Podcast: Modernizing Transportation Design Standards in Durham, NC with Nate Baker and Lauren Grove

Posted on January 10, 2025


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Nate Baker
At-Large Council Member
City of Durham, NC
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Lauren Grove
Vision Zero Coordinator
City of Durham, NC
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Two guests from the joined the podcast to discuss transportation standards and how they shape the built environment. Nate Baker is an At-Large City Council Member for the City of Durham, North Carolina and Lauren Grove is the Vision Zero Coordinator for the City of Durham, North Carolina. Nate shared why a change was needed and building support for the resolution that Durham City Council adopted. Lauren talked about implementing the new standards including working with other departments in the City. They also discussed the impact of the new standards, the role of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), and how to work with other agencies to design right-of-way within your city that you do not control.

Host: Ben Kittelson

 

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