Janette Sadik-Khan was appointed commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg in 2007. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in transportation issues, public policy development, and innovative finance - knowledge she gained in over eighteen years of experience in federal and local government and the private sector. Since her appointment, Sadik-Khan has implemented an ambitious program to improve safety, mobility, and sustainability throughout New York City, and to ensure a state of good repair on all of the Department's roads, sidew...