Source: Strong Towns Media Advisory 10/14/2024
BRANDON WILL BE FEATURED IN A NATIONAL REPORT TO HELP CITIES PREVENT TRAFFIC DEATHS.
The new report, released by Strong Towns, will be presented at a virtual press conference with four national leaders in traffic safety.
On Tuesday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST, Strong Towns will host a virtual press conference with Vision Zero Network, Smart Growth America, Mayor Ravinder Bhalla of the City of Hoboken, and Toole Design to show cities how they can prevent traffic deaths and release a national report, “Beyond Blame: How Cities Can Learn From Crashes To Create Safer Streets Today”. This report will present findings and recommendations from 18 cities whose residents conducted Crash Analysis Studios. The Brandon crash analysis featured in the report reviewed the intersection of Lorne Avenue East and Park Street, where a cyclist was struck in June of 2022.
There will be 15 minutes for Q&A and all speakers will be available for interviews. Register for the virtual press conference here >>
WHAT—Beyond Blame Press Conference: How Cities Can Learn From Crashes To Create Safer Streets Today.
WHEN—Tuesday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST.
WHO—
- Beth Osborne, Vice President of Transportation and Director of Transportation for America, Smart Growth America.
- Leah Shahum, Founder & Executive Director, Vision Zero Network.
- Ravinder Bhalla, Mayor, City of Hoboken.
- Melany Alliston, Civil Engineering Practice Director, Toole Design.
- Chuck Marohn, President and Founder, Strong Towns.
WHERE—Zoom. Register for the virtual press conference here >>
VISUALS—Media kit will include high-resolution video of press conference, video clips, press conference snapshots, podium speaker headshots, images from the report, and PDFs of "Beyond Blame" report and podium speaker presentations.
Strong Towns is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit and media advocacy organization that shifts conversations around the North American development pattern. Through reports, articles, podcasts, videos, live events and professional coaching for cities, it provides knowledge and tools to help cities transform their streets and communities. The Crash Analysis Studio is a new approach cities can adopt to identify the contributing factors and root causes of traffic crashes and respond with quick, low-cost interventions to prevent traffic deaths and improve traffic safety ASAP. Learn more at strongtowns.org/crashstudio.
For more information, contact:
Karen Douglas,
+1 (262) 352-3275
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