Montgomery County Complete Streets Design Guide
Montgomery County, MD
Project Summary
Toole Design was the lead author of Montgomery County’s Complete Streets Design Guide, which was designed to help the County achieve its recently adopted Vision Zero goal. The guide offers comprehensive design solutions for over 60 street and engineering topics, including intersection design, bicycle facility selection, green streets, curbside management, and maintenance practices. It also includes easy-to-understand 3D graphics for engineers and the public, real-world street examples, and videos explaining different street types and their classifications. By addressing a wide range of street design challenges, the guide provides the tools needed to create safer, more accessible, and sustainable streets for all users.
Curbless & Shared Streets Design Guide
To supplement the Complete Streets Design Guide, we also developed the Curbless & Shared Streets Design Guide, which offers additional policy and design guidance. This guide ensures that curbless and shared streets are accessible for people with disabilities, provide necessary access for emergency vehicles and maintenance operations, and incorporate stormwater management solutions — a critical design consideration in the absence of curbs.
Together, these guides offer a holistic approach to street design, helping Montgomery County create safer, more equitable streets while promoting sustainable urban environments. Explore each design guide by clicking on the covers below.
