More citywide traffic calming, so that cars behave better by moving more slowly, safely, and quietly. More livable and moderately higher residential densities. More equity and fairness in terms of how our transportation system is paid for, including more equitable taxation of gasoline. More frequent and reliable bus service. More narrow streets and on-street parking.
More bus passes for students, employees, neighborhoods.
Our recipe for success lies in our ability to achieve these goals. It also lies in realizing that quality of life is a powerful economic engine that will bring us a lasting prosperity, a strong sense of community pride, and a livable, sustainable Gainesville. Dom Nozzi has a bachelors in environmental science, a masters in urban and regional planning, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. He would like to thank Maureen Conroy, Perry Maull, and Ian Lockwood for helping to edit this essay. The opinions expressed above do not necessarily reflect those of the City of Gainesville.