State Transportation Agency Head: Transportation Planning IS Local.

Where: Pennsylvania

Who: Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie Richards

What is the new local approach for transportation planning in Pennsylvania?

• Stop thinking about moving vehicles on a road
• Start thinking about regional planning
• Utilizing a diverse workforce
• Better accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists
• Improving relationships with cities and counties

Governing | How Pennsylvania’s Transportation Secretary Is Shifting the Infrastructure Conversation in Her State and Across the Country