ASSET Framework for Transportation

As an avid biker and hiker, I understand firsthand how transformative well-planned active transportation can be for communities. My approach centers on what I call ASSET - Active Sustainable Social Equitable Transportation. These aren't just nice-to-have amenities—they're essential infrastructure that serves multiple community goals simultaneously.

The ASSET Framework

Active Transportation Priority: Biking, walking, and transit infrastructure must be prioritized from the earliest stages of community planning, not retrofitted as afterthoughts. This means protected bike lanes, connected trail systems, and transit-oriented development that puts people before cars.

Sustainable Development: Creating environmentally responsible communities that reduce car dependency and promote carbon-neutral transportation options while preserving ecological integrity, and environmental justice.

Social Community Building: These spaces function as vital "third spaces" where neighbors naturally interact, children play safely, and community bonds strengthen. A connected network of trails, walkable neighborhoods, and reliable transit creates the social fabric that makes communities thrive.

Equitable Access: Everyone deserves access to our most beautiful natural resources—not just those who can afford homes adjacent to scenic areas. Strategic trail planning and transit connections can democratize access to parks, waterfronts, and natural spaces while ensuring all residents, regardless of income or physical ability, have safe, connected transportation networks.

Transportation Choice: This isn't about inconveniencing drivers—it's about creating complete communities where people have genuine choices in how they move through and experience their neighborhoods.

Broader Campaign Impact

This ASSET approach directly advances my core campaign priorities by delivering measurable returns across multiple areas:

• Community Health & Wellness: Prioritizing public health through accessible infrastructure that encourages physical activity and mental well-being.

• Economic Development: Every infrastructure dollar invested yields returns through reduced healthcare costs, increased property values, boosted local business revenue, and decreased road maintenance expenses.

• Community Resilience: Building the social connections and physical infrastructure that help neighborhoods thrive during challenges.

• Environmental Stewardship: Reducing emissions while connecting people to natural spaces in sustainable ways.

• Social Equity & Inclusion: Ensuring all residents, regardless of income or physical ability, have access to safe, connected transportation networks.