“Roadways for People gives an honest depiction of how our industry historically has negatively impacted communities of color—by design, process, and all too often by intent. But, most importantly, it lifts up the examples of communities and transportation professionals that are doing amazing work together—to restore and repair past harms while also creating thriving places that provide better outcomes for all.”    

— Beverly A. Scott, community builder; CEO, Beverly Scott Associates, LLC

“The greatest community power isn’t the ability to say no. It is the power to say yes to a project that transforms neighborhoods—and the people who live within them—that is the highest of civic virtues. There are few authorities as equipped to achieve this as Lynn Peterson. This book distills her 30-year career, her own personal journey, and the power of examples from transportation professionals and public servants across the country.”

— Janette Sadik-Khan, Bloomberg Associates, and former commissioner, NYC Department of Transportation

“After World War II, we asked engineers to reshape a continent from the top-down. Today, we ask them to do the same, but this time from the bottom-up in collaboration with local communities. Roadways for People is a long overdue shift in thinking.” 

— Charles Marohn, author of Strong Towns and Confessions of a Recovering Engineer