The National Complete Streets Coalition is excited to announce new leadership on our Steering Committee at a critical moment for the movement. Peter Quintanilla of Michael Baker International has been elected chair, alongside new Steering Committee members BikeWalkKC and Living Streets Alliance.

The National Complete Streets Coalition (NCSC) works to uplift best practices and equip champions to help end traffic violence and create communities where all people have safe, accessible, and convenient ways to get where they need and want to go. For over 20 years, NCSC has been the leading voice on Complete Streets across the United States, creating resources, building capacity, and advancing the narrative of what transportation can and should be. The Coalition’s Steering Committee provides important insight and guidance to staff and advances Complete Streets in their own work. In 2026, the Coalition is pleased to welcome two new members to join its Steering Committee: BikeWalkKC and Living Streets Alliance.

The Coalition has also elected a new chair to lead the group. Peter Quintanilla, Vice President, Design Hub at Michael Baker International, began serving as chair in January 2026.

"I am delighted to assume the role of Chair of the National Complete Streets Coalition. By building on the remarkable efforts of my predecessors and working alongside the talented team at Smart Growth America, I am committed to advancing our mission of creating safe and vibrant streets that enhance our neighborhoods." - Peter Quintanilla, Vice President, Michael Baker International

It is vitally important that the Coalition’s Steering Committee is equipped to meet the current challenges facing the Complete Streets movement. In the past year, we have seen repeated attacks by the federal government on Complete Streets and what they stand for. We have heard from advocates, practitioners, and local elected officials about the increasing difficulty of implementing the proven changes they know are needed to create safer streets. 

"As we look toward the future of Complete Streets, the Coalition’s Steering Committee will play an important role in shaping what comes next. These leaders bring passion, commitment, and innovation, along with on-the-ground experience that shows what’s possible when communities design streets to prioritize safety and access. I’m so excited to work with Peter and our new Steering Committee members as we continue to grow and strengthen the Complete Streets movement." - Heidi Simon, Director of Thriving Communities, Smart Growth America

These new members were selected specifically help strengthen our advocacy, programming, and resources to meet this challenging time. BikeWalkKC and Living Streets Alliance work directly on the ground, bringing an important community perspective and diversifying the geographic representation of the Coalition’s Steering Committee. The new leadership will be an important part of the work in 2026 as the Coalition works with a new cohort of local Champions, redefines what constitutes a Complete Streets policy, and produces its latest iteration of our signature report, Dangerous by Design.

About the new members:

BikeWalkKC is the mobility advocacy organization serving the bi-state Greater Kansas City, MO/KS region. They are working to build a community where residents are not required to drive to thrive, through policy, education, urban planning, and community-building.

Living Streets Alliance is a Tucson-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming streets into vibrant public places that bring people together while providing safe, accessible, and attractive transportation options. Working at the intersection of social justice, climate resilience, public health, and community development, we use streets as a catalyst to advance a more just, sustainable, and connected city.