Complete Streets Seminar, May 29 in DC

[Allen Muchnick]

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From: Cheryl Cort <cheryl at smartergrowth.net> 
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 4:07 PM
Subject: Forum: Designing Complete Streets, with
Michael King of Nelson/Nygaard Consulting

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Coalition for Smarter Growth forum announcement:

Designing Complete Streets:
How to create safe and efficient streets for
pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers

With Michael King, Nelson/Nygaard Consulting

Tuesday, May 29
6:00pm Refreshments, 6:30pm Program

National Capital Planning Commission
401 9th Street, NW - North Lobby, Suite 500,
Washington, DC
(Metro Center/Gallery Place/Archives Metro stations)

Pedestrian safety has risen to the top of the
political agenda, as one tragic death after another
demonstrates that our region's streets are not safe
enough for everyday use. Conventionally, the design
and operation decisions for streets and intersections
place a priority on moving motor vehicle traffic
swiftly. Other users--pedestrians, bicyclists, and
transit riders--are often only included as an
afterthought. New thinking among transportation
professionals is moving toward complete streets or
balanced designs that improve the safe and efficient
use of streets for everyone, including the most
vulnerable.

Join us to learn from Michael King, considered one of
the country's leading experts on innovative street and
intersection design. Mr. King will share his
experience and research from around the world on
innovative approaches to safe streets that work for
all users.

RSVP (attendance only): 202-244-4408 ext 114, or
<victor at smartergrowth.net> . This event is free of
charge.

*NCPC is located on 9th St between E & D St; Metro
Stations: Gallery Place, Metro Center, Archives,
Federal Triangle. Doors close at 7 pm; and bring photo ID.


       
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