How Do You Build Safe Streets in Car-Dependent Places?
Thu Feb 05 2026
Columbia, South Carolina, is the 12th deadliest metro for pedestrians in America. Columbia resident Regan Freeman is working to change that, as the director of a statewide pedestrian and bicycle safety nonprofit. Regan explains how he’s making progress despite the challenges — by meeting people where they are, showing what’s possible, and working both locally and at the state level.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
Local Recommendations:
Indah Coffee
Farmer’s Market XChange
Cola Town Bikes
Palmetto Bike Walk
People for Bikes Feature
Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram)
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Columbia, South Carolina, is the 12th deadliest metro for pedestrians in America. Columbia resident Regan Freeman is working to change that, as the director of a statewide pedestrian and bicycle safety nonprofit. Regan explains how he’s making progress despite the challenges — by meeting people where they are, showing what’s possible, and working both locally and at the state level. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Local Recommendations: Indah Coffee Farmer’s Market XChange Cola Town Bikes Palmetto Bike Walk People for Bikes Feature Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) 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!