“Through many years of research and experience, the Genesee Transportation Council has gained considerable knowledge about how transportation improvements can be used to strengthen a community’s residential livability, business climate, aesthetic appeal, environmental sustainability, and social inclusiveness. “Thoughtfully planned and designed transportation-related facilities and techniques, such as sidewalks and trails, traffic calming and parking management, streetscaping and landscaping, and mixed-use and cluster development, can help create economic and social vibrancy, added levels of public safety and personal security, desirable connections between origins and destinations, protections for scenic and working landscapes, dependable alternatives for the times we cannot or rather not drive, and lower public service costs—essential qualities of thriving communities.” - John Lam