Shima Hamidi

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.

Shima Hamidi, transportation planner and smart growth advocate, discusses the impact of lane width on road safety, the concept of narrower lanes in developed and Asian countries, the importance of designing streets and lanes according to the surrounding environment, and the influence of the environment on driving behavior and safety.

Dr. Shima Hamidi, Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins Univ., discusses a study on the impacts of lane width on traffic safety. They explore the potential to narrow lanes for bikes and peds, challenges faced by larger vehicles, data collection using machine learning, self-driving cars, and the benefits of bike lanes.