believing that the safety and mobility of the motoring public takes precedence over community building.

Creating a shared vision between Place Managers and transportation professionals can be challenging. The lack of a common language, understanding about each other’s missions and training, and perceived barriers in prioritizing community building are all very real hurdles that can impede success.

The purpose of this guide is to help Place Managers and downtown stakeholder engage transportation departments, engineers, and other professionals in fostering walkable, bikeable communities that support better health outcomes for all.  A good supplement to this short guide is the more in-depth A Citizen’s Guide to Better Streets: How to Engage Your Transportation Agency (1)

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