January 2017 Academic & Specialist Island Press

Global Street Design Guide: Global Designing Cities Initiative National Association of City Transportation Officials

Global Street Design Guide: Global Designing Cities Initiative
National Association of City Transportation Officials


This book is a timely resource that sets a global baseline for designing streets and public spaces and redefines the role of streets in a rapidly urbanizing world. The guide will broaden how to measure the success of urban streets to include: access, safety, mobility for all users, environmental quality, economic benefit, public health, and overall quality of life. The first-ever worldwide standards for designing city streets and prioritizing safety, pedestrians, transit, and sustainable mobility are presented in the guide. Participating experts from global cities have helped to develop the principles that organize the guide.