Urban Street Stormwater Guide

By National Association of City Transportation Officials.

Urban Street Stormwater Guide

Description

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. Excess impervious surface contributes to stormwater runoff, posing a threat to the environment and human health, and often overwhelming sewer systems. 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...

ISBN(s)

1610918126, 9781610918121

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