NACTO Urban Street Design Guide

The NACTO Urban Street Design Guide is a set of best practices and recommendations for creating safe, attractive, and efficient streets in cities. It emphasizes designing streets that prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit alongside vehicles, promoting walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-friendly environments. The guide offers practical strategies for street layouts, bike lanes, pedestrian zones, and public spaces, aiming to improve safety, accessibility, and the quality of urban life. It encourages flexible, context-sensitive designs that adapt to different neighborhoods, helping cities develop streets that support vibrant, sustainable communities.