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- Last year, DOT released its “Beyond Traffic: Trends and Choices” report on the future of the nation’s transportation system. How central is human health to the dialogue?
- Health conditions related to physical inactivity, such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes, have reached epidemic proportions in some American communities. How do you see DOT’s role in confronting our chronic disease problem?
- Your agency, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recently released the new Transportation and Health Tool. What was the catalyst for developing this tool? And what kind of impact do you hope it will have?
- Some advocates argue that creating safer streets for walking and bicycling has a co-benefit of helping keep communities safe from violence and crime. What role do you think transportation officials can play in violence prevention efforts?
- Public health workers are increasingly looking for ways to engage and partner with transportation agencies. Do you have advice on building relationships with transportation officials?
- What kind of legacy do you hope to leave behind at DOT, especially when it comes to ensuring equity in transportation?