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Local Street Typology
Local Streets are where motor vehicles are guests, safety for people outside of cars is prioritized, and economic and social vibrancy are promoted. Read more
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Modal Filters
Traffic violence was not a defining issue of Sacramento until cars entered the equation. Modal filters hold the key to re-defining the purpose of neighborhood streets by eliminating through-traffic, supporting local businesses, reversing the suburban experiment, and saving lives. Read more
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Street Typologies Overview
To fulfill the city’s Streets for People goal and the 2040 General Plan, streets must be designed and redesigned in a way that sets a different vision for the purpose of streets. Read more
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Lane Widths
Over 80% of the fatalities and serious injuries on Sacramento roadways happen on streets signed between 30 and 45 mph. Taking a serious approach to Vision Zero will mean addressing these higher-speed, higher-volume roads. Managing street lane widths is one important tool in the toolbox of street (re)design. Read more
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The Importance of Street Design
What is the purpose of the public right of way? In what ways can we transform our communities by redesigning our streets? Read more
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How to make freeway before/after animations
Technical instructions for creating a freeway before/after animation for any city Read more