In the lifetime of a child, global population and the number of automobiles manufactured will triple.
Smart growth is an initiative that transcends social and political lines.
It is an approach for managing the development of a community, a plan for public investments that will serve the future. No one can deny the environmental impact of mass transit. It just makes sense, from vanpooling to bus systems to light rail, it's the economy of scale. Several projects in the Quad Cities truly demonstrate the role of mass transit in smart growth. Mixed Use Development corridors such as the John Deere Commons in Moline and both The Arts and Entertainment District and the 11th Street Corridor in Rock Island recognize transit as an integral part of their success.