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A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
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A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
The needs of our communities evolve over time, and our street design should, too. That’s the idea behind a road diet (also known as rightsizing)—reconfiguring the layout of a street to better serve the people who use them, whether they’re commuters driving, shoppers walking, or children bicycling.
Across the country, communities large and small are achieving impressive safety, mobility, and community outcomes by implementing such reconfigurations. Project for Public Spaces created this road diet resource to highlight the accomplishments of these communities and share best practices. Our transportation team can advise stakeholders and decision-makers, skillfully facilitate a road diet process, and adeptly produce rightsized designs for agencies and community groups.
In this guide you will find information about the process of implementing road diet projects, key terms, and further reading from trusted experts, as well as 10 case studies of successful road diet projects.
Like any placemaking project, a road diet should begin with a process of working with the community to identify a site and goals for the project, before selecting the right tools for the job. These short articles walk you through the process of planning a road diet project and provide an overview of the technical knowledge you need to know to implement it.
The following case studies show how road diets can contribute to an improved public realm and community wellbeing.
If you need any additional information or expertise to accomplish your own road diet project, contact us at transportation@pps.org.
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