Transportation secretary emphasized access and affordability in short but impactful stint.
There are Onion articles about him doubting his legacy, but Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx apparently impressed enough during his three years to garner a spot on Clinton's VP shortlist. While that clearly didn't go anywhere, he did get a lot done.
1. Perhaps due to his background as Mayor of Charlotte, he placed an emphasis on involving cities and communities in transportation decisions that were previously made at the state level, even linking mobility with affordable housing development.
2. He oversaw the takeoff of autonomous car policy, setting precedents that could dictate the development of the next big thing in transportation.
3. If any central theme dominated, it was his emphasis on expanding commuters' options, a "legacy of choice" communicated through lighthearted Reddit AMAs.
His predecessor, Ray LaHood, was a Republican Obama appointed in 2009; his signature achievements included contributions to the discussion on distracted driving and supporting fuel efficiency improvement.