Janette Sadik-Khan
@JSadikKhan
Author, Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution. Principal with @BloombergAssoc and former NYCDOT commissioner #STREETFIGHT
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http://jsadikkhan.com 05-01-2010 20:19:38
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Strong communities and economies are built from the street up. The World Bank's endorsement of the Global Street Design Guide recognizes that safe streets support sustainable development, bringing life-saving designs to cities—and people—around the world. globaldesigningcities.org/update/press-r…
Great city leaders don't play it safe to avoid controversy. They take decisive action and succeed despite it. NYers like Richard Ravitch were (and, like Mike Bloomberg, still are!) invested in the city's future through good times and hard times. nytimes.com/2023/07/28/opi…
Less downtown parking = Stronger cities. New report from Bruce Schaller shows the most economically resilient cities post-pandemic will be those that offer more affordable places for people to live rather than park. nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-ope…
Two years and 1 million rides later, NewarkGo will become a permanent part of Newark's transportation network, bringing affordable e-bikes & scooters across the city. Congrats to Mayor Ras J. Baraka, his team & the City Council for its vision and leadership. newarknj.gov/news/mayor-bar…