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Complete Streets Policy

The safety and mobility of all users of Maine’s transportation system is of paramount concern for the Maine Department of Transportation. MaineDOT considers the reduction of fatalities and serious injuries to be foundational to our mission. It is the policy of the Maine Department of Transportation to thoughtfully consider the needs of all reasonably anticipated transportation system users while considering both the context and project scope in the planning, scoping, design, construction, and implementation of transportation improvement projects and facilities.


MaineDOT’s first Complete Streets Policy was adopted in 2014, and the most recent updated version was formally approved in XXXX 2024. The most recent version of the policy, along with several supporting documents and plans, can be found below:

MaineDOT’s Complete Streets Policy

  • Appendix A:  Complete Streets Elements Considered by Project Scope
  • Appendix B:  Complete Streets Project Scope Items that are Appropriate Based on Roadway Context
  • Appendix C:  Project Scoping Checklist

MaineDOT’s Family of Plans :  This set of planning documents lays out MaineDOT’s vision for the multimodal transportation system, including the Maine State Active Transportation Plan.