The Strong Towns Podcast Shima Hamidi: Narrow Lanes Save Lives
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Feb 5, 2024 Dr. Shima Hamidi, a researcher at Johns Hopkins, challenges traditional traffic design by suggesting that narrow and curvy roads are safer. The podcast explores how street design affects driver behavior, the benefits of narrowing lanes for lively and safer streets, and the consequences of transportation planning on public health.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Designing Streets for Safety and Speed Control
02:51 • 26min
The Benefits of Narrowing Lanes for Safer and More Lively Streets
28:37 • 3min
A Researcher's Journey: Transportation Approaches and Contrasts
31:37 • 3min
Collaborative Work in Transportation Planning and Land-Use Planning: Consequences on Public Health and the Importance of Safety
34:58 • 2min
Concluding the Conversation and Building a Strong Town
37:00 • 2min