Streets are the lifeblood of our communities and the foundation of our urban economies. They make up more than 80 percent of all public space in cities and have the potential to foster business activity, serve as a front yard for residents, and provide a safe place for people to get around, whether on foot, bicycle, car, or transit. The vitality of urban life demands a design approach sensitive to the multi-faceted role streets play in our cities.
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Adapted from the Urban Street Design Guide, published by Island Press, an imprint of Princeton University Press. © Copyright 2013 National Association of City Transportation Officials.