Global Street Design Guide -
Traditional design often prioritizes vehicle throughput. This guide flips that model to prioritize the most vulnerable users first:
Transform service alleys into vibrant "green alleys" for local access and recreation. Urban Street Design Guide - NACTO
Convert underutilized road space into pedestrian plazas , parklets, or shared streets. Global Street Design Guide
Actively manage speeds through physical design—such as narrower lanes and raised intersections—rather than just signage.
Below is a synthesized guide based on the core principles and technical strategies outlined in the Global Street Design Guide . 1. Shift the Hierarchy of Design Traditional design often prioritizes vehicle throughput
Reconfigure wide roads to include dedicated transit lanes and protected bike paths.
View streets not just as corridors for movement but as public spaces where people live, work, and play. Shift the Hierarchy of Design Reconfigure wide roads
Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into the streetscape. 3. Street Typologies and Transformations