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Design Guide | Global Street

View streets not just as corridors for movement but as public spaces where people live, work, and play.

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 Global Street Design Guide

Actively manage speeds through physical design—such as narrower lanes and raised intersections—rather than just signage. View streets not just as corridors for movement

Implement protected cycle facilities to encourage sustainable mobility. Global Street Design Guide

The guide categorizes streets by their function and provides transformation strategies:

The , produced by the Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) and NACTO , serves as a worldwide standard for transforming city streets into safe, sustainable public spaces.

Reconfigure wide roads to include dedicated transit lanes and protected bike paths.