“We need to remember when we’re designing that we’re designing for humans, not for objects, and not for the movement of these objects. It’s about human beings, about humans being able to get from one place to the other.”
—Norman Garrick, University of Connecticut

“Debunking the Cul-de-Sac,” Atlantic Monthly, Sept 19, 2011

“We need to make sure there are more transportation options for all households, but especially for those low-income groups who are more economically constrained, cannot afford cars, and have no way to access transit. If this country is to put Americans back to work and become more productive and more competitive in the global economy, the transit system has to do a better job of carrying us to our places of employment.”

—Adie Tomer, Senior Research Analyst, Brookings Institute

“New York’s roadways should safely accommodate all pedestrians, motorists and cyclists. [Complete Streets] legislation will help communities across the state achieve this objective. Complete Streets design recognizes measures that will make streets safer for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities.”

—Andrew Cuomo, New York Governor

“Four-lane highways through the center of downtown just don’t revitalize…[We gave] our engineers a different problem to solve. Rather than build a highway, we told them, ‘Transportation is not an end unto itself. We have to fit it into the culture of the community.’”

—Jack Lettiere, past Director, New Jersey Department of Transportation