Episode description: Join Tom for a discussion with Brett Foster, City of Springfield’s Traffic Engineer, and Mandy Buettgen-Quinn, the mastermind behind SGF Yields and SafeAcross, Springfield’s groundbreaking pedestrian safety initiative. Discover the secrets behind their award-winning program, gain insights into creating safer urban driving environments, and hear inspiring stories of community collaboration. Learn how Springfield is setting the standard for pedestrian safety in cities across the nation, as well as improvements and current traffic challenges facing Springfield.
About the podcast: In Our Town is a podcast about Springfield, Mo. issues and leaders, hosted by Tom Carlson, publisher and founder of the Springfield Daily Citizen.
About the host: Tom Carlson is the publisher and founder of the Springfield Daily Citizen. An attorney and real estate developer who specializes in affordable housing, Tom was the longest-serving mayor of Springfield, serving 14 years over seven non-consecutive terms between 1988 and 2009.