Winter season is a busy time for transportation professionals in Middle East. All schools are open, less vacations, visitors will pour in and many wants to dine outside. Putting together, there are lot of transportation issues out on the road networks in cities and our design will be based on the winter demand. And this is the time transportation professionals need to ensure that the solutions are being provided for all users. “Transportation for All” is a powerful concept and you & me are part of it. While a rather simple concept, this is incredibly complicated to deliver. I have been involved in several projects in Middle East and these projects given me a deep appreciation for the challenges of the people living in the communities. Many of the things are not located in the neighborhood they live-in such as healthy foods, medical facilities and even jobs. Many people cannot afford car. I believe funding should be the major hurdle. Once we find money, others are just a matter of priority. Innovative thinking and smart communities can help us. Look at this example of St. Louis Metro Market (www.stlmetromarket.com) program. This program uses refurbished Metro buses to create mobile former’s markets with affordable fresh produce and bring them into underserved St. Louis neighborhoods.