“Streetfight, Handbook for an Urban Revolution” by Janette Sadik-Khan and Seth Solomonow

SUMMARY

The author’s experience working for Mayor Bloomberg in New York City is inspirational. The transition for a car-dominant transportation system to one with more respect for transit, bicyclists and pedestrians shows that conversions can be made in the toughest of settings.

Carving out exclusive bus lanes, paths for bicycles, expanded sidewalks and open spaces using remnant properties for small parks demonstrates what can be done with vision, strong technical and communication skills coupled with strong political leadership. The results and the story of the process are fascinating and instructive.