Our Vision

21st Century Infrastructure

Create green jobs through greater investment in modernized infrastructure and healthy communities — from highway maintenance and repair to public transit upgrades to green housing and neighborhood construction.

A World-Class Rail System

Build a world-class rail network — both between cities and within them — that links our communities, transports people and goods more smoothly and makes our economy more competitive.

Fixing it First

Protect the integrity of our existing highway and public transportation systems with an aggressive program of rehabilitation and upkeep, and financial support for superior service.

Helping People Drive Less

Help people drive less, avoid unpredictable gas prices, get healthy and stay active in their own neighborhoods through expanded construction of public transit, bicycle routes, and safe sidewalks to walk on.

Fiscal Responsibility

Set and enforce national transportation standards, but empower local communities to decide what is necessary to meet those goals as well as the needs of its neighborhoods and residents.

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By submitting this application, our organization agrees to Smart Growth America's Member Compact.

Smart Growth America is a coalition of national, state and local partners working to cultivate the vibrant towns, cities and neighborhoods we call home.

We believe that the American people deserve healthy cities, towns and suburbs; homes that are both affordable and close to jobs and activities; fewer hours in traffic and more opportunities to enjoy recreation and natural areas; air and water of the highest quality; and a landscape our children can be proud to inherit. We believe that every citizen deserves a much greater say, and better options, in choosing their community’s future.

To that end, our members work with citizens across the country to preserve our built and natural heritage, promote fairness for people of all backgrounds, fight for high-quality neighborhoods, expand choices in housing and transportation and improve poorly conceived development projects.

In joining this coalition, the undersigned organization agrees to the membership expectations outlined here:

Endorse Smart Growth America’s mission
Help set and act on Smart Growth America’s coalition campaign priorities
Provide a link to Smart Growth America on our website
Allow Smart Growth America to link to your website
Attend annual meetings and regular coalition calls
Pay annual membership dues

Yes, the organization listed above agrees to and endorses Smart Growth America's Member Compact.