6/20/2023 0 Comments Street fight janette![]() ![]() New York magazine describes her as "equal parts Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses." The New York Times says she's a visionary. Her reach in New York can't be overstated. Her projects - and her tactics - often infuriated drivers but made her into a national hero among those who prioritize pedestrian and bike access. She also oversaw the rollout of New York City's bikeshare program, and her department installed hundreds of miles of bike lanes throughout the city. Sadik-Khan gained national attention for transforming segments of Broadway and other areas of the city into pedestrian plazas. She'll speak at a Kinder Institute event in Houston May 18. ![]() Sadik-Khan served as the city's transportation commissioner from 2007 to 2013 under Mayor Michael Bloomberg, where she gained a national reputation for her no-holds-barred approach to transforming streets into more walkable and bicycle-friendly places. Janette Sadik-Khan, who ushered in a new age of pedestrian and bicycle improvement in New York City, will bring her message to Houston next month. ![]()
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