We Need a New Approach to Road Safety and Design
04/03/25 • 46 min
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In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck shares a keynote speech he gave at a statewide transportation conference in Kansas. He discusses the limitations of traditional traffic safety techniques and the consequences of designing high-speed roads through cities and towns, both in terms of safety and finance.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES- Chuck Marohn (Substack)
In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck shares a keynote speech he gave at a statewide transportation conference in Kansas. He discusses the limitations of traditional traffic safety techniques and the consequences of designing high-speed roads through cities and towns, both in terms of safety and finance.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES- Chuck Marohn (Substack)
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