"A fascinating read that gives new insight into the transportation evolution that is now taking place across this region." --Wesley Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver "This book should be read by every planner, transportation engineer, city commissioner, councilman, mayor, economic development director, and developer." --John Inglish, former CEO, Utah Transit Authority "Can a book on urban planning in the West be a terrific read? Answer: Yes, in the hands of Tim Sullivan. Even the footnotes are fascinating in a book that everyone in this city--or in any city in the West--should read. You'll love it, and it just might change the way you think!" --Betsy Burton, owner, The King's English, The Inkslinger "From Americans' dependence on the automobile to cities that are leading the way in self-sufficiency and sustainability, Sullivan analyzes the different aspects and uses his professional expertise to suggest ways to adapt to a changing environment. Ways to the West offers a unique learning experience in a fun, captivating road trip." -- Deseret News "Sullivan, a keynote speaker at the 2014 Western Planner/Utah APA Conference in Salt Lake City, explores the mobility conundrum of the West. One of the wonderful aspects of reading Tim Sullivan's new book is that he goes back in time, quoting from some of the diaries of travelers taking the Oregon Trail in the 1800s (the Scott Family) and also the Lincoln Highway in the early 1900s (the Gladding family).

This is rich material and helps the reader appreciate the sense of adventure and discovery for these early travelers in the West. -- The Western Planner  "A provocative and constructive tale of several western US cities and their initiatives vis--vis transportation. Highly Recommended."  --CHOICE "Sullivan is a smart thinker, a curious observer and a great contextualizer in crafting an interesting idea-fueled story about transportation."  --The Salt Lake Tribune "Sullivan captures western history and culture, providing readers with a well-written account of the past, present, and future of regional transportation. Accessible to both laypersons and undergraduate students, Ways to the West should find a wide readership among westerners, city planners, and politicians." --Pacific Northwest Quarterly " Ways to the West  is quite simply a fun book to read. a captivating and thorough introduction to the transformation of transportation in the American West.

" --Kansas History "I can highly recommend  Ways to the West  to anyone interested in? t'he evolution of the modern West, anyone who enjoys a good travel? ?adventure, and anyone who cares to refl'ect on workable alternatives? ?to automobile dependency anywhere in the United States.'"? --Western American Literature  .