Transportation

Complete Streets

Roadways that safely and comfortably accommodate all users, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation.

What are Complete Streets?

A Complete Street accommodates the safety and comfort of all users - Motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, public transportation riders and providers, emergency response vehicles, freight operators, and school buses - regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation should be considered.

Video was created by UMass Transportation Center April 19, 2022

Complete Streets Components

Complete Streets components can include roadway design features such as ADA compliant sidewalks and crossings, curb extensions, bicycle lanes, shared use pavement markings, bus shelters and pull-outs, wayfinding signage, landscaping, street lighting, and many other items.

Kilmer Avenue in Taunton

Mattapoisett Bike Path

West Main Street in Fall River

MassDOT Complete Streets Funding Program

The MassDOT Complete Streets Funding Program was launched in February 2016 to provide funding to communities that demonstrate a commitment to Complete Streets policy and practice.

A community may be eligible for up to $38,000 in technical assistance funding to develop a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. The community will then be eligible for up to $500,000 in construction funding to implement projects identified in their prioritization plan.

The program is divided into three (3) "tiers" and a municipality must satisfy the requirements of each tier before advancing to the next.

Tier 1 - Training & Policy Adoption

Attendance at either an "Introductory" or "Advanced"Complete Streets Training (must be a municipal official/employee)
Development and local adoption of a Complete Streets policy that meets MassDOT scoring criteria .
Letter of Intent - Municipalities may begin Tier 2 before completing the policy adoption by submitting a letter of intent.

Tier 2 - Prioritization Plan Development

Determination of Complete Streets needs and development of a prioritized list of infrastructure projects.
One time funding up to $38,000 for assistance with plan development.

Tier 3 - Project Construction Funding

Application for construction funding to implement the Complete Streets infrastructure projects on the Prioritization Plan.
Project implementation funding for up to $500,000 every four fiscal years.