EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 46 MIN
Traffic Safety in Montclair: Necessary Improvements For Drivers, Bikers and Walkers
from The Montclair Pod
This week on The Montclair Pod, we’re taking a closer look at how safe it feels to get around Montclair and what’s being done to improve it.We sit down with Laura Torchio, the town’s new Complete Streets Director, in her first public interview since stepping into the role. Torchio shares her vision for making Montclair’s streets safer and more accessible for everyone, whether they’re walking, biking, or driving. She also talks candidly about the obstacles: slow change, coordination, and the need for community trust.You’ll also hear from residents about how safe they feel moving through town and what they'd like to see change. And we take a joyful ride with the Montclair Bike Bus, the weekly event that’s turning the morning school commute into something kids and parents actually look forward to.Events this weekend:Montclair Film's Summer ShowcaseAuthor Event at Montclair Book CenterCaribbean Fete at Montclair BreweryNew Jersey Symphony with Fireworks Spectacular in Newark **Subscribe, leave a review below, and please share your thoughts by leaving a voicemail at MontclairPod.com. Follow on Instagram and send us a tip: [email protected]. **Download our free guide to shopping local here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week on The Montclair Pod, we’re taking a closer look at how safe it feels to get around Montclair and what’s being done to improve it.We sit down with Laura Torchio, the town’s new Complete Streets Director, in her first public interview since stepping into the role. Torchio shares her vision for making Montclair’s streets safer and more accessible for everyone, whether they’re walking, biking, or driving. She also talks candidly about the obstacles: slow change, coordination, and the need for community trust.You’ll also hear from residents about how safe they feel moving through town and what they'd like to see change. And we take a joyful ride with the Montclair Bike Bus, the weekly event that’s turning the morning school commute into something kids and parents actually look forward to.Events this weekend:Montclair Film's Summer ShowcaseAuthor Event at Montclair Book CenterCaribbean Fete at Montclair BreweryNew Jersey Symphony with Fireworks Spectacular in Newark **Subscribe, leave a review below, and please share your thoughts by leaving a voicemail at MontclairPod.com. Follow on Instagram and send us a tip: [email protected]. **Download our free guide to shopping local here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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