Walk, Run, Ride, Roll: Building Complete Streets For A Thriving Community

Walk, Run, Ride, Roll: Building Complete Streets For A Thriving Community

In a thriving community, people of all ages and abilities have a variety of safe and accessible options for getting around – walking, biking, pushing a stroller or maneuvering a wheelchair, taking public transportation, driving their own cars, or sharing rides with family and friends.

Planning, designing, and building roads that meet the needs of all users are essential to building a truly livable community. Complete Streets design allows everyone to share the road and get their own safe piece of the street. Learn how cities and towns consider and incorporate these design principles and how can you get involved in your community.

Who Should Attend?

• State and local elected officials and policymakers
• City and town department leaders (planning, parks, transportation)
• Community organizations (neighborhood associations, faith-based, urban developers)
• Age-friendly advocates
• Citizens interested in improving their communities
• Residents planning for their futures

Keynote Speaker

Rayla Bellis, Director of Thriving Communities, Smart Growth America

Panel

• Jorge Elorza, Mayor, City of Providence, Rhode Island
• Maria Rivera, Mayor, City of Central Falls, Rhode Island