The Thunderhead Alliance (of which the Bicycle Alliance is a member) has published the first nationwide analysis of policies designed to create complete streets that routinely accommodate bicycle and pedestrian travel. The Complete Streets Report inventories and analyzes complete streets policies around the country in preparation for the Thunderhead Complete the Streets Campaign Model to help state and local advocacy organizations spread complete streets to more communities. “Ensuring streets work for all users has always been a high priority for Thunderhead organizations,” said Thunderhead Executive Director, Sue Knaup. “This report gives advocates the latest information as they pursue this vision.” Most of the 25 state and local policies in the report have been enacted since 2001, suggesting a building momentum for policies that require the safe accommodation of bicyclists and pedestrians in all transportation projects. Visit the the Thunderhead website for the full report. Thunderhead will offer training sessions March 14-15 in Washington, DC, in conjunction with the National Bike Summit®, on effective bicycle-pedestrian campaigns and organizational development. See the Thunderhead training pages for more information.

National Complete Streets Coalition

Barbara Culp
Executive Director
Bicycle Alliance of Washington
PO Box 2904
Seattle, WA 98111
206/224-9252

Promoting bicycling for everyday transportation and recreation through advocacy and education.