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#PeopleCentredMobility #RethinkingTheRightofWay #PeopleFirstDesign Kelly Rodgers, PhD Meghan Mitman, AICP, RSP2I Dan Hennessey, P.E., T.E., PTOE, PTP, RSP1 Alex Rixey, AICP Kelly Clifton Ryan Russo Alana Brasier, AICP Luana Ozelim Broshears
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 🌍🚦 The Global Street Design Guide by Global Designing Cities Initiative is a groundbreaking resource that redefines how we design #streets to prioritize #people over vehicles. With more than 50 case studies from cities around the world, this guide is a must-read for #urban #planners, #policymakers, and anyone interested in creating safer, more sustainable streets. Here are some key highlights: 1️⃣ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 🚶♀️🚴♂️: The guide emphasizes the importance of designing streets that prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users. Did you know? In cities like Bogotá, reallocating street space to pedestrians and cyclists increased cycling by 221% in just a few years! 🚲 2️⃣ 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 #𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 🚸: Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death worldwide. The guide advocates for designing streets that reduce traffic speeds and increase safety for all users. Figures show that reducing vehicle speeds to 30 km/h can decrease fatal accidents by up to 50%. 🛑 3️⃣ 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 🚍🚗🚴: Streets should serve everyone, not just cars. The guide provides detailed strategies for creating multi-modal streets that efficiently accommodate public transport, cyclists, and pedestrians, alongside vehicles. Cities like Paris have seen a 30% reduction in traffic congestion after implementing such designs. 🚉 4️⃣ #𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 #𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 🌳: Incorporating green spaces and trees into street design improves air quality and promotes physical and mental health. Urban greenery can reduce nearby temperatures by up to 8°C 🌿 and has been linked to lower rates of respiratory illness. 🌱 5️⃣ #𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 🌍: The guide stresses the need for equitable street design that serves all demographics, including the most vulnerable. Streets should be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, promoting social inclusion and connectivity. Data shows that inclusive street design can increase local business revenue by 20-30%. 💼 🌆 By rethinking how we design our streets, we can create safer, more vibrant, and more inclusive communities. 👉 We’ve included some introductory content from the guide, but you can access the full 465-page guide by downloading it from this link: https://lnkd.in/dTwT4bdN 🌟 Credit goes to: Skye Duncan, Ankita Chachra, Abhimanyu Prakash, @Fabrizio Prati #UrbanPlanning #StreetDesign #SustainableCities #PublicSpace #SmartCities #GlobalStreetDesign #UrbanMobility