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“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...
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“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...
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“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...
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“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....
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“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,...
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“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...
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“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...
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“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.”...
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“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,...
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“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...
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"We hope for a certain stability without destructive change. We hope for a future that is at least as good as the present. We hope to reside in cities that are resilient. Are sustainable. And above...
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“[Bike riding] is a superior form of transportation in a community that is basically flat, square and four miles by four miles. With the price of gas, air quality and the need for exercise it really...
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“The number-one fear of people as they age is isolation. They need to be able to get to the doctor, stores, parks, and other public amenities. Cities as a whole need to be asking, ‘Are we ready for the...
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“Resilient communities require more than decent housing, important as that is; they require an array of amenities that support the social fabric of the community and build the capabilities of community...
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Cities are starting to look at more form-based zoning as opposed to archaic zoning maps that say, ‘All single family homes go here, and all commercial buildings go here.’ Instead, it’s, ‘What’s the...
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“A truly livable community is designed for all ages and not only supports but appeals to residents from the youngest children to the oldest adults . . . These communities also recognize the dangers of...
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“You can’t have good transit if you can’t walk when you arrive. So pedestrian-oriented development is really at the heart and soul of great cities. Every city that you love is a city that you want to...
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“Whether you live in a city or a small town, and whether you drive a car, take the bus or ride a train, at some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian.” Anthony Foxx, Secretary US Department of...
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“Building a street system that accommodates cars, public transit, bicyclists and pedestrians is critical to making Phoenix a great modern city. A Complete Streets policy that incorporates all of these...
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“The best way to retrofit suburbs is to redevelop parcels of land that become available as strip malls, big-box shopping, and regional malls go out of service — replacing them with more walkable,...
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