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Everything you need to know about applying for our Safe Streets Academy

Applications are currently open for the National Complete Streets Coalition’s Safe Streets Academy, a program designed to help jurisdictions transform their commitment to traffic safety into practice. On Friday, June 23, we hosted a live Q&A webinar all about the Academy application process, and a recording of that event is...

By Smart Growth America, June 28, 2017

On Friday, June 23, we hosted a live Q&A webinar all about the Academy application process, and a recording of that event is now available in the video above. During the webinar, Emiko Atherton, Director of the National Complete Streets Coalition, answered questions about the Academy curriculum, application requirements, and the competitive selection process. In addition to the full recording above, the PDF of the presentation is also available.

Do you have questions about this opportunity that weren’t answered during our live Q&A? Email us and we’ll be happy to help you.

The deadline to apply for our Safe Streets Academy is Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 11:59 PM EDT. Learn more and apply today.