New Safety Stories highlight how communities are prioritizing action transportation safety
Explore our new installments in the Stories From the Field Series to learn how people on the frontline are improving road safety for people who walk, bike and roll in their communities! In two new Safety Stories, SafeTREC communications manager Lisa Peterson talked with Michelle Lieberman of Safe Routes Partnership and Nikita Sinha of Walk San José. Click on the links below to learn what inspired their work in active transportation safety, and the key elements, lessons learned and valuable takeaways they shared for successful active transportation projects.
Safety Story with Michelle Lieberman: Advancing Safe Routes to School
Safe Routes to School workshop in Rancho Cordova, CA
In this safety story, Michelle Lieberman, Consulting & Program Support Director at Safe Routes Partnership shares her experiences building safe, active and healthy communities through policy change, partnerships and technical assistance for advancing safer walking and rolling to school. Read more.
Safety Story with Nikita Sinha at Walk San José
Transportation and Environment Committee discussion, San José, CA
In this safety story, Nikita Sinha, Program Manager of Walk San José shares her experiences advocating for the safety of people in the city who walk, bike, and roll through partnership and community engagement centered in equity. Read more.
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Berkeley SafeTREC's safety stories highlight how urban planners, designers, engineers, advocates and others have implemented safe streets programs, employed best practices, or reported successful outcomes in their communities to advance active transportation safety.
Are you an active transportation practitioner who's been successful prioritizing road safety for people that walk or roll? Would you like to be featured on Stories from the Field and share your success with others? Berkeley SafeTREC wants to hear about it! Send an e-mail to safetrec@berkeley.edu.