- Flexible Design is a principle that encourages flexibility and adherence to local context in the transportation planning process.
- In order to accomplish the goals of creating vital places and increasing safety for all street users, it is necessary to achieve a balance among pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular uses.
- Traffic Calming is another strategy that looks to favor pedestrians and slow down vehicular traffic.
- One of the best ways to learn about how to improve your neighborhood’s streets is to observe them.
- Shared Space creates street environments that are shared equally by all users and is closely related to the concept of Complete Streets.
The Placemaker’s Guide to Transportation: PPS/AARP Citizen’s Guides
PPS has produced a number of books focused on educating engaged citizens about various innovative transportation planning strategies.
- We are pleased to introduce a new series, "The Placemaker's Guide to Transportation," which helps citizens create vibrant streets and transit facilities in their communities.
- Some of the most common problems of public spaces.
- No need to retreat indoors--great public spaces draw people 12 months a year.
- Brief case studies of cities where public spaces have had demonstrable positive impacts.
- PPS shutterbugs share some tricks of the trade.
- How to achieve harmony among motorists, public transit users, bicycles and pedestrians.