Expanding on the complete streets policies that have come before it, the new Minneapolis complete streets policy prioritizes users: first pedestrians, then bikes, then transit, and, finally, cars.
"Minneapolis, a city known for its bike lanes, now officially has a 'complete streets' policy saying that walkers, cyclists and drivers should be considered in street design," reports Steve Brandt.
According to Brandt, the Minneapolis goes a step further than predecessor cities in approving a complete streets policy, by "giving priority to pedestrians, followed by cyclists and transit riders and, finally, drivers." Concerned drivers are assured that all modes must still have "acceptable service levels."
As for how the new policy will be applied in practice, Brandt explains that "[t]he policy will apply to all city transportation projects and guide capital spending. It also will be used in review of private development for factors such as how it affects sidewalks and greening of the right of way."
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