Fw: 2 interesting StreetsBlog articles FYI - including fire trucks!

[Cynthia Palmer]

The first article below is especially interesting concerning the tensions between road safety advocacy and fire departments (and how to resolve them).

Thx Pam for forwarding!

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Subject: 2 interesting StreetsBlog articles FYI - including fire trucks!

FYI

Study: Fire Departments Clash With Street Safety Advocates

by Roger Rudick

August 20, 2025

“If fire departments are hearing from the city council and mayors that safe streets are a priority that we need to figure out how to make work—well, that can be really motivating.”

Study: Boring Roads End Up With More Injuries For People Outside Cars

by Kea Wilson

August 21, 2025

And beautiful roads report fewer.