An If/Then Reflection on Janette Sadik-Khan's Legacy

Over the years I have been fortunate to work with Janette Sadik-Khan on different federal policy efforts.  I don’t know where she is headed next, but I do know that IF she is involved THEN she will make an impact. What I find amazing and transferable to any city is the story her legacy tells about leadership, vision and the ability to take risks. Janette has reshaped transportation and shifted our perceptions about what is possible and now normal both in the market place and in the court of public opinion – not only in New York City but across the country as witnessed by cities like Indianapolis, Cleveland, Oklahoma City, and Salt Lake City to name only a few redesigning streets to work for people, cars, bikes and transit; and reclaiming sidewalks, trails and streets for active public spaces.

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