City of Orlando in Process of Establishing Completes Streets Policies

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The City of Orlando (25.4% Latino) is in the process of establishing a Complete Streets policy to promote a safe and active transportation alternatives to keep Orlando competitive in attracting new business, retaining a diverse workforce and maintaining a healthy community.

Complete Streets policies address built environment changes to support safe, active modes of transportation, such as more sidewalks, more crosswalks, more visible crosswalks, more bike lanes, and road diets to slow traffic.  When safe and available these changes can increase residents physical activity by removing barriers and providing safe opportunities to bike and walk.

Policies that remove environmental barriers can have numerous economic and health benefits, particularly for Latinos who are disproportionately burdened by social and environmental barriers.

In addition to positively influencing biking and walking, Complete Streets policies can also connect residents to other destinations in their community, destinations that may have been previously inaccessible due to social and environmental injustices.  For example, families may more easily be able to access parks, places of recreation and health care services, and parents may more easily be able to access vital employment centers and grocery stores with nutritious foods.

The City of Orlando will review the draft proposal in September, and City Council could adopt the policy as early as January.

Click here to learn more about the Complete Streets policy draft proposal in Orlando.

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