Complete streets What does a Complete Street look like? Complete Streets is a design approach that adapts to the unique needs of each community rather than adhering to a single design formula. Structure of a Complete Street Complete Streets is a process and approach, not just a product or a single type of street. Typical elements that make up a Complete Street include: Sidewalks
Bicycle lanes (or wide, paved shoulders)
Shared-use paths
Designated bus lanes
Safe and accessible transit stops
Frequent and safe crossings for pedestrians, including median islands
Comfortable and accessible public transportation stops
Accessible pedestrian signals
Curb extensions
Narrower travel lanes
Roundabouts
and more Policies Over 1,700 Complete Streets policies have been passed in the United States, including those adopted by 35 state governments, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. Complete Streets in context