Cascade Complete
Streets
Thanks to efforts by the Cascade Cycling Club, Club Safety Director Randy
Lyons, and the City of Cascade the first Iowa complete streets policy has been
passed. Cascade (pop. 1,950) is a leader in complete street design by
passing their own policy statement regarding complete streets (read
the full text). The community hopes the policy will make their
streets safer and easier to use for bicyclists and walkers as well as improve
the quality of life for the community.
There is more information at
www.completestreets.org.
21% of Americans over 65 do not drive
More than 50% of non-drivers stay at home on a given day because they lack
transportation
65% of trips under one mile are now taken by automobile - 2001 National
Household Transportation Survey
52% want to bike more than they do now. America Bikes Poll
55% would rather drive less and walk more. - STPP Poll
Only 15% of kids walk or bike to school. - Iowa Safe Routes To School
All large fires start as a little spark. Cascade has very well
sparked the movement of the state of Iowa to become bicycle and pedestrian
friendly.
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