"In the last few weeks, two states considered “complete streets” laws that would have benefited residents with safer, more livable neighborhoods, and roads designed to include sidewalks and bike lanes and improve traffic flow. In one case, Hawaii, a broad coalition of citizens was able to celebrate the swift passage of a complete streets law that will improve quality of life throughout the state. In Missouri, though, it was different story, as the measure was killed at the last minute. What made the difference in these two outcomes?" - Steven Perez from Bookmarklet