A USDOT University Transportation Center

Street Mobility Project Toolkit

This Toolkit contains tools developed to help local governments and local communities assess, and value the costs of, community severance in their area. Knowing what the problem is in more detail helps to make a case for change. The tools will generally be used to measure the current barrier effect; however, some of the tools can be used to predict what the effects might be if there are changes. They can contribute to a vision of what streets can be like and be used to monitor or evaluate the effects of interventions.

This tool will help achieve the goal of the following objectives

  • Less Contamination
  • Less Emissions
  • Less Traffic Noise
  • Connectivity and Inclusion
  • Healthy Destinations
  • Less Traffic Violence
  • Active Transportation
  • Green Space

Estimation Technique

The Street Mobility Project Toolkit was created to help cities and towns across the United States create more livable, sustainable, and equitable communities. The Toolkit provides a step-by-step guide for local leaders and residents to identify opportunities and implement solutions that make walking, biking, and taking public transit safe, convenient, and attractive transportation options.
The Toolkit is organized around five key strategies:
1. Complete Streets: Designing streets that are safe and welcoming for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation.
2. Connected Networks: Creating a connected system of sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit routes.
3. Traffic Calming: Slowing down traffic to create safer streets for people walking, biking, and taking public transit.
4. Safe Routes to School: Encouraging more children to walk and bike to school.
5. Parking Management: Ensuring that parking is fair, convenient, and affordable.