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What I'm up to...
My book comes out from Island Press on October 11th.  The book explores the three (surprising) keys to the success of the complete streets movement, and shares stories from places big and small that are adopting a complete streets approach to all of their transportation projects.Click here to learn more.
See my article, "Complete Streets: More Than a New Design," in the special 'mixed streets;' edition of the Urban Design Journal out of London.  Download the pdf here.  It gives a sneak peek at some of the themes in my book.

 

The story of my leadership of the National Complete Streets Coalition was written up in the League of American Bicyclists' series on women leaders in bicycling. 


I was interviewed by Tom Vanderbilt for his Slate series on walkability.



 The NY/NJ Met Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers honored me with their 2011 Transportation Advancement Award, given to a non-engineer for "contributions in advancing transportation through outstanding leadership."

Recent Work:

New in Environmental Practice (volume 13, issue 01, pp. 63-64):

"Complete Streets and Sustainability" 

Copyright, Cambridge University Press

In JAPA:

The Regional Response to Federal Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects

Metropolitan areas vary widely in how much they use federal transportation funding to create bicycle and pedestrian facilities.  This study assesses federal spending and uses case studies to identify factors that influence effective spending of federal funds on bicycling and walking infrastructure.  For the original study published by UCDavis, click here.

Complete Streets: Best Policy and Implementation Practices

Based on 30 case studies, this is the definitive guide to effective implementation of Complete Streets policies.  Offered by APA's Planners Advisory Service.

 

Planning Complete Streets for an Aging America

A report from AARP that includes an assessment of every Complete Streets policy adopted through 2008.


What McCann Consulting can do for you:

 

  • Write compelling reports. I write and edit reports that get to the bottom line, clearly conveying the most important findings while remaining true to the research.
  •  Provide media advice.  My reports have gained in all national news outlets.  My background as a journalist at CNN means I can help clients be sure their information will attract media attention and stay 'on message.'
  •  Speak at your event. I give fast-moving, illustrated presentations on the connections between transportation, land use, and health, and on how to present these issues to the media.  See my recent presentations.
  • Relate personal concerns to policy choices. I make sure every sentence helps lead readers to understand how policy decisions will affect their everyday lives.
  • Make important links.  My expertise in transportation reform, land use, and public health policy arenas means I am able to find and incorporate information relevant to clients' needs.
  • Create material to get the word out.  I often create talking points, power-point presentations, web sites, and other materials to help clients broaden the impact of their reports.

Just for fun:   View a short slide show, Cambodian Rules of the Roadfrom my bicycle trip through Cambodia!

 

 

 

Contact me at barbara@bmccann.net

 

 
 
 
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