Complete Streets
Definition
Streets designed for all users—pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and drivers—not just cars. Includes sidewalks, bike lanes, bus stops, crosswalks, and accessibility features.
Louisville Context
Many Louisville streets lack basic sidewalks, forcing pedestrians to walk in traffic. Others have no bike infrastructure, making cycling dangerous. Dave’s complete streets policy means all new road projects include: continuous sidewalks on both sides, protected bike lanes where feasible, ADA-compliant crosswalks, bus shelters at stops, and safe speeds through design (narrower lanes, bulb-outs, trees). Focus on connecting low-income neighborhoods to jobs, schools, and services.
Why It Matters
Car-centric streets are dangerous and exclusionary: pedestrians get hit, cyclists avoid riding, transit users stand in rain at barren stops. Complete streets are safer, more equitable, and support multiple modes of transportation.
Dave’s Proposal
Adopt complete streets policy requiring all street projects to accommodate all users. Prioritize improvements in neighborhoods with high pedestrian crashes and low car ownership.