Why Cities Need Community Led Crash Analysis Studios
From The Bottom-Up Revolution by Strong Towns
March 31, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 239
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of community-led crash analysis studios in improving urban safety and engaging local champions.
Most crash analysis studios didn’t start inside City Hall—they were sparked by local members, neighbors, and conversation leaders who refused to accept dangerous streets as normal. Instead of waiting on the next grant cycle, Strong Towns is helping cities take small, fast steps at their most dangerous intersections through community-led crash analysis studios. Norm and Edward share how this work tests changes on the ground, builds data, and supports local champions both inside and outside city government. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Edward Erfurt (LinkedIn) Crash Analysis Studio (Site) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here. This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you!
People in this episode
Guests: Norm Van Eeden Petersman, Edward Erfurt
Topics covered
- community-led initiatives
- urban safety
- crash analysis
- local governance
- data-driven decision making
Keywords
- crash analysis
- community engagement
- urban safety
- Strong Towns
- local governance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Strong Towns
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