"People are clearly seeing the value of investing to create transportation choices in walkable communities. These are places that save households money on gas and attract businesses and employees. Residents are increasingly saying, 'Yes,' to great neigh… more »
"We are committed to making our city a great place to live, work, play and raise a family - and we believe that ought to include a commitment to promoting a healthy and sustainable community by increasing access to fresh, healthy local foods and reconne… more »
"There are real benefits to the local community when cities decide to become more walkable."
Jeff Speck, author
The Walkable City more »
"Smart Growth favors mixed-use, mixed-income development that is attractive and strategically designed to enhance the greater area. Smart Growth reduces traffic by making transit, walking, and biking realistic and pleasant options, thereby contributing… more »
"[Chicago's Pedestrian] plan evolved when we met with the public and heard what they had to say. It became very much about safety, connectivity to people's jobs and bettering the livability of our city. We want pedestrian safety to be at the forefront… more »
"[Complete Streets] are more than just having sidewalks and bike lanes . . . It's having that environment with equal access for everyone and accommodating them comfortably."
Bret Baronak,
Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator
Palm Beach County Metropo… more »
"For every dollar that Vermont invests in bicycling and walking, the return is $2.87, and that's a conservative estimate."
Nancy Shulz
Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/95581/vt-towns-plan-for-more-bicycle-wa… more »
"Every day eaters have the opportunity to vote with their forks and support small-scale farmers, investing resources in their communities, stimulating their local economies, and keeping ag land in sustainable production."
Dave Stockdale, Executive Di… more »
"Sprawling land use can exacerbate some of drought's impacts . . .the large-lot residential development characteristic of sprawl uses significantly more water than do neighborhoods built to a more walkable scale, contributing to water shortages."
Kai… more »
"The future of many rural towns will be shaped by how well they can create vibrant communities where people want to be. Arts investments in small towns can be an integral component of driving economic vitality by attracting residents and visitors alike… more »
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