Urban Street Stormwater Guide National Association of City Transportation Officials
Urban Street Stormwater Guide National Association of City Transportation Officials Streets make up more than 80 percent of all public space in cities, yet street space is often underutilized or…
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Urban Street Stormwater Guide National Association of City Transportation Officials
Streets make up more than 80 percent of all public space in cities, yet street space is often underutilized or disproportionately allocated to the movement of private motor vehicles. This excess asphalt also poses a threat to public safety, encouraging faster speeds and dangerous conditions for people walking and biking.The Urban Street Stormwater Guide begins from the principle that street design can support--or degrade--the urban area's overall environmental health. Excess impervious surface contributes to stormwater runoff, posing a threat to the environment and human health, and often overwhelming sewer systems.
With thoughtful design, GSI By incorporating Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) into the right-of-way, cities can manage stormwater and reap the public health, environmental, and aesthetic benefits of street trees, planters, and greenery in the public realm.