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During the 2011 82(R) legislative session, Texas Sen. Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) & Linda Harper-Brown (R-Irving) filed a bill (SB 513) to adopt a statewide Complete Streets policy. A companion bill (HB 1105), filed in the House, also provided a Complete Streets policy. Although, these bills were not approved by the House or Senate, advocacy groups such as BikeTexas, continue to strive for the passage of a statewide Complete Streets policy during the 2013 legislative session. Meanwhile, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has adopted guidelines, in response to a 2010 USDOT federal policy, which encourages the development of streets designed for bicycle and pedestrian transportation.
Complete Street Bills 2011
Complete Streets Policy for Texas SB 513
Complete Streets News in Texas
Blog: Carreteras y aceras más seguras para todos (Safer Streets and Sidewalks for All)
The Texas Green Report Blog: What Texas is Doing to Achieve Complete Streets (2012)
Article from The Texas Tribune (2011) Lawmakers File “Complete Streets” Bill
Resources
Safe Street Texas– A Coalition led by AARP
TxDOT Guidelines Emphasizing Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations
BikeTexas- Complete Streets Factsheet with Resources
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