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Design Competition Resource Guide

“The Design Competition Resource Guide provides an introduction to the primary steps involved in organizing and executing a design competition. Intended as a guide for municipalities and private organizations that are considering a competition as a method to secure designs for a potential project, this resource also highlights some basic risks and benefits inherent in the competition format.”

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Shared Micromobility Playbook

Scooters, dockless bikes, and other “micromobility” devices are rapidly growing in popularity while cities race to keep up with the changing mobility environment. The Shared Micromobility Playbook from Transportation for America offers specific policy ideas for harnessing these new transportation options while addressing safety, equity, and operational challenges. “Cities will need to create adaptive, yet consistent, processes that … Continued

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Street Design Guides

Full of concrete and practical guidelines, the National Association of County Transportation Officials (NACTO) has created a variety of Design Guides with cutting-edge best practices for urban streets. Topics range from immediate safety improvements to remaining flexible as autonomous vehicles become more common. Broad principles as well as engineering specs are included in the following … Continued

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Designing Policy: The Game

With a unique and modular format, Designing Policy: The Game allows leaders and community members to start conversations about shaping the built environment. This tool from Enterprise Community Partners serves as a “virtual tip jar” to spark a dialogue about a design project or challenge of your choosing. View Designing Policy: The Game >>   … Continued

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National Complete Streets Coalition

The National Complete Streets Coalition, a program of Smart Growth America, empowers local decision makers to design streets that better serve the people who use them. “Complete Streets are streets for everyone. They are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and … Continued

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