Complete Streets Policy – Cook County, Illinois, 2011

Cook County’s policy was written as part of the federal Communities Putting Prevention to Work grant program from the Cook County Department of Public Health. The policy is implemented via their design guide, which was also developed by the Active Transportation Alliance.

Complete Streets Policy - Cook County, Illinois, 2011

Did You Know?

Researchers at Clemson University found that, controlling for physical health, 67% of people who bike or walk to work enjoyed their trip, compared to 58% of those who commute by car. – Alliance for Biking and Walking

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