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Through both rapid implementation efforts and large capital projects, streets in both cities have been transformed by reconfiguring lanes, installing separated bike lanes, street calming, and more. In this lecture, Mike Amsden and James Hannig will discuss the results and impact of those changes, highlighting successful projects and lessons learned. See the transformations and learn which projects are having the most significant impact and what policies and standards could work in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a2\">Biographies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>James Hannig<\/strong>&nbsp;is the Community Planning Manager with Michael Baker International, where he works with communities to realize safe, people-focused Complete Streets and public spaces. James previously served as the Deputy Director for Complete Streets with the City of Detroit, where he was responsible for implementing Detroit\u2019s Streets for People vision. 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