Smart Growth America, in partnership with the State Smart Transportation Initiative, released the third edition of "The Innovative DOT: A Handbook of Policy and Practice."   The handbook provides 34 recommendations intended to help position state departments of transportation to succeed in the new economy. The handbook was developed with input from transportation professionals and officials at state agencies around the nation.  It documents innovative approaches to make state transportation systems more efficient, government more effective, and constituents better satisfied.

Among the recommendations for improving options for mobility and access are:

• Enact Policies that Support Complete Streets.
• Provide Leadership in Promoting Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel.
• Update Design Policies and Standards.

Recommendations for increasing transportation system efficiency include:

• Reform Level of Service.
• Use Practical Design and Context Sensitive Solutions.
• Improve Street Connectivity.

Modernize Access Management Standards.