Communities across the country are asking their transportation planners and engineers to create streets that allow children to walk to school, people of all abilities to move independently, and non-motorized commuters to arrive safely. Complete the Streets Campaign in La Crosse County of Wisconsin is part of the National Complete Streets Coalition influencing policy that keep in mind bikers, walkers, motorists and public commuters when designing roadways.
The Complete the Streets - La Crosse Campaign1 is using Facebook to communicate with their community. Check out posts of inspiration to bike in the snow, information on partnerships of support, and interactive polls. See how they are using Facebook as a resource to share their story. 'Like' them to show your support.
Complete the Streets - La Crosse is dedicated to changing their environment to make the healthy choice, the easy choice. The growing interest for more bike friendliness on motor-dominant roads has prompted the campaign to adopt the Complete Streets Federal and State law in La Crosse County. The La Crosse County Board will be voting on Complete the Streets policy on March 17th, 2011. Complete Streets Policy is important for healthy living and supports sustainable communities.
Are you using Facebook to connect to your community? Share your story with us.
Resources:
1. "Complete Streets La Crosse" Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Complete-Streets-La-Crosse/173272486016366?sk=wall Retrieved March 11, 2011.
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