“There are real benefits to the local community when cities decide to become more walkable.”

Jeff Speck, author
The Walkable City

“[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 of everything we do. Everyone in the city is a pedestrian.”

Gabe Klein, Commissioner
Chicago Department of Transportation

“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.”

Kaid Benefield
Natural Resources Defense Council