Benjamin Wood, a local writer and walk/bike advocate in Salt Lake, explores the transformation of the city's urban design. Despite Salt Lake's historical lack of bike and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, new developments are addressing these flaws by incorporating mid-block crossings and walkways. These improvements not only enhance safety but also bring more customers to restaurants and revitalize downtown. With the support of forward-thinking development, Salt Lake is gradually becoming a more accessible and engaging city.
And the ecological crisis that threatens everything. Today, Explained’s Miles Bryan heads to Salt Lake City.
This episode was reported and produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Serena Solin and Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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