"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 »
"Not only do Americans strongly believe community planning is critical to jump starting our nation's economy, but a majority want to be personally involved with community planning efforts, whether they live in a city, a suburb, a small town, or rural Am… more »
“Green lanes benefit everyone who uses city streets, not just people on bicycles. More people on bikes eases congestion. When people ride bikes, they are healthier, and they save money.”
Martha Roskowski, Green Lane Project director for Bikes Belong. more »
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