# How Madison Turned Small Experiments Into Safer Streets

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Podcast: [The Bottom-Up Revolution](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bottom-up-revolution-515360)
Published: 2026-03-23T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://littlethings.strongtowns.org/e/how-madison-wisconsin-turned-small-experiments-into-safer-streets/
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## Resource

After repeated crashes into a beloved coffee shop, residents in Madison, Wisconsin pushed for a fast, inexpensive lane change instead of another long, consultant‑driven process. Josh Olson explains how neighbors gathered speed data, won a two‑month trial, and helped make the change permanent. Along the way, he shares how that work fed into broader safety goals, housing reforms, and a shift from “why don’t we” to “how can we.” ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Vote for Madison in the Strongest Town Contest! Strong Towns Madison (Site) Strong Towns Madison(Instagram) Madison Property Tax Value Per Acre (Site) Counting Cranes (Substack) 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!

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