“It’s simple — when you build a road, build a bike lane. When you’re fixing up your street, build in a bike lane. Do that, and we’ll be supportive of that at the national level.”
Ray LaHood, Secretary
US Department of Transportation
National Bike Safety Summit, April 16, 2013
“The cities that capture the mobile, college-educated ‘young and restless’ are the ones who are most likely to revitalize their downtowns and accelerate economic progress in their cities.”
Lee Fisher, President
CEOs for Cities
“When consumers choose a home, they also choose a lifestyle. Shorter commutes and more walkable neighborhoods matter to a growing number of people, especially those living in congested metro areas.”
Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist
National Association of Realtors ©
“There is a sea change going on in the way that people look at transportation. Americans want travel choices; they want to be able to choose the best travel option for their lives. This is an exciting time for the public transportation industry as more and more Americans support it and want it.”
Michael Melaniphy, President and CEO
American Public Transportation Association
“You bring people, life, and light to transform the space with a very small investment. It doesn’t require a lot of money, just effort among people working together.”
Marta Viciedo, Event Organizer
Miami’s virtual Purple Metro line
http://tinyurl.com/MiamiPurpleLine
“Cities like ours are encouraged to plan for growth in a way that honors local priorities, preserves existing neighborhoods, yet makes room for future generations.”
Julie Pierce, Mayor
Clayton, California
http://www.contracostatimes.com/pleasant-hill/ci_22525322/viewpoints-plan-bay-area-2040-and-beyond
“High speed rail is well on its way, and it is not turning back. In just four years, we have made significant progress transforming President Obama’s vision of American high speed rail into reality. Rail passengers on many routes are already enjoying some of the benefits of track and equipment upgrades, and every day brings us closer to true high speed.”
Ray LaHood, Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation
http://goo.gl/eSSfM
“Increasingly, U.S. cities want to make riding a bike a practical and comfortable way to get around for short trips. The growing popularity of urban living, the decline in driving by young people and a desire for more attractive public places are inspiring cash-strapped cities to focus on retrofitting existing streets to make them work better for all users.”
Martha Roskowski, Director
Green Lane Project
“We need to make biking part of our DNA. I’m trying to build a city for the people who will be running it 5, 10, 15 years from now. And in a region known to some for rigid thinking, the receptivity has been remarkable.”
Mayor A. C. Wharton Jr.,
Memphis, Tennessee
“Smart growth is really what makes our communities great places to live. Transportation and housing choices that are near jobs, shops and schools makes for strong communities and successful neighborhoods.”
Rachel Winer, Executive Director
Idaho Smart Growth
