Speed Traps Have No Long-Term Effect on Speeding

This Strong Towns member was skeptical of claims that a speed trap had successfully slowed the cars on a local street…so, he conducted a speed study. Here are his results.

The Power of Incremental Change in Detroit (Part 2)

The story of a neighborhood-led effort to address blight on Detroit’s East Side.

The Power of Incremental Change in Detroit (Part 1)

Here’s what happened when a passionate community advocate in Detroit listened to what residents actually wanted, rather than imposing his will from the outside.

Want to #SlowTheCars? Don't Rely on Enforcement.

Enforcement treats the symptoms of risky driving, not the cause. Here’s how to get to the root of the problem.

#SlowtheCars, Top StoryDaniel HerrigesJune 23, 2020speeding, enforcement, Street Design, #SlowTheCars

Why Enforcement is Not Enough

There is no amount of signage or cops patrolling that will eliminate the problem of dangerous design. We have to address the root cause.

#SlowtheCars, Quednau, Top StoryRachel QuednauJanuary 31, 2018enforcement, car crash, pedestrian safety, stc elected, stc ape

It's time to end the routine traffic stop

Routine traffic stops are dangerous for all involved and do little to improve safety. It's time to end the practice.

#SlowtheCars, Marohn, Top EvergreenCharles MarohnOctober 31, 2017Speeding, Philando Castile, enforcement, stc elected

Making The Case For Equality

Biking within the flow of normal traffic is a safe and equitable option—if it's done correctly. Too often, however, local ordinances make this a confusing, challenging and dangerous task.