Transportation Matters for Main Streets
The transportation networks in and around a commercial district directly and indirectly impact people, place, and the economy.
Oklahoma City, OK © Gerson Repreza
Streets As Places
By thinking about the entire history, system, and quality of place that your streets have and contribute to, you can work with your community to find creative solutions for animating social, economic, and civic life.
Spartanburg, SC © Zac Gudakov
Equity
Since streets both reflect and shape the communities they serve, they have become incredibly meaningful places for people working to create more equitable cities and communities.
Safety
The atmosphere of our streetscapes and the practical design of streets can impact both the incidences of crime and the extent to which people fear the possibility of crime.
Health
The design of our streets can have profound impacts on public health outcomes. Main Streets can play an important role in fostering a culture of health.
Economic Vitality
Main Street leaders should support the most efficient use of their transportation systems as part of achieving sustainable economic vitality.
Environmental Sustainability
A well-designed, people-oriented street encourages environmental sustainability by emphasizing the inherent green features of Main Street district.
Community
Physical features and intentional community engagement are both at the heart of people-oriented street planning and design.
Nuts and Bolts of People-First Streets
Creating streets for people requires an understanding of the various components that directly and indirectly relate to commercial district transportation planning and design.
Managing Traffic
Learn how to effectively manage all modes of vehicular traffic.
Smart Parking
Learn the basics of parking from types and uses to policies and programming.
