The Every Place Counts: Leadership Academy was created as part of the Ladders of Opportunity Initiative at the US Department of Transportation. The Leadership Academy provides key background information and tools for emerging transportation leaders and other stakeholders who have limited experience with the transportation decision-making process. 

For background on Leadership Academy see https://www.transportation.gov/leadershipacademy

For Toolkit see https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/Toolkit-Final-4_508.pdf