Having Complete Streets is an important part of fostering active transportation in the County. It is a design philosophy that argues for accommodation of all street users when building roads. That means accommodating pedestrians and bicyclists as well as cars.

Complete Streets is not a singular set of solutions to apply to all roads. Instead, it suggests a wide range of design options, from traffic calming to bike lanes.

Today, many of our roads do not have sidewalks or bike lanes. This does not stop people from walking and biking on them. Acknowledging the mixed use of our streets will be key not only in increasing Active Transportation, but also increasing the overall safety of our transportation system.

• Basics of Complete Streets Presentation
• Lancaster County Complete Streets Survey and Results (2019)
• List of Funding Sources for Complete Streets Projects

To learn more about Complete Streets, visit transportation.gov.

Complete Streets Borough Prioritization

In 2024, LCPD staff initiated a Complete Streets prioritization focused on 18 boroughs in Lancaster County. The goal of the project was to identify roads within boroughs that should be safe and accessible for all users whether walking, biking, or driving. By coordinating with PennDOT on future resurfacing projects, we aim to transform these roads into Complete Streets. Our focus includes 17 boroughs with state roads and one borough with a local road that function as main streets within the county. 

• Complete Streets Borough Prioritization Report

Contact

Kristiana Barr, Principal Planner
kbarr@lancastercountypa.gov
(717) 299-8333