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DC Abuzz With Biking Interest

An event featuring David Byrne ("Bicycle Diaries) in DC brings out hundreds to hear how to take back public streets from the domination of the auto, and green federal transportation policy as well.

December 21, 2009 - Citiwire.net

Janette Sadik-Khan in Action

Forbes profiles transportation commissioner extraordinaire Janette Sadik-Kahn, interviewed in the middle of the new public space on Broadway that she championed.

September 25, 2009 - Forbes

The Benevolent Robert Moses of New York's Streets

As New York City prepares to pedestrianize Times Square, New York Magazine profiles Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, who they call "equal parts Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses."

May 22, 2009 - New York Magazine

Goodbye Broad Ways, Hello Streetscaping

New York City has released a new manual for street designs, representing over two years of work from the Department of Transportation.

May 20, 2009 - The New York Times

New York City to Reclaim Broadway For Pedestrians

Mayor Bloomberg and Janette Sadik-Khan have unveiled plans to turn a large segment of midtown into a pedestrian-only thoroughfare. The bold move is being applauded by livable street advocates across the United States.

February 27, 2009 - Streetsblog

A Conversation With NYC DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan

The Open Planning Project's Executive Director Mark Gorton talks with Janette Sadik-Khan about how her agency is redefining public space in New York City.

October 24, 2008 - Streetsblog

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